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Wine Bar Top Pick

Modavie

Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties.
Old Montreal
4.6$$ & $$$
OPEN10 am - 11 pm
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Brunch: Saturday and Sunday
BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar

About

Modavie is a timeless place that brings us back to our roots, where ladies & gents gather and eat in a lively atmosphere caused by great conversation, live music and the wooden scents of a vintage room. Born in 1997, it quickly became popular among locals & visitors, and is now considered a Montreal institution.

Treat yourself to refined French fare in an antique & dimmed corner locale spawning two floors. From the classic beef tartare, to tasty sweetbread, to the famous ratatouille, your cravings will be easily satiated.

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Reviews for Modavie

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on Google4.5 (7900+)
*as of 2026-07-04
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Review Summary

Modavie offers a quintessential French bistro experience in Old Montreal, celebrated for its warm, inviting atmosphere and nightly live jazz music. Many guests highlight the exceptional quality of the cuisine, particularly the signature lamb dishes, French onion soup, and duck confit, which are often described as tender and flavorful. While experiences can vary based on individual preferences for seasoning or portion sizes, the attentive and professional service provided by the staff frequently elevates the dining experience. Whether visiting for a special anniversary, a celebratory birthday, or a casual lunch, patrons consistently appreciate the festive energy and classic charm that make this restaurant a standout destination in the city.
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Modavie is the perfect place for dinner in Montreal. The live jazz creates a wonderful atmosphere, making the experience truly special. The highlight of the meal was the rack of lamb-it was perfectly cooked, tender, & full of flavor. I highly recommend Modavie for anyone looking for great food, live music, & an unforgettable dining experience.

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

What a special dinner to celebrate our anniversary! Really enjoyed the jazz tonight; my salmon dinner & husband's rack of lamb were delicious. The escargot were also delicious!! thanks to Tyler our wonderful warm, attentive server, who really made this dinner even more special! Very genuine & obviously loves what he does!!! Merci Beaucoup !!!

Jun 7, 2026
on Google
4.0

Delicious food, great jazz. My only complaint was the scallop grenobloise included only 3 very small scallops & did not come with accompanying bread for the sauce. I would have expected larger scallops at least for a $25 appy.

May 31, 2026
on Google

Came here to celebrate a birthday & the server brought out a complimentary dessert. We ordered escargot, the prawn linguine, the rack of lamb & the crème brûlée. Would highly recommend eating here. Live jazz was playing as well. Always a great time at Modavie, this is our 4th time dining here

May 28, 2026
on Google

Excellent menu au coeur du Vieux-Montréal avec un Jazz band tous les soirs. C'est un restaurant merveilleux autant pour les touristes que les Montréalais!

May 28, 2026
on Google

Very good French food, the dessert was especially excellent. Large selection of nonalcoholic drinks including a nonalcoholic wine which was delicious. Excellent atmosphere, we had jazz live music - excellent overall experience

May 18, 2026
on Google

The duck confit was great! Deceptive portion - it looks small, but it is really filling. Our server was really nice too. The live Jazz band was a nice touch.

May 13, 2026
on Google

Mauvaise expérience.
1. Leur viande est de très bonne qualité & cuisson telle que demandée. Merci au chef !
2. On est venu pour le spectacle de jazz & on nous a installé dans une petite salle isolée entre 4 murs gris foncés.
3. Cocktails moyens le goût de l'alcool est très présent!
4. On a demandé un sorbet framboise & on nous a amené un sorbet au coconut qui goûté le vieu.
5. On a demandé un thé à la menthe & on nous a servie un thé citron gingembre.
6. Tu as juste 2h pour manger donc si tu ne trouve pas de stationnement & tu arrives en retard tu vas sentir la pression du temps tout au long de ton repas.

Bref ordinaire comme expérience!

May 1, 2026
on Google
3.0

Aspires to be a jazz/music restaurant with serious cuisine. Mostly a tourist spot that under delivers. Caesar salad was fine. Onion soup lacked broth. Lamb burgers were ok but could use some more flavoring. Scallops were cooked rare , which is ok for many but kitchen declined to do medium on customer request. Musical trio was underwhelming. Would not recommend

Apr 25, 2026
on Google

Atmosphere & service here are great & worth coming for, live jazz was a treat & at a tasteful volume where you could still chat amongst your table. Our waiter was very attentive & friendly.

Food was underwhelming, but there's lots of budget-friendly items, & nothing we tried was bad. We had appies, mains, desserts, all of it was just ok, like something you might have at a friend's place who splurges on nice ingredients but has pretty basic home cooking skills. I recommend sticking with the cheaper menu items.

Apr 13, 2026
on Google