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Modavie

Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties.

Old Montreal
4.6$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 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 (8100+)
*as of 2026-08-24
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Review Summary

Modavie consistently offers a memorable dining experience in Old Montreal, characterized by its classic French bistro cuisine, inviting atmosphere, and high-quality live jazz music. Many guests praise the delicious lamb dishes, duck confit, and flavorful appetizers like the French onion soup and escargots. The service is frequently described as professional, welcoming, and attentive, with numerous staff members noted for their ability to make special occasions feel truly personalized and celebratory. While the environment can become lively and occasionally loud due to its popularity and musical performances, it remains a favorite destination for both locals and travelers seeking an authentic and elegant atmosphere. Although some diners have noted variations in seasoning or occasional wait times during peak hours, the majority of visitors appreciate the well-crafted cocktails, extensive wine list, and the genuine hospitality that keeps them returning.
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I guess my standard & expectation on this restaurant is so high. I ordered the Salmon it was swimming with oil you can see it in the photo, I mentioned it to the server he seem doesn't care. The mussels was plenty but a bit salty, the steak & fries is mediocre. Not sure if we will come back here again. We went for the dining area at the second floor with supposed to be a live music our reservation was at 5:45pm no life music until past 7pm when we were almost done with our food & about to leave.

Aug 18, 2026
on Google

Excellent meal. Very friendly waiter. Very attentive service. Really high quality food. Nice ambience in restaurants with lighting & live music.

Aug 13, 2026
on Google

Anytime we're in Montreal we visit this place. I love live music & the atmosphere. We had a table right by the music band, it was loud but we came to listen to the band! Other rooms are less loud.
Jazzy romantic vibe!
The food was impressive! Duck, lamb. However a bit over salted in my opinion.
My daughter had a nice birthday cake for her birthday 🎈

Aug 11, 2026
on Google

We had such a stellar dinner here during our trip to Montreal! The service was so excellent, & the live music throughout the night was a wonderful touch.

We ordered the mushroom risotto & the lamb burger- both were delicious! The blood orange sorbet for dessert also incredible. I'd highly recommend this restaurant!

Aug 8, 2026
on Google

We had a lovely lunch here. The atmosphere was wonderful, & the live jazz music made the experience very enjoyable. The service was friendly, & the presentation of the dishes was beautiful.

We tried several dishes so we could share & compare. The shrimp was probably our favorite. The garlic snails were okay, but not especially memorable.

A small suggestion for future guests: the house salad comes with quite a generous amount of dressing, so if you prefer a lighter flavor, you may want to ask for the dressing on the side. I also ordered the duck breast. It was cooked nicely, but I personally found it a little rich because of the duck fat, the sweet berry sauce, & the mashed potatoes together. If you prefer lighter dishes, the seafood options might be a better choice.

Overall, we still enjoyed our visit & would happily come back to try other dishes.

Aug 6, 2026
on Google

Great Lunch for my birthday.
This is my go to restaurant for special occasions, unfortunately we couldn't go for the live music which is in the evenings or weekends, but we had a great time, & a great meal regardless
Lorenzo was welcoming, not only to me , but to my wife, & my kids. So was William, our waiter, & Charles who was just getting ready to play some jazz in the evening. Lorenzo even sang me happy birthday 😀.
100% recommended, we will be back.

Jul 31, 2026
on Google

Good, great ambiance & live music.

Jul 19, 2026
on Google

Delicious food, fantastic wine recommendations, & a great atmosphere with the live music. 100% suggest making this a stop in Old Montreal

Jul 19, 2026
on Google

Food is consistently good. Service is also very good considering how busy they can get. They have live jazz music upstairs & downstairs which i think is a plus. They do have a bar section on the ground floor if you prefer to avoid the larger rooms with live music

Jul 7, 2026
on Google

Can't say anything negative, great food & service - the live jazz can be experienced or avoided depending on your mood - pleasant background music for us!

Jul 6, 2026
on Google