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Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
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Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
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$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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Brunch: Saturday and Sunday
BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar

About us

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.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 160 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

More details

Saturday and Sunday
5★
74%
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15%
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6%
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5%
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Reviews for Modavie

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on Google4.5 (7700+)
*as of 2026-04-22
5★
74%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
5%
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Modavie as a warm, lively Old Montreal bistro with a welcoming vibe and memorable live jazz that enhances the evening. The menu is praised for classic French bistro dishes like mussels and fries, duck confit, lamb chops, steak frites, and seafood, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. Attentive, friendly service and a knowledgeable staff are repeatedly highlighted, helping guests feel cared for in a vibrant setting enhanced by a diverse wine list and craft cocktails. Overall, the atmosphere, food, and music combine to create enjoyable dinners for dates, friends, and celebrations, making Modavie a reliable choice in Montreal.
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The rack of lamb was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone going here. The staff was friendly & accommodating. The waiter was kind enough to heed our odd request to split the bill across 4 credit cards. I never felt like we were waiting for the staff. They just magically appeared the moment we were just thinking about needing them. Not intrusive, excellent timing.

Oct 5, 2023
on Google

Lovely atmosphere & great live music & service both upstairs & downstairs.
The food was mediocre, especially for the price. I would recommend going here for drinks & a appetizer to enjoy the jazz.

Sep 4, 2023
on Google
Foodie
1 Review
3.5

After the Kurios show, we went to Modavie around 8PM. We had the reservation but the hottest (It was a mid-age man)did not say hello or smile when we walked in at the door & the restaurant was not busy. He asked for how many peoples, then we waited for another young girl with full of smiles & nice person. She took us upstair, service was good & the food was good.
We would recommend the mid-age man should work in the kitchen instead at the front & I think he is a manager. About time to change the manager.

Jun 17, 2014
Foodie
2 Reviews
3.5

I don't often get to dine in Old Port, so when my friends & I decided to catch up & get together here, I was excited to try out a new restaurant. We went in a little past lunch time, & there weren't many people except about 2 other tables, which I didn't mind. We were seated right away. The waitress was nice & served our requests in a timely manner. The food was quite delicious & the view from our window was lovely. Overall a good restaurant to go to, & great that it's located in old port. I would recommend this place to a friend & visit again some time in the future.

Jan 22, 2014
Foodie
1 Review
1.0

Super belle place, le live band était tres bien. Je ne sais pas si c'est parce qu'il manquait de staff mais le service était extrêmement lent, ça prenait au moins 15-20 min à la serveuse à nous apportez un verre. L'entrée d'escargot à la crème fraîche était qu'en fait 4- 5 petits escargots dans un feuilleté ou on y trouvait à peine de crème. A première vue, le tartare de boeuf m'avait l'air que du boeuf cru sans aucun assaisonement, apres y avoir goûté, il ne goutait absolument rien & était servi avec une salade sans vinaigrette. J'ai exprimé mon mécontentement à la serveuse, on a payé nos verres & l'entrée d'escargots sans manger notre plat principal. Cet endroit est une trappe à touriste d'après moi. Je ne recommande pas cet endroit du tout.

Dec 31, 2013