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Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
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Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
Modavie RestoMontreal.ca
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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$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 10 am
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Easter: hours might differ
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%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
5%
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Reviews for Modavie

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (7700+)
*as of 2026-04-05
5★
74%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
5%
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Review Summary

Modavie comes across as a warm, lively French bistro in Old Montreal with inviting lighting, timeless charm and nightly live jazz. Reviewers consistently highlight friendly, attentive service and a welcoming staff that makes celebrations feel special. The menu features crowd pleasers like duck confit, rack of lamb and lamb chops, escargots, onion soup and mussels with fries, with many dishes praised for bold flavors and generous portions. The atmosphere blends old world charm with modern warmth, and the two level space with live music creates a vibrant yet conversation friendly setting. While busy nights can bring a bit of hustle and occasional slower pacing, the overall experience is described as memorable and well worth returning for.
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Bavette was amazing' onion soup not soo much . Was on the cold side I love hot soup

Jan 21, 2024
on Google
4.0

A thousand thank you to Yan for the great service & his patience & of course the whole team behind the scene for making my birthday so easy & accommodating! From the communication through emails days prior the big day to the actual day, everything went smoothly. The food was great, I had the onion soup, the lamb chop (a tad bit too cooked for my taste but we were also a big group of 14 so I understand) with a side of smashed potatoes, the crème brûlée (DELICOUS by the way) & a mocktail mojito (also delicious). There were live music at the restaurant which adds up to the charm of the place. I left very happy with how everything turned out.

Jan 7, 2024
on Google

Onion soup & everything else on the menu is superb Signiture: someone who has been almost all around the world

Nov 20, 2023
on Google

Great meal & great service. The French onion soup was very good. Live jazz while we were there also made for great ambience. Would return.

Oct 18, 2023
on Google

Very good onion soup!

Sep 20, 2023
on Google

I came here with my friend & had an amazing experience! The service was amazing & great atmosphere. We ordered the onion soup, garlic snails, foie gras, & seafood pasta. Awesome food & attentive service. Every dish was made well, the only dish that was disappointing is the snails. They were small & did not taste fresh.

Sep 4, 2023
on Google
CocoCH
3 Reviews
5.0

Super pour le 5à7 & le souper avec show live après :)

Jun 8, 2018
Katch
9 Reviews
3.5

Première expérience au Modavie. Le service a été très professionnel. Le serveur a répondu à toutes nos demandes avec la plus grande courtoisie. Le service a été très rapide, peut-être même un peu trop pour un vendredi soir, mais c'est compréhensible comme nous n'avions pas de réservation. Nous n'avons pas profité du live jazz parce que nous y sommes allées tôt & que nous étions au premier étage, mais l'ambiance était tout de même agréable. Cependant, du point de vue culinaire, j'ai trouvé que ça manquait de finesse. La soupe à l'oignon en entrée était bonne, mais pas mémorable. Le confit de canard était très sec à certains endroits & l'accompagnement, soit quelques légumes grillés, était chiche & ordinaire. La tarte tatin, bien que jolie & avec une excellente croûte, ne goûtait que la canelle. Comme les prix ne sont pas exorbitants, j'y retournerais peut-être pour profiter de la musique live, mais avec des attentes plus basses pour la nourriture.

Jan 24, 2014