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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 11:30 am
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BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar
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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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Capacity: 160 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Saturday and Sunday
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Modavie is a standout destination in Old Montreal, celebrated for its warm, inviting atmosphere and the consistent quality of its French bistro fare. Guests frequently highlight the excellent lamb dishes, onion soup, and duck confit as menu favorites, often paired with an impressive wine selection and well-crafted cocktails. The live jazz and blues music adds a unique, sophisticated charm that diners find both lively and memorable. While service can occasionally be busy due to the restaurant's popularity, most patrons describe the staff as attentive, professional, and welcoming, with many praising the personalized care provided during special occasions. Making a reservation is highly recommended to fully enjoy the experience in this classic, bustling establishment.
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Anton
5.0

Randomly stumbled into the place for early lunch, & this was such a great place. Service was perfect (even helped us keep our little boy asleep in his pram during the entire lunch), & our different dishes were absolutely cooked to perfection. Not a single thing to complain about, easiest 5/5.

Apr 24, 2026
on Google
Mathieu
5.0

Super! Je suis coeliaque & le menu est 90% sans gluten. Super service, belle ambiance excellent menu. J'ai adoré mon expérience!

Apr 20, 2026
on Google
Alexe
5.0

Tout est magnifique, cocktail incroyable, bouffe excellente, ambiance 10/10

Apr 19, 2026
on Google
Rachel
5.0

A lovely restaurant with standout dishes & a fantastic bartender. Sal, thank you for keeping me company while I dined out solo on my trip to Montreal! In case you're wondering, the wood conference went very well & hopefully I'll be back at modavie next year again :)

Apr 17, 2026
on Google
Alyssa
5.0

Food & drinks were amazing. We walked in (early dinner) without reservation & they accommodated. We honestly had zero complaints & a great experience. Thank you!

Apr 16, 2026
on Google
Math
5.0

Expérience super pour la parenté qui vient nous visiter dans le coeur du Vieux- Montréal. Lorenzo nous accueillie ainsi que son équipe de façon impeccable.

Apr 15, 2026
on Google
Nick
5.0

We're visiting from out of town, but as soon as we walked in Modavie felt like our local neighborhood hangout. Lorenzo was a fantastic host, treated us like family, & had us smiling ear-to-ear before we even got seated. Our server, Buddy, took over from there. He was attentive, informative, & the consummate professional. Everything that left the kitchen arrived at our table steaming hot, & the flavours were out of this world. Will absolutely return.

Apr 14, 2026
on Google
Ignacio
5.0

This place was recommended to me by a local, & I am from Calgary. Based on the recommendation I had very high expectations, & maybe that is on me for having such high expectations. The service was excellent, the appetizers very tasty, the main dish slightly above average when compared to other places I have tried in Montreal & Calgary. The atmosphere is fantastic, & the location unbeatable. I would like to come back & perhaps try a different main dish. I had my heart (& taste buds) set on the Duck Confite & ended up ordering the Lamp Chops, & even though I like Lamb, this dish was simply not special, as mentioned before about average or maybe slightly above average. I am giving it a 5 star review overall for the other reasons (Location, service, atmosphere, & the experience itself)

Apr 13, 2026
on Google
Daniel
5.0

Lorenzo was so nice to our whole family & took the time to make sure our 3 year old daughter was comfortable & happy. Food was amazing, our server was super nice. We finished all of our food including our daughter it was delicious & well presented. Great lunch spot!

Apr 13, 2026
on Google
MARIELY
5.0

Amazing place, great food & service. Highly recommend

Apr 13, 2026
on Google
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