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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$$ & $$$
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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

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4.61189 ratings
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Reviews for Modavie

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*as of 2026-04-03
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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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5.0

Lovely restaurant, great staff. We had a 3-hour leisurely lunch here to kill a layover & it was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Jun 19, 2025
on Google
Gis
5.0

Delightful! I was truly impressed by the atmosphere & the flavor of the food. I'll definitely be back on my next visit!

Jun 19, 2025
on Google
Heidy
5.0

We celebrated our wedding anniversary there the staff was amazing & really knew their stuff! The food was simply outstanding! Would recommend

Jun 19, 2025
on Google
Patricia
5.0

All the staff appeared to be working in sync with each other.

Jun 13, 2025
on Google
Andrew
4.0

Beautiful restaurant right in the middle of old town. Live music was very good & didn't overpower our evening. Food was tasty & service was good.

Jun 13, 2025
on Google
Kelly
5.0

Delicious food - steak frites & moules frites- generous portions & tasty. Professional & friendly service & a fantastic jazz guitarist. A perfect evening.

Jun 12, 2025
on Google
Caroline
5.0

We visited two days ago this restaurant during our stay in Montreal & were truly impressed!
The atmosphere is warm & thoughtfully designed, & the service was impeccable & friendly.
The menu offers authentic dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Jun 12, 2025
on Google
Norrell
5.0

Lorenzo & staff were incredible.

Jun 5, 2025
on Google
Kevin
5.0

Excellent food & excellent music. Highly recommend.

Jun 5, 2025
on Google
Jack
5.0

Excellent food & wine. Serveur Patrice is a real class act & has a top tier sense of humour. Really fantastic dinner experience.

Jun 5, 2025
on Google
Jamie
4.0

This restaurant truly excels at setting the mood, complete with live music that enhances the atmosphere.

We started with the garlic snails gratin, served with a side of bread, & it was utterly delicious--the garlic flavor was bold & aromatic, which I loved. The duck confit was fantastic, though I felt it would have been even better without the almonds; they didn't quite add to the dish. The lamb chops were decent, but they had a slightly gamey flavor.

To cap off the evening, we indulged in dessert: the crème brûlée & chocolate lava cake. Both were the perfect sweet ending to a lovely night!

Jun 4, 2025
on Google
Jeannie
5.0

We had a wonderful dinner tonight at Mondavie. The restaurant atmosphere was warm & lively. The jazz band was very entertaining. Server Rad was the best. He was fun, attentive & engaging. He made our dinner extra special. The lamb was delicious & the bread was the bomb. We would highly recommend this restaurant in the heart of old town Montreal.

Jun 3, 2025
on Google
Han
5.0

100% worth for a dinner. Impressive food, service & band performance

Jun 3, 2025
on Google
Kane
5.0

Came in for a glass of wine. Great wine list & the ambiance was nice. Will definitely be back

May 28, 2025
on Google
Aysan
5.0

Everything is perfect in here. We tried duck & lamb chops. The duct is a must to try. 😋 The atmosphere is perfect & the staff are so nice.

May 27, 2025
on Google
Sarah
4.0

Cozy Restaurant to show off Montréal & the City's Culinary Diversity.

May 27, 2025
on Google
Xu
5.0

Very cozy experience of French cuisine in old MTL.

May 26, 2025
on Google
Kimberly
4.0

Overall wonderful experience! The service was lovely & attentive. The food was really good too. The stand out for me was the lamb pasta dish. The live jazz music was a nice touch too.

May 25, 2025
on Google
Donna
5.0

There was a live jazz trio upstairs where we had dinner.

May 25, 2025
on Google
Lisette
5.0

This was our second time dining here mainly due to the beautiful ambiance & service at this restaurant. The food is fine quality & the staff is exceptional. Our waiter Renault was very engaged & attentive to us the entire time. If you are looking for quality food & great service then you must come here!

May 25, 2025
on Google