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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
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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.

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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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on Google4.5 (7700+)
*as of 2026-04-03
4.61189 ratings
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music(249) lamb(197) live music(146) jazz(132) recommend(127) lamb chops(104) french(82) wine(72) soup(72) attentive(65) band(62) drink(62)

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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Kane
5.0

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

May 28, 2025
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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
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Xu
5.0

Very cozy experience of French cuisine in old MTL.

May 26, 2025
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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
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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
Chantal
5.0

We had a great experience here. There were four of us. The food was very tasty. All four of us ordered something different, & all of us enjoyed our meals. The cheese & meat board was delicious as well.

May 19, 2025
on Google
Moien
4.0

bonne nourriture, bonne musique & ambiance authentique.

May 19, 2025
on Google
Rustem
5.0

The burger was on gee oil or something, did not like it much.

May 18, 2025
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Shen
5.0

The French cuisine here is delicious, & the service is excellent. Our table's waiter looks like Jake Gyllenhaal-very cool. The live music by the trio is also delightful, with a mix of jazz & chanson vibes.

May 18, 2025
on Google
Alexey
5.0

Great service & atmosphere! Onion soup was good. Snails are delicious!

May 18, 2025
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Adam
5.0

Great food in old Montreal! Hard to get walk in especially on the weekend so be sure to book in advance. Atmosphere & food were top notch. There was live music while we were eating. Portions were not huge but still filling.

May 18, 2025
on Google
Tara
5.0

Amazing food & great vibes! Our server George really made the experience special with his friendly & attentive service.

May 18, 2025
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May
4.0

Visited Old Montreal & had dinner at Modavie, for its French cuisine & live music. The atmosphere is lively & service decent. The place was crowded despite it being mi-week. The live jazz band

May 13, 2025
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Logan
3.0

Food was Mid , took an hour & a half to receive it, sister got cold food , but our server was great

May 13, 2025
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Phuong
4.0

Good service. Nice atmosphere.

May 13, 2025
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Austin
5.0

Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere. We came on a Monday night & there was live music upstairs.

A delightful find wondering Old Montreal.

May 12, 2025
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Chris
5.0

The atmosphere of this place is amazing with live jazz performances! Their lamb special is delicious too!

May 12, 2025
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Bree
4.0

We visited this spot on a food tour guide's recommendation & are so glad we did-it's a hidden gem we might've missed otherwise. The vibe is lively & loud (especially near the music), which we loved, but it might not suit those looking for a quiet meal. The lamb & pesto gnocchi were both incredible. My only disappointment was that our anniversary wasn't acknowledged, even though we noted it on our reservation-other nearby tables received desserts for their celebrations. Still, the food & energy made it a memorable meal!

May 12, 2025
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