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.
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.
We had a lovely meal here. The ceaser salad was so incredible! Also the lamb pasta, lamb chops & omg!.. the apple dessert! Whoa! That was so freaking good! The wine & cocktails were so Incredible. Honestly, everything was incredible. Modavie is doing great things. The live jazz created a beautiful environment & our waiter George provided excellent service 👏. Can't wait to dine here again when we're back in Canada.
Excellent place in the heart of Old Montreal. Worth the hype! Great atmosphere, live music, & perfect food. Efficient & friendly service as well - a must go!
Nous venons régulièrement chez Modavie & n'avons jamais été déçus ! Une cuisine délicieuse, de très bons vins & un service toujours excellent. Toujours de très bons moments !
Sep 3, 2024
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My friends & I were celebrating my friend's Bachelor Party/Trip on labour day weekend in Montreal, & I insisted that we get authentic French cuisine seeing as how we came all the way from Toronto. Modavie exceeded every expectation everyone had. The Atmosphere was very pleasing, with low noise volumes that I found quite nice as loud environments tend to make me uncomfortable, along with the decor & lighting being very well done. The service by Quentin was absolutely exceptional, making us feel quite at home & being attentive to our needs. He suggested another establishment for an evening drink as our reservation ended & the resturaunt was full & we found our way there based on his description. The food itself was absolutely out of this dimension. Never before have I tasted anything as refined as the bone marrow, garlic snails & duck confit. The flavors of each dish were lovingly curated like a selection of the finest paintings at the Louvre. The creme brulee was the perfect dessert to finish with, with its thick, stain glass worthy shell & it's decadent, eye widening pudding. I will recommend this establishment to everyone I know is going to Montreal, & bragging about it to everyone else. Merci beaucoup, Modavie!
L'ambiance est super & les repas sont bons! Le serveur était très gentil! Par contre, attendre 1h pour une réservation faite un mois d'avance & attendre encore 1h à la fin pour les factures, c'est assez décevant. Je comprends que certaines choses sont hors de contrôle, mais rien n'a été offert pour s'excuser de l'heure d'attente du début. À éviter si vous cherchez une place pour un souper d'anniversaire avec plusieurs amis.
Was disappointed by the food while visiting Modavie condidering the price & reviews. We ordered the $42 3 course meal with snapper as the main. We found the duck confit & snapper to be very dry. Didn't enjoy the snapper sauce as it was very bland & the duck sauce was on the salty side. We also were required to wait 45 minutes before getting a table & found the bread very hard & not hot. We overall didn't find that our dishes were worth the price.
Sep 2, 2024
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Amazing experience! We had a great time with a party of 6. Most of us had a dish with lamb, as we were told it was their specialty, & they certainly delivered! Several of us usually don't even like lamb, but Modavie converted us. Our waitress, Eman (sp?) was so lovely & made the night so enjoyable, giving us details about the wine we ordered & just being so personable & kind. We were in a room next to where the band was playing so the noise level was perfect. I would recommend asking for a table outside of the room the band is playing in if you are hoping for conversation because you can still hear, just not as loudly. It was so enjoyable to listen to!
Wonderful service. Our server was friendly & provided a lot of recommendations. Portion sizes were large & all the food was flavorful. Cocktails were classic & clean. Live music started while we were dining. Upstairs & downstairs seemed to be competing so it got a little confusing but the music was good. Parking may be a challenge but the area is very accessible by public transit & walking.
I ordered the filet mignon & it was so salty & veggies were cooked to the consistency of baby food. I was shocked at the prices for the house wine I requested as well & one mixed drink( there was no bar menu on our table). The food is okay but they will get you on the alcohol with the prices , beware. Our waitress & service was lovely.
I ordered the three course meal & chose the porridge, lobster pot au feu, & Creme brûlée. At the beginning, I was the least excited about the porridge simply because I thought it would just be your regular, breakfast white goopy mush. I was a fool. The moment I tasted that porridge, I had an out of body experience. The world looked brighter, all my worries disappeared, & I felt true happiness. It's like someone slapped you in the face with decedent, rich cheese, spring breeze, fresh vegetables, & the laughter of every happy person in the world. I will spend the rest of my days chasing that high.
