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.
Reviews describe Modavie as a warm, lively Old Montreal bistro with a welcoming vibe and memorable live jazz that enhances the evening. The menu is praised for classic French bistro dishes like mussels and fries, duck confit, lamb chops, steak frites, and seafood, with generous portions and fresh ingredients. Attentive, friendly service and a knowledgeable staff are repeatedly highlighted, helping guests feel cared for in a vibrant setting enhanced by a diverse wine list and craft cocktails. Overall, the atmosphere, food, and music combine to create enjoyable dinners for dates, friends, and celebrations, making Modavie a reliable choice in Montreal.
This used to be my absolute favourite place to go in Montreal. While the vegetarian options (other than salad) were not that great, they would still accommodate me with their pasta plate. The ambience & live jazz made each experience memorable. However, something has changed in the last few years. There wasn't really anything I could enjoy as a vegetarian other than salads. Really guys, being a vegetarian doesn't mean I like to chew leaves like a cow. Something delicious & warm cooked for those of us that aren't carnivores, would really start to return this restaurant to being one of the top places I would recommend in Montreal.
Mar 17, 2024
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I had a wonderful dining experience! The food was great, & our server, George, truly made the evening memorable with his amazing hospitality & friendliness. Additionally, the crème brûlée was the best I've ever tasted. Highly recommend!
Une expérience complètement étonnante côté nourriture. C'était parfait 🤩 Cocktail très bon, escargots hyper savoureux, confit de canard & foie gras succulent & que dire de la crème brûlée 💛 Le tout vient par contre avec une facture très salée mais je ne regrette rien. Mon serveur avait par contre oublié de se mettre un sourire aux lèvres. J'aurais du réserver du bon côté de la salle question de voir le spectacle live. Je ne savais pas qu'il avait deux zones en bas & une autre à l'étage avec deux styles de musique différente (jazz & blues).
Went to this restaurant several times for dinner or lunch & all was great! Caring staff, delicious meal, & live jazz band! Highly recommended! Just in case you look for a calmer spot & becasue band plays at first floor, better to book your table at second floor.
Mar 12, 2024
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Magnifique endroit! Carte des vins dispendieuse, mais de bons choix. L'assiette de charcuterie & fromage manquait un peu de raffinement pour atteindre le niveau de l'ambiance chic laissée par le décor.
A perfect spot with delicious food! My girlfriend & I spent a day in Montreal & came across this restaurant for a late lunch. We didn't have a reservation, but they took us anyways. Everyone in the restaurant was extremely friendly to us! I have a gluten allergy & our server was very knowledgeable about what was safe for me on the menu. We both had the steak & fries, which we agreed was exquisite! The fries were salty & perfectly crunchy. The steak was flavorful & perfectly tender. We also both ordered mocktails. I got the strawberry sour, which was the best mocktail I've ever had. Overall, 10/10 experience & I would love to come back the next time we visit Montreal!
Good service, kind staff. Missed the live jazz since they didn't play on the second floor. Even after reservation, I was led to a seat stuck to the pillar which felt a bit uncomfortable. The vibe was chill although I was unimpressed by how the food was.
Mar 12, 2024
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Service was good & the vibe was nice, but the food was just not great. I'm always happy to pay for good quality food I enjoy, but for 2 adults & 2 kids, we paid $160 before tip & did not enjoy any of it! The poutine & French onion soup (which is basically why we went!) both tasted strange (my 6 year old who loves poutine said it tasted "sweet" & wouldn't eat more than 2 bites. Our pasta meals were just ok. Would definitely not return.
Grand Restaurant avec beaucoup de places, la musique est forte dans une piece & beaucoup plus calme dans un autre. Les plats sont bien presentes, bons, des specialites françaises comme la creme brulee & les escargots. Je recommanderai Le tartare de boeuf & la creme brulee valent le detou
Nous avons passé une très bonne soirée hier au restaurant. Le menu du happening gourmand est un bon rapport qualité prix. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la musique & avons été très bien servi par Georges. Nous le remercions pour son professionnalisme & sa sympathie!
Mar 10, 2024
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Me & my boyfriend came here with high expectations considering this place is on the'top rated' lists of restaurants in Montreal. Very overrated place. Surprisingly the food was really disappointing, for the price paid we expected a lot more flavour but we could've made better at home. Only 2-3 choices of wine by the glass or excessive prices for bottles. I've eaten at many other places for 20-30$ per person & got better food. Save your money. Only thing that was good was the service & live jazz.
Lovely bistro with incredible service, delicious brunch (especially the onion soup!), & talented live musician. If we lived in Montreal, we'd visit every weekend. Special thank you to George for the excellent attention & service!
great spot in old montreal. went there after a play at centaur theatre. menu is a bit fancier, no cheeseburgers or chain restaurant type meals. I had lamb burger. not cheap but with live music & highend flood you have to pay more.
