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Wine Bar Top Pick

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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Brunch: Saturday and Sunday
BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar

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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Reviews for Modavie

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on Google4.5 (8100+)
*as of 2026-08-05
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Review Summary

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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Patrice , is the best I had dinner there yesterday, the 27th , it's been a long time since I've had such an amazing experience, he knows service!!! I work in the hospitality industry, he gives an amazing service!! Well done!! Will go & make sure he in my server !!!

Apr 28, 2025
on Google

The table is reserved for 2 hours from your reservation time. Only complaint is that the place is small & you may have people bumping into you. We had the Cupid's arrow to start off which was a refreshing cocktail. For appetizers I ordered the garlic snails which are delicious. My partner ordered the Modavie poutin which comes with braised lamb. For entrees we both had the lamb burger which comes with a mint mayonnaise that was exquisite. Overall this establishment exceeded our expectations

Apr 28, 2025
on Google

Amazing experience. Tyler was our fantastic waiter. Dinner & a show, the live music on Saturday night was top notch. The food was also some the of the best. I had the lamb cavatelli, it was so tender & flavorful. Definitely recommend giving this place a try, especially if you like music.

Apr 27, 2025
on Google

Food & service were awesome. Best meal we had on our trip to Montreal. Our server Buddy was fantastic, very knowledgeable, & they accommodated with gluten free options.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

Don't bother putting your name on the waitlist. They pad the first seating on the waitlist so no one ever gets off it. We watched it go from 2 to 5 to 11 to 15 to 17 to 19 people. Sucks that they wouldn't just honor the waitlist & let people know.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

Visiting this awesome place everytime I travel to Montreal.
Great service & food ! Many rooms with different atmospheres.
I'm a pescarian & find their fish very tasty & fresh.
I love this place.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

It's fine. Definitely rests on its laurels & location. Food is solid but nothing all that special. Priced for location not innovation. Service was attentive. Host was walking around with iPad assessing table progress for his seating plan which was off putting. Needs to be trained how to do it more discreetly.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

Absolutely loved this restaurant. Food was very delicious, & everyone was very happy with the food & service.

They had accidentally given me potatoes instead of mashed potatoes, & when I asked to verify just so I won't be charged extra (it wasn't a big deal, honestly), they came back with a massive bowl of mashed potatoes & told me it was on the house. Seriously, could've have asked for better service.

The lamb I thought was a little too subtle on the flavours, but that's my personal taste, & I believe pretty much everyone else would've thought this was well seasoned (my friends tried it & thought it was really really good). Mashed potatoes, vegetables, & the potatoes were all very delicious.

The waiter also suggested me a red wine to go with the lamb that I've been trying to find, & have been failing to - I only remember hearing'Chateau', which didn't help me narrow it down when I got home. If you see this, Modavie, & any of your waiters somehow remember my wine from 22 Nov 2024, I would be forever in your debt (I probably should've asked earlier). We were also the group that sat in front of the band & ended up moving to a quieter part of the restaurant (which they did so happily - thank you so much).

Anyways, 10/10 would recommend, everyone should give this place a try. My friend's duck & steak were all incredibly delicious as well. Can't wait to come back when I visit Montreal again.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

Great food nice wait staff & live music for a portion of dinne

Apr 19, 2025
on Google
5.0

Our 2nd visit, still very delicious & very good atmosphere. Foie gras & lamp chop are top notch. All other food is amazing too.

Apr 19, 2025
on Google