Modavie
Wine BarTop Pick
Modavie
Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties.
Opens Today at 11:30 am
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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.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 160 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracMore details
Saturday and Sunday
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Events Nearby
Montreal Têt Festival 2026
Feb 8, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026 to Mar 29, 2026
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Mazzei
The food was exceptional & the service flawless. The live jazz elevated the entire experience , truly deserving of five stars.
Erica
Walked in with no reservation & was immediately sat! The restaurant itself beautiful, very cozy & it was the perfect place to people watch. My drink was delicious, as were the scallops & filet mignon. Everything was cooked to perfection. My waiter was also extremely attentive, he provided the BEST service. I will definitely be returning my next visit to this gorgeous city!
Ryan
This is one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in a long time. The poutine was excellent, as was the filet mignon. The atmosphere & service a really, really good too. I would happily eat here again.
Mrva
Stopped for lunch at this lovely restaurant. We were greeted by the manager/owner. Lovely man & a great sense of humor.
Got sat by the window & the decor was fabulous.
The waiter was lovely & gave us excellent recommendations. We got the escargout, salad, salmon, & Mac & cheese. Absolutely phenomenal.
The best salmon skin we even had. The cheese on the escargout blew us away. Thank you so much.
Ashley
What a lovely spot. The food is excellent - the best mussels & broth I've had in my life! Cocktails are clean & delicious. Ambiance & timeless decor make this a lovely spot for lunch, cocktails, or dinner. Will absolutely be back to explore the menu more!
Liz
Food was excellent. The lamb cavatelli was excellent & so was the steak frites. The service was beyond belief. Rarely do we go to any restuarant with actual professional wait staff. Tyler was impeccable, aware, attentive, but not bothersome or rushing the experience. Hope the establishment treasures him! A perfect special dinner out on our Montreal mini vacation.
Tanya
Service was wonderful. Lorenzo personified the humor & tolerance of the Canadian people. Caroline was wonderful & warm. The food was meticulously prepared.
Alyssa
Very excellent experience. Definitely recommend everyone to go if in Old Montreal !!
Rowan
A very nice atmosphere but middling food & very slow service. The french onion soup was just okay (a bit salty & lacking in wine flavor) & while the lamb cavatelli & mushroom risotto were delicious, the lamb shank was extremely disappointing, it didn't have any sauce & was pretty overcooked (I ordered medium rare, but it was tough & bland). The moules & frites were oversalted & the cream sauce tasted like hot cream & nothing else. The accompaniment of vegetables & basic potatoes was nothing to note either. Neither the creme brulee (eggy & grainy) nor the mousse pyramid (one note) were great either. I wouldn't recommend this place for the price, feels like a bit of a tourist trap.
Matthew
Had a very good meal. The jazz music have a very relaxing atmosphere. The food was very well prepared & tasted very good. I had a steak, next time I think I would try something different. Desserts were good.
John
My favourite place to eat in our 2 week trip across east Canada. Beautiful restaurant that oozes charm & character. The food was delicious & the atmosphere was perfectly complemented with a superb live jazz band.
This restaurant creates memories you'll never forget 😊👌
Waqas
Lorenzo is an amazing person. Great to chat with.
We ordered basque chicken, salad & crème brûlée.
Danielle
Lorenzo greeted us at the door with a smile & made us feel at home (even though we flew in from across country!) & Shania was an amazing server. Please don't miss out on this gem in Montreal!!
Emre
Went with friends. Was first time dinner there & it was amazing! The staff was incredibly attentive & made sure we were good every step of the way. Delicious lamp chops. Loved it.
Prithi
We had a wonderful lunch at Modavie, even during a busy service. The food was outstanding - the bone marrow & scallops made for the perfect start, & the lamb chops were absolutely spectacular. What truly elevated the experience was the service. William, our server, was attentive & friendly, while manager Lorenzo checked in personally to ensure everything was perfect. Their genuine care & hospitality made the visit unforgettable. Incredible food paired with incredible service - highly recommend!
Eva
An absolutely amazing experience! Had them on my list of places to go all week. On my last day, popped in there & it's was exactly what i had been looking for. We ordered off of the dinner menu-- charcuterie & cheese, beer, iced tea, mushroom risotto with a side of lamb & the nicoise salad. Everything was absolutely perfect. The cheese was local, the meats & accrumets were well paired & each was a great stand alone. The lamb were spiced perfectly & the risotto was hot & toasted nicely. The nicoise salad was heaven on a plate. The bread & butter were to die for. The vibe was excellent, with light music & the decor was simple & true to the restaurant. Honestly, this was my favorite restaurant I tried in all of Montreal. What topped it off was the service. We showed up early, without a reservation & were promptly guided to a corner table for two by incredibly friendly & professional maitre'd, Lorenzo. He was just a delight to have around & checked on us many times. Our waiter, William, was so warm & welcoming & extremely attentive to our needs. All in all, prices were shockingly low for the value we felt we got back in experience & food. It is a place I would 100 percent visit again, probably multiple times, on my next trip to Montreal. Thank you to the staff & chef for such an amazing send off. - Your friends from Seattle
C
Went on a solo dinner date & it was amazing! The staff was incredibly attentive & made sure I was good every step of the way. Food, 10/10! Will definitely visit again when I'm back in Montreal.
Milad
Lorenzo!
Thanks for your best customer service & delicious food!
Fantastic experience!
Highly recommend
Christie
Excellent experience. Can I give everything, including our server Buddy, 10 stars? Buddy was very helpful explaining the menu. He was fun. We ordered a cocktail (so many to choose from) & a local beer. Then we ordered a cheese platter to start. Buddy suggested he hold off on putting in the appetizer order 5+ minutes until we finished our cocktails so we could fully enjoy the cheese with our wine. Great thinking Buddy! Cheese was very delicious. We ordered duck confit & rack of lamb. Both so delicious & juicy. Even though we were absolutely stuffed, I still had to order crème brûlée. Perfect. I was honored to have a sparkler in it to celebrate my birthday. Thank you. There was great Live music too. Well worth our 8 hour drive from Petrolia, Ontario for supper!