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.
Je suis retournée au Modavie pour une 4e fois, cette fois-ci dans le cadre de Montréal à table. Comme d'habitude, très bon service, belle qualité de nourriture & belle ambiance avec la musique live. C'était ma première fois au 2e étage. Je préfère l'ambiance du premier étage, mais le 2e était très bien aussi. J'y ai été dans différents contextes: en amoureux, entre amis, en famille & avec des collègues de travail. Vraiment un bel endroit pour toutes les occasions.
When you want a dining experience where the quality of the food matches the quality of the service, try Modavie Restaurant, particularly when Lorenzo is there. From apetizers to main meal & desserts, everything was tasty. Lorenzo made us feel like welcomed guests & VIPs. We plan to go back to experience it again.
L'ambiance est sympa, carte restreinte mais avec suffisamment de choix pour y trouver son compte. Le seul bémol concerne le peu d'espace entre chaque table, on entend tout ce que les gens disent & on doit parler vraiment fort pour s'entendre…
It was my first time trying escargots 🐌 & I wasn't disappointed! I ordered the'Escargots à l'ail gratiné fromage 1608,' the cheese was absolutely divine.
I also had the'Côtelettes d'agneau huile d'olive, origan, citron, pommes de terre sarladaises, légumes de saison.' It made for a great main.
The dessert was my favourite! The'Pyramide de mousse au chocolat, crème au beurre à la noisette & café, amandes glacées, crumble de noisette' was smooth, crunchy, & had the perfect amount of sweetness.
A huge shoutout to our amazing server, Patrice, who made the whole evening memorable with his humour & great service. Thank you!
Nov 29, 2025
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A great restaurant in the heart of Old Montreal. We enjoyed the lamb chops & charcuterie & cheese board. Prompt service, excellent food & the jazz music was.an added bonus.
Just terrible customer service all around. I came into this restaurant because I had heard rave reviews & was told it's very popular. So I walk in on a Saturday night at 7:30, with 15 of my friends. The host asks us if we have a reservation, so right off the bat we are greeted with attitude. When I tell her I didn't make one, but I am an elite yelper, she tells me that they won't have a table available for at least an hour maybe longer. I said, that's ridiculous!
We had a beautiful, warm experience at Modavie. The waiter was exceptional; the food was very good, & the atmosphere was warm & cozy. Live jazz was the cherry on top. It's in a beautiful part of Montreal. I was seated by the fireplace, & it was so wonderfully cozy & a chilly evening. Soupe a l'ongion was the perfect start to our meal
Probablement une de mes découvertes préférées cet année a montreal. Ambiance super, service etait clairement au dessus de mes attentes & la cuisine etait plus qu'excellente. Je recommande a 1000%
Not our first time & hopefully not our last. We enjoyed craft cocktails & appetizers at the bar. The service was very good. The food was delicious. The atmosphere is a charming mix of old & modern. Lorenzo's quick wit & personalized attention added to our pleasant experience.
Nov 18, 2025
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Mr Lorenzo is the best host comme il le faut un ma?tre de place & il parle 3 langues avec fluidité. La belle génération gentleman!!
& Yahn is a great waiter he knows his menu 👌
Menu is amazing
Food is delicious
