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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 10 am
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Brunch: Saturday and Sunday
BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar
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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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Capacity: 160 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Saturday and Sunday
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*as of 2026-08-30
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Review Summary

Modavie consistently offers a memorable dining experience in Old Montreal, characterized by its classic French bistro cuisine, inviting atmosphere, and high-quality live jazz music. Many guests praise the delicious lamb dishes, duck confit, and flavorful appetizers like the French onion soup and escargots. The service is frequently described as professional, welcoming, and attentive, with numerous staff members noted for their ability to make special occasions feel truly personalized and celebratory. While the environment can become lively and occasionally loud due to its popularity and musical performances, it remains a favorite destination for both locals and travelers seeking an authentic and elegant atmosphere. Although some diners have noted variations in seasoning or occasional wait times during peak hours, the majority of visitors appreciate the well-crafted cocktails, extensive wine list, and the genuine hospitality that keeps them returning.
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Carolyn
3.0

The restaurant is beautiful with a nice ambiance. Our waiter, Tyler, was super nice & professional. However I had the salmon tartare & I was very disappointing. I usually love tartare but this one was unfortunately tasteless. My friend had the lamb pasta however & it was delicious so I will probably go again to try something else! Some work on the cleanliness of the bathrooms could also be done, it was dirty & smelly. It wasn't my best dine in experience but I will keep an open mind & try it again for sure. The overall ambiance & service was great!

Apr 9, 2024
on Google
Aiesha
5.0

My compliments to the service, Yan was 10/10, & made the experience really exceptional. We would come back just because of the service & the delicious food. The jazz music was amazing as well. Worth the travel.

Apr 9, 2024
on Google
Tracey
5.0

Very good food, friendly service. We came when there was construction on the road outside so it was hard to figure out how to get in. It is possible to get in via a pedestrian bridge across from Escondite Vieux Port. We ordered the Escargot, Moules Frites & Crème brûlée. Excellent food!

Apr 9, 2024
on Google
Josh
4.0

Nice restaurant. The atmosphere is bustling. The service was good. Waiter was studious, but not very attentive. Staff to customer ratio may be the reason. The food was good. The rack of lamb was a little bit gamey. The desserts were phenomenal! We ordered the bone marrow appetizer, beef tartare, steak & fries, 2 kids menu (pasta & chicken nuggets), & the rack of lamb. Overall, the food was good. Place is clean & atmosphere is popping with the live music. Overall, a place to visit on special occasions.

Apr 9, 2024
on Google
Shulamie
5.0

Lovely restaurant in Old Montréal with live music from 7PM & a selection of lamb on the menu. The poutine was delicious & worth the added cost for the braised lamb. I was hoping to try the lamb pappardelle mentioned by other reviewers but it appears they've switched to cavatelli, which was cooked perfectly so no regrets! The only downside was that the lamb cavatelli was too rich & oily for my preference, otherwise would also highly recommend this. The lamb chops were decent, nothing spectacular. Great service & ambience for a date night.

Apr 5, 2024
on Google
Steve
5.0

The ambience & live music made this a perfect date night! The steak & fries were amazing & so was the poutine with fries & braised lamb.

Apr 4, 2024
on Google
MG9PRO
5.0

Great dinner! Service was on point, food was delicious & the live jazz music was bringing the perfect atmosphere (the music is not too loud, perfect for a conversation around the table). We'll be back, thank you!

Apr 4, 2024
on Google
Alexander
5.0

Lorenzo is the best

Apr 2, 2024
on Google
Heather
5.0

Stumbled across this gem on our first day in Montreal for a business trip. The food was incredible (my first time having escargot, I'm obsessed now!) & the service was amazing too! Lorenzo has got me practicing my French for next time :) Merci beaucoup!

Apr 1, 2024
on Google
Natalie
5.0

Fab restaurant. Jazz music & food were perfect. Steak frites & lamb cutlets very nice. Kids menu - again lovely food. We'll definitely recommend this place. Thank you

Apr 1, 2024
on Google
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