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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 11:30 am
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BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar
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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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Capacity: 160 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Saturday and Sunday
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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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Ashrafur
5.0

The duck confit was great! Deceptive portion - it looks small, but it is really filling. Our server was really nice too. The live Jazz band was a nice touch.

May 13, 2026
on Google
Conor
5.0

Excellent experience, server was knowledgeable & friendly. We tried a number of things on the menu, mussels, snails, salmon tartare... All were incredible!

May 12, 2026
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Jviews
4.0

A good spot in Old Montreal. They have great calamari & the steak was perfectly cooked & the pasta gnocchi was great! The service was excellent.

May 12, 2026
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Edmond
4.0

Wonderful restaurant with live music & serving classic French cuisine. Great atmosphere on second floor. Was given a fantastic table close to live music performance. Attendant was ok, nothing extraordinary but provided decent polite service. Food was quite good, especially the onion soup which was not salty & seasoned perfectly with savory & sweetness balanced nicely with hint of wine flavourful in the broth. Rack of lamb was cooked to perfection however the rack portion could have been better cut up & presented though, it was a tad lazy to serve up two giant racks with other rack bones partial in together, when compare to others having same dish at other tables. Scallops were cooked right but sauce was too salty for my preference. Salad was amazingly fresh & crisp. Overall good food good vibe good value.

May 12, 2026
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Allison
5.0

I got mussels & fries, loved it!

May 12, 2026
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Omar
5.0

High quality fine dining. Would definitely recommend.

The bread just came out of the over, & it's one of the best I've tried in Montreal.

May 8, 2026
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Adam
5.0

my boyfriend & I went here tonight for his birthday & the food was AMAZING! the rack of lamb & the potatoes it comes with were 10/10. our waitress was so nice & gave amazing recommendations. will definitely be back

May 7, 2026
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Khorshid
5.0

Food was good. Atmosphere was nice & Dimitri & Lorenzo were attentive & fun!

May 7, 2026
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Emme
5.0

Loved the live music & every single thing we ordered was delicious! They had lots of options for gluten allergies, in particular the poutine with lamb was a highlight. I also really appreciated the mayo & ketchup coming with the fries.

May 6, 2026
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Bruce
5.0

Fantastic food experience! A great heartwarming food, room & overall lunch experience.

May 6, 2026
on Google
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