Modavie est un lieu intemporel qui nous rappelle nos racines, où dames & messieurs se réunissent pour manger dans une atmosphère animée causée par de bonnes conversations, de la musique live et les parfums boisés d’une salle vintage. Né en 1997, il est rapidement devenu populaire parmi les locaux et les visiteurs, et est maintenant considéré comme une institution montréalaise.
Régalez-vous avec une cuisine française raffinée dans un espace antique et tamisé sur deux étages. Du classique tartare de bœuf, au savoureux ris de veau, en passant par la fameuse ratatouille, vos envies seront facilement rassasiées.
Modavie propose une expérience de bistrot français par excellence dans le Vieux-Montréal, reconnue pour son ambiance chaleureuse et ses soirées de jazz live. De nombreux clients soulignent la qualité exceptionnelle de la cuisine, notamment les plats d'agneau signatures, la soupe à l'oignon et le confit de canard, souvent décrits comme tendres et savoureux. Bien que les avis puissent varier selon les préférences individuelles en matière d'assaisonnement ou de portion, le service attentionné et professionnel fourni par le personnel enrichit fréquemment l'expérience culinaire. Que ce soit pour un anniversaire, une célébration ou un déjeuner décontracté, les clients apprécient constamment l'énergie festive et le charme classique qui font de ce restaurant une adresse incontournable de la ville.
Modavie is a fun restaurant on the edge of Old Montreal that has a fantastic atmosphere, & really nice live music. They were graciously accommodated a party that expanded from 6 to 10 over a 5-minute period, & their service was excellent. Best mushroom risotto I had ever had!
This French restaurant in Old Montreal has a nice atmosphere, with stylish décor & occasional live music.
Food-wise, it was decent but not especially outstanding - understandable for a tourist-area restaurant. The French onion soup had good flavor, but it could use more cheese & a bit more baking for extra aroma. The beef tartare was also acceptable; the meat quality was fine & the seasoning was decent.
Overall, it's a solid spot, mainly for the atmosphere & location. The price is a higher than similar-quality restaurants elsewhere, but given the tourist area, it's reasonable. If you're willing to venture a little outside Old Montreal, there are better dining options available. :)
Modavie is the perfect place for dinner in Montreal. The live jazz creates a wonderful atmosphere, making the experience truly special. The highlight of the meal was the rack of lamb-it was perfectly cooked, tender, & full of flavor. I highly recommend Modavie for anyone looking for great food, live music, & an unforgettable dining experience.
Great experience. All servers were very kind & helpful. Our server George was amazing & made our dinner special. Would definitely recommend. The food was great & the live music was at perfect volume.
I don't usually write lengthy reviews, but unfortunately this experience warrants one.
We made a reservation several weeks in advance for a birthday dinner, specifically requesting a table near the live music section. On the day of our reservation, we knew we would be running late, so we called ahead to let the restaurant know. We were explicitly told that it was'no problem.'
We arrived at 7:20 PM for our 6:45 PM reservation & were immediately informed that our table had been given away.
The explanation?'We only hold reservations for 15 minutes.'
At no point during our phone call were we informed of this policy. More importantly, nobody called us to let us know they were about to release our table. Had they done so, we would have simply made alternate plans elsewhere instead of showing up expecting the experience we had booked weeks in advance.
The alternatives offered were disappointing: either sit at the bar or on the terrace directly facing the street. The terrace was far from ideal for a birthday dinner-constant traffic noise, car engines, music blasting from passing vehicles, & even the smell of exhaust & garbage. Not exactly the atmosphere we had reserved for.
As for the food, the disappointment continued.
The individual cheese board was around $25, & the charcuterie plate around $28. Seeing that the combined board was approximately $40, we assumed it would be a generous sharing platter & ordered that instead.
It was shockingly underwhelming.
The presentation looked rushed & sparse, with only a few pieces of cheese, a handful of cold cuts, canned pineapple, & what appeared to be processed ham. For a board at that price point, I expected something abundant, thoughtfully curated, & worthy of sharing. Instead, it felt more like a small appetizer plate with noticeable empty space than a proper charcuterie board.
The calamari was also disappointing-slightly rubbery & served with very little sauce.
The only standout dish of the evening was the French onion soup, which was genuinely excellent.
Originally, we had planned on staying for a full dinner, but after the reservation issue & underwhelming appetizers, we decided to continue the evening elsewhere.
Overall, this was a surprisingly mediocre experience. Between the poor handling of reservations, the lack of communication, & the underwhelming food, it simply did not live up to expectations.
As someone with French-Lebanese roots who is very familiar with French cuisine & dining culture, I did not find the experience particularly authentic.
There are far better options in Old Montreal for the same budget & a much better experience. I'd recommend places like Maggie Oakes, Monarque, Jacopo, Buvette Nicole (authentically french), or even The Keg Steakhouse + Bar if you're looking for a more reliable night out.
A birthday dinner should feel special. Unfortunately, this one did not.
Had an absolutely lovely evening at Modavie! My boyfriend & I came here for our 10 year anniversary dinner on Sunday night after having this place recommended a bunch. Safe to say, it exceeded my expectations!
We had a reservation for the upper floor to listen to the live music (which was fantastic) & our server was extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, & kind. The cocktails were amazing, our starter & mains were delicious (if you're getting pasta, add the braised lamb trust me!) & they even brought us out a complimentary dessert to congratulate us on our anniversary.
Would definetly recommend Modavie to anyone looking for fantastic service & food, & a warm, romantic atmosphere! Had an absolutely lovely time (:
