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
| Monday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 11 pm |
Brunch:
Saturday and Sunday
Info & Location
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, InteracBrunchCozy AtmosphereDeliveryDinner & ShowGood For GroupsGreat selection of winesHappy HourLive Entertainment / ShowsLoungeNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsOnline OrderingPrivate RoomResto-BarWine Bar
More details
Saturday and Sunday
Affiliated Restaurants (6)
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Events Nearby
Martinique Gourmande Festival Montreal 2025
Sep 9, 2025 to Sep 21, 2025
Reviews often mention
music(199) lamb(165) live music(117) jazz(100) recommend(79) french(65) wine(62) soup(55) band(53)Page 13 of 32 - 630 Reviews
Jürgen
Cool! Tolles Ambiente, Essen/Getränke topp, nette Live-Musik.View more
Klaus
Very good first Montreal experience! Good food very good service & outstanding good music !View more
Florence
Restaurant vivant & sympathique, avec un bon service & de la musique d'ambiance agréable. Par contre, je dois protester contre le prix du verre de vin...29 dollars deux fois & franchement je pensais vraiment avoir commandé deux verres a 15 dollars (ce qui est deja un prix substantiel)!!En fait, je pense que l'on s'en est fait passer une subrepticement, ce qui est pas très cool. Réellement c'est ce qui m'empêcherait de retourner dans cet établissement qui sinon possède de belles qualités.View more
Dionne
I usually don't write reviews, but I felt the need to after our time at Modavie the other night. I see there is not a lot of reviews about their Gluten Free options, which is something I was desperately looking for when traveling to the city last week, so I'll let everyone know that our server said pretty much everything on the entrees & mains are gluten free or can be accommodated. I was thrilled to hear this! We got the Escargots, mushroom risotto, & steak & frites to share. We came in pretty late, with no reservation, & I was nervous we wouldn't be able to sit. However, the restaurant was packed at 10pm on a wednesday, with live music playing. Our server Tyler was incredible & made us feel like we didn't need to rush. Truly a great last night in the city, so I just wanted to say thank you!View more
Sherry
Not gonna lie I came here over a year ago last august & I couldn't stop thinking about the steak knives here. They were so sharp & cut through the steak like butter. The food was also really good. We got drinks & salad as well! service was really good.View more
Yachiao
First of all, I would like to thank the waiter who took our orders for their continued hospitality. Secondly, the guy who served our main meal mistakenly put it in another table without any apologies thus making me feel annoyed that he didn't do his job properly. This situation also made the people who sat next to us felt embarrassed. He could've have been tired or something else, either way I wanted to point this out as an experience dining in this restaurant. Overall, the food was great & we look forward to the next visit here! Merci!View more
Aanupama
Very nice place for dinner, great food & live music.ordered gnocchi pesto & creamy mushroom risotto.View more
Nat
Bring back the pappardelle. The cavatelli just doesn't pair well with the gremolata. Why change something that works? It's been 8 months & I'm still thinking about it!View more
Vanessa
Cannot say enough. Food service entertainment were "magnifique " ! Live band every night. Such a vibe. Great lil gem in old port.View more
Nathan
Such a unique way to bring your receipt - frozen in the ice cube!View more
Jonathan
French restaurant. Server claims lamb is their specialty so I ordered the lamb chops & told the server I would have them however the chef recommends. I was with a big group & the lamb, while cooked medium, was room temperature. Tender, well seasoned. Service was good. Live jazz music was great. Would go back.View more
Julie
Merveilleuse découverte , plats succulent !! Les calmars pour entrée était vraiment bon & que dire de mon plat principal ( pâte du moment ) trop trop trop succulent , linguini au canard effiloché, fois gras & truffe... juste trop miam .View more
Frank
This was the best restaurant we visited in Montreal. The food the service was fantastic & I would hardly recommend this place you will not regretView more
Melissa
I do not recommend coming to this restaurant because it was a huge disappointment for us. We had a reso but the restaurant was not busy at all, with many empty tables inside. Our server greeted us & we placed both a drink & food order. My mom got her coffee right away but I think the server forgot my wine. I sat & waited for 30 minutes before I got impatient & tried to flag the server down. When we finally got our food, which also took a really long time, it was mediocre. We ordered the mussels & fries & when the guy who delivered it opened the cover of the bowl, a mussel fell onto my mom's foot. The fries were also cold & soggy. The grilled octopus was okay. It was also cold & for the price I thought it would be a bigger portion. In total we spent over $100 cdn & it was not worth the money to me.View more
Rate
Escargot was super tasty, server was great & knowledgeable.View more
Selene
We had a great time, food & atmosphere are really good, 100% recomendable Our waiter Tyler did an amazing job, buen trabajo y gracias por tu excelente atención y recomendaciones!!View more
Erwin
Modavie exceeded expectations on a Saturday night when our party of four managed to snag a table without a reservation, a pleasant surprise given the busy weekend atmosphere. From the moment we sat down, we were greeted with the lively ambiance of a live performance by Solane by Starlight Trio Swing, adding a charming jazz vibe to the evening. We began with a bottle of Chablis, Seguinot - Bordet 2022 - Chardonnay, a crisp & refreshing choice that paired well with the meal. For appetizers, we had the mussels & fries, a solid choice with mussels cooked perfectly, accompanied by crispy fries. The steak & fries followed, & though not the standout of the night, it was prepared to our liking. The salmon filet was the highlight, cooked to perfection with a great balance of flavors. To round off the night, we all shared two servings of the crème brûlée. A classic choice, it was executed well, providing a satisfying & sweet end to the meal. The ambiance, music, & food made for an enjoyable evening. Modavie offers a cozy, jazz-infused dining experience, especially great for a night out in Old Montreal.View more
Jay
Great place! Seated immediately without reservation despite how busy it was. Food was great, whole family enjoyed it. Best lamb chops I've tasted in a long while. Plus they had an excellent live musicianView more