Modavie
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Modavie
Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties.
Opens Today at 10 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
Le Grand Apéro SAQ
Aug 30, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
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Blyden
A bit of online searching led me to Modavie, & it did not disappoint. Comfortable atmosphere, pleasant live music, & excellent food. Two of us had lamb chops: superb! One had the Butcher's Cut (du jour) which was Quail: even better!! & perfect portions, well-presented without overdoing the art. Desserts were also excellent. Best food I've eaten in months.View more
Karlia
The food was AMAZING, as were the vibes. The live music was great, & not too loud. I had the lamb cavatelli which I can't recommend highly enough. Truly enjoyed my time there!View more
Christopher
Modavie was a truly fantastic experience. Rad, our waiter, made our evening delightful; From the helpful suggestions to the attention he gave us, there was nothing more we desired. This is one of the best dining experiences we've ever had.View more
Caitlin
Meat was good, the veggies could've used some more love when cooking & seasoning. Service was awesome.View more
Sam
Food was outstanding. Service was a bit slow, but helpful & friendly. Music was good & not too loud.View more
Kshitiz
Service was phenomenal. We made a reservation & had good seats as requested. Appetizers were good, steak could be better, & dessert was phenomenal. I don't know if it is a usual theme or because restaurant was under renovation at the time, but I found it a bit too congested & noisy. When just moving your chair a little bit or just move/stretch a little bit, you would accidentally hit someone. & the 2nd floor band stopped at 10 whereas the restaurant was open till later. Despite the shortcomings, people were very friendly & the service was great!View more
Maxime
I had the pleasure of dining at this delightful establishment this summer. I commenced my meal with a delectable beef tartare appetizer, followed by a succulent lamb main course. The ambiance was further enhanced by the presence of a live jazz band. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience.View more
Shannon
Everything about this place was terrific & it was our favorite restaurant during our 4 days in Montreal. We loved it so much that we went for a lunch & a dinner. Very gluten-free / celiac friendly. Everything was perfectly cooked & delicious. We received friendly, helpful, & fun service. & the space was very nice with a great vibe. We didn't need reservations for lunch but made them for our Saturday night dinner, & were glad we did. It was also a nice bonus that they have live music most nights of the week.View more
Gianluigi
Very nice & typical French place with live music. Even though we didn't book they gave us a table because they are very organised. Excellent meat & salmon & light pink wine with if we were in Provence.View more
Andre
One of the best dining experiences we have had in a long time. Service was quick, attentive, & very friendly. Food was definitely worth the price, & was the highlight of a beautiful evening at the Old Port. The decor was wonderful & clean, & the live music was a welcome accompaniment to our meal. We ordered the escargot, rack of lamb, the sea bream (catch of the day), & the seafood linguine. From the mains to the sides, all of it went beyond our expectations. My father especially loved the lamb, it was of a quality very rarely found in restaurants, & cooked perfectly according to our specifications; the sauce was also very good, extravagant in elevating the meat & its pairings. All the seafood was also wonderfully fresh, & the quality of the pasta brought it to the next level. Will likely look to come again if we ever return to Montreal.View more
Par
Great French dinner restaurant. Excellent service. The mushroom risotto was great.View more
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Good evening. My name is Olena & I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Tyler, who patiently waited for our order as my friends were looking for parking on a very busy evening. He was very pleasant to talk to & it also turned out that he was from the neighboring town from which we came. It was very nice to meet him. I would also like to pay special attention to the food, as it was simply amazing. The dishes were prepared & served very quickly, everything was tasty & satisfying. I was very pleased to get into this restaurant as a guest! I highly recommend this establishment, it is just a godsend.View more
NYC
George the server & the rest of the staff were greatView more
Florentio
La nourriture etait top. Nous avons apprecié prendre le dejeuner dans ce beau restaurant. Hate d'y retourner avant la fin de l'étéView more
Jonathan
Good food but not amazing. Very loud, so it was effort to carry on a conversation.View more
Vladimir
Fantastic place, enjoyed every moment in there. Delicate, polite service that doesn't interrupt you when you have a full mouth of food to ask how it is (as it is in Toronto) but rather wait until we finish the meal & then ask how was the dish. Professional, superb. My wife loved the onion soup a lot, I also tried escargot & it was the best I have tried so far. The bagel with salmon is great as well - very balanced with a quality fish.View more
Madeline
Wonderful food, service, & personal experience with George. George was knowledgeable about the wine menu when we couldn't decide what to order & he was very attentive to our table. We ordered the French onion soup, seafood linguine, & steak & fries. It hit the spot! All the food came out timely & so so delicious. Because we are visiting for the weekend we asked George about local places & he went out of his way to suggest local things to do, eat, drink. Thank you for a great dining experience & fabulous food!View more