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Wine Bar Top Pick

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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Brunch: Saturday and Sunday
BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar

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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Reviews for Modavie

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on Google4.5 (8000+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

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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Came in for dinner & they had a live jazz band! Food was great! It took a while for food to come but it was worth it. Service was great too, staff were attentive & pleasant. Would recommend getting a reservation, place was packed!

yesterday
on Google

Strong dish selection throughout & alot of good flavour setups in the dishes. The mussels & the lamb poutine stood out in particular though. The marinieres I think thats what it is called was good enough you could literally serve it as a soup by itself & people would be happy but it was smooth abd creamy & just packed so much warmth. The poutine made everything work with a delicious gravy & just well braised lamb. Just very solid pairing there overall. The seasonal pasta was a linguini with truffles, mushrooms & some other things that was quite good as well & we had some classics like beef tartare & french onion soup to share amongst us.

yesterday
on Google

Great restaurant. Good food. Good service. Good live entertainment after 7 pm.

Jul 13, 2026
on Google

Great food, the lamb cavatelli was delicious, lovely service

Jul 13, 2026
on Google
5.0

Delicious food, attentive & kind staff, exceptional service. Thank you for giving us an amazing time

Jul 13, 2026
on Google

Excellent ! Très goûtu & les portions sont adéquates. J'ai pris le tartare de saumon, & je lui donne 4 étoiles simplement car j'aurais aimé avoir une option de choisir de la salade plutôt que des frites en accompagnement (même si les frites étaient bonnes, juste un peu en trop avec le pain croustillant qui accompagne déjà le tartare). L'accueil est professionnel, le service est très agréable, attentionné juste comme il faut, & le restaurant est vraiment élégant & calme, pourtant en plein centre du vieux Montréal bondé. J'y suis allée seule & j'ai été très bien reçue !
J'y retournerais seule ou accompagnée la prochaine fois que j'aurais envie de bien manger avec certitude.
Point bonus pour la carte des vins très détaillée & les bons conseils selon le plat choisi.

Jul 12, 2026
on Google

Stopped in for wine, cheese & charcuterie, & it was excellent. The cheese was local & exquisite. The pate was an absolute delight.

Jul 12, 2026
on Google

Food is consistently good. Service is also very good considering how busy they can get. They have live jazz music upstairs & downstairs which i think is a plus. They do have a bar section on the ground floor if you prefer to avoid the larger rooms with live music

Jul 7, 2026
on Google

Fancypants lol. Nice place with cool atmosphere, good food & live blues/jazz

Jul 7, 2026
on Google

Dinner on a Monday night & couldn't believe how incredible it would be. Service is way above expectations & food was delicious. Calamari is worth ordering. Lamb burger is underrated! One of the best burgers I have ever had! The acoustic music upstairs was something I could have sat & listened to for hours.. Just an overall amazing dinner & experience! Make the reservation & enjoy!

Jul 6, 2026
on Google