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Modavie, Montréal, QC

Modavie

4.6
4.6
7208 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French

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2 people
19:30
Booked 82 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Since 1997, Modavie Bistro invites you to taste a varied menu inspired by French classics. Spawning two floors with vintage ambiance in the heart of Old Montreal, you can hear live bands play every night as well as during weekend brunch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, French / Canadian, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (514) 287-9582
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Modavie can accommodate any type of event! The restaurant can seat up to 240 people and features numerous sections that can be fully privatized. Stone walls and beautiful woodwork create a setting that’s both warm and genuine. The wonderful ambiance is complemented every night with refined bistro cuisine and live music. – Anniversary – Wedding – Corporate event (team building, business dinner, etc.) Contact us for all the details at info@modavie.com
  • Area
    Old Montreal
  • Cross Street
    St. Laurent
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in limited quantities. Please be wary of all parking limitations indicated. Street parking costs $3 per hour between the hours of 9am to 9pm Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, street parking must be paid from 9am until 6pm, and on Sundays from 1pm until 6pm. Outside of these times, permitted street parking is free.
  • Public transit
    Bistro Modavie is an 8-minute walk away from Metro Place d’Armes.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every evening starting from 7pm!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • La Veille de Noël / Christmas Eve

    CA$140.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer entre famille et amis pour déguster notre menu de Noël accompagné de musique live! / Join us in celebration with family and friends to savor our Christmas menu with live music!
    La Veille de Noël / Christmas Eve photo
  • La Veille de Noël / Christmas Eve

    CA$150.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer entre famille et amis pour déguster notre menu de Noël accompagné de musique live! / Join us in celebration with family and friends to savor our Christmas menu with live music!
    La Veille de Noël / Christmas Eve photo
  • Noël / Christmas

    CA$140.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer entre famille et amis pour déguster notre menu de Noël accompagné de musique live! / Join us in celebration with family and friends to savor our Christmas menu with live music!
    Noël / Christmas photo

What 7,208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Hot spot

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Great for live music

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Most Booked

  • Montreal

    Hot spot

  • Montreal

    Great for live music

  • Montreal

    Lively

  • Montreal

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in Old Montreal, Modavie is a vibrant bistro known for its "superior service," "delicious food," and "wonderful ambiance." With live jazz music enhancing the setting, it's a must-visit for music lovers. Highlights include lamb dishes, mushroom risotto, and friendly staff. "Highly recommend" for brunch, dinner, or drinks!

7,208 Reviews
  1. Rocio

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Très belle expérience. Excellent service. Bonne nourriture.
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Merci beaucoup pour votre retour Rocio ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une belle expérience parmi nous. Au plaisir de vous servir à nouveau :)

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  2. Emilie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing, made sure we liked our food and our wine. We didn’t love our entrees but that was not necessarily the restaurants fault. The wine and the lamb poutine appetizer was spectacular. Overall it we had a great time and would go back but chose different entrees.
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    hank you so much for your kind words Emilie! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the wine selection. It’s wonderful to know that our server took great care of you. We truly appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience!

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  3. michel

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tout fut excellent et et service impeccable. Belle soirée. Merci
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Merci beaucoup Michel pour ce beau commentaire! Nous avons hâte de vous servir à nouveau :)

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  4. Mary

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok but the space tight and tables toooooo small .
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    "Thank you for your feedback Mary! We’re glad to hear that you found the food to be okay. We’ll definitely take your comments about the table sizes into consideration as we continue to improve our layout. We hope you'll visit us again :)

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  5. Larry

    Southwest Florida

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I usually don’t submit a review but I had to in this case. I heard from several sources including Yelp which I highly respect that this was a top Montreal restaurant. It highly disappointed my wife and I. I will start with the few positives. The waiter and service was nice. It was in a great section of Old Montreal. However, the tables were on top of each other. You had no privacy at all. In fact two tables away they were talking so loud that you couldn’t hear yourself think. I picked their signature dish which was the rack of lamb. It was horrible. It had maybe two bites of meat. It was so disappointing. My wife had the only chicken dish and it was so bland. We wanted to just leave and find a place to get nice dessert. Two thumbs down for this restaurant.
    ModavieResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback Larry ! We're glad you enjoyed the service and location, but we take it seriously that we didn’t meet your expectations with the food and ambiance. We’re committed to addressing the noise level and ensuring that our dishes are consistently satisfying and well-portioned. We’re going to make immediate changes to improve the overall experience, and we’d love the opportunity to show you the true quality we strive for. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Juliane

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, our server was great. Can’t wait to be back
    ModavieResponded 4 days ago
    We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and that our service met your expectations! We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience. See you soon Juliane

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  7. Paul

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful bistro. As advertised, for sure. Classic cuisine in a cozy setting. Steak Tartar was totally on point and delicious. Mussels were perfect. Jazz ensemble was really terrific. Service was attentive and friendly. Great choice.
    ModavieResponded 5 days ago
    We truly appreciate your fantastic review Paul ! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the quality of the food, and the performance of our jazz ensemble. It’s wonderful to know that our service met your expectations as well. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!

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  8. Scott

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall excellent experience. Our server Christian was extremely patient with all our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the Caesar salad, sweetbreads, duck confit, Foie gras, and the lamb cavatelli pasta. Everything was delicious. I would highly recommend and will return upon my next visit.
    ModavieResponded 5 days ago
    We're so glad to hear you had an excellent experience with us Scott ! It’s wonderful to know that our team made a positive impression and that you enjoyed the dishes. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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  9. Jane Anne

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the right fit for our group looking for an experience and nice dinner in a friendly cozy atmosphere! Thanks for seating us by the fire. It was a nice perk!
    ModavieResponded 5 days ago
    We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, especially by the fire! It’s always a pleasure to offer a warm and inviting setting for our guests. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back Jane Anne.

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  10. HollyG

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We probably should’ve gotten the house specialty which was lamb but instead we got the risotto and the pasta which was average. The service was wonderful and the music was excellent! We would definitely return again and try different dishes

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FAQs

Modavie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (514) 287-9582.

Modavie is rated 4.6 stars by 7208 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 82 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Modavie

1 rue St. Paul O., Montréal, QC H2Y1Y6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St. Laurent
  • Area
    Old Montreal
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, French / Canadian, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in limited quantities. Please be wary of all parking limitations indicated. Street parking costs $3 per hour between the hours of 9am to 9pm Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, street parking must be paid from 9am until 6pm, and on Sundays from 1pm until 6pm. Outside of these times, permitted street parking is free.
  • Public transit
    Bistro Modavie is an 8-minute walk away from Metro Place d’Armes.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music every evening starting from 7pm!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (514) 287-9582
  • Private party facilities
    Modavie can accommodate any type of event! The restaurant can seat up to 240 people and features numerous sections that can be fully privatized. Stone walls and beautiful woodwork create a setting that’s both warm and genuine. The wonderful ambiance is complemented every night with refined bistro cuisine and live music. – Anniversary – Wedding – Corporate event (team building, business dinner, etc.) Contact us for all the details at info@modavie.com
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