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Modavie, Montréal, QC

Modavie

4.6
4.6
5504 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, French / Canadian, Bistro

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm

  • 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

  • Private party contact

    Modavie's event team: (855) 730-5016

  • Neighborhood

    Old Montreal

  • Cross street

    St. Laurent

  • Parking details

    Parking is available year-round on the street or behind the restaurant in a public lot with no affiliation to us.

  • Public transit

    Metro: Place d'Armes station (5 min walk)

  • 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 5,504 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Montreal / Quebec

    Hot spot

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Great for live music

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Most Booked

  • Montreal

    Hot spot

  • Montreal

    French

  • Montreal

    Most Booked

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  1. Lori

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience at Modavie! Great food and ambiance. The live music was amazing.
  2. ReineT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le repas était très bon. D’ailleurs le gratin d’escargots en entrée doit être proposé en menu principal car c’est un 10/10. Un peu brouillant mais c’est juste un détail. L’accueil et le serveur est juste très bien.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our third time eating at this restaurant. We can’t possibly say enough good things about the service and the quality of the food. The staff always makes us feel very welcome and immediately at home. we absolutely love visiting Montreal, and this restaurant is quickly becoming one of our favorite places in the city. Specifically, I would like to call out that Lorenzo has always gone well above and beyond to ensure we have a wonderful experience.
  4. AmberH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! Modavie is a must do when visiting. Great energy, awesome drinks and amazing food. For both dinner or brunch, this place is perfect.
  5. SandrineM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Restaurant is too loud The food is ok and that’s it…
  6. JoseeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time at this place!Outstanding band saturday night,finest food,outstanding service very good experience!
  7. Birthdaydinner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    C'est un bon endroit, un peu cher pour la qualité et les portions de la nourriture. J'y suis allé parce que je voulais voir le spectacle mais ma table était située dans une salle où je n'avais aucune chance de le voir. L'endroit est agréable, mais pas assez pour y revenir.
  8. SusanaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Old Montreal dining experience with live Jazz music…great vibe and service was impeccable ❣️
  9. NathalieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Personnel du début à la fin serviable et aimable .autant l’hôtesse que le gérant aussi . Très bon service . Ambiance vraiment bonne et nourriture aussi . On y retournera c’est sur
  10. LizzyMo

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding Cocktails were delicious- Margarita and “ The Mirage” Food was pretty tasty- Calamari was perfect, Caesar salad was very good, risotto was good, steak and frites were good, duck was good, crème brûlée was very good, opera cake was good! We really enjoyed the live music-the singer was very talented. Beautiful building and a great view!!
  11. AK12

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Went early (5:15pm) and had excellent service. As the evening went on and it got busier and service suffered quite a bit. Food was good except for the chicken in the chicken caesar salad that was way overcooked and dry. Mentioned it and nothing was done. I would have expected at least a reduction in price since it was a $27 salad... Charming place, live music is a nice touch but WAY too loud for my taste. Value was fair but this was expected in trendy old port area of Montreal.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and great location! Service was incredible and the food was absolutely delicious! We will definitely come back!
  13. SallieS

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner and excellent service! The restaurant is also very pretty inside and has a great vibe. It is perfect for a special dinner in Old Montreal! Highly recommend!!

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoYour kind words are greatly appreciated, SallieS! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

  14. katrinaw

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Beautiful inside. Great waiter. The blues band was fantastic. My mother ordered the lamb pappardelle. It was delicious, my mother in law ordered steak and fries, so delicious. I ordered the salmon filet. It was very dry, almost inedible, and the potatoes I did not enjoy. The veggies were over cooked. Besides my bad dish, everything was amazing and I will definitely come back.
  15. Jose

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Très belle place dans Vieux Montréal. La nourriture est très bonne. Les musiciens étaient très bons. Par contre, le service, bien que bon en général, est inégal: au début, très attentif et chaleureux, mais le service des plats par après se fait par des serveurs/serveuses que l’ont ne connaît pas — pratique bien courante ces derniers temps, je sais — mais qui ne semblent pas avoir reçus des consignes adéquates pour savoir où déposer quel plat. Par après, c’est du service de plus en plus rapide pour nous « aider » à terminer à l’intérieur du 2 heures que l’ont se fait plutôt gauchement dire que nous avons au tout début de notre arrivée. Malheureusement, ça manque de classe, surtout pour les prix payés. Je suis tout à fait prête à bien payer pour une belle soirée dans un beau lieu, avec un bon service et surtout dans un resto avec des musiciens. Mais l’ensemble de cette expérience n’est malheureusement pas encore à la hauteur lorsque comparée à d’autres dans plusieurs autres places semblables, non seulement à Montréal mais dans plusieurs autres grandes villes.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoMeric d'avoir partagé votre expérience avec nous, Jose J, cela nous permet de comprendre les domaines dans lesquels nous devons nous améliorer. Bien qu'heureux que vous ayez apprécié notre nourriture et la musique live, nous sommes alarmés par votre commentaire sur le service. Nous n'hésiterons pas à faire un point avec l'équipe de salle pour éviter que ce genre de situation se reproduise. Nous espérons vous revoir afin de vous montrer que nous sommes capables de fournir un excellent service.

  16. RejeanM

    Montreal

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food4service4ambience1
    I was looking to hear a jazz trio. But not the case. Nobody listens and actually raises their voices to cover up the music… Back to Upstairs and Dièse Onze.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoWe understand that jazz music is an important aspect of our restaurant, and we are committed to showcasing it in the best possible light. We hope that you will consider giving us another chance to provide you with a positive jazz experience at Modavie, Rejean!

  17. hammer

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, good wine, excellent service and great jazz combined for a memorable romantic evening in old town Montreal.
  18. AA2023

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Really disappointed. This used to be my favourite restaurant in the city, but the food quality has dropped dramatically. I was shocked and saddened to see the restaurant decline so badly.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoThank you for bringing your concerns to our attention, AA2023! We are alarmed that you have noticed a decline in the quality of our food. We take your feedback seriously and will do everything we can to address the situation. We value your loyalty to our restaurant and hope that you will give us another chance to exceed your expectations. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly to discuss your concerns further, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Loved the restaurant overall vibe, great hostess and waiters, delicious food. Way to enthusiastic band. Best moments when their were taking brakes. They should create an ambiance and not perform at rock concert noise levels. I will go back but not on Thursday when this band is ON

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoThank you for your feedback! While we are pleased to hear that our overall vibe, hostess and waiters were great, we are disappointed to know that the band missed the mark for you. Please know that a follow-up has been made with our Thurday's live band about the show they offer. Next time, do not hesitate to ask to be placed on the 1st floor, it's usually a bit quieter, We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon, and this time for a flawless experience!

  20. Sarah

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My group loved this experience. The food was great, the service was very friendly, and we had a long, relaxing dinner and felt unhurried and able to enjoy the food and music. Would recommend to other tourists.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoThank you for your kindness, Sarah! When possible, we try not to rush people! We are so thrilled that you had a wonderful experience! We hope to see you again if you come back to town !

  21. StephaneB

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you like live music, this place is very good. I suggest reserving a month ahead.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoThank you for your nice words, StephaneB! Until next time!

  22. Alexandra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening and dining experience. As a solo guest they placed me close to the entertainment which was much appreciated.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoWe really appreciate your feedback and happy that you loved your night, Alexandra! We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!

  23. Foodie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about the meal! Fantastic live music. Excellent service.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoWe are delighted that you enjoyed your experience so much! Your kind words mean the world to us, Foodle F!

  24. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience! Great service nothing but 10/10! Food 10/10! What a great place

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoWhat a great feedack, thank you so much! Until next time!

  25. Virginie

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The menu offered during the Hapenning Gourmand is amazing. And service was impeccable.

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoAll our kitchen team will be delighted to know that you enjoyed our Happening gourmand menu, Virginie! Thank a lot for them and the service team! We hope to welcoming you again soon!

  26. Michael

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gorgeous restaurant with attentive staff at all points of contact, and a terrific ambience featuring very talented musicians. We had a terrific time and will definitely be coming here again on our next trip!

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoWe can't wait to seeing you again, once you're back in Montreal, Michael! We work very hard to continually improve upon the services we provide, and it's such a pleasure to hear that our efforts have paid off. We look forward until your next visit!

  27. OphelieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was very welcoming. I had the green salad and the ratatouille. It was delicious. The sauce of the ratatouille was exquisite. The music playing by the band was very nice. Wonderful atmosphere.
  28. BrianM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, speedy and friendly service, great music to finish the night off. Totally recommend!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vacationing in Montreal and ate here at the recommendation of a tour guide - did not disappoint! The food was delicious, service was excellent, and atmosphere was lovely. Live entertainment made our night extra special!

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoWhat a pleasure to read that you had an amazing night with us! We look forward to welcome you again!

  30. SusanF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Waiter was excellent, we had a nice little table by window by the bar. They accommodated food allergies well. Music was great for ambience nd little candles nice ambiance as well. Food was quite good!

    ModavieResponded 1 day agoThank a lot for this feedback, SusanF! We are thrilled to know that you loved our music, food, atmosphere and service! we look forward to welcoming you again and again!

  31. Jenn

    Houston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and the music and ambiance perfect.

    ModavieResponded on March 15, 2023Thank you so much for your review, Jen! It means a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back for another experience.

  32. alisap

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    If you have a chance, make sure to visit on a Monday. The entertainment was the best we’ve experienced in a long time. He was phenomenal and made the entire experience perfect!

    ModavieResponded on March 15, 2023We are so pleased that you enjoyed our entertenainment so much, Alisap! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

  33. ChantalV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Supper with girlfriends. All 4 of us loved our meals. Went during le Happening Gourmand for the 3 course meal. The monday night singer was amazing!

    ModavieResponded on March 15, 2023We are delighted that you had a great time at modavie, ChantalV. Thank you so much for your rave reviews of our food and singer. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with another beautiful dining experience.

  34. AP721

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, great live music!

    ModavieResponded on March 14, 2023And great feedback, Thank you AP721 !

  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dining experience! Food, service and friendliness exceeded our expectations. Staff was even able to accommodate a last minute time change to our reservation when we found a local activity that conflicted with it and give recommendations on fun, local things to do, as this was our first trip to Montréal. Top notch establishment that we will definitely return to next time we’re in town!

    ModavieResponded on March 14, 2023Top notch review! Thank you so much! We hope your stay in Montreal was wonderful and hope to see you soon when you are back in town!

  36. Louise

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super endroit! Ambiance musicale très agréable ! Nourriture impeccable avec une belle carte des vins! Excellent service aussi de la part du staff. Je recommande fortement

    ModavieResponded on March 14, 2023Merci pour votre recommandation et vos 5 étoiles, Louise! Nous sommes ravis que votre soirée parmi nous soit une réussite! À très vite!

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chūgoku

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit to Modavie. We celebrated my son’s 20th birthday. The food was fantastic. They seated us an hour early. We left stuffed and happy!

    ModavieResponded on March 14, 2023Our number 1 goal is that our dear customers leave stuffed and happy ! We look forward to serving you all on many future occasions!

  38. GilbertD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I come for a visit, MODAVIE is my go to spot for brunch. Thank you to the owner, the staff and the chef for amazing experience.

    ModavieResponded on March 14, 2023Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback, GilbertDl! We are thrilled to know that we are your go-to spot in Montreal when you are in town. Until next time!

  39. SuzanneF

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had so much fun!! The ambiance and music were amazing and our waitress Rachel was very attentive. We had such a good time, the food was great and they have private wine imports which we really appreciated. We will definitely be back!

    ModavieResponded on March 14, 2023We are so delightful to read that your night was fun and you liked our food, service thank to Rachelle ( She will be so thankful for your comments) and wine list! Thank you Suzanne! We'll definetely be happy to seeing you again!

  40. ChristinaZ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Waiter was excellent. We all ordered steak frites the steak was cooked perfectly; however it was tough and hard to cut.

    ModavieResponded on March 14, 2023We are so glad to read that your service and food was great, ChristinaZ! That said, your comments regarding our steak are quite concerning and we'll therefore follow up with our chef, his team and our vendors! Until next time !

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Modavie using the Order Online button. Modavie also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (514) 287-9582.

Modavie is rated 4.6 stars by 5504 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Modavie

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

Additional information

  • Cross street

    St. Laurent

  • Neighborhood

    Old Montreal

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, French / Canadian, Bistro

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Parking is available year-round on the street or behind the restaurant in a public lot with no affiliation to us.

  • Public transit

    Metro: Place d'Armes station (5 min walk)

  • 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, Takeout, 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

  • Private party contact

    Modavie's event team: (855) 730-5016

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