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Modavie, Montréal, QC

Modavie

4.7
4.7
7413 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
1 rue St. Paul O., Montréal, QC H2Y1Y6

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 102 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Charming
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, French / Canadian, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Modavie is the perfect place for any event: with several private or semi-private sections, the restaurant has a total of 240 seating places. Ideal for: Birthday, wedding, and corporate events (team building, team meals, etc.)Contact us for details at info@modavie.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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
    The Bistro Modavie is located an 8-minute walk from the Place d'Armes metro station. Modavie will be at the corner of Saint-Laurent and Saint-Paul Ouest. The entrance is on Saint-Paul Ouest at the first address.
  • 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 7,413 people are saying

Modavie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modavie offers a vibrant dining experience in Montreal with "wonderful ambiance" and "awesome jazz." Patrons rave about the "delicious food," particularly the lamb dishes and risotto, accompanied by an extensive wine list. Service is often praised as "excellent," with standout moments from staff like Patrice and Sunny. Perfect for a lively night out!
7,413 Reviews
  1. monica

    Calgary9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed in our dining experience. Our server was very inattentive. He forgot to bring us steak knives and after reminding him he still did forgot, we had to ask another server in the end, our meals were cold by then. Our bread came after our meals were served. He never refilled our water glasses until he cleared our dinner plates. He never came to ask how our meals were, my meal was not served with the correct side dish. My steak was poor quality too. The best part was the live entertainment but it was so noisy you could barely hear him and we were seated right in front of him. Very disappointing.
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Monica, for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your comments, and it's clear that your experience did not reflect the level of service and attention we aim to provide. Your observations have been shared with our team to ensure follow-up and improvement. We're glad you enjoyed the live entertainment and hope you'll consider visiting us again so we can offer the true Modavie experience.

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  2. Fay

    Liverpool1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, friendly staff, and nice atmosphere with live music!
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate your kind feedback, Fay! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience with us!

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  3. Maxime

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Belle expérience pour ma 2ème fois dans ce restaurant! Service impeccable et conseils de qualité
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Merci beaucoup Maxime pour ce retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre deuxième expérience chez nous. C’est un plaisir de savoir que le service et les conseils ont contribué à rendre votre visite agréable. À très bientôt pour une nouvelle belle expérience !

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  4. Cathy

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the live entertainment and ambiance! Had the seafood fettuccine and mushroom risotto, both were delicious! The French onion soup is excellent!! We finished with an apple tart with ice cream. Delightful evening!!
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    We truly appreciate you sharing your experience, Cathy! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the live entertainment, ambiance, and your meal. The seafood fettuccine, mushroom risotto, and French onion soup are definitely fan favorites. We're also glad the apple tart and ice cream were the perfect finishing touch to your evening! We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit to Montreal.

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  5. Tanya

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dinner at Moldavie. Great food and ambiance, music was fantastic. Adding to my list of favorite restaurants to in Vieux Montreal when visiting.
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much, Tanya! We're thrilled that you had such a great evening with us — from the food and service to the music and birthday surprise. It truly means a lot to be added to your list of favorite restaurants in Old Montreal. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip!

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  6. Brian

    Montreal1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I booked 3 weeks in advance for a table away from stage. They put us right beside the guitar player. When we were seated I asked for a different table, waiter said band was quiet ambient music. couldn't talk to my wife at table. Guitar level was annoying and more then necessary to be proportionate to stand up bassist and singer. Singer read my face and told guitarist to turn down after second song. He turned down a little and then went and crap the treble. That was all i could take. walked over to the billing area, paid and left. We weren't finished eating but there was no way I was stating longer and putting up with an inconsiderate guitarist.
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Brian, for sharing your experience. We understand your frustration, especially after making a request in advance. Your feedback has been noted and shared with the team, including our music coordination staff, as we strive to balance ambiance with guest comfort. We truly value your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in better conditions.

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  7. John

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s fine. Definitely rests on its laurels and location. Food is solid but nothing all that special. Service was fine. Host was walking around with an iPad eyeing progress and resetting his seating plan which was off putting.
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts, John. We're glad you enjoyed the food and service, but we understand your concerns regarding the host's actions. We’ll take your feedback into account to improve the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more refined visit.

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  8. Samantha

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was good. The service was excellent as well; the staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm, inviting, the live jazz music was amazing. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and a wonderful evening out!
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    We truly appreciate your kind words, Samantha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience, from the food to the service and the live jazz music. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic evening!

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  9. Brad

    Edmonton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best part of our night out was the exceptionally good personal service that we received from our waiter. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
    ModavieResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Brad, for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Patrice made your experience memorable with his exceptional service and sense of humor. We’re lucky to have such a talented team, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic meal!

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  10. Jenn

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter, Patrice. Very friendly and kind. Great risotto and
    ModavieResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Jenn! We’re so happy to hear that Patrice made such a positive impression and that you enjoyed the risotto. He'll be thrilled to know you appreciated his service!

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FAQs

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

Modavie is rated 4.7 stars by 7413 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St. Laurent
  • Neighborhood
    Old Montreal
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
    The Bistro Modavie is located an 8-minute walk from the Place d'Armes metro station. Modavie will be at the corner of Saint-Laurent and Saint-Paul Ouest. The entrance is on Saint-Paul Ouest at the first address.
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Modavie is the perfect place for any event: with several private or semi-private sections, the restaurant has a total of 240 seating places. Ideal for: Birthday, wedding, and corporate events (team building, team meals, etc.)Contact us for details at info@modavie.com
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