Modavie

What a catch! Amazing vibe, a very lively Friday night with live music and lots of happy people clearly having a great time. Everyone was friendly and pleasant: the staff, the guests, the musicians. The service was top-notch. Our waiter was trilingual and understood exactly how I wanted my steak cooked (which is rare!). The steak with salad and the risotto were outstanding! (The best steak I’ve had in many years). The place was super crowded, which only confirms how good it is, and we were lucky to get a table without a reservation as we got there early. I’d absolutely love to come back!

Food is just ok. Steak was very boring. Foie gras cold & bone marrow too vinegary . Service is amazing! My husband got wine that was oxidized,but he was too shy to replace it. Best part is that they open at 4 for dinner, if you want early meal.

Had a wonderful lunch at Modavie today. They had a lunch special for 3 courses; appetizer, main, and desert. The food was spectacular. I had a house salad with a tasty Dijon vinnegrette, a half-chicken served over mashed potatoes with a red-wine demi, and a creme brule to finish it off. All of the food came out with perfect timing, so you don't have to rush through your food before something else gets cold. Lorenzo is a wonderful host, and had me a seat at the bar in record time. The bartender Kevin was attentive and makes killer cocktails. I definitely enjoyed my time here in Montreal, and Modavie was a great end to my business trip.

We truly missed real European food especially French cuisine, then we found this place while visiting Montreal. We couldn’t be more satisfied. The food in this place is magnificent. We had Foie Gras and Beef Tartare as appetizes then Confit Canard and Lamb chops. They happened to have live band also and we could enjoy it although it was only for limited time to due availability of our table.

The food here is incredible. We walked in at 6 pm with no reservation, and got lucky enough to snag 2 seats at the bar. i have always wanted to try bone marrow, and i’m so glad i got to experience it here! 10/10 for food and atmosphere, i cant wait to come back!

Quaint, cozy bistro located in old Montreal, with live jazz (vocals are fantastic) performing many of the standards. Our first visit to Montreal and off to a great start. Started with a Caesar salad and poutine, then rolled into a burger and mushroom risotto. All the dishes were very tasty. Staff were excellent and so friendly. Will plan to pop in again.

Modavie was average overall, but the lamb chops truly surprised me — in a very good way. There was no gamey lamb flavor at all, and the seasoning was excellent. Definitely the highlight of the meal. The foie gras was overly rich and greasy, the duck confit was quite ordinary, and the beef tartare was quite good, featuring a spicy seasoning that was new to me. The restaurant was very noisy, the service was not very timely, and while the atmosphere is lively, it definitely does not qualify as fine dining. These factors took away from the overall experience.

Nice restaurant with live jazz/musician after 7pm. The ambiance is cozy and clubby, and decor fits the area. We really enjoyed our dinner here and the music. My Cesar salad was excellent, nice flavors and fresh. The turnip soup of the day was also delicious, very hearty and flavorful. The bone marrow dish was less impressive- the bone marrow wasn't really seasoned as we expected, it was just there and so just tasted like beef fat. Even with the topping it was not too good. The poutine with veal was tasty and good, very rich. The chicken entree with potatoes was good, but nothing special. The crème brûlée was excellent; it was creamy with a thick hard carmelized topping, just excellent. And the size was perfect.

There's a lot of great food and great music in Montreal. Modavie has both. Upon our hotel's concierge recommendation, we went to listen to some jazz and have some good food at Modavie, and were blown out of the water. We didn't think we needed reservations for a Monday night but we got there and it was packed. They made space for us at the bar and we ordered. The band was amazing and we were told there's a larger room upstairs with a different band. Now for the food: spectacular all around. We ordered poutine with lamb, the chicken and the salmon. I expected it to be good because everything in Montreal up to now had been great, and for a first time poutine taster, I was a bit apprehensive but OMG was it insane good! The fries were cooked to perfection, the sauce was like no gravy I've ever tasted before and the lamb melted in your mouth faster than the cheese curds. For my first time, it feels like all downhill from there. How can we top it?! With delicious salmon and chicken dancing on the palate. All that while listening to the most angelic sounds coming from the vocalist of the band made our experience the very best of Montreal. Modavie is now on my must-do list. I will definite be back.

This was such a special meal for me and my family during our first visit to Old Montreal We stopped in for an early dinner and from the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be good. Our server Christian was awesome...so attentive, welcoming and kind. The space was so beautiful. We were sat in the more quiet part of the restaurant which we enjoyed. The areas that have live music were more busy and had a heightened energy. The stand out dishes were the nicoise salad and seasonal apple tart. Definitely will be coming back when we return to Montreal

We stopped by Modavie for lunch, and the space was quiet. The service was good and the tartare with bone marrow was actually quite nice, and flavourful without being too heavy. Unfortunately, that's where the meal peaked for us. The rest of the dishes didn't really hit the mark. The duck confit, in particular, was underwhelming. It was greasy with a strong duck smell that lingered. It just didn't have the balance you'd expect from a good confit. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but nothing that would make me want to come back. Maybe the dinner service with live music has a different vibe, but lunch didn't leave a strong impression.

Speechless. It was phenominal! They serve French cuisine, like many in Montreal. I started with the Escargot (garlic snails). The Montreal version comes baked with a local cheese on top! It is to die for...the butter and garlic might cause a heart attack, but your last moments on earth will be heavenly! I love duck confit, so had to order and was not disappointed. Fall of the bone tender. The sauce was loaded with umami. The spinach and baby potatoes on the side were perfect match. I paired with glass of Bordeaux (only one in menu by the glass) and it paired very nicely. After dinner I enjoyed a glass of Sauternes. It wasn't on menu but after asking they admitted they had some. The sweet wine was perfect ending. They have live jazz music starting at 7pm. I couldn't get reservations, so I came early before the music. It would be truly magical to dine with live jazz. It just requires scheduling in advance. UPDATE: I ended up staying for music and ordered cheesecake (topped with blackberry puree). Cheesecake was super sense and house made puree was decadent. The music this night was more blues than jazz, which was great because I live the blues!

Modavie is an absolute 10/10 date spot if you're simply visiting Montreal or live around the area. The ambiance and the live music was a 10/10. But the highlight of the meal, was our server's demeanor and the profiterole we ordered at the end. Special mention to the mushroom risotto and the sweetbread appetizer. Yum. The lamb chops were cooked great and almost perfect, if it weren't for the fat cap that was proportionately overwhelming compared to the amount of meat on it. Some people are into that. Us, not so much. All in all, a great finale meal of the trip, with a very memorable dessert and server!

Welcome to a beautiful building with jazz flowing through transporting you to another time and place. Be seated and attended to by the kind and knowledgeable staff. Start with apps! Don't pass up on the foie gras. Pair with a salmon tartare for an impressive contrast. The table voted my lamb pasta best entree of the table. Rack of lamb was a close second, though the crust wasn't quite as crispy as desired. The wine recommendation paired perfectly with the rich flavors. A must stop in Montreal!

Enjoyed a nice meal in Montreal at Modavie restaurant. They have live music and a cool atmosphere. I had lamb chops with vegetables which was excellent. Creme brule dessert also was delicious. I can't recall the red wine we ordered but they have a good selection. Nice meal after all.

My favorite restaurant that I visited while in Montreal! We were promptly seated upon arrival and settled in for a wonderful meal. Our server was knowledgeable and helped guide us through what to order while being very realistic and honest on portion sizes and how many apps our table needed (always appreciate not being over sold!) Each app and dinner was better than the last. My personal favorite was the poutine with lamb (so tender and flavorful) and the duck confit. The French bread basket for the table was INCREDIBLE - our table could have made meals off that alone! The only "lacking" part was the dessert. The creme brûlée was fine, but was not living up to the expectations of all dishes leading into dessert. Bonus that they have live music - a great touch and not too loud where you can't talk with your table! Highly recommend making a stop at Modavie next time in Old Montreal.

A great option for a French dinner after a stroll around the beautiful streets of Old Montreal. We arrived a little after 5pm and there was no wait for a table. Service was very pleasant but a bit inattentive since water refills were sparse throughout our meal. We were seated at a corner table and got a wonderful view of the cobblestone streets outside. The food: Loved: - Complimentary bread and butter- Served fresh right out of the oven! - Lamb chops- Cooked a perfect medium rare. Very juicy and flavorful. - Mussels and fries Ok: - Scallop grenobloise- The texture of the scallops and the flavor of the sauce was good but it was $25 for 3 very tiny pieces of scallop. You might as well order another main at this price point. - Garlic snails- I think I've only had escargot once before and honestly forgot what they taste like but the ones here were very small and pretty much disintegrated once I started chewing on them so ended up not really tasting like anything. There's an option to add cheese and usually adding cheese to anything makes it taste better but not in this case. The cheese was very strong and completely overpowered the flavor of the snails. If I were to come back I'll probably sub the scallops and snails for duck confit and salmon filet since we saw other tables order these and they looked delicious. But overall, quite an enjoyable dinner in a picturesque part of town. Note: I saw a review that said that there's a requirement for each member in your party to order a main dish and this was confirmed when I contacted them prior to our visit. However, when we were seated I asked them again and our server said that there is no such requirement. It's perfectly fine to share mains.

A cozy sit down restaurant with delicious offerings. I got both the cheese topped escargot and seasonal duck demi glaze pasta with mushrooms. The escargot is already shelled which I appreciate and paired very nicely with the broiled cheese top. I didn't catch any dirt in my bites which was well noticed and obvious they are preparing these well. The seasonal pasta was really delightful with the noodles well coated in sauce and the duck was tender and paired nicely with the mushrooms. Although the portion is not enough for leftovers it is appropriately filling! The complimentary bread with butter was also appreciated. I also came around my birthday and am grateful for the free dessert I was given topped with a sparkler. Our waitress was very kind and answered all my questions as well as made sure my water was topped off.

Live music, intimate dining and rustic decor in the heart of old port, montreal!!!what a memorable experience to spend a spring evening. The service is exceptionally good, our server Caroline was friendly, spoke English well and very accommodating. Her recommendations were apt. Go with their recommendations. She was very thorough with us and careful of little details. It was good to exchange pleasantries with her. Food: There is a decent selection of wine, alcohol, cocktails and beer. I went with a mocktail which a loved! Quite refreshing and thirst quenching. We chose the 3 course menu option and I went with beet salad, and mushroom risotto for my mains. Both were good but the risotto was one of the best I have ever had. Enriched with mushrooms and cheese , topped with toasted pine-nuts, served with a side basket of warm bread & butter , it was certainly the most delicious one. Portions were generous. The dessert was delicious and big. But 3 of us shared 2 of those chocolate layers cakes. The ambiance is very European and you can spend your evening enjoying music and chat with loved ones.

We chose Modavie to celebrate our anniversary and were really excited for the live music and good food, but the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. The ambiance was nice, though the music didn't start until 7, which made the beginning of the evening feel underwhelming. We ordered lamb chops (medium) and seafood linguine. The lamb arrived rare, then came back well done and dry after being sent back, which was disappointing enough that we just ate it rather than send it back again. The linguine was fine but not memorable. Overall, it's a beautiful spot with potential, but for a special occasion, the execution, especially with the food... fell short

Got a weekend dinner reservation for our last meal in Montreal and so glad we chose Modavie. We arrived a few minutes early and were led to our table upstairs. The waitress for us was super friendly and the service overall was great. Our waitress recommended lamb so we got lamb chops and the seafood linguine and they were both so good. Great flavors for both dishes which we enjoyed with our wine selections. It's a very cute spot with live music which we thought would make the spot very loud but surprisingly it ended up being a good volume even though we sat right next to the stage. Great spot and definitely recommended!

Once again Modavie was exceptional From the friendly greeting at the door by Lorenzo, the phenomenal waitress Caroline and the knowledgeable bartender Sal It was another memorable dining experience We have visited montreal numerous times from Saratoga always making Modavie our first stop This trip we had family visiting from Australia They too were impressed with the quality of food and friendly staff Everything about this restaurant is a 10/10 Looking forward to visiting again soon

Great restaurant, great service and wonderful environment with live music at dinner on the weekends. The wine list was great and food even better. We shared a house salad to start and while that may seem dull to some, the dressing was exquisite. I had the mushroom risotto and wow, so delicious and flavorful! I would have liked a larger portion of mushrooms but I guess they made up for that in cheese. The dish was creamy and flavorful. I'd love to go back to this restaurant and try more dishes.

Wow, I was impressed! The food was excellent and I'm so glad we got to try the charcuterie board. My sister enjoyed the french onion soup and I enjoyed the lamb burger. It's a great atmosphere and we were so lucky to experience the live band that evening. Unfortunately there was a neighborhood power outage, but that didn't rain on our experience. Definitely adding this to our list next time we are in Montreal.

We visited Montreal for my birthday around late November and Modavie was recommended to us. If you are looking for French and an ambiance around the old port then this restaurant is worth it. We were seated quickly and the hostess showed us a coat rack for jackets etc there was also a 2-hour minimum since it was a Friday night but trust me that's all you'll need. If you want a more bar and lively ambiance then stay on the first floor there are singers with upbeat music on the left side of the restaurant while you enter while the right side is more intimidating. If you prefer an even more intimate experience then ask to be seated upstairs where the singer and musicians play more jazz type of music. One thing to note the upstairs chairs and seats are small! But we were comfortable. Our order consisted of the daily portage which consisted of leeks and potatoes it was so tasty! From the appetizer section, we ordered some calamari which was our favorite. For dinner, we ordered the duck confit and the mushroom risotto along with two cocktails the Kiss from a Rose which is lavender infused, and a Wake Me Up which had Johnny Walker liquor. We asked for a dessert to celebrate my birthday and were happily surprised to find out that it was on the house! The server brought the Chocolate mousse pyramid along with the candle. Really tasty dessert. Overall service was very attentive they are bilingual so no need to worry if you don't speak French. We enjoyed Modavie's food, service, and ambiance.

Good jazz, great breakfast and surprising carbonara for the place and location. Will come back. Top notch place even though it is in the tourist area.

LOVED. The vibes of the restaurant were SO nice. We came when the live music was about to start and it was perfect and festive. We got the lamb poutine and I think it was the best poutine I've ever had. The gravy on top was so yum. My sister and mom shared the lamb chops, they weren't too impressed but wasn't bad at all. It was ok. I got the butchers special. It was a New York steak with gravy, mashed potatoes and vegetables. The gravy was the same as the poutine and it was really yummy, a little tart but still savory. The wine was also good. The food was really good, a little expensive, I've had better but the experience and ambiance was what made this a five star review. The service was good and the waiter was nice.

Our first meal in Montreal was a big win! Got a reservation online last minute. Great wine menu, we got the Savion blanc recommended by our waiter. Lots of lamb options, great for my lamb loving husband. Poutine was amazing. Was the perfect start to our trip. Highly recommend. There was live jazz on in the background. Lamb made us dance in our seats. Loved this meal!

The food here was tasty and there weren't any major complaints. If I were to come again, I would pass on the escargot and sweetbread appetizers since they didn't really wow us. Lamb was cooked well and tasty. The chef special pasta had a lot going on with it as it contained duck all different ways. We made a reservation for a table of 7 and glad we did since the place was packed for dinner on Saturday. Unfortunately we were sat in the room with the band that was way too loud for conversation. The band and music were both really good though!

Nice restaurant with live jazz/musician after 7pm. The ambiance is cozy and clubby, and decor fits the area. We really enjoyed our dinner here and the music. My Cesar salad was excellent, nice flavors and fresh. The turnip soup of the day was also delicious, very hearty and flavorful. The bone marrow dish was less impressive- the bone marrow wasn't really seasoned as we expected, it was just there and so just tasted like beef fat. Even with the topping it was not too good. The poutine with veal was tasty and good, very rich. The chicken entree with potatoes was good, but nothing special. The crème brûlée was excellent; it was creamy with a thick hard carmelized topping, just excellent. And the size was perfect.

Old Montreal, cobblestones, art and excellent food. The Mondavie has a comfy restaurant with music and friendly service. Menu is broad with onion soup, salads, croque monsier and croque mondavie (lamb) that were excellent. Great place to let the ambiance wash over you. On one of the main shopping streets. Highly recommend.

This was an excellent lunch! Everything was delicious! The service was impeccable, our waiter was so helpful and friendly. Renault gave us lots of recommendations for the rest of our trip. He was FABULOUS! The vibe was outstanding, absolutely beautiful. The cocktails were inventive and delicious. 10/10 highly recommend.

Fantastic experience. My favorite place of the trip. The live music was stellar and the singer had a very deep voice, sort of a Janis Joplin vibe. The song choices were also excellent. Our server was so friendly and helpful. The wine selection was top notch and I got to enjoy one of my favorite right bank wines. The poutine was a very good rendition of its namesake and good for sharing. Their onion soup was warming and umami without too much salt. The rack of lamb was stellar-- one of the best I've had in a while. They accommodated our group of seven easily and were able to split checks. Definitely would recommend coming here!

Located in the Olde area of Montreal there are tons of places to eat in the area. I chose to try out Modavie because I saw escargot on the menu. I was not disappointed!! Cooked to perfection and the garlic savory flavor hit the spot. My salmon was just as good! The ambiance on a Sunday evening was great, even at the height of tourist season. A duo singer and guitar player were playing songs of the 1970s and 80s. Our service was probably the best at Modavie than we had received anywhere else during our stay.

Tourist trap. Our experience was really disappointing. Despite reserving weeks earlier (for my birthday) we were seated upstairs which is not action central in this place. The food was totally pedestrian (and we're not foodies). My wife rated her lamb cavatelli a 1/5. My seafood linguine was a 2. Tartares 2. No imagination. Bland. There's way better food out there in Montreal. Odd service. Wonderful waitress but we had to ask for a desert menu. Maître D wandering around taking notes on his cell phone? Despite them bringing up my birthday they did nothing? Final thought. The place seems to have great potential. Ambience downstairs (on our way out) looked like fun. Also....we had tried to change to a later reservation but were told the earliest availability was after 9pm. Yet when we left around 8 the place was half empty?

Ate at the bar and so yummy. The onion soup and escargot with cheese. Who knew you could do that? Plus the bread warm with butter!!

From the moment we were greeted to the last bite, what a wonderful experience! Beautiful decoration, attentive staff, creative cocktails, delicious and plentiful food, with live music? What else could we ask for? This place delivered on all fronts

We came last year when we made a stop in Montreal for lunch before heading back home from Mont Tremblent. It was so good and memorable that we decided to come again this year when we were in Montreal. This time though, we weren't seated by the live music, which really added to our experience last year. The food and vibe was still really good though. I ordered the maple ham eggs Benedict. The ham was thin and tasty. The eggs were so good and paired well with the English muffin. I also ordered the French onion soup which had a layer of thick, rich, delicious cheese. The soup was rich and flavorful and the onions were soft and absorbed a lot of the flavor. The complimentary bread was so good too! Came out piping hot and perfectly soft inside.

Was a little difficult to get to because of the construction on Saint-Paul st. But we made sure we gave ourselves enough time (though the outdoor farmers market made it difficult not to stop by!) Make sure to make a reservation the day before because this place is hella busy at dinner. We called a day ahead to make our reservation, only to find that the person booked me for the next month! The usher called over her manager who helped us to get a table for 6 by moving some reservations around (glad we came early). We were ever grateful to them for this. We each ordered our own meals to share, I got the lamb chops and my friend got the steak and fries. My other friend got truffle parm fries with his steak frites, and it had a good amount of truffle! The place we got seated at was quite dark which surprised me because the yelp photos all look pretty well lit, so maybe they came earlier in the day. Its a vibey atmosphere, reminds me of a bar that isnt grungy. Our server was very accommodating to us. Overall good experience and would come back, would want to be seated next to the live music upstairs!

SO and I were in Old Montreal on Saint Jean Baptiste Day and wanted to have dinner while there. Classic French offerings can be had at Modavie along with jazzy/bluesy/scatty live music, which started at 7pm. SO and I started off with the garlic snails and the onion soup...both were tasty and cheesy. The bread we were given at the beginning was used to sop up the richness from both. For mains, SO had the mushroom risotto, which she thoroughly enjoyed.  I had the basque chicken, which was tender and needed only the fork to break it apart. We topped off our dinner with a cafe modavie (made with baileys, amaretto and frangelico) and the profiterole, which was delightful! Bottom line, out of all the restaurants that we went to during our stay, this establishment packed the biggest punch in terms of breadth.  Quality, service, ambience and value are all offered there!

I probably had a bit of an unusual meal here compared to other patrons, but really enjoyed my experience and wanted to share in case others can gain from it. I came solo as a traveler from the US and had wanted to get some distinctly Montreal food before my trip home, and a French restaurant in Old Montreal with its version of poutine seemed like just that. The restaurant is quite big with two stories of seating, and even at peak dinnertime on a weekday parties were seated without much waiting. I chose to sit at the bar since I was dining alone and got lucky with a view of the live jazz band that was playing. Try to get a seat in the room to the left to get a view! I feel like bar patrons are easily forgotten by wait staff but I was served quickly and readily got water refills. The staff all seem very comfortable with English as I'm sure a lot of travelers come here. I was started off with some complimentary warm bread and butter, which were like baguettes in dinner roll form and absolutely delicious. I ordered the poutine with the extra topping of braised lamb since I saw this spot is known for lamb dishes. The base poutine was already very good, I could tell the fries and cheese curds were fresh and it was (perhaps unsurprisingly) far better than the fast-food poutine I had a couple days earlier. The cheese and gravy did drift towards the bottom so give it a good stir. The topping of tender lamb was a special treat for a lamb lover like me. It was very filling as all poutines are but I just about finished it all. The great poutine together with the beautiful restaurant and live music made for a memorable travel experience, and I would love to return on another visit for a full meal with a group.

Modavie is seems to be a very popular location for tourists. It is was also critical that we had a reservation. Our server, Buddy, was really attentive, and helped recommend a wine to go with the duck my boyfriend ordered. Overall, he wasn't overly impressed with the duck. We really enjoyed the cheese plate and bread. There were four cheeses and some nice accompaniments. I got the lamb cavatelli, and I enjoyed it. It was a nice ratio of lamb to pasta. I think the pasta was really fresh as well. I also got a strawberry sour mocktail, one of a handful of mocktails on the menu, and I thought it was more fun than good.

Excellent food, ambiance, and live music. Make sure to complete your night with their lava cake. If on a date night, get two servings because you may lose your date due to not sharing

We tried to avoid the tourist spots but wanted escargot and crème brûlée so ended up here. Outdoor was the only seating which was very hot but we made it work. Service was good and food was ok. Great spot to people watch if outside.

Went for a birthday dinner because I've heard really good things about the vibes and interior of this place. It's a really great date night spot, and they have a live jazz band! The jazz band was a bit of a disappointment because they only came on at 7:30 and left after ~45 minutes? So the first and latter half of our meal unfortunately did not have live music. Star of the meal was definitely the duck confit and the french onion soup. The bone marrow was personally too oily/fatty for me, and the lamb chops weren't seasoned super well.

My go-to items here, both amazing! Coming from California we don't g et to have foie gras. So I had to get my fix. My teenage son tried it for the first time, polished it! Escargot was piping hot and garlicky, just the way it should be.

We found Modavie while on a mission for escargot, and left with a new friend. When we arrived, we met Lorenzo, who we attempted to greet with our very limited French, and he immediately took to joking with us in both languages, including correcting me that it's pronounced 'escarGOTES" and not "escargot," . He advised our waitress to not let us have any unless we order it properly. We had the scallops and the escarGOTES, and both were delicious and definitely loved up to the online hype. We'll definitely be back next time we visit Montreal, if only to check in on Lorenzo.

Escargot. Get the cheesy, buttery escargot. And be like me, do not leave a drop or cheese or butter left on the plate. One of the best bites of food I've had. Incredible. They are known for their lamb so I ordered the Rack of Lamb. Incredible, rare, tender, fatty. The bones were a great treat after eating the meat. The sauce reduction was incredible. Highly recommend. Can't miss this spot.

Love everything about this place! How it's in old Montreal, how there's live music every night at 7pm, how the ambience is cozy and intimate, and how the food and service are both amazing! I asked for medium rare on my filet and got it perfect, just the way I wanted. Don't be fooled by the humble vegetable accompaniments, they were done fabulously and needless to say I cleaned the entire plate. Even the glass of wine I ordered was fantastic. Creme brulee and chocolate lava cake for dessert - both divine and leave you wanting for more. If I'm ever back in town this will be the first place I'll return to.

French onion soup: the most delicate flavor profile i have ever had. Cheese was crispy on the top. However overall a bit too salty for my taste Lamb Poutine: wonderful flavors. The cheese used was impressive. Shredded Lamb meat was tender and tasty. But again slightly salty for my taste Rack of Lamb: tasty. Well cooked at medium rare. Sauce was tasty and not overwhelming. Nicoise salade: a lot of fresh ingredients. But olive, anchovies all together made the salad the saltiest salad I've ever had. Not sure if saltiness is representative in Montreal cuisine. In future I'd probably ask for sauces or anything that could potentially be salty, to be given on the side.

This place has character I would recommend it. Had the seafood pasta, which was delicious. The tomato sauce was superb.

Went to Modavie with decent expectations, but overall the experience was underwhelming. The food arrived lukewarm, which made it feel like it had been sitting out for a bit before being served. The lamb chops were just okay, not much flavor and missing that nice grilled crust you'd expect. The risotto, unfortunately, didn't land at all; texture and taste were both off. Service was passable, nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. With so many great spots in Montreal, this one didn't really stand out.

Very cute, cozy restaurant with live music and outstanding service. They have a kids menu too. The location in the old port is great for a post dinner walk. Our server was so attentive and went above and beyond for my husband's birthday dinner. Only 4 stars, because food was just ok. The best thing we tasted was the caperberry that was part of the scallops appetizer. I was really taken aback by the portion size for the price though ($25 CD for 3 scallops). The steak frites were missing a salad, though the sauce was good. Crème brûlée was the better dessert of the 2 we tried. The profiterole was a huge portion but was not worth finishing. Overall, the experience was nice and we would probably give it another try if we're in town again.

Great atmosphere. The French onion soup was good but a little salty, escargot was tasty (I wished the served with toasted baguette but we improvised with the delicious bread T the table), lamb chops were so good...and the portion is very generous, I could only finish 3/5 lamb chops. My fellow diners had the mushroom risotto and salad Nicoise and everyone was very pleased. The live music entertainment was very talented and a delight during our experience

The food was amazing, our servers were super friendly and helpful. We sat in the jazz section and it was lovely to have the music with us. Would recommend to make reservations.

10/10 perfect meal! The best lamb I've had in my life (highly recommend the lamb chops) and the poutine was so good with the sauce evenly getting to the bottom of the fries! Escargot wasn't mind blowing but the lamb was so good I loved this place and am still thinking about the food here. Sat at the bar and service was amazing and they also had live music!

Very tasty and excellent authentic French food. Snails, French onion soup, asparagus soup, veal chops, lamb burger, creme brulee. Really nice and friendly service. The restaurant was big, not too loud, can hold large groups or dates.