Modavie

October 4, 2025

We had a lovely dinner at this charming French restaurant. We ordered the house salad, onion soup, and rack of lamb. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The lamb was a bit more cooked than I would have preferred, but it was still flavorful. Service was friendly and attentive. We were seated in the room next to the live music, which was perfect — we could enjoy the ambiance while still having an easy conversation. Overall, a wonderful dining experience that I’d happily recommend.

October 7, 2025

We visited this restaurant as tourists in Montreal. The location is wonderful, especially given how many competitors there are around. Our table was prepared quickly, even though we arrived half an hour earlier than our reservation. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We ordered three dishes: escargots, foie gras, and French onion soup. The escargots were delicious, but we were surprised when they were topped with cheese for an additional charge that was neither mentioned in the menu nor communicated to us. The onion soup was overly salty — perhaps a matter of taste. The foie gras, however, was excellent, with a perfect balance of sweet pear, toast, and liver. Would I return? Probably not — first, because Montreal has many other places worth exploring, and second, the discrepancy between the menu prices and the final bill was disappointing. Do I recommend it? Yes — trying the foie gras here is definitely worth it🫶🏻

October 17, 2025

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.

September 26, 2025

Stopped for lunch at this lovely restaurant. We were greeted by the manager/owner. Lovely man and a great sense of humor. Got sat by the window and the decor was fabulous. The waiter was lovely and gave us excellent recommendations. We got the escargout, salad, salmon, and Mac and cheese. Absolutely phenomenal. The best salmon skin we even had. The cheese on the escargout blew us away. Thank you so much.

October 14, 2025

The food was fantastic! The location and atmosphere made for a memorable experience. Constant was very kind and helpful, which added to the great service. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for authentic French cuisine. The pesto gnocchi was a bit on the heavier side, but the steak was excellent, tender and perfectly cooked. The French onion soup was tasty, though slightly heavy on the cheese, and the cheese platter could use a bit more variety.