My husband and I had a very lovely date night at Modavie. We are glad we had a reservation because it was packed on a Sunday evening! We were seated at a lovely table for two by a window. The service at first was a bit slow, but that was understandable given how busy the restaurant was. Our server, Yan, was incredibly personable. He had excellent suggestions for dinner. We each started with cocktails, and enjoyed the ambiance. There was a live band, but we were in a different room. It wasn't loud like you would expect. 5/5 service. Beef Tartare: 5/5. This was an excellent start. The appetizer sizing was a little small for two people. If you want a little more, I'd recommend the entree size. It comes with fries. But it was delicious. The crostini's that came with it were a little overpowering, but the tartare itself was delicious. Duck Confit: 5/5. This duck was INCREDIBLE. Perfectly cooked, crispy skin, tender and juicy flavor. An incredible sauce. Delicious veggies and potatoes. The only thing I did not like about this dish was how quickly we ate it! Dessert (not pictured): 5/5. We had a chocolate pyramid with hazelnuts and chocolate mousse. Delicious. Be sure to put Modavie on your Montreal dining list! read more

Modavie - Duck Confit - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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A beautiful spot for wine lovers and foodies alike. Set in beautiful old Montreal, this place gets jammed with folks looking for a nice night out. Super romantic but really loud so it would be hard to hear your date. I only came in for wine and cheese to escape the rain after a big supper, but was pleasantly surprised to happen upon a live jazz duo playing at dinner. Reservations are highly recommended but I walked in solo and got one of the few seats left at the bar. The server was incredible, friendly and very attentive to everyone at the bar. While all of the food coming out looked amazing, I give 3 stars for the lack of presentation/selection of the cheese platter (which I forgot to take a picture of). The menu said selection of 4 cheeses. What I got was 4 pieces of only two types of cheese cut by a four year old. I was expecting four different cheeses, not two pieces of two types. It definitely didn't look like everyone else's plates coming out. For how beautiful all of the other plates came out, $30 for this was a definite rip off. I'm glad I opted for a bit of a cheaper glass of wine because anything more expensive would have really ruined the experience. Skip the cheese platter and get yourself a different appetizer if you don't want to be disappointed. read more

It's a pretty good restaurant in the middle of Old Montreal. Decor is nice and services is attentive. I can't speak French so I appreciate the Englishmen menu. I do recommend making a reservation on open table prior to coming. Here is what I think of the food: Seasoning is generally saltier but not too overly. Escargot or the snails is yummy. It comes with the option of cheese on top. Dressed heavy with olive oil and garlic. They remove the shell so it makes it approachable if you were nervous about trying. Cheese & Charcuterie board is as what you imagined. It can't go wrong. Rack of Lamb was good. I do recommend highly. It comes with our 4-5 bones worth of protein with potatoes & veggies. Lost track of how many bones because it was eaten so fast. Duck confit was average. Let me explain, duck was average but the amount of spinach I gotten and how potatoes on the plate was good. Sides out shine the protein here. Side of Foie Gras was perfect because I was worried about having too much food. It did come on a small plate because it's a side dish and it was fatty and salty. Intermission was the best cocktail of the night. Fruity with a star anise on top so you smell it while drinking it because it was so close to your nose. Jazz District was okay. Overall, I do think this restaurant site fairly between 4&5 stars. Do try it. I would come back for special occasions and it's not an every night meal. read more

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After doing a good amount of research and comparing multiple spots, I decided to book Modavie for one of the dinners during my brother's bachelor party weekend. I chose this place for several reasons - they were easily able to accommodate our party of 12 (there was no back and forth to book something special), the menu looked like it would appeal to different palates, and offered live music which I thought would be a nice addition to the evening. That being said, I made plans to dine here for our second (and last) dinner of the weekend. Modavie sits in Old Montreal, which worked out since we didn't really spend any time in that area over the weekend so it was good to explore before and after our meal. The restaurant is quite large - it spans two floors and has multiple dining rooms. Decor is modern-ish with semi-exposed fixtures and a dark color scheme. When booking, I was asked whether I wanted to sit in a room that had live music or not - I thought that would bring a fun element to the dinner so chose a table near the music. The menu is described as being French, though I would say there are also touches of other areas of Europe. Lamb is their specialty, and is in several of their dishes - they even have a section solely dedicated to it. Since we were such a large group, I decided to order the apps for the table: fried calamari, escargot, charcuterie boards, and braised lamb poutine. Everything was good, with the highlight for me being the poutine. I'll be honest I was kinda poutined out after sampling so many throughout the weekend, but this was still enjoyable which says something about the quality. In addition to the lamb section, they had a variety of pastas and other mains to choose from. I decided to get the Basque chicken which was served with a piperade and potatoes. This was really good - the chicken was juicy and the piperade added great layers of flavor and texture. Most of us were full so we bypassed dessert. While the food was good, I wouldn't say it was 5-star worthy - but you won't get a bad meal here; the dishes are solid. What was the most memorable aspect of the evening for me, though, was the service. Iman was outstanding - she made sure we were taken care of the entire evening, was on top of all of our orders, and was really the epitome of professionalism and hospitality. She made the experience for me. Overall, we had a great time at Modavie - the solid food, cool setting, and killer service make this a standout in Old Montreal. read more

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Lived up to the expectation! We booked to listen to live jazz and the music was a fun addition to dinner. Cheese plate had the best caramelized onions I've ever had. Great wine list with 5 and 8oz pour options. I had the steak frites for dinner and idk what they did to the fries but they were delicious! We skipped dessert but would definitely recommend for a more french experience in the city. read more

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This place was our first dinner after arriving in Montreal. The atmosphere is very inviting, warm and cozy. Downstairs has a bar, buzzling vibe. Great for happy hour and catching up with a friend. The upstairs is a more traditional sit-down set-up. We had a table in the corner with view of the small stage. There was a live guitar player, which made the ambiance even better. The cocktails were delicious. Overall Montreal has a great cocktail scene! I ordered moules-frittes. A VERY generous portion. I did not finish it, which was a bummer. It's hard to take left-overs when on vacation. The service is friendly, great recommendations and attentive. read more

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We made reservations here--absolutely necessary, as the place was packed--and I'm so glad we did. Just note that reservations are for two hours, and they will remind you. Located right in the heart of Vieux Montréal, just a three-minute walk from our hotel, this spot has a cozy wine cellar vibe with dark interiors, comfortable chairs, and stone walls. We started with bone marrow, a first for both of us. My dining companion wasn't a fan, and I'm still processing--it was rich, greasy, and intensely flavorful. An experience, for sure. The complimentary hot bread was absolutely delicious, served with butter. We devoured it so fast our server brought us a second round, equally hot and fresh. Bless her. My lamb was divine--perfectly cooked and served with beautifully steamed and seasoned vegetables (cauliflower and zucchini) plus potatoes. My companion's salmon filet was equally impressive; she raved about it. We finished with dessert: I had the crème brûlée while my companion demolished the cheesecake. No photos because we ate everything too quickly--a sure sign of a great meal. This place is rightly popular, and I absolutely loved it. Make a reservation and go. read more

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This place is such a yes, loved our dinner experience here, and they're centrally located. It's like a boutique restaurant with delicious dinner options. You really cannot go wrong with most things you order from here. The servers were all amazing, efficient, attentive, all the things. The decor is intimate and inviting, great for dates, couples, groups, most occasions. We had the pleasure of a live musician who was playing some of his own Coldplay faves as well as a few songs from other artists we requested ourselves (and tipped well, of course). The musician, paired with the delicious food and cocktails, great service, and the romantic yet chill ambiance, made for the perfect evening during our Montreal trip. If I lived in town, this would be a go-to for sure. If you get the chance to dine here, do it. read more

Modavie - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I was solo on a business trip and Modavie was conveniently near my hotel. I sat at the bar, and the service was super friendly. I ordered a (large) glass of wine and enjoyed the live music. It was just me but I could resist ordering the French Onion Soup and lamb poutine to start. Everything hit. I was pretty full when my moule frites arrived but everything was so delicious that I ate those up! This place is a treat. read more

Modavie - French Onion Soup and lamb poutine - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The ambiance in this place was super nice! Low lighting, intimate setting. There was also a band playing live music right by the tables. Out of all the foods, the escargot was our favorite. All the other foods were also pretty good, as well as the wine! read more

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Vibe/ambiance: French jazz bistro with live music Service: standard Reservation: recommended Items ordered: bread and butter were scrumptious escargot: too cheesey, doesn't come with the shell french onion soup: good flavor mushroom risotto: as a mushroom hater, this was pretty good and the truffle flavor was good mussels and fries: fresh and good creamy sauce steak frites: most mid of all dishes, steak was tough to chew read more

Modavie - Escargot - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

What started as a spontaneous escape from Montreal's summer heat turned into one of the best meals of our girls trip at Modavie! We walked in on a Saturday with a party of seven without a no reservation and they made it work. Already impressive! The food was incredible with generous portions, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Every dish looked as good as it tasted. Shout out to our amazing server, Ariel. Warm, charming, and knowledgeable. He took his time walking us through the dishes and its ingredients, making sure our whole group felt taken care of every step of the way. In a city where we are visitors, he made us feel like regulars. read more

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The brown butter cod, fish of the day. Lava cake for dessert. Young male waiter spoke to quietly but was kind and attentive. read more

Modavie - Lava cake - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Great service Great food Lovely live music Perfect place in old Montreal to eat Best Paul read more

Love the interior and ambiance but the service was a bit lacking, forgetting to place some of the things we ordered and feeling like we received very slow attention. I enjoyed all the dishes but the steak for the steak frites was overcooked and not really a quality piece of meat. Everything else was good, in particular the appetizers. We got the foie gras and garlic snails which were delicious. I recommend the side of truffle mayo to eat with your fries! read more

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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! read more

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The place is lively and loud , but still able to have a convo. The music is lovely, we purposely booked our seating around the time live jazz is on. We had two sets of the two course deal, with snails and tuna tartare to start and steak frites and cod as mains. We also ordered à la carte, the lamb chop and then for dessert, the Palais Royale. I would say the prix fix menu items are just ok. The lamb chops were a bit undersalted but otherwise good. The dessert was good if you like chocolate and hazelnut. This is the second time here, the last time we still remember we had the duck confit that was really yummy. This time around the food was not as impressive but overall we enjoyed our time there . read more

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I highly recommend the Bistro Modavie! The restaurant is lovely, our server was charming, and Lorenzo, the manager, was very welcoming--so much so, we returned the next day for lunch. Order the salmon--it was the best I've ever tasted. read more

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! read more

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From reservation to check was an easy experience. We did have one hiccup I'll mention below, but otherwise I would have rated this at five stars. Light was quite beautiful building an ambiance of elegance. The staff were friendly and reservations online were quick and easy; yes they had our reservation and took us to our seat as soon as we arrived. The service was excellent, we did ask to change a dish after ordering and it never came, but I attribute that to a language barrier, me not knowing their language and them trying to be clear. We did order one dish that we've had before that was definitely not fresh, and I would still have given five stars when we sent it back but the chef argued that's how it should taste, through the waiter checking, and I felt that was worth loosing a star. The rest of the meal was Michelin star ready! Beautiful presentation, delicate flavors, and wonderful aromas. Their drinks were also unbelievable, including the mocktails which tend to fall short in most places, almost an after thought. Overall a great meal and experience, worth the price. read more

TLDR: $800 for 7 people to eat a dinner that was really, really salty. The waiter (Tyler) was very kind and attentive. The mojitos are very good here. However, the food is quite mediocre for the price and status of the restaurant. The French onion soup was not very good. Extremely salty, not much bread, a LOT of oil on top, and the broth was thick like gravy. Traditional French onion soup is supposed to be relatively thin, which I expected from such an expensive French restaurant in Montreal. Very disappointing. The salmon was mostly dry and not very flavorful. There was also a considerable sized puddle of oil pooling on one side of the plate (pic included). When you pay $40+ for a single piece of fish, you'd expect it to be flavorful and moist, and not in oil puddles. The French fries looked and tasted like McDonald's fries, except super salty, (and McDonald's fries are better). The steak frites were also EXTREMELY salty. Bread for the table additionally was extremely chewy and a bit dry. It tastes like rolls that come in a bag from the grocery store. I would have given this restaurant 2 stars, but they get 3 because the wait staff was good and they gave us 2 complementary chocolate mousses for the table since my group was celebrating a wedding. The jazz music was also a nice touch, but all in all, it's not worth the money to eat here. read more

Modavie - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Food - amazing. The waiter (Renault) said lamb was their specialty and he wasn't wrong. Fantastic food. The service we had was absolutely perfect too. The icing on the cake was that they had live music singing a range of jazz and classical music. read more

We absolutely loved this restaurant! It had great food and fantastic service, and the prices were reasonable. Wish we had stayed longer for the live music, but still a great experience! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Modavie - Menu Sep 2025 - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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! read more

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Excellent food and service! Loved the cheese plate and lamb chops. Nice atmosphere, perfect for a date or dinner after work. read more

Modavie - Lamb chops - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Lorenzo was Amazing so friendly ! Service -food - our server was great ! Thank you for amazing hospitality and experience! read more

I would give this place six stars if I could. Our party of eight was promptly seated by the funniest, most welcoming host. Lorenzo was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Super patient as my kids ordered in their middle school level French. My kids decided to forgo the kids menu and ordered the seafood linguini and salmon risotto. They killed it, slow roasted carrots, tomatoes, squash, and all. They even tried mussels for the first time and approved. If that's not a win, I don't know what is. The French onion soup was the best I've ever tasted- the depth of the soup was lip smacking and it was not salty like many others I've tasted. My friend had the barramundi catch of the day which was also superb. Our server recommended the Bloody Caesar as 'an only can get in Canada' cocktail made with Clamato juice when my friend inquired. He even offered to give it on the house if it wasn't to her liking. As more and more guests walked through the door, our server continued to be attentive and shared about his upbringing in Canada. I highly recommend this delicious restaurant and would love to come back for a new experience with their live music! read more

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. read more

Modavie - Seasonal duck demi glacé pasta with mushroom - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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! read more

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The onion soup was delicious. My fiancé had the Lam and he said it was delicious and the jazz was fun to listen to.

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. read more

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Our newest fav in Old Montreal. The service was impeccable. Thank you George. Off the charts! Live music! From specials to wine to creme brulee not a bad bite. Must gets- beef tartare and escargot au gratin. read more

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Great atmosphere. Super nice staff. Saturday evening there was a live music upstairs. We ordered the Lamb Burger and Lamb Chops for main entree. Charcuterie platter for appetizer. read more

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