
Claire Jacques
Philippe Guilbault and Laurence Théberge — a sommelier and a veteran pastry chef, respectively — opened Claire Jacques on what was, until recently, a forgettable Villeray corner, and by most accounts the room landed fully formed.
Modavie is one of the best french restaurants in Montreal for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in NDG.
Let's get the geography right first: Modavie is on Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, not NDG — and that address matters.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Modavie is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
veal sweetbreads prepared in the Norman style
Modavie is a strong french option in NDG in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Ris de Veau à la Normande and Risotto aux Champignons also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 7,849 Google reviews.
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Modavie is a French restaurant located in NDG, Montreal. Let's get the geography right first: Modavie is on Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, not NDG — and that address matters.
Modavie is best for cheap eats, neighborhood, dinner, local. Modavie is a strong french option in NDG in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Ris de Veau à la Normande and Risotto aux Champignons also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 7,849 Google reviews.
Modavie is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 7,849 reviews
Start with Ris de Veau à la Normande, Duck Confit and Braised Lamb Shank. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Modavie holds a 9.0 Google rating from 7,849 reviews. Modavie is a strong french option in NDG in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Ris de Veau à la Normande and Risotto aux Champignons also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 7,849 Google reviews.
Modavie is located at 1 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Y6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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