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Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐475‐4447. Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro. His nationally recognized Italian- Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city’ s most sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
ITALIAN / CONTEMPORARY
Café Carlo 243 Lilac St, 204-477‐5544. Cozy bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures. Reservations recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr, 204‐594‐0339. Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city. Mediterranean small plates have big, bold flavours. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Mano A Mano 691 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐6305. This sleek resto and lounge serves wood-fired pies built on Nonna’ s fresh dough meld with mod tastes. Fresh pasta, stellar seafood starters. LP, SP, IA, M, V Nicolino’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐5004. Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkles with innovative Canadian / regional specialties. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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japanese
Ichiban 189 Carlton St, 204-925‐7400. A Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years, teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Izakaya Edokko 190 Smith St, 204‐615‐5556. Sleek space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita. Small plates range from okonomiyaki to delicate sushi rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V Wasabi 105‐121 Osborne St, 204-474‐2332; 588 Broadway, 204-774-4328; 3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204‐415‐7878. New‐school sushi is taken to new creative heights. Take a seat at the sushi bar and watch the volcano roll erupt. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave, 204-489‐9254. Edward Lam’ s stylish incarnation of this former take-out spot is an ideal stop for traditional rolls. WA, LP, IA, M, V
mexican
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415‐5600; 775 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐2440. This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Roca 155 Smith St, 204‐615‐9605. A refreshing take on Mexican fare in downtown Winnipeg. The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios, bright ceviche, and the city’ s best margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pub / Cantina
Barley Brothers 2005 Pembina Hwy, 204‐691-3300. This restaurant celebrates good brews with over 150 varieties and a menu designed with beer in mind. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy, 204‐453‐7980. Stylish brewpub with house brewed beers on tap. The extensive menu includes modern pub snacks like crispy beet chips. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Cornerstone 93 Osborne St, 204‐505‐7772. Smart bar food reigns at this neighbourhood hotspot. Au courant menu items like pork belly and fried chicken báhn mì are highlights. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V
Peg Beer Co. 125 Pacific Ave, 204‐416‐2337. Exchange District brewpub offers craft beer alongside regional specialties. Sharing is key, with a menu of meat and cheese boards, flatbreads, and“ large plates” from whole baked ham to rack of lamb. WA, LP, IA, M, V love Grilled grass-fed beef
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Tue- Sat Lunch and Dinner. Reservations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome. 550 Academy Rd. at Lanark St. 204.489.6963 fusiongrill. mb. ca
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