Asian Fusion
Cuisine
Chef Chris Taing creativity merges
fl avours and textures, and wins
rave reviews consistently!
A must-try!
612B Academy Rd. 204.691.9334
fusianexperience.com
bestlist
ITALIAN/
CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo
1‑877 Waverley St, 204‑489‑0495.
This surprisingly sophisticated
neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare,
like the signature chicken linguine in
Amaretto cream sauce. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
Café Carlo
243 Lilac St, 204‑477‑5544. This cozy,
chic and consistent bistro serves dishes
spiked with equatorial tastes and
textures. Those in‑the‑know come for
stellar house‑cut steaks. Reservations
recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Café La Scala
725 Corydon Ave, 204‑474‑2750.
This chic spot blends elegant Italian
cuisine with trendy tapas plates to
share and hip cocktails to sip.
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Carbone
400‑1580 Taylor Ave, 204‑488‑2554;
260 St Mary Ave, 204‑691‑2213; 680 St
Anne’s Rd, 204‑615‑8117; 3326 Portage
Ave, 204‑987‑0952. Extra crispy crusts
are the result of an 850°F coal‑fired oven
at this chic pizza place. Tantalizing
toppings include arugula, calabrese
salami and Parmesan. Try coal‑fired
wings. WA, SP, LP, A, IA, M, V
Harth
1‑980 St Anne’s Rd, 204‑255‑0003.
The stunning tapas‑style menu
designed by chef Brent Genyk offers
a selection of Italian delicacies like
housemade pasta. WA, LP, 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
Passero and Corto
1 Forks Market Rd, 204‑291‑7300.
Open only for lunch, Corto serves as a
sandwich counter and specialty coffee
shop. Passero opens a modern dining at
night. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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Blüfish
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑779‑9888. This
chic sushi spot balances sophistication
with a healthy dose of fun. Try playful
pan‑seared cuttlefish with ginger‑laced
teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V
Cho Ichi Ramen
1151 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615‑8832.
Building the most flavourful bowl of
ramen is this restaurant’s mission. The
pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12
hours and the noodles are housemade
using a machine from Japan. LP, IA,
A, M, V
Fusian Experience [Japanese]
612 Academy Rd, 204‑691‑9334.
Serving traditional Japanese plates and
tapas, infusing it with international
flavours. Fresh fish flown in from around
the globe. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V