bestlist
La Pampa
10-1604 St Mary’s Rd, 204-615-8969.
Authentic gourmet empanadas
and condiments in traditional and
creative flavours are prepared on site
for take out. WA, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
225 McDermot Ave, 204-504-0453; 2589
Pembina Hwy, 204-615-6006. Former
Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his
favourite middle-eastern food in this
bright, modern space. WA, A, IA, M, V
french
Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynolds’ table d’hôte
menu serves seven-course surprise
dinners at $64. Open Friday and
Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Black Bird Brasserie
101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760.
Owned by the group behind The
Grove and The Cornerstone, this
window-lined eatery serves hearty
French dishes like pickerel à la
meunière and chicken confit.WA, LP,
IA, A, M, V
Café Ce Soir
937 Portage Ave, 204-414-SOIR (7647).
Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and beef
bourguignon, and dessert made by
chef/owner Cam Tran who is a French-
trained pastry chef. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Inferno’s Bistro
312 Des Meurons St, 204-262-7400.
Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French-
Canadian-meets-Mediterranean fare
has earned him accolades as one of the
city’s best. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V
Langside Grocery
164 Langside St. A contemporary
lounge with classic appeal in a corner
brick building in West Broadway.
French-inspired small plates pair nicely
with creative cocktails. WA, LP, A, IA,
M, V
Little Goat
2615 Portage Ave, 204-254-4628.
Chef Alex Svenne brings his brand of
French comfort food to west Winnipeg
in this charming and quirky space.
French fried chicken is already
creating a stir. LP, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700.
Almost all items from cured meats to
mayonnaise are made from scratch.
Menu offers elegantly updated classics.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-233-7030.
This neighbourhood bistro has the
best view of the city’s skyline. A great
place to savour classic French fare from
morning to night. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204-237-7072.
This industrial-chic space serves
French bistro fare. Smoked Manitoba
goldeye fillets are menu highlights.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
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Sous Sol
22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com.
Hidden in a basement location
at Confusion Corner, this dreamy
speakeasy’s ever-changing selection of
old school French classics is executed
with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V
GeorGian
Saperavi
709 Corydon Ave, 204-416-3996. The
first Georgian restaurant on the prairies,
a welcoming second floor space
overlooks Corydon. Specialties include
khinkali, a dumpling filled with a spiced
blend of minced beef and pork. LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V
Greek
Homer’s
520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian
pillars transport you to ancient Athens
at this popular spot. This is the place for
lamb lovers, with a menu of Greek and
Mediterranean specialties. WA, LP, SP
A, IA, M, V
Tuxedo Village Restaurant
2090 Corydon Ave, 204-897-6565. This
large family-run restaurant is famous
for its perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki
and massive Greek salads that are
never stingy on the feta and olives.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
ice cream
Each of these popular ice cream
shops offer treats for cooling off
when temperatures rise.
Bridge Drive-In, 766 Jubilee Ave,
204-475-6850, Kildonan Place, 1555
Regent Ave W; Chaeban Ice Cream,
390 Osborne Ave, 204-475-6226;
GG Gelati, 705 Corydon Ave, 204-
453-5710, Licks Ice Cream Patio,
20 Britannica Rd, 204-254-7262;
Milksmith, 651 Corydon Ave,
mymilksmith.com; Sargent Sundae,
2053 Portage Ave, 204-832-5021;
Sub Zero Ice Cream, 298 Jamison
Ave, 204-668-7341; Sweet Tops
Ice Cream, 949 Henderson Hwy,
204-668-1062.
indian
Clay Oven
Three locations, clayoven.ca.
This extensive East Indian menu
features everything from butter chicken
to spicy seafood curries. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
East India Company
349 York Ave, 204-947-3097. Centuries-
old artifacts grace the room of the
Mehra family’s flagship restaurant. The
biryani is beautifully presented and
perfectly spiced. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
India Palace
770 Ellice Ave, 204-774-6061. A large
and varied menu features vegetable,
chicken, lamb and seafood dinners.
Also a lunch and dinner buffet.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
international/
classic
Bailey’s
185 Lombard Ave, 204-944-1180.
Heavy wooden doors open onto a world
that celebrates the British Empire.
Specialties include the reuben, rack of
lamb and prime rib of beef. WA, LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V, ATM
Maxime’s
1131 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-257-1521.
South Winnipeg favourite sets the
standard for suburban-style fine dining.
Wide-ranging menu makes for a multi-
generational palate pleaser. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
The Terrace Dining Room
3975 Portage Ave, 204-885-3330.
Overlooking the Assiniboia Downs
racetrack, a multi-tiered room
gives every table a superb view.
Reservations required. During race
season Wed, Fri & Sat 6 pm-10 pm.
Off season Thu 5-8 pm only. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
international/
contemPorarY
The Blue Marble
1979 Wellington Ave, 204-594-1967.
With greens grown on-site, fresh
delights are served up with artful
presentations. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V
Capital Grill and Bar
3116 Roblin Blvd, 204-615-3116; 275
Broadway, 204-416-1144. Regulars
clink glasses over a mix of homey-high
cuisine. Short rib rigatoni is perfect
comfort food. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Close Co.
256 Stafford St, 204-691-7788. Small
size belies big flavour at this 12 seat
lounge. An ever-changing chef’s menu
of sharing plates keep those in the know
returning regularly. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Cordova
93 Albert St, 204-691-1900. This casual
and lively atmosphere offers unique
European influenced tapas, beer and
wine selection. Chicken liver pate is
luscious and smooth. LP, IA, M, V
Enoteca
A-1670 Corydon Ave, 204-487-1529. This
ultra-hip space boasts a creative menu
of exotic ingredients. Beef tartare and
cured hamachi are exquisite. WA, LP,
IA, M, V
Jane’s
504 Main St, 204-632-2594. Red River
College’s Paterson GlobalFoods
Institute offers a unique experience
where patrons interact with students
as they execute an inspired menu.
Reservations recommended. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
The Mitchell Block
173 McDermot Ave, 204-949-9032.
Chef/owner Sean McKay serves his
eclectic, Mediterranean influenced
menu in an industrial chic setting.
Crispy fried Brussels sprouts are a
menu highlight. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V