Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St , Soussolosborne . com . This dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt . An ever-changing selection of 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 . 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 to ancient Athens at this popular spot . With a menu of Greek specialties , this is the place for lamb lovers . WA , LP , SP A , IA , M , V Niko ’ s 740 Corydon Ave , 204‐478‐1144 . Greek and American classics converge at this casual eatery . Large menu boasts souvlaki platters , gyros , burgers and salads . Lightly salted pita bread satisfies . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INDIAN
Cilantro ’ s 725 Gateway Rd , 204-669-9157 ; 1132 Portage Ave , 204-306-6354 . Serves Indian favourites and restaurant signatures like richly spiced ginger coconut curry and dum-style biryani with tender lamb . WA , LP , IA , M , V Clay Oven Three locations , Clayoven . ca . Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are served in a stylish and modern space . Those in the know go for the memorable and deliciously massive thali platters . 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 food is flawless , with biryani beautifully presented and perfectly spiced . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V India Palace 770 Ellice Ave , 204-774‐6061 . A varied menu features a variety of vegetable , chicken , lamb and seafood dinners and buffets serving delectable curries draw regulars . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INDIGENOUS
Feast Café Bistro 587 Ellice Ave , 204-691-5979 . A menu rich in bannock , bison and berries pays tribute to Manitoba ’ s Indigenous Groups . Try the squash pizza or bannock tacos . WA , LP , A , M , V
Manoomin 460 Madison St , wyndhamhotels . com . Welcoming , hotel cafe space features stand out casual fare . Ingredients like bison , berries and pickerel shine . Don ’ t miss the creaative daily specials A , IA , M , V bestlist
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 Cork and Flame 3106 Portage Ave , 204-221-2777 . Polished St . James resto with a diverse menu that includes tender bone-in lamb , pastas , Greek specialties and juicy prime rib dinner on weekends . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . This favourite spot sets the standard for fine dining . The wide-ranging menu , offering short‐order favourites , makes for a multi-generational palate pleaser . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave , 204-889-7246 . Long-established neighbourhood eatery popular for its certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in a house-made sauce . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL /
CONTEMPORARY
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204‐944‐7259 . Sophisticated cuisine is served in a contemporary setting . Shareable appies along with meat and cheese boards are perfect for group nibbling . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Bonnie Day 898 Westminster Ave , 204-786-8411 . A dynamic menu of comfort fooods , and sour dough pizza earn this cozy spot status as one of the best new opens . A large list of creative craft cocktails impress . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Capital Grill and Bar 275 Broadway , 204-416-1144 . Neighbourhood regulars and out of town visitors flock to this stylish spot . Clink glasses in the sleek , modern dining room over a mix of homey and high cuisine . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Damecca Lounge 305 Madison St , 204-306-1130 . Polo Park area lounge reveals skills in the kitchen with globe-trotting dishes like chicken karaage sliders and mushroom pappardelle . LP , A , IA , M , V deer + almond 85 Princess St , 204‐504‐8562 . This hip spot by local celebrity chef Mandel Hitzer boasts an inspired , globally influenced menu of creative , shareable plates in a casual , artsy space . WA , LP , IA , M , V Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This ultra-hip street-facing space boasts a creative sharing plate-style menu using exotic ingredients . Chef Scott Bagshaw ’ s beef tartare with quail egg is exquisite . WA , LP , IA , M , V
James Avenue Pumphouse 2-109 James Ave , 204-560-5210 . Chef Mark Merano serves multi-culti crowd favourites in this former 1906 fire station like tacos with Mexican birria dip and a super-sized perogy .
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One Sixteen 116 Sherbrook St , 431-887-2337 . Wood taproom in the front half offers small plates and rotating beers from Good Neghbour . Move to the back dining room and sample premium dishes in an open-concept space . Named this magazine ’ s best new restaurant of 2022 . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Máquè 909 Dorchester Ave , 204‐284‐3385 . Impeccable adaptations of pan-Asian cuisine in a cozy Crescentwood dining room . Try the smoked duck or soy braised shiitake steamed baos . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Meal Set Bistro 612 B Academy Rd , 204‐414‐8088 . Healthy sushi and tapas served with flair at this Asian-fusion bistro with a genre-bending menu . Try chef Ken Nguyen ’ s seafood risotto and mini “ mamba ” sliders . LP , A , IA , M , V Nola 101-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0760 . Fusion for the modern era uses global flavours and local ingredients . Smoked goldeye salad and Japanese karaage fried chicken should not be missed . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Oval Room Brasserie Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 . This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz performances , while the kitchen presents stellar scratch-made sensations . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM The Oxbow 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 . This farm-to-table restaurant with an ever-changing menu focuses on seasonal ingredients like pickerel , beets , Arctic char and root vegetables . LP , A , IA , M , V
Petit Socco 256 Stafford St , 204-306-7522 . Chef Adam Donnelly provides an intimate dining experience for twelve guests per night . Expect an ever-changing menu feauring seasonal ingredients and exciting flavours . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Rae ’ s Bistro 9-925 Headmaster Row , 204-229- 0237 . North Kildonan neighbourhood spot serves eclectic bistro fare . Don ’ t miss the chalkboard list of creative and punny daily features . Leave space for decadent housemade desserts . WA , LP , IA , M , V Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , MB Hydro Place , main floor , 204-421-9094 . Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings , like steak frites . High-tech atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic at this downtown spot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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