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One of nine restaurants in Canada to receive Thai Select Premium Award recognizing authentic Thai cuisine.
587 St Anne’ s Rd. 204-254-7765 siamthairestaurant. ca
Summer is short.
Eat Gelato First.
Have a family date to enjoy premium Argentinean gelato. More than 30 flavours- try them all!
101- 1001 Corydon Ave. 204.452.3827 evasgelato. com
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. 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 daily features. WA, LP, IA, M, V Rudy’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, MB Hydro Place, main floor, 204-421-9094. A lively and mod steakhouse with a retro glam aesthetic. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave, 204‐615‐1898. Steakhouse favourites and mod comfort food are presented in a chic Exchange District space once the site of Great West Saddlery Company. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Tabula Rasa 725 Osborne St, tabularasaosborne. com. Tapas spot evokes fresh ideas with old-world style. Paintings of matadors prepare palates for Mediterranean dishes. LP, A, IA, M, V Wood Tavern 112 Marion St, 204-235-6003. Cozy and cool restaurant inside the Norwood Hotel features a huge wood-fired grill that scents the sprawling space with a campfire like aroma. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Alena Rustic Italian 3670 Roblin Blvd., 204‐944‐8748. Chef Michael Dacquisto brings homestyle Italian cooking to Charleswood with rustic flair. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V
Borgo Antico 173 McDermot Ave, 204-942-3663. Modern artistic decor, smart staff and exquisite preparations of the classics made by chef Giac Appice win us over. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Colosseo Ristorante 670 Corydon Ave, 204‐284‐4977. Old school, Italian fare makes this the longstanding city favourite for Italian cravings. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V Frankie’ s Italian Kitchen 505 Sterling Lyon Pkwy, 204-410- 4980. Hailing from the west, this stylish outpost serves the kind of food that brings big Italian families together. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488‐3687. The cuisine of the Grande family’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 30 years at this casual neighbourhood restaurant. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Monticchio 684 Osborne St, 204-477‐4773. This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pasquale’ s 109 Marion St, 204‐231‐1403. Everyone is treated like family at this“ Peg institution. Classic pastas, red sauces and old-fashioned recipes keep diners raving, as well as old-style desserts. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐475‐4447. Chef / owner Heather’ s Italian- Mediterranean cuisine includes one of the city’ s most sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Vera Pizzeria 670 Osborne St, 204‐222‐6306. 20-seat South Osborne space with a simple menu of Neapolitan-style pizza gets its light and airy crust right every time. WA, LP, IA, M, V
ITALIAN /
CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St, 204-489‐0495. This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare, like the spinach agnolotti stuffed with mascarpone and spiced squash. 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 beef tenderloin.
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Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr, 204‐594‐0339. Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city. Standouts include arancini balls in a tomato sauce. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Harth 1-980 St Anne’ s Rd, 204-255-0003. South suburban locale draws with its stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk. House-made pastas are stand-outs. WA, LP, IA, M, V Nicolino’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐5004. Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic hits. Effortless hospitality and housemade pasta keeps diners loyal. Lively lounge draws sportsfans on game nights.
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Parcel Pizza 221-A Stradbrook Ave, 204-421-6711. Stylish art-deco inspired restaurant serves gourmet pizza on New York-style crust. Also creative salads and shareables. A, IA, M, V Passero 774 Corydon Ave, 204-219-7300. Opens at night with carefully thoughtful offerings such as the roasted pork belly and ricotta gnocchi. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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