Ciao Apr/May 2026 Issue #153 | Page 34

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bestlist
Rudy’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, MB Hydro Place, main floor, 204-421-9094. A mod steakhouse offerings, like steak frites. Lively atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave, 204‐615‐1898. Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic Exchange District space, once the site of the Great West Saddlery Company. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Shirley’ s 135 Osborne St, 204-284-0931. Ultra fresh-made pastas and shareables are served to trendy food enthusiasts in an intimate stylish space. Gourmet pantry staples for take-out.
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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. Hearty mains and pizzas are pulled from the flames.
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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. House-made classic Italian fare makes this the longstanding city favourite for Italian cravings.
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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. Sicilian breaded arancini is divine. 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.
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Monticchio 684 Osborne St, 204-477‐4773. This South Osborne mainstay serves classics. Try signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and provolone cheese. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
32 ciao! / apr / may / two thousand twenty-six