bestlist
The Black Bird Brasserie
101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760.
This charming window-lined eatery
serves hearty French comfort food like
pickerel à la meunière, chicken confit
and rich beef bourguignon. 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. Six different preparations of
mussels impress. WA, LP, SP 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 a winning
menu pick. LP, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700.
Almost all items from cured meats to
mayonnaise are made from scratch.
The menu offers elegantly updated
classics and rustic dishes. WA, LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-233-7030.
This neighbourhood bistro has a stellar
view of the city’s skyline, making it a
perfect spot for savouring French fare
morning to night. Matchstick potatoes
are a highlight. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204-837-3624.
This industrial-chic space serves
French bistro fare. Seafood crêpes with
Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère are a
menu highlight. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Sous Sol
22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com.
Hidden in a basement location at
Confusion Corner, this speakeasy is
worth the hunt. French classics like
roasted bone marrow are executed
with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V
GREEK
Homer’s
520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian
pillars transport you to ancient Athens
at this popular spot with a menu of
Greek and Mediterranean specialties.
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
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
INDIAN
Cilantro’s
725 Gateway Rd, 204-669-9157.
This East Kildonan gem serves Indian
favourites and restaurant signatures
like richly spiced ginger coconut curry.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Clay Oven
Three locations, clayoven.ca.
Classic Indian dishes and Hakka
cuisine are served in a stylish and
modern space. Those in the know
go for the memorable 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.
Biryani is beautifully presented and
perfectly spiced. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL/
CLASSIC
Bailey’s
185 Lombard Ave, 204-944-1180.
This posh resto celebrates the British
Empire. Specialties include the
reuben, rack of lamb and prime rib.
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 Greek specialties,
steak and a juicy prime rib dinner on
weekends. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Casual Elegance
From fl ame grilled meats
to comfortable home-style
classics, our kitchen is
committed to serving up
something special.
An extensive selection
of wine, cocktails
and craft beer.
Live Jazz music in our
lounge on Friday and
Saturday evening.
3106 Portage Ave. 204-221-2777
corkandfl ame.ca Reservations recommended.
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