bestlist
Nicolino’s
4-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269-5004.
Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu
of rustic Italian classics sparkling with
regional ingredients. Tangy béchamel
is a revelatory addition to the Lasagna
Emiliana. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Passero and Corto
1 Forks Market Rd, 204-219-7300. Corto
serves as a sandwich counter at lunch.
Passero opens at night with thoughtful
offerings like roasted pork belly and
ricotta gnocchi. WA, LP, IA, M, V
JAPANESE
Cho Ichi Ramen
1151 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8832.
Building the most flavourful bowl of
ramen is this restaurant’s mission.
Pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12
hours and noodles are house-made.
LP, A, IA, M, V
GaiJin Izakaya
2-1575 Regent Ave W, 204-615-6868.
Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary
creativity to the Regent area with
Japanese small plates and all-day
ramen served in a cool open concept
space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Izakaya Edokko
190 Smith St, 204-615-5556. Sleek
downtown space offers modern
Japanese eats made by chef Masa
Sugita. Small plates range from elevated
street eats like okonomiyaki to delicate
sushi rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V
Wasabi
105-121 Osborne St, 204-474-2332;
588 Broadway, 204-774-4328;
3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204-415-7878.
Impeccably executed sushi is taken to
creative heights. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Yujiro
1822 Grant Ave, 204-489-9254.
Chef Edward Lam delivers stylish
traditional dishes and rolls. Try
the delicate kaisou salad, mixed
seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy’s
129 Osborne St, 204-284-3510. Serves
Mexican cantina food such as taco
salads, hot wings, chimichangas,
heaping Carlos nachos and renowned
iced margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Roca
155 Smith St, 204-615-9605. A
refreshing take on Mexican fare in
downtown Winnipeg. The light and
fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in
taco trios, bright ceviche,and the city’s
best margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
PUB/CANTINA
Amsterdam Tea Room
103-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-295-7728.
Reimagining the tea experience, this
trendy spot specializes in boozy teas
and cocktails alongside Euro-style
sharing plates. LP, SP, IA, M, V
Mexican
Vibes
FLAVOURS IN EVERY BITE
HAPPY
HOUR
SERVED UNTIL 6PM
$10 TACO TRIOS
MEXICAN RESTAUR ANT
155 SMITH ST. 204-615-9605 LAROCA.CA
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 4PM - LATE
THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30AM - LATE, SATURDAY 4PM - LATE
ciao! / apr/may / two thousand twenty
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