Café La Scala 725 Corydon Ave, 204-474‐2750. Chic spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr, 204‐594‐0339. Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city. Stand outs include arancini balls and 10 different types of bruschetta. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Mano A Mano 691 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐6305. This sleek resto and lounge serves woodfired pies built on Nonna ' s fresh dough meld with mod tastes. LP, SP, IA, M, V Nicolino’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐5004. Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkles with innovative Canadian / regional specialties. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
japanese
Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779‐9888. This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun. Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish. LP, A, IA, M, V Ichiban 189 Carlton St, 204-925‐7400. A Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years, teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V bestlist
Izakaya Edokko 190 Smith St, 204‐615‐5556. Sleek new space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from 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. New‐school sushi is taken to new creative heights. Visually stunning rolls leave a lasting impression. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave, 204-489‐9254. Chef Edward Lam ' s stylish incarnation of this former take-out spot is an ideal stop for traditional rolls. WA, LP, IA, M, V
mexican
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415‐5600; 775 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐2440. This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V 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 fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pub / Cantina
Barley Brothers 2005 Pembina Hwy, 204‐691-3300. This restaurant celebrates good brews with over 150 varieties and a hearty menu. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy, 204‐453‐7980. House made brews on tap at the stylish spacious pub. The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrees. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Confusion Corner Bar & Grill 500 Corydon Ave, 204-284‐6666. This casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young, hip crowd. Innovative seasonal menu. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Cornerstone 93 Osborne St, 204‐505‐7772. Smart bar food reigns at this neighbourhood hotspot. Au courant menu items like pork belly and fried chicken báhn mì are highlights. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V
One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave, 204‐210‐2337. Sleek brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match beers brewed on site. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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