Family
The Original Pancake House Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775-9035; The Forks Market, 204-947-5077; 1049 Pembina Hwy, 204-452-1040, not LP; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204- 489-2885. A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake. The full menu includes crêpes, waffles, French toast, burgers, roast beef, soups and salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927-6080. Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, the breakfast and lunch menu of this family-friendly eatery serves comforting, casual dishes. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Fast Casual
Chosabi A-100 King St, 204-615-8338; 2696 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8313; 520 Portage Ave, 204-615-9386. Slick and stylish order at the counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos, curries, and poke bowls. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. Hub of Winnipeg’ s meeting place offers casual dining options centred around The Common, which serves local beer and wine on tap. List of vendors and contact info at theforks. com. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St, 204-415-2833; 1220 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-691-3700; 4-1385 McPhillips St, 204-694-0986. Winnipeg’ s first Japanese crêpe joint serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere. IA, M, V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St, 204-691-9757. Sandwich spot’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket. Changing weekly specials include grilled cheese features with creative condiments. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Nick’ s on Broadway 287 Broadway, 204-891-3636. Nick Graumann’ s impressive lunch offerings include salads, soups and sandwiches, like the killer hot pastrami. Breakfast and sweets also served. WA, IA, M, V Za Pizza Bistro 2360 Main St; 2-1573 Regent Ave; A1-1424 Ellice Ave, 204-888-1999; E-1220 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-615-0808; City Place, 234 Donald St, 204-691-0988. Customized pizzas are made to order along an assemblyline style counter. Options include regular, whole wheat and gluten-free crust. WA, IA, M, V
FrenCh
Beaujena’ s French Table 302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841. Chef / owner Randy Reynold’ s table d’ hôte menu serves seven-course surprise dinners. Open Fri and Sat at 5 pm, reservations only. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V bestlist
Café Ce Soir 937 Portage Ave, 204-414-SOIR( 7647). Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and beef bourguignon, and save room for dessert. Chef / owner Cam Tran is a Frenchtrained pastry chef, and his sweets are too good to share. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V In Ferno’ s Bistro & In Ferno’ s on Academy 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262-7400( WA, SP); 414 Academy Rd, 204-475-7400. Chef / owner Fern Kirouac’ s French- Canadian-meets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city’ s best. LP, 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 and beef bourguignon are already creating a stir. LP, IA, M, V Mon Ami Louis 50 Provencher Blvd, 204-938-2226. Chef Luc Jean serves French inspired fare on the Esplanade Riel bridge. Thin crust pizzas in the style of Alsace are a specialty. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700. Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise are made from scratch. Chef Tristan Foucault’ s 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 the best view of the city’ s skyline, making it a great place to savour classic French fare. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St, 204-237-7072. This industrial-chic space serves French bistro fare. Smoked Manitoba goldeye fillets 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 dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt. An ever changing selection of old school French classics is executed with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V
GeorGian
Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave, 204-416-3996. The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies is a welcoming second floor space. Specialties include khinkali( dumplings). LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Greek
Helios 241 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-233-3655. Sun soaked room offers a large selection of traditional and modern Greek favourites. The menu shines at lunch with dishes like beef and lamb gyros. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Homer’ s 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian pillars transport you to ancient Athens at this popular spot. This is the place for lamb lovers, 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
iCe Cream
Bridge Drive-In, 766 Jubilee Ave, 204-475-6850; Chaeban Ice Cream, 390 Osborne Ave, 204- 475-6226; GG Gelati, 705 Corydon Ave, 204-453-5710, Licks Ice Cream Patio, 20 Britannica Rd, 204-254-7262; Sargent Sundae, 2053 Portage Ave, 204-832-5021; Sub Zero Ice Cream, 298 Jamison Ave, 204-668-7341; Sweet Tops Ice Cream, 949 Henderson Hwy, 204-668-1062.
indian
Clay Oven 240-1600 Kenaston Common, 204-888-2529; 1 Portage Ave East( Shaw Park), 204-982-7426( SP); 247 Edmonton St, 204-415-7797. This extensive East Indian menu features everything from butter chicken to spicy seafood curries. 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. The food is flawless, with biryani beautifully presented and perfectly spiced. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V India Palace 770 Ellice Ave, 204-774-6061. Neighbourhood haunt in the West End caters to all tastes with a large and varied menu, featuring vegetables, chicken, lamb and seafood dinners. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
international / ClassiC
Bailey’ s 185 Lombard Ave, 204-944-1180. Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire. Specialties include the reuben, rack of lamb and prime rib of beef. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Maxime’ s 1131 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-257-1521. This South Winnipeg favourite sets the standard for suburban-style fine dining. The elegant atmosphere and the wide-ranging menu, offering short-order favourites, makes for a multi-generational palate pleaser. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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