bestlist
ITALIAN/
CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo
1‑877 Waverley St, 204-489‑0495.
This surprisingly sophisticated
neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare,
like the spinach agnolotti stuffed with
mascarpone and spiced squash.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Café Carlo
243 Lilac St, 204-477‑5544. This cozy,
chic and consistent bistro serves
dishes spiked with equatorial tastes
and textures. Those in the know come
for stellar beef tenderloin. Reservations
recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Café La Scala
725 Corydon Ave, 204-474‑2750.
This chic spot blends elegant Italian
cuisine with trendy tapas to share and
hip cocktails to sip. A hit of Sambuca
gives modern edge to classic cioppino
soup. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Carbone
400-1580 Taylor Ave, 204‑488‑2554;
260 St Mary Ave, 204‑691‑2213; 680 St
Anne’s Rd, 204‑615‑8117; 3326 Portage
Ave, 204‑987‑0952. Crispy crusts are the
result of an 850°F coal-fired oven at this
chic pizza place. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Chaise Café and Lounge
271 Provencher Blvd, 204‑504‑4012;
691 Corydon Ave. Two casual-
contemporary settings offer smart
takes on Italian classics and inventive
weekend brunches. LP, SP, IA, M, V
Cibo Waterfront Café
339 Waterfront Dr, 204‑594‑0339.
Renovated heritage space boasts one
of the best views in the city. Standouts
include arancini balls in fragrant
tomato sauce and 10 different types of
bruschetta. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Harth
1-980 St Anne’s Rd, 204-255-0003.
Way south suburban locale draws
with its stunning tapas-style menu
designed by chef Brent Genyk. Italian
delicacies like house-made pasta are
stand-outs. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Osteria del Piolo
3670 Roblin Blvd, 204-594-9550.
Cutting-edge eatery features a wood-
fired grill and pizza oven. Gnocchi
tossed in sharp pecorino and fontina
is a must-try. “Pub” side crafts stellar
cocktails. WA, SP, LP, A, IA, M, V
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, 204-291-7300. Corto
serves as a sandwich counter and
specialty coffee shop at lunch. Passero
opens at night with thoughtful offerings
like roasted pork belly and ricotta
gnocchi. WA, LP, IA, M, V
live music.
good friends.
fabulous food.
Chefs Fern Kirouac and
Sean McGillivray infuse
fresh regional ingredients
with French fl air and
the results are inspired.
A fresh round up of features
presented daily keeps the
experience exciting.
www.infernosbistro.com
312 Des Meurons
204-262-7400
tiful patio in the heart of St-Boniface
Beau
R LIVE MUS
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US FO
JOIN
Hold on to summer
Gather your friends, family
& loved ones to celebrate
summer like the Italians
2077 Pembina Hwy. 204-269-5004
Online orders (pick up and delivery) or reservations
at nicolinosrestaurant.com
#nicolinosrestaurant
ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand nineteen
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