Shawarma Khan 392 Graham Ave ; 225 McDermot Ave , 204-504-0453 ; 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204-615-6006 . Bright , modern space serves halal beef , lamb , chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita . WA , A , IA , M , V
Shorty ’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St , 204-779-7968 . Giant New York-style pies pair with Italian wine , local beer , and nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection of Wolseley and Maryland . LP , A , IA , M , V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St , 204-221-7272 . West End spot serves NYC-style pizza whole or by the slice . Try the house-cured Pepperoni Prince and fold it like a true Yankee . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
FRENCH
InFerno ’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St , 204-262-7400 . Chef / owner Fern Kirouac is renowned for his French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare . Try mussels six ways . WA , LP , SP A , IA , M , V
Ker Breizh Crêperie 110-267 Sherbrook St , 204-295-2631 . French crêperie makes sweet and savoury crêpes that reflect the flavours of Brittany . Expect sharp cheeses and a café vibe . 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 Melissa Makarenko ’ s menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Preservation Hall 655 Empress St , 204-783-2386 . Chef Tristan Foucault plates up French fare at this new , inviting space . Pair meals with one of several creative craft cocktails . WA , LP , 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 are a menu highlight . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St , Soussolosborne . com . Hidden in a basement location , this dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt . Old-school French classics are executed with flair . LP , A , IA , M , V
GEORGIAN
Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave , 204-416-3996 . The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies serves classics like khinkali , a dumpling filled with spiced beef and pork . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INDIAN
Cilantro ’ s 725 Gateway Rd , 204-669-9157 ; 1132 Portage Ave , 204-306-6354 . Serves Indian favourites and mod signatures like ginger coconut curry and dum-style biryani . WA , LP , IA , M , V bestlist
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 and massive thali platters . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V East India Company 349 York Ave , 204-947-3097 . Centuriesold 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
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 . The standard for suburban-style fine dining . The wide-ranging menu , offering short-order favourites , makes for a widely loved , multi-generational palate pleaser . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave , 204-889-7246 . Long-established neighbourhood eatery popular for its certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in house-made sauce . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Terrace Dining Room 3975 Portage Ave , 204-885-3330 . A multi-tiered room at Assiniboia Downs gives every table a superb view . During race season Wed , Fri & Sat 6 pm-10 pm . Off season Thu 5-8 pm only . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL /
CONTEMPORARY
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204-944-7259 . Sophisticated cuisine is served in a contemporary setting . Shareable appies along with meat and cheese boards are perfect for group nibbling . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Capital Grill and Bar 3116 Roblin Blvd , 204-615-3116 ; 275 Broadway , 204-416-1144 . Neighbourhood regulars clink glasses in the sleek , modern dining rooms over a mix of homey and high cuisine dishes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Damecca Lounge 305 Madison St , 204-306-1130 . Polo Park area lounge reveals notable skills in the kitchen with global eats like chicken karaage sliders and mushroom truffle pappardelle .
LP , A , IA , M , V deer + almond 85 Princess St , 204-504-8562 ; inside EQ3 1485 Portage Ave , 204-774-8710 . These hip restaurants boast an inspired , globally influenced menu of creative , shareable plates in a casual , artsy space . WA , LP , IA , M , V
Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204-487-1529 . This ultra-hip space boasts a creative sharing plate-style . Chef Scott Bagshaw ’ s beef tartare with quail egg is exquisite . WA , LP , IA , M , V
James Avenue Pumphouse 2-109 James Ave , 204-560-5210 . Chef Mark Merano serves multi-culti crowd favourites in this former 1906 fire station like tacos with Mexican birria dip . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Máquè 909 Dorchester Ave , 204-284-3385 . Sensational adaptations of pan-Asian cuisine in a cozy Crescentwood dining room . Try the shiitake steamed baos . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204-949-9032 . Chef / owner Sean McKay ’ s menu is served in a hip , heritage setting . Upstairs , find Supreme Macaroni Co for pizza and pastas . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Nola 101-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0760 . A stellar menu of intricate small plates touts fusion for the modern era . Smoked goldeye salad and karaage fried chicken shine . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Oval Room Brasserie Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 . This newly renovated swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling while the kitchen presents stellar scratch-made sensations and craft cocktails . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM The Oxbow 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 . The seasonal farm-to-table menu focuses on local ingredients like pickerel , beets , Arctic char and root vegetables . LP , A , IA , M , V Rae ’ s Bistro 9-925 Headmaster Row , 204-229- 0237 . North Kildonan neighbourhood spot serves eclectic bistro fare . Don ’ t miss the chalkboard list of creative daily features . WA , LP , IA , M , V Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , MB Hydro Place , main floor , 204-421-9094 . Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings , like steak bites or duck salad , in a retro glam space . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave , 204-615-1898 . Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic heritage space . Unexpected flavour pairings and regional ingredients wow . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
Tabula Rasa 725 Osborne St , 204-219-2276 . This tapas spot evokes fresh ideas with old-world style . Colourful tiles and paintings of matadors prep palates for Mediterranean-inspired flavours that hit big and bold . LP , A , IA , M , V Wood Tavern 112 Marion St , 204-235-6003 . Cozy and cool restaurant inside the Norwood Hotel features a huge wood-fired grill that scents the sprawling space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
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