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Tuxedo Village Restaurant
2090 Corydon Ave, 204‑897‑6565.
This large family-run restaurant
is famous for its perfectly spiced
chicken souvlaki and massive
Greek salads that are never stingy
on the feta and olives. WA, LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V
Pembina Village Restaurant
333 Pembina Hwy, 204-477‑5439.
Mediterranean and North
American cuisine mixed together,
with gyros and souvlaki joined by
New York steak at this familyfriendly spot. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
ICE CREAM
Each of these popular ice
cream shops offer treats for
cooling off when temperatures
rise.
Banana Boat 390 Osborne St,
204‑475‑4610; Bridge Drive-In,
766 Jubilee Ave, 204‑475‑6850;
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 Hend erson Hwy,
204‑668‑1062.
INDIAN
Charisma of India
83 Sherbrook St, 204‑222‑7878.
Dine in or take out savoury
dishes steeped in flavour.
Creamy vegetable korma and
spicy tandoori chicken are menu
highlights. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Clay Oven
240-1600 Kenaston Common,
204‑888‑2529; 1 Portage Ave
East (Shaw Park), 204‑982‑7426;
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
dining 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. A
large and varied menu features
vegetable, chicken, lamb and
seafood dinners. Also a lunch and
dinner buffet. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Ivory Restaurant
200 Main St, 204-944‑1600. Ivory
channels Bollywood glamour as it
combines traditional flavours with
colourful and elegant decor. WA,
LP, A, IA, M, V
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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
Gaffer’s Restaurant
Hwy 44 at foot of Lockport Bridge,
204‑757‑2350. Continental classics
from the land and sea such as corn
crusted pickerel cheeks shine in a
picturesque setting. WA, LP, SP, IA,
M, V
Maxime’s
1131 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-257‑1521.
South Winnipeg favourite sets the
standard for suburban-style fine
dining. The elegant atmosphere
and the wide-ranging menu offers
short‑order favourites. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL/
CONTEMPORARY
The Beachcomber
The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market
Rd, 204‑948‑0020. This restaurant’s
focus on seafood is a reflection of its
stunning riverside views. Crab cake
sliders are a popular choice. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
Bistro 1800
1800 Wellington Ave, 204‑786‑0926.
At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg
Airport, classics are offered with a
slight twist, served with creative
presentation in a contemporary
setting. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Blue Marble
1979 Wellington Ave, 204‑594‑1967.
With greens grown on site, fresh
delights are served in artful
presentations. Tuna crudo atop
green pea puree is a standout. WA,
LP, IA, A, M, V
DT Urban Kitchen + Oyster
Bar
295 York Ave, 204‑896‑7275.
Features a 26-seat oyster bar
where diners can watch chefs
shuck and serve dishes like oysters
Rockefeller–a half dozen bivalves
with creamed arugula and pork
belly. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Enoteca
A-1670 Corydon Ave, 204‑487‑1529.
This intimate and ultra-hip space
features a changing menu using
exotic ingredients, alongside a
well-edited wine list. WA, LP, IA,
M, V
The Mitchell Block
173 McDermot Ave, 204-949‑9032.
This Exchange District spot
serves an eclectic, Mediterranean
influenced menu in a chic setting.
Slick upstairs lounge has trendy
sharing plates. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Merchant Kitchen
314 Donald St, 204-615‑2278.
This recent open serves a mash-up
of street food inspired plates with
Latin and pan-Asian flavours. Try the
wok roasted Brussels sprouts and
fiery Thai fried rice. WA, SP, LP, A,
IA, M, V
The Palm Lounge
Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway St.,
1-800-665-8088. This swish lounge
boasts an opulent ceiling and live
jazz performances, while the kitchen
presents stellar scratch-made
sensations. WA, LP, A, V, M, ATM
Rudy’s Eat & Drink
375 Graham Ave, main floor, MB
Hydro Place, 204-421-9094. Diners
enjoy mod steakhouse offerings,
like steak frites or grilled dijon
salmon served with tomato jam and
chickpea salad. WA, LP, SP, A, IA,
M, V
Sydneys
The Forks Market, 2nd floor,
204‑942‑6075. This nationally
acclaimed restaurant offers a 3
course table d’hôte experience. New
lounge allows diners to sample an
hors d’oeuvres menu while relaxing
with a glass of wine. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
Table
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial
Blvd, 204-948‑0085. Daytime diners
have an intriguing view of the
WAG’s rooftop sculpture garden.
The varied menu offers Frenchinfluenced dishes. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
ITALIAN/CLASSIC
Buccacino’s
155 Osborne St, 204-452‑8251.
The varied menu includes a large
selection of traditional specialty
pastas and pizza. Features a
popular brunch buffet Sun. WA, LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
Colosseo Ristorante
670 Corydon Ave, 204‑284‑4977.
House-made, classic fare makes this
the place for Italian cravings. The
warm and friendly environment is
a favourite for many family outings.
WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V
Dona Onesta
177 Lombard Ave, 204‑415‑4112.
Authentic Italian eats, from fresh
house-made spaghetti to seafood
focused antipasti, are served in this
lofty, elegant space. WA, LP, A, IA,
M, V
Mona Lisa
1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488‑3687.
The cuisine of the Grande family’s
southern Italy home has been
offered for more than 20 years at this
restaurant. A favourite for housemade pastas and gourmet pizzas.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM