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Sydneys
The Forks Market, 2nd floor,
204‑942‑6075. This nationally acclaimed
restaurant offers an upscale table d’hôte
experience. Lounge offers an option to
sample the hors d’oeuvres menu while
relaxing with a glass of wine. WA, LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
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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 exhibit-inspired dishes.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V, A

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Colosseo Ristorante
670 Corydon Ave, 204‑284‑4977. Housemade, classic fare makes this the place
for Italian cravings. The warm and
friendly environment is a favourite for
family outings. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V
Dona Onesta
177 Lombard Ave, 204‑415‑4112.
Authentic Italian eats like housemade
pasta and fresh seafood 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 in this casual
neighbourhood restaurant. House-made
pastas, traditional and gourmet pizzas.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Monticchio
684 Osborne St, 204-477‑4773. This
South Osborne mainstay serves
traditional recipes in a contemporary
space. Try the signature breaded
veal topped with kalamata olives and
Provolone cheese. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Pasquales
109 Marion St, 204‑231‑1403. This longstanding destination treats all as family.
Classic pastas, red sauces, and old
fashioned recipes keep diners raving.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Tre Visi Café
926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‑475‑4447.
Chef/owner Giacomo Appice is the
talent behind this sophisticated bistro.
His nationally recognized ItalianMediterranean cuisine incudes the
city’s most sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
Vera Pizzeria
670 Osborne St, 204‑222‑6306. A simple
menu of Neapolitan-style pizza features
clean preparation of high quality
ingredients. LP, IA, M, V

ITALIAN/
CONTEMPORARY

Amici
326 Broadway, 204-943‑4997. A talented
kitchen team turns out Northern Italian
cuisine in an elegant space. Impossibly
delicate carpaccio and spectacular
pasta dishes. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V

Bellissimo
1‑877 Waverley St, 204-489‑0495.
This surprisingly sophisticated
neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare,
like the signature chicken linguine in
Amaretto cream sauce. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
Bombolini
326 Broadway, 204-943‑5066. This wine
bar offers an extensive menu of simpler,
less‑expensive versions of Amici’s fine
Italian cuisine in a bistro atmosphere.
WA, LP, 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 house-cut steaks. Reservations
recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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
Carbone
400-1580 Taylor Ave, 204‑488‑2554;
260 St Mary Ave, 204‑691‑2213; 680 St
Anne’s Rd, 204‑615‑8117. Extra crispy
crusts are the result of an 850°F coalfired oven at this chic pizza place.
Tantalizing toppings include arugula,
calabrese salami and Parmesan. Try
coal-fired wings. WA, LP, 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.
Mediterranean small plates have bold
flavours, like arancini balls in a fragrant
tomato sauce. 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. Fresh pasta,
stellar seafood starters. 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
Tapastry
620 Niakwa Rd, 204‑256-7326. Situated
adjacent lush Niakwa golf course, this
upscale space offers stand-out Italy
influenced tapas. WA, LP, 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 with ginger-laced
teriyaki sauce. 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