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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
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
marinara. 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
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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 ricotta gnocchi. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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Blüfish
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779-9888.
This chic sushi spot in the Exchange
District balances sophistication with a
healthy dose of fun. Try yaki ika, pan-
seared cuttlefish in a playful ginger-
laced teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V
Cho Ichi Ramen
1151 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8832.
Building the most flavourful bowl of
ramen is this restaurant’s mission.
Pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12
hours and noodles are house-made.
LP, A, IA, M, V
Fusian Experience
1 Forks Market Rd, 204-227-9298.
This Japanese eatery serves
traditional regional plates and tapas,
infused with international flavours.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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GaiJin Izakaya
2-1575 Regent Ave W, 204-615-6868.
Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary
creativity to the Regent area with
Japanese small plates and all-day
ramen served in a cool open concept
space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Ichiban
189 Carlton St, 204-925-7400.
A Winnipeg tradition for more than 40
years. Teppanyaki-style fresh entrées
are cooked tableside with panache
and artistic flair by talented sushi
chefs. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Izakaya Edokko
190 Smith St, 204-615-5556. Sleek
downtown space offers modern
Japanese eats made by chef Masa
Sugita. Small plates range from elevated
street eats like okonomiyaki to delicate
sushi rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V
Wasabi
105-121 Osborne St, 204-474-2332;
588 Broadway, 204-774-4328;
3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204-415-7878.
Impeccably executed sushi is taken to
creative heights. Visually stunning rolls
like the godzilla. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Yujiro
1822 Grant Ave, 204-489-9254.
Chef Edward Lam delivers stylish
traditional dishes and rolls. Try
the delicate kaisou salad, mixed
seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
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