Café Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204-477‐5544 . This cozy and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Those in the know come for stellar beef tenderloin . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Café La Scala 725 Corydon Ave , 204-474‐2750 . Chic spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with trendy tapas to share and hip cocktails to sip . 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 . Mediterranean small plates have big , bold flavours . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Harth 1-980 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-255-0003 . South suburban locale draws with its stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk . House-made pastas are a stand-out . WA , LP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic and refreshed classics . Tangy béchamel is a revelatory addition to lasagne . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Parcel Pizza 221-A Stradbrook Ave , 204-421-6711 . Stylish art-deco inspired restaurant serves gourmet pizza on New York-style crust . Zany flavours add a twist to the classic slice . A , IA , M , V
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Passero and Corto 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-219-7300 . Corto serves as a sandwich counter and coffee shop at lunch . Passero opens at night with thoughtful offerings like roasted pork belly and ricotta gnocchi . WA , LP , IA , M , V Santa Ana 1631 St Mary ’ s Rd , Unit F , 204‐415‐1440 . Wood-fired and stone-baked pizzas and pastas are the star of this show . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Tommy ’ s Pizzeria 842 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7499 . Sleek interiors give this spot an old-school diner vibe . Thick Detroit-style pie is a must-try . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Asoyama 1717 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐487‐4222 . This contemporary sushi chain offers much variety including rolls , noodles and grilled seafood . WA , LP , IA , M , V Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . A chic and stylish sushi spot . Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with gingerlaced 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 . Street-food favourites like takoyaki , are must-try appetizers . LP , A , IA , M , V
GaiJin Izakaya 2-1575 Regent Ave W , 204-615-6868 . Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary creativity with Japanese small plates , all-day ramen and premium drinks served in a cool space . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Wasabi 105‐121 Osborne St , 204-474‐2332 ; 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . New‐school sushi is taken to creative heights with stunning rolls WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Edward Lam brings his stylish approach to traditional dishes and rolls . Try the delicate kaisou seaweed salad . WA , LP , IA , M , V
MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy ’ s 129 Osborne St , 204-284‐3510 . Serves Mexican food such as taco salads , hot wings , heaping Carlos nachos and iced margaritas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V La Carnita 456 Main St , 204-504-4522 . Trendy spot inside a heritage building . Mexican street corn coated in chilli powder is a must . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V La Roca 155 Smith St , 204‐615‐9605 . The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico . Try taco trios , ceviche and the city ’ s best margaritas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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