White Star Diner 258 Kennedy St , 204-947-6930 . Titanic-inspired diner boasts more than 40 milkshake flavours alongside classic diner food like grilled cheese with pulled pork . WA , LP , IA , M , V
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The Original Pancake House Clarion Hotel , 1445 Portage Ave , 204-775‐9035 ; The Forks Market , 204-947‐5077 ; 2220 McGillivray Blvd , 204- 489-2885 . A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr , 204-927- 6080 . Situated in the Qualico Family Centre , the breakfast and lunch menu of this family-friendly eatery serves comforting , casual dishes in a sunny space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Pony Corral 400 Wilton St , 204‐475‐4464 ; 1050 Nairn Ave , 204‐668‐4414 ; 1700 Pembina Hwy , 204‐275‐3687 . A Greek-centric menu with steakhouse favourites . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
FAST CASUAL
Bagelsmith 185 Carlton St , 204-306-4633 ; 1-1130 Taylor Ave , 204-219-1673 . Montrealstyle bagels come in four flavours — and can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-956- 2070 ; City Place , 333 St Mary Ave , 204-415-7045 . Fun restaurant offers street food staples from around the world , like stir fry noodle boxes , fish n ’ chips and burritos . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try unique garnishes .. WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Burrito Splendido Five locations . Fresh flour tortillas pressed in-house are loaded with toppings at this local Winnipeg chain . WA , LP , IA , M , V Chosabi A-100 King St , 204‐615‐8338 ; 520 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐9386 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-287-881 Stylish order-at-the-counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos and ramen . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd . The hub offers casual dining options centred around communal tables and a central beer and wine bar .. List of vendors at theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar .
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Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St , 204-415‐2833 ; 1220 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐691‐3700 ; 4-1385 McPhillips St , 204-694-0986 . Japanese crêpe joint serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere . IA , M , V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St , 204‐691‐9757 . This sandwich spot ’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy , tender brisket . Changing weekly specials feature creative ingredient combinations . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V La Pampa [ Argentinean ] 10-1604 St Mary ’ s Road , 204‐615‐8969 ; 1549 Grant Ave , 204-306-8161 . Authentic gourmet empanadas and condiments in traditional and creative flavours are prepared on site for take out . WA , IA , M , V Red Ember Common 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-504-8998 . Fast-casual pizzeria using local and ethically raised ingredients to create a variety of modern sides and neo-Neapolitan pies . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 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 Inodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection at Wolseley . LP , A , IA , M , V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St , 204-221-7272 . West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere . Try the housecured Pepperoni Prince and fold it like a true Yankee . WA , LP , A , IA , M ,
FRENCH
InFerno ’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St , 204-262‐7400 . Fern Kirouac ’ s French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city ’ s best . Six different preparations of mussels impress . WA , LP , SP A , IA , M , V La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St , 204-295-2631 . French Creperie makes an astounding variety of sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the flavours of Brittany . WA , 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 . Renowned chef Tristan Foucault plates up French fare at this 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 . Chic space serves French bistro fare . Smoked Manitoba goldeye fillets and seafood crêpes are menu highlights .
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Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St , Soussolosborne . com . This dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt . An ever-changing selection of French classics is executed with flair . LP , A , IA , M , V
GEORGIAN
Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave , 204‐416‐3996 . The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies . Specialties include khinkali , a dumpling filled with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
GREEK
Homer ’ s 520 Ellice Ave , 204-788‐4858 . Grecian pillars transport to ancient Athens at this popular spot . With a menu of Greek specialties , this is the place for lamb lovers . WA , LP , SP A , IA , M , V Nikos 740 Corydon Ave , 204‐478‐1144 . Greek and American classics converge at this casual eatery . Large menu boasts souvlaki platters , gyros , burgers and salads . Lightly salted pita bread satisfies . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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 Cilantro ’ s 725 Gateway Rd , 204-669-9157 ; 1132 Portage Ave , 204-306-6354 . Serves Indian favourites and restaurant signatures like richly spiced ginger coconut curry and dum-style biryani with tender lamb . WA , LP , IA , M , V Clay Oven Three locations , Clayoven . ca . Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are served in a stylish and modern space . Those in the know go for the memorable and deliciously massive thali platters . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V East India Company 349 York Ave , 204-947‐3097 . Centuries-old 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
INDIGENOUS
Feast Café Bistro 587 Ellice Ave , 204-691-5979 . This cozy spot pays tribute to Manitoba ’ s Indigenous groups with a menu rich in bannock , bison and berries . Try the squash pizza topped with white sauce and pine nuts . WA , LP , A , M , V
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