Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave , 204‐615‐1898 . Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic Exchange District space , once the site of the Great West Saddlery Company . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Tabula Rasa 725 Osborne St , tabularasaosborne . com . Tapas spot evokes fresh ideas with old-world style . Paintings of matadors prepare palates for Mediterranean dishes . LP , A , IA , M , V Wood Tavern 112 Marion St , 204-235-6003 . Cozy and cool restaurant features a huge wood-fired grill that scents the sprawling space with a campfire like aroma . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Alena Rustic Italian 3670 Roblin Blvd ., 204‐944‐8748 . Chef Michael Dacquisto brings homestyle Italian cooking to Charleswood with rustic flair . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V
Borgo Antico 173 McDermot Ave , 204-942-3663 . Modern artistic decor , smart staff and exquisite preparations of the classics made by chef Giac Appice win us over . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Colosseo Ristorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . House-made classic Italian fare makes this the longstanding city favourite for Italian cravings .
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Frankie ’ s Italian Kitchen 505 Sterling Lyon Pkwy , 204-410- 4980 . Hailing from the west , this stylish outpost serves the kind of food that brings big Italian families together . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Little Nana ’ s Italian Kitchen 818 Notre Dame Ave , 204-219-2615 . Modern Calabrian flavours are served with old-fashioned , Nonnastyle generosity . WA , LP , SP , 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 30 years at this casual neighbourhood restaurant .
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Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204-477‐4773 . This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space . Cravings for pizza , pasta and veal are all satisfied . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Pasquale ’ s 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 Shorty ’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St , 204-779-7968 . Giant New York-style pies pair with nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection in Wolseley . The novel flavour combinations are hits . LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Italian-Mediterranean cuisine includes one of the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Vera Pizzeria 670 Osborne St , 204‐222‐6306 . 20-seat South Osborne space with a simple menu of Neapolitan-style pizza . Crust is superb . LP , IA , M , V
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CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204-489‐0495 . This sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare and exudes
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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 . Regulars speak the language of fette chile . 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 . Arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce are standout . 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 pasta are stand-outs . WA , LP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics . Housemade pasta and hospitality keep diners loyal . 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 a classic slice . A , IA , M , V Passero 774 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7300 . Opens at night with carefully thoughtful offerings such as the 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 . Hearty , meaty manicotti , with fennel notes romance the senses . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Tommy ’ s Pizzeria 842 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7499 . Sleek interior gives an old-school , New York diner vibe with retro photographs and accents of red and blue . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Vida Cucina Italia 222 Broadway , 204-899-5721 . Chef Rosanna Marziale brings pedigree and Michelin starred dishes from Campania to the Fort Garry Hotel .
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JAPANESE
Asoyama 1717 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐487‐4222 . This popular and contemporary local sushi spot in the south suburbs bursts with options . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . This chic sushi spot in the center of the city draws regulars and visitors alike . Setting balances sophistication with a dose of fun . 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 . Stellar sides are musts . LP , A , IA , M , V Ichiban 189 Carlton St , 204-925‐7400 . Teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs . A sushi bar featuring more than 20 rolls is also available .
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Saburo Kitchen 242 Hargrave St , 204-219-5295 . Asian dishes are kicked up with bold flavour in swanky Hargrave Street Market . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Wasabi 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . New‐school sushi is taken to creative heights . Stunning rolls use premium ingredients . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Chef Edward Lam brings his stylish approach to traditional dishes and rolls . WA , LP , IA , M , V
KOREAN
IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro 10-1875 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐9909 . It ’ s all about table-top , do-it-yourself barbeque at this all-you-can-eat Japanese- and Korean-focused restaurant . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Little Korea 519 Ellice Ave , 204-783-5188 . Sweet space with a contemporary vibe serves classics from South Korea . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Queen ’ s Korean Chicken & BBQ 1045 St . James St , 431-556-0852 Chef Amber Lee uses a two-day process to prepare popular Korean barbeques . Enjoy meals with a bottle of soju . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy ’ s 129 Osborne St , 204-284‐3510 . Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads , hot wings , chimichangas and heaping Carlos nachos .
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La Roca 155 Smith St , 204‐615‐9605 . The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios , bright ceviche and the city ’ s best margaritas .
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