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; 400 North Town Rd, 204-306-3306. Restaurant signatures include richly spiced ginger coconut curry and dum-style biryani with lamb. WA, LP, IA, M, V Clay Oven Three locations, clayoven. ca. Classics and Hakka cuisine are served in stylish spaces. Memorable and massive thali platters cater to tasters. 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 India Palace 770 Ellice Ave, 204-774‐6061. A large and varied menu tempts with variety but most don’ t get past the value conscious lunch and dinner buffet
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Shahi Flames 208 Marion St, 204-306-8000. Menu is exciting and rich in variety and curries are can’ t-miss at this authentic Indian cuisine St. Boniface spot. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INDIGENOUS
Feast Café Bistro 587 Ellice Ave, 204-691-5979. This cozy spot pays tribute with a menu rich in bannock, bison and berries. Try the bison ramen for a twist on an Asian staple. WA, LP, A, M, V Manoomin 460 Madison St, wyndhamhotels. com. Welcoming, casual space paying tribute to Manitoba’ s Indigenous culture. A, IA, M, V Promenade Brasserie 130 Provencher Blvd, 204-237-6414. The prime riverside location sets the scene for cuisine inspired by French-Metis cooks.
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INTERNATIONAL /
CLASSIC
Bailey’ s 185 Lombard Ave, 204-944‐1180. Enter a world that celebrates fine dining. Specialties include rack of lamb and prime rib of beef. WA, LP, SP
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Cork and Flame 3106 Portage Ave, 204-221-2777. Polished St. James resto with a diverse menu that includes burgers,, pastas, and juicy prime rib dinner on weekends. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave, 204-889-7246. A popular hub for certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in a house-made sauce. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL /
CONTEMPORARY
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave, 204‐944‐7259. Sophisticated cuisine is served in a contemporary setting.
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Bonnie Day 898 Westminster Ave, 204-786-8411. A dynamic menu of comfort foods, and sourdough pizza earn this cozy spot status as one of the best in class. A large list of creative craft cocktails impress. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Bull and Filly 1763 Henderson Hwy, 204-560-2946. Spacious sunny space in pretty shades of indigo and white scores high on sophistication while relaxed charming service attracts neighbourhood regulars. Try the brunch. WA, LP, IA, A, M,
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