bestlist
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. Stand outs include
arancini balls and 10 different types of
bruschetta. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
De Luca’s Cooking Studio
950 Portage Ave, 204‑774‑7617.
Develop culinary skills and cook
authentic Italian fare with Chef Anna
Paganelli. Enjoy an antipasto, pasta,
entrée, dessert, and featured wine in
each class.
Dona Onesta
177 Lombard, 204-415-4112. An elegant
room is the setting for traditional fare
from Northern Italy including Venetian
styled dishes. WA, A, IA, M, V
Mano A Mano & Teo’s
691 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑6305. This
sleek resto and lounge serves woodfired pies topped with mod tastes. Fresh
pasta, stellar seafood starters. LP ,IA,
V, M, SP
Nicolino’s
4‑2077 Pembina Hwy, 204‑269‑5004.
Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu
of rustic Italian classics that sparkles
with innovative Canadian/regional
specialties. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Tapastry
620 Niakwa Rd, 204‑256‑7326. Situated
adjacent lush Niakwa golf course, this
upscale space offers stand-out Italy
influenced tapas. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Tre Visi Café
926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‑475‑4447.
Chef/owner Giacomo Appice is the
talent behind this sophisticated
bistro. His nationally recognized
Italian-Mediterranean cuisine incudes
the city’s most sumptuous gnocchi.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
JAPANESE
Ichiban
Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years,
teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are
cooked with panache by talented
chefs. A sushi bar featuring more than
20 rolls is also available. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
Wasabi/Wasabi on Broadway/
Wasabi Sabi
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 new
creative heights at all locations.
Visually stunning rolls leave a lasting
impression. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Yujiro Japanese Restaurant
1822 Grant Ave, 204-489‑9254.
Edward Lam’s stylish incarnation
of this former take-out spot is an
ideal stop for traditional rolls. Try the
delicate kaisou salad, mixed seaweed
bathed in yuzu dressing. WA, LP,
IA, M, V
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