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bestlist Café Carlo 243 Lilac St, 204-477‑5544. This cozy, chic and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures. Those in-the-know come for stellar house-cut steaks. Desserts made fresh on the premises. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Café La Scala 725 Corydon Ave, 204-474‑2750. Chic spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip. Try the stellar meatball platter. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carbone 400-1580 Taylor Ave, 204‑488‑2554; 260 St Mary Ave, 204‑691‑2213; 680 St Anne's Rd, 204‑615‑8117; 3326 Portage Ave, 204‑987‑0952. Extra crispy crusts are the result of a coal-fired oven at this chic pizza place. Tantalizing, fresh topping options. WA, SP, LP, A, IA, M, V Chaise Café and Lounge 271 Provencher Blvd, 204‑504‑4012. Set in the heart of St. Boniface, across from lush green space, this casual- contemporary setting offers smart takes on Italian classics. Standout pastries shouldn’t be skipped. LP, SP, 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. The stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk offers a selection of Italian delicacies like daily housemade pasta. WA, LP, IA, M, V Mano A Mano 691 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑6305. This sleek resto and lounge serves wood- fired pies built on Nonna's fresh dough meld with mod tastes. Fresh pasta, stellar seafood starters. LP, SP, IA, M, V 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. Most everything is made in-house from scratch. WA, LP, SP, A, 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 unexpected fennel notes, and tortellini stuffed with creamy ricotta romance the senses. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V japanese Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779‑9888. This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun. Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with ginger-laced teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V EMPANADAS Argentina’s favourite snack will now be YOURS! Unit 10, 1604 St Mary’s Rd. 204-615-8969 www.lapampaempanadas.ca Hearty Italian dishes inspired by tradition and innovation Pasta, pizzas, breads and sauces made fresh when you order, is what we do - every single day. Events. Our main and private dining rooms, La Cantina Wine Bar, are available for groups of up to 150 guests. Cooking with passion for 35 years 1697 Corydon Ave. (204) 488-3687 monalisa.rest ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand eighteen 41