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
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