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La Pampa
10-1604 St Mary’s Road,
204-615-8969. Authentic gourmet
empanadas and condiments in
traditional and creative flavours are
prepared on site for take out.
Nick’s on Broadway
287 Broadway, 204-891-3636. Nick
Graumann’s impressive lunch offerings
include salads, soups and sandwiches,
like the killer hot pastrami. WA, IA, M, V
The Poutine King
121 Osborne St, 204-452-1019. The
food truck by the same name now has
a restaurant and lounge. The Osborne
Village eatery serves more than 15
different kinds of poutine, as well as
tater tots and blooming onions. LP, V,
M, IA
Red Ember Common
1 Forks Market Rd, 204-504-8998. Fast-
casual pizzeria using local and ethically
raised ingredients to create their
modern sides and neo-Neapolitan style
pies. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
225 McDermot Ave, 204-504-0453.
2589 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-6006.
Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan
serves up his favourite food in this
bright, modern space. WA, A, IA, M, V
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Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynolds’ table d’hôte
menu serves seven-course surprise
dinners at $64. Open Friday and
Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Black Bird Brasserie
101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760
The window-lined eatery serves
hearty French dishes like pickerel à
la meunière, chicken confit and beef
bourguignon. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V
Café Ce Soir
937 Portage Ave, 204-414-SOIR (7647).
Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and
beef bourguignon, and save room for
dessert. Chef/owner Cam Tran is a
French-trained pastry chef, and his
sweets are too good to share. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
InFerno’s Bistro
312 Des Meurons St, 204-262-7400.
Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French-
Canadian-meets-Mediterranean fare
has earned him accolades as one of the
city’s best. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V
Langside Grocery
164 Langside St. A contemporary
lounge with classic appeal in a corner
brick building in West Broadway.
French-inspired small plates pair nicely
with creative cocktails. WA, LP, A, IA,
M, V
Little Goat
2615 Portage Ave, 204-254-4628.
Chef Alex Svenne brings his brand of
French comfort food to west Winnipeg
in this charming and quirky space. LP,
IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204-989-7700.
Almost all items from cured meats to
mayonnaise are made from scratch.
Menu offers elegantly updated classics.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-233-7030.
This neighbourhood bistro has the best
view of the city’s skyline, making it a
great place to savour classic French
fare from morning to night. WA, LP, SP,
IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204-237-7072.
This industrial-chic space serves
French bistro fare. Smoked Manitoba
goldeye fillets are menu highlights.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Sous Sol
22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.
com. Hidden in a basement location at
Confusion Corner, this dreamy speakeasy
is worth the hunt. An ever changing
selection of old school French classics is
executed with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V
GeorGian
Saperavi
709 Corydon Ave, 204-416-3996. The first
Georgian restaurant on the prairies with
specialties include khinkali, a dumpling
filled with a spiced blend of minced beef
and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Greek
Homer’s
520 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4858. Grecian
pillars transport you to ancient Athens
at this popular spot. This is the place for
lamb lovers, with a menu of Greek and
Mediterranean specialties. WA, LP, SP
A, IA, M, V
Tuxedo Village Restaurant
2090 Corydon Ave, 204-897-6565. This
large family-run restaurant is famous
for its perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki
and massive Greek salads that are
never stingy on the feta and olives. WA,
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
indian
Clay Oven
240-1600 Kenaston Common,
204-888-2529; 1 Portage Ave East,
204-982-7426 (SP); 247 Edmonton St,
204-415-7797. This extensive East
Indian menu features everything from
butter chicken to spicy seafood curries.
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 features veggies,
chicken, lamb and seafood dinners. WA,
LP, A, IA, M,V