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Great variety of
Eggs Benedict,
waffl es, burgers,
and more!
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Delicious
housemade
desserts
660 Osborne St.
(204) 475-4250
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Colosseo Ristorante
670 Corydon Ave, 204‑284‑4977.
Housemade, classic Italian fare makes
this the place for Italian cravings. A cozy
environment creates a favourite for many
family outings. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V
Mona Lisa
1697 Corydon Ave, 204‑488‑3687. The
cuisine of the Grande family’s southern
Italy home has been offered for more than
30 years in this casual neighbourhood
restaurant. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Monticchio
684 Osborne St, 204‑477‑4773. This
South Osborne mainstay serves
traditional recipes in a contemporary
space. Try the signature breaded
veal topped with kalamata olives and
provolone cheese. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Old Spaghetti Factory
Johnston Terminal at The Forks,
204‑957‑1391. Housed in an old
railway storage building, antiques and
memorabilia maintain a turn‑of‑the‑
last‑century feel. Spaghetti dishes and
a kids’ menu make this a family‑friendly
spot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pasquale’s
109 Marion St, 204‑231‑1403. This long‑
standing destination treats all as family.
Classic pastas, red sauces, and old
fashioned recipes keep diners raving.
The great rooftop patio is a summer
hotspot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Tre Visi Cafe
926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‑475‑4447.
Chef/owner Giacomo Appice is the
talent behind this sophisticated bistro.
His nationally recognized Italian‑
Mediterranean cuisine includes the
city’s most sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
Vera Pizzeria
670 Osborne St, 204‑222‑6306. 20‑seat
South Osborne space with a simple
menu of Neapolitan‑style pizza.
Features clean preparation of high
quality ingredients. LP, IA, M, V
ITALIAN/
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Lovey’s BBQ
1-208 Marion St.
204-233-7427
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Open Lunch and Dinner
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Bellissimo
1‑877 Waverley St, 204‑489‑0495.
This surprisingly sophisticated
neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare,
like the signature chicken linguine in
Amaretto cream sauce. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
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. Reservations
recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Café La Scala
725 Corydon Ave, 204‑474‑2750.
This chic spot blends elegant Italian
cuisine with trendy tapas plates to
share and hip cocktails to sip. LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V
Carbone
400‑1580 Taylor Ave, 204‑488‑2554;
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. Toppings
include arugula, calabrese salami and
Parmesan. WA, SP, LP, A, 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 housemade pasta.
WA, LP, 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
PASSERO and Corto
1 Forks Market Rd, 204‑291‑7300.
Open only for lunch, Corto serves as a
sandwich counter and specialty coffee
shop. PASSERO opens a modern dining
at night. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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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
Cho Ichi Ramen
1151 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615‑8832.
Building the most flavourful bowl of
ramen is this restaurant’s mission. The
pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12
hours and the noodles are housemade
using a machine from Japan. LP, IA,
A, M, V
GaiJin Izakaya
2‑1575 Regent Ave W, 204‑615‑6868.
Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary
creativity to the Regent area with
Japanese small plates, all‑day ramen
and premium drinks served in a
cool open concept space. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
Ichiban
189 Carlton St, 204‑925‑7400. A
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
Izakaya Edokko
190 Smith St, 204‑615‑5556. Sleek
new space downtown offers modern
Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita.
Small plates range from elevated street
eats like okonomiyaki to delicate sushi
rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V