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Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St , 204‐837‐3624 . Chic space serves French bistro fare . Manitoba goldeye fillets and seafood crêpes are menu highlights . Maple sugar pie is a must . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St , Soussolosborne . com . This dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt . An ever-changing selection of 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 . Specialties include khinkali , a dumpling filled with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
GREEK
Nikos 740 Corydon Ave , 204‐478‐1144 . Greek and American classics converge at this casual eatery . Souvlaki platters , gyros , burgers and salads are superb . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INDIAN
Charisma of India 83 Sherbrook St , 204‐222‐7878 . Creamy vegetable korma and spicy tandoori chicken are highlights .
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Cilantro ’ s 725 Gateway Rd , 204-669-9157 ; 1132 Portage Ave , 204-306-6354 ; 400 North Town Rd , 204-306-3306 . Restaurant signature richly spiced ginger coconut curry is a must . WA , LP , IA , M , V Clay Oven Three locations , clayoven . ca . Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are served in a stylish space . Those in the know go for the memorable and massive thali platters . 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 Shahi Flames 208 Marion St , 204-306-8000 . Helpful servers guide the way through a menu rich in variety . Curries are can ’ t-miss at this stylish authentic Indian cuisine St . Boniface strip mall spot . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INDIGENOUS
Feast Café Bistro 587 Ellice Ave , 204-691-5979 . This cozy spot pays tribute to Manitoba ’ s Indigenous groups with a menu rich in bannock , bison and berries . Try the squash pizza topped with white sauce and pine nuts . WA , LP , A , M , V
Promenade Brasserie 130 Provencher Blvd , 204-237-6414 The prime riverside location sets the scene for cuisine inspired by French-Metis cooks . Locally grown products appear liberally on the menu . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL /
CLASSIC
Bailey ’ s 185 Lombard Ave , 204-944‐1180 . Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire . Specialties include the reuben , rack of lamb and prime rib of beef . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Cork and Flame 3106 Portage Ave , 204-221-2777 . Polished St . James resto with a diverse menu that includes tender bone-in lamb , pastas , Greek specialties and juicy prime rib dinner on weekends . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . This favourite spot sets the standard for fine dining . The wide-ranging menu makes for a multi-generational palate pleaser . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave , 204-889-7246 . A popular hub for certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in a house-made sauce . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
From the lake to your plate , clean , pearly white pickerel , sustainably harvested from Lake Winnipeg by the Olson family for four generations .
Chef Lorna takes fresh and turns out a masterpiece .
Wild , Healthy , Sustainable Manitoba Cuisine
550 Academy Rd . at Lanark St . Tue - Sat starting at 4pm . reservations @ fusiongrill . mb . ca For immediate availability please call : 204-489-6963 ciao ! / feb / mar / two thousand twenty-five 33