winnipeg’s bestlist
The defi nitive Ciao! restaurant
list outlines our selection of
the top dining establishments
in the city. Virtually all of
these recommendations are
locally owned and operated.
Keep this list available for easy
reference, whether you are
seeking a formal multi-course
gourmet extravaganza or
simply want the best soup in
town. Although information is
updated every issue, restaurant
details are subject to change
without notice. If you have
visited a restaurant that should
be considered for addition to
this list, please e-mail your
recommendation to: editorial@
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The symbols are as follows:
WA — Wheelchair accessible
LP — Licensed premises
SP — Summer patio
A — American Express
IA — Interac
M — MasterCard
V — Visa
ATM — Bank machine on-site
— New restaurant
ARABIC
Yafa Café
1785 Portage Ave, 204-221-1636.
This artistic space celebrates Arabic
culture, serving street food like
manakeesh, a fl atbread with sweet
or savoury toppings. WA, A, IA, M, V
BARBEQUE
Famous Dave’s
11 Reenders Dr, 204-504-7200.
Roadhouse style joint famous for its
low and slow smoked ribs. Scratch
kitchen serves BBQ favourites and
sides like cornbread muffi ns and
Wilbur beans. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Lovey’s BBQ
1-208 Marion St, 204-233-7427.
Casual eatery boasts a BBQ pit and
scratch-made sauces. Slabs of pork
shoulder and brisket are smoked low
and slow overnight. WA, LP, IA, M, V
BISTRO
Baked Expectations
161 Osborne St, 204-452-5176.
Comfort food like burgers and
pasta, but save room for the sweet
stuff. This place is duly noted for its
decadent desserts. WA, LP, IA
Bonfi re Bistro
1433 Corydon Ave, 204-487-4440.
Cozy hangout famous for its wood-
fi red artisan pizzas. Try the spicy
Bonfi re Hawaiian. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Café 22
823 Corydon Ave, 204-989-5119.
Popular family-friendly restaurant
and trendy lounge. Pizzas drawn
from a wood-fi red oven clinch the
ambience. LP, SP, IA, M, V
deer + almond
85 Princess St, 204-504-8562.
This hip, rustic Exchange District
restaurant boasts an inspired
globally influenced menu of creative,
shareable plates. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Era Bistro
85 Israel Asper Way, 204-289-2190.
Located in the Canadian Museum
for Human Rights, this open
concept room serves local fare with
an emphasis on sustainability.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Kevin’s Bistro
141 Bannatyne Ave, 204-221-5028.
Bright bistro’s menu brings back
the 1970’s casserole and ups the
mac & cheese ante with a saucy
béchamel. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Prairie Ink
Grant Park Shopping Centre,
204-975-2659. Cozy retreat inside
McNally Robinson Booksellers.
Healthy fare, an extensive fresh
juice selection and on-site pâtisserie
counter. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Prairie’s Edge
2015 Main St, 204-284-7275. New
eatery nestled in the greenery of
Kildonan Park offers creative dishes
packed with regional ingredients.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Resto at Thermëa
775 Crescent Dr, 204-284-9595.
Located inside Thermëa by Nordik-
Spa Nature, this peaceful bistro
serves a health-focused menu with
touches of regional ingredients.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Saucers Cafe
570 Academy Rd, 204-489-9204.
Generous sandwiches, salads,
pizzas, specialty coffees and teas.
Try roasted vegetable bruschetta
with goat cheese and balsamic
reduction. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Steve’s Bistro
3121 Portage Ave, 204-831-5531.
Tuck into hearty portions of
Mediterranean-infl uenced cuisine,
like tangy house-made olive
tapenade and fall-off-the-bone rack
of lamb with lemon and oregano.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
BURGERS
Many of these burger joints
are local institutions. Look
for variations on Winnipeg’s
signature Fat Boy, consisting of
one or more meat patties with
chili sauce, tomato, lettuce and
mayo.
Dairi-Wip Drive-In
383 Marion St, 204-233-5144;
Mrs Mike’s 286 Tache Ave,
204-237-3977; St. James Burger &
Chip Co 1866 Ness Ave,
204-414-5599; VJ’s Drive-Inn
170 Main St, 204-943-2655;
White Top Drive-In
409 Manitoba Ave, 204-589-4419.
Boon Burger Cafe
79 Sherbrook St, 204-415-1391. All-
vegan burger café serves up a range
of house-made patties. Treat yourself
to house-made organic iced tea and
sesame fries. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Daly Burger
619 Corydon Ave, 204-284-4944.
A classic menu of burgers, chili
fries, cheese dogs and super thick
shakes, coupled with retro 50’s
memorabilia. WA, IA, M, V
Half Moon Drive-In
6860 Henderson Hwy, 204-757-2517.
Big burgers slathered with chili
and hand-cut fries, hot dogs and
ice cream are perennial favourites.
Outdoor picnic tables offer a front
row seat to nature. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Nuburger
472 Stradbrook Ave, 204-888-1001;
1-1650 Kenaston Blvd, 204-615-2009;
2-1596 Regent Ave, 204-219-5134;
1 Forks Market Rd, 204-414-6021.
Decidedly local ingredients and
spirit. Healthy, fresh twists on the
classic burger. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Tipsy Cow
285 Portage Ave, 204-944-8928. This
new bistro’s menu proudly highlights
locally sourced ingredients and
locavores will appreciate regional
blends used. Also, selection of local
spirits and beers. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
CAFÉ
Across the Board Game Café
211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-691-3422.
Choose from more than 1,000 games
to play, and enjoy snacks, sandwiches,
and delicious entrées in bright and
bustling space. LP, IA, M, V
Buffalo Stone Café
1961 McCreary Rd, 204-989-8370.
Relax lakeside at FortWhyte Alive
with a hearty sandwich or signature
bison burger. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Circle Kitchen
1-709 Corydon Ave,
circlekitchenwpg.com. Plant-
patterned wallpaper teases to the
plant-based menu. Dishes also gluten
and peanut-free. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Clementine Café
123 Princess St, 204-942-9497.
Underground nook with stellar
breakfast and lunch, including
fresh baking and morning cocktails.
Flavours are drawn from ingredients
around the globe. LP, A, IA, M, V
Cocoabeans Bakeshop
774 Corydon Ave, 204-918-5313.
Gluten-free café serves meals that
cater to all dietary restrictions, Try
the vegan mac ‘n cheese.
WA, SP, A, IA, M, V
Feast Café Bistro
587 Ellice Ave, 204-691-5979. Cozy
spot pays tribute to Manitoba’s
Indigenous groups with a menu rich
in bannock and bison.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen
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