winnipeg’s bestlist
The definitive Ciao! restaurant list
outlines our selection of the top
dining establishments in the city.
Virtually all are locally owned.
Keep this list for easy reference,
whether you are seeking a multicourse 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:
[email protected].
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
BARBEQUE
Lovey’s BBQ and Smokehouse
1‑208 Marion St, 204‑233‑7427. This
casual eatery boasts a barbeque pit and
scratch-made sauces. WA, LP, IA, M, V
BISTRO
Baked Expectations
161 Osborne St, 204‑452‑5176. Comfort
food like burgers and pasta is served
alongside towering tortes and cakes.
WA, LP, SP, IA
Black Rabbit
135 Osborne St, 204‑615‑1130. Superbly
executed small plates play with global
ingredients.WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Bonfire Bistro
1433 Corydon Ave, 204‑487‑4440.
Famous for wood-fired artisan pizzas,
this is the perfect place to unwind with
a glass of wine. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Café 22
823 Corydon Ave, 336 Broadway Ave,
130 Provencher Blvd, 1795 Henderson
Hwy, 204‑222‑2222. Stone-fired and
Chicago-style deep dish pies. Custom
pizza is the specialty. SP, IA, M, V
deer + almond
85 Princess St, 204‑504‑8562. This
Exchange District spot boasts an
inspired menu of creative, shareable
plates. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Dessert Sinsations Café
505 St. Mary Ave, 204‑284‑4661. Sunny
café features rustic gourmet comfort
food and owner Barbara O’Hara’s
renowned desserts. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Era Bistro
85 Israel Asper Way, 204‑289‑2000.
Located in the new Canadian Museum
for Human Rights, this open concept
room serves local fare with an emphasis
on sustainability. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Le Garage Café
166 Provencher Blvd, 204‑237‑0737.
This casual eatery in the heart of the
French Quarter offers sophisticated
tastes for lunch, dinner and late night.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Prairie Ink
Grant Park Shopping Centre,
204‑975‑2659. Cozy retreat inside
McNally Robinson Booksellers. Healthy
fare for all tastes. Wonderful on-site
pâtisserie. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Saucers Café
570 Academy Rd, 204‑489‑9204.
Generous sandwiches, salads, wraps,
pizzas, coffees and teas. Try the roasted
vegetable bruschetta with goat cheese
and balsamic reduction. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
Steve’s Bistro
3123 Portage Ave, 204‑831‑5531. Tuck
into Mediterranean-influenced cuisine,
like tangy house-made olive tapenade
and fall-off-the-bone rack of lamb with
lemon and oregano. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
300 Wines 50 Scotches
100% Excellence
For intimate dining, business meetings
or group events in one of our signature
rooms, count on our culinary expertise
to create a fine dining experience in
an atmosphere rich with history.
185 Lombard Ave. (Near Portage & Main) 204-944-1180
www.baileysprimedining.com
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ciao! / june/july / two thousand sixteen