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Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial
Blvd, 204-948-0085. Daytime diners
have an intriguing view of the WAG’s
rooftop sculpture garden. The varied
menu offers exhibit-inspired dishes.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
ITALIAN/CLASSIC
Aurora Pizzeria and Café
842 Corydon Ave, 204-615-9644.
Family-owned spot revels in tastes
straight from Italy, from heaping
cheesy pastas to crisp, Rome-style
pizza. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Buccacino’s
155 Osborne St, 204-452-8251. The
varied menu includes a large selection
of traditional specialty pastas. Divine
brunch buffet on Sundays. WA, LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V
Mona Lisa
1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488-3687. The
cuisine of the Grande family’s southern
Italy home impresses guests. Several
house-made pastas, traditional and
gourmet pizzas. 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. Extensive pasta menu
makes 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.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Tre Visi Café
926 Grosvenor Ave, 204-475-4447.
Chef/owner Giacomo Appice nationally
recognized Italian-Mediterranean
cuisine incudes the city’s most
sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP, A, IA,
M, V
ITALIAN/
CONTEMPORARY
Café Carlo
243 Lilac St, 204-477-5544. This cozy,
chic bistro serves dishes spiked with
equatorial tastes. Those in the know
come for stellar house-cut steaks. WA,
LP, A, IA, M, V
Café La Scala
725 Corydon Ave, 204-474-2750. Chic
spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with
trendy tapas plates to share and hip
cocktails to sip. LP, SP, 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 fl avours. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V.
Mano A Mano
691 Corydon Ave, 204-414-6305. This
sleek resto and lounge serves wood-
fi red pies built on Nonna's fresh dough
meld with mod tastes. LP, SP, 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
Santa Ana
F-1631 St Mary’s Rd, 204-415-1440.
Wood-fi red and stone-baked pizzas and
pastas are the star of this show at this
chic spot. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
JAPANESE
Blüfi sh
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779-9888. This
chic sushi spot balances sophistication
with a healthy dose of fun. Try playful
pan-seared cuttlefi sh with ginger-laced
teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V
Ichiban
189 Carlton St, 204-925-7400. A
Winnipeg tradition, teppanyaki-style
fresh entrées are cooked with panache
by talented chefs. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
For intimate dining, business
meetings or group events in one
of our signature rooms, count on
our culinary expertise to create
a fi ne dining experience in an
atmosphere rich with history.
Bailey’s is committed to the personal touch. Call us to book a reservation.
185 Lombard Avenue 204-944-1180
baileysprimedining.com
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ciao! / oct/nov / two thousand seventeen