Greek Fare
Extraordinaire
Chicken souvlaki, lamb chops
and the best avgolemono
soup in the city make
this a “MUST VISIT”!
2090 Corydon Ave. 204.897.6565
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FAST CASUAL
Banh Mi King
510 Portage Ave, 204‑775‑9323.
Order-at-the-counter spot offers trendy
takes on Vietnamese fare, like the
namesake sandwich, pork belly and
steamed bao burgers. WA, IA, M, V
Bodegoes
101-211 Bannatyne Ave,
204-956-2070; City Place, 333 St Mary
Ave, 204-415-7045. This fun and
friendly restaurant offers tasty street
food staples from around the world.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Burrito Del Rio
433 River Ave, 204-415‑5600. Tex-Mex
eatery offers made-to-order favourites,
including fajitas and quesadillas with
unique garnishes like chilli-roasted
corn. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Burrito Splendido
Four locations, burritosplendido.com.
A smart, gourmet take on Mexican
street food. Fresh flour tortillas pressed
in-house are loaded with fresh toppings.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Chosabi
Five locations, chosabi.com. Slick
and stylish order at the counter spot
serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi
burritos, ramen and poke bowls.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Forks Market
1 Forks Market Rd, theforks.com. The
stylish hub offers casual dining options
centered around The Common, which
serves local beer and wine on tap.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Kawaii Crepe
201-99 Osborne St, 204-415‑2833;
1220 St Mary’s Rd, 204‑691‑3700;
4-1385 McPhillips St, 204-694-0986.
Japanese crêpe joint serves freshly
prepared sweet and savoury crêpes in a
modern atmosphere. IA, M, V
King + Bannatyne
4-100 King St, 204‑691‑9757.
This sandwich spot’s specialties
include spiced porchetta and juicy,
tender brisket. Changing weekly
specials feature creative ingredient
combinations. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Pampa
10-1604 St Mary’s Rd, 204‑615‑8969.
Authentic gourmet empanadas
and condiments in traditional and
creative flavours are prepared on-site
for take out. WA, IA, M, V
Nick’s on Broadway
287 Broadway, 204‑891‑3636.
Nick Graumann’s impressive lunch
offerings include salads, soups
and sandwiches, like the killer hot
pastrami. WA, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
392 Graham Ave; 225 McDermot Ave,
204‑504‑0453; 2589 Pembina Hwy,
204‑615-6006. Former Blue Bomber
Obby Khan serves up his favourite
Middle Eastern food by pita of
platter. WA, A, IA, M, V
FRENCH
Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204‑233‑4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynold’s table d’hôte
menu serves seven-course palate-
pushing dinners at $64. Open Friday and
Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Black Bird Brasserie
101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760. This
charming window-lined eatery serves
hearty French comfort food like pickerel
à la meunière, chicken confit and beef
bourguignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
InFerno’s Bistro
312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‑7400.
Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French-
Canadian-meets-Mediterranean
fare has earned him accolades as
one of the city’s best. Six different
preparations of mussels impress.
WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V
Langside Grocery
164 Langside St. A contemporary
lounge with classic pre-prohibition
appeal in West Broadway. Small
plates and charcuterie boards pair
nicely with creative cocktails.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Little Goat
2615 Portage Ave, 204-254-4628.
Chef Alex Svenne brings his brand of
French comfort food to west Winnipeg
in this charming and quirky space.
French fried chicken is a winning
menu pick. LP, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑989‑7700.
Almost all items from cured meats
to mayonnaise are made from
scratch. The menu offers elegantly
updated classics and rustic dishes.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-
233‑7030. This neighbourhood
bistro has a stellar view of the city’s
skyline, making it a perfect spot for
savouring French fare morning to
night. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204‑237‑7072.
This industrial-chic space serves
French bistro fare. Seafood crêpes
with Chardonnay velouté and
Gruyère are a menu highlight.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Sous Sol
22-222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com.
Hidden in a basement location
at Confusion Corner, this dreamy
speakeasy is worth the hunt. A
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 overlooks Corydon.
Specialties include khinkali, a
dumpling filled with spiced beef and
pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V