INDIAN
Cilantro ’ s 725 Gateway Rd , 204-669-9157 ; 1132 Portage Ave , 204-306-6354 . Serves Indian favourites like ginger coconut curry WA , LP , IA , M , V Clay Oven Three locations , Clayoven . ca . Classic Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are served in a stylish and modern space . Memorable and massive thali platters are a draw . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V East India Company 349 York Ave , 204-947‐3097 . Centuriesold artifacts grace the room of the Mehra family ’ s flagship restaurant . Biryani is beautifully presented and perfectly spiced . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CLASSIC
Bailey ’ s 185 Lombard Ave , 204-944‐1180 . Wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire . Specialties include the reuben , rack of lamb . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . The standard for suburban-style fine dining . Short-order favourites makes for a widely loved , multi-generational palate pleaser . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL /
CONTEMPORARY
Capital Grill and Bar 3116 Roblin Blvd , 204‐615‐3116 ; 275 Broadway , 204-416-1144 . Regulars clink glasses in modern dining rooms offering homey and high cuisine dishes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Damecca Lounge 305 Madison St , 204-306-1130 . Polo Global eats like chicken karaage sliders and mushroom truffle pappardelle . LP , A , IA , M , V deer + almond 85 Princess St , 204‐504‐8562 ; inside EQ3 1485 Portage Ave , 204-774-8710 . These hip restaurants boast an inspired , globally influenced menu of shareable plates . WA , LP , IA , M , V Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This ultra-hip space boasts a creative sharing plate-style . Chef Scott Bagshaw ’ s beef tartare with quail egg is exquisite . WA , LP , IA , M , V
James Avenue Pumphouse 2-109 James Ave , 204-560-5210 . Chef Mark Merano serves multi-culti crowd favourites in this former 1906 fire station . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Máquè 909 Dorchester Ave , 204‐284‐3385 . Pan-Asian cuisine in a cozy Crescentwood dining room . Try the steamed baos . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Nola 101-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0760 . A stellar menu of intricate small plates Smoked goldeye salad and karaage fried chicken shine . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Oval Room Brasserie Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 . Renovated swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling while the kitchen presents scratchmade sensations . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM The Oxbow 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 . The seasonal farm-to-table menu focuses on local ingredients like pickerel , beets and Arctic char . LP , A , IA , M , V Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , MB Hydro Place , main floor , 204-421-9094 . Mod steakhouse bites like duck salad in a retro glam space . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave , 204‐615‐1898 . Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic heritage space . Unexpected flavour pairings and regional ingredients wow . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
Tabula Rasa 725 Osborne St , 204-219-2276 . This tapas spot evokes fresh ideas with old-world style . Paintings of matadors prep palates for Mediterranean flavours . LP , A , IA , M , V Wood Tavern 112 Marion St , 204-235-6003 . Cozy and cool restaurant inside the Norwood Hotel features a huge wood-fired grill that scents the sprawling space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Alena Rustic Italian 3670 Roblin Blvd ., 204‐944‐8748 . Dream team Doug Stephens and Chef Michael Dacquisto bring homestyle Italian cooking to Charleswood . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V Little Nana ’ s Italian Kitchen 818 Notre Dame Ave , 204-219-2615 . Calabrian flavours in a cozy dining room are served with Nonna-style generosity . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204-477‐4773 . South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space . Try the signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Pasquale ’ s 109 Marion St , 204‐231‐1403 . This longstanding destination treats all as family . Old-fashioned recipes keep diners raving . The rooftop patio is a summer hotspot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Chef Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro . His menu includes one of the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
ITALIAN /
CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204-489‐0495 . Sophisticated spot offers sublime fare , like spinach agnolotti stuffed with mascarpone . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Café Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204-477‐5544 . This cozy , chic and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Famous for its expert pasta dishes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space in a former pumphouse boasts one of the city ’ s best views . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Harth 1-980 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-255-0003 . South suburban locale draws with chef Brent Genyk ’ s stunning menu . Italian delicacies like house-made pasta are stand-outs . WA , LP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifrelli oversees a menu of Italian classics . Béchamel is a revelatory addition to the Lasagna Emiliana . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Parcel Pizza 221-A Stradbrook Ave , 204-421-6711 . Stylish art-deco inspired restaurant serves gourmet pizza on New York-style crust . Zany flavours add a twist to the classic slice . A , IA , M , V Passero and Corto 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-219-7300 . Corto serves as a sandwich and coffee shop at lunch . Passero opens at night with elevated offerings like ricotta gnocchi . WA , LP , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Asoyama 1717 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐487‐4222 . This popular and contemporary sushi chain bursts with signature house rolls , Japanese noodles and grilled seafood . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun . Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with teriyaki sauce . LP , A , IA , M , V Cho Ichi Ramen 1151 Pembina Hwy , 204-615-8832 . Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen is the mission , with longsimmered broth and housemade noodles . LP , A , IA , M , V GaiJin Izakaya 2-1575 Regent Ave W , 204‐615‐6868 . Chef Edward Lam brings his culinary creativity to the Regent area with Japanese small plates , ramen and drinks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Meal Set Bistro 612 Academy Rd , 204-414-8088 Globe-spanning condiments like Korean spicy chili and ginger juice are layered into sushi and tapas at this modern , stylish bistro . LP , A , IA , M , V Wasabi 105‐121 Osborne St , 204-474‐2332 ; 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . Newschool sushi is taken to new creative heights . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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