bestlist
Chosabi 520 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐9386; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-287-8881. Stylish order-at-the-counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos and ramen. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. The hub offers casual dining options centred around communal tables and a central beer and wine bar. List of vendors at theforks. com. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Friend Bakery & Pizza 380 Osborne St, 204-453-7200. Specialty breads( yes, sourdough) and sweets attract by day. After 5, dough turns into pizza crust for premium pies. WA, M, V, IA Hargrave St. Market 242 Hargrave St, Hargravestmarket. com. Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar.
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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 style serves hand held sweet and savoury crêpes. IA, M, V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St, 204‐691‐9757. This sandwich spot’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket. Weekly specials feature creative combos. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Shorty’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St, 204-779-7968. Giant New York-style pies pair with nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection in Wolseley. LP, A, IA, M, V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St, 204-221-7272. West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
FRENCH
InFerno’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‐7400. French-Canadian-meets- Mediterranean fare has earned accolades as one of the city’ s best.
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La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St, 204-295-2631. French Creperie prepares sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the flavours of Brittany. WA, A, IA, M, V
Ne de Loup 1670 Corydon Ave, 204-487-1529. Photogenic space sets the scene for Scott Bagshaw’ s stunning dishes that embrace the traditions of French cuisine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐989‐7700. Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise are made from scratch. Chef’ s menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes.
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Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St, 204‐837‐3624. Chic space serves French bistro fare. Simply the city’ s go-to for classics like Boeuf bourguignon, seafood crêpes, and maple sugar pie. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St, Soussolosborne. com. This dreamy speakeasy is worth the hunt. An ever-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. Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling filled with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
GREEK
Nikos 740 Corydon Ave, 204‐478‐1144. Greek and American classics converge at this casual eatery. Large menu boasts souvlaki platters, gyros, burgers and salads. Lightly salted pita bread satisfies. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
INDIAN
Charisma of India 83 Sherbrook St, 204‐222‐7878. Dine in or take out savoury dishes steeped in flavour. Creamy vegetable korma and spicy tandoori chicken are menu highlights. WA, LP, IA, M, V Cilantro’ s 725 Gateway Rd, 204-669-9157; 1132 Portage Ave, 204-306-6354; 400 North Town Rd, 204-306-3306. Serves Indian favourites like richly spiced ginger coconut curry and biryani with tender lamb. WA, LP, IA, M, V Clay Oven Three locations, clayoven. ca. Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are served in a stylish and modern space. Those in the know go for the memorable and deliciously massive thali platters. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V East India Company 349 York Ave, 204-947‐3097. Longstanding family spot presenting a beautiful buffet and perfectly spiced curries. Set the gold standard for all others. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Shahi Flames 208 Marion St, 204-306-8000. Menu is rich in variety and curries are can’ t-miss at this authentic Indian cuisine St. Boniface spot.
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INDIGENOUS
Feast Café Bistro 587 Ellice Ave, 204-691-5979. This cozy spot pays tribute to Manitoba’ s Indigenous groups with a menu rich in bannock, bison and berries. Try the bison ramen bowl for a delightful cultural fusion WA, LP, A, M, V
Promenade Brasserie 130 Provencher Blvd, 204-237-6414. The prime riverside location sets the scene for cuisine inspired by French-Metis cooks. Locally grown products appear liberally on the menu. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL /
CLASSIC
Bailey’ s 185 Lombard Ave, 204-944‐1180. Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire. Specialties include the reuben, rack of lamb and prime rib of beef. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Cork and Flame 3106 Portage Ave, 204-221-2777. Polished St. James resto with a diverse menu that includes tender bone-in lamb, pastas, Greek specialties and juicy prime rib dinner on weekends. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Maxime’ s 1131 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-257‐1521. This favourite spot sets the standard for fine dining. The wide-ranging menu makes for a multi-generational palate pleaser. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave, 204-889-7246. A popular hub for certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in a house-made sauce. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL /
CONTEMPORARY
Bonnie Day 898 Westminster Ave, 204-786-8411. A dynamic menu of comfort foods, and sourdough pizza earn this cozy spot status as one of the best in class. A large list of creative craft cocktails impress. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Bull and Filly 1763 Henderson Hwy, 204-560-2946. Charming details and indulgent dishes like Parisienne style gnocchi dressed in roasted garlic and tarragon cream are winning fast fans to this stylish spot.
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Capital Grill and Bar 275 Broadway, 204-416-1144. Neighbourhood regulars clink glasses in the sleek, modern dining room over a mix of homey and high cuisine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Damecca Lounge 305 Madison St, 204-306-1130. Skills in the kitchen are revealed with globe-trotting dishes like chicken karaage sliders and mushroom pappardelle. LP, A, IA, M, V deer + almond 85 Princess St, 204‐504‐8562. This hip restaurant helmed by chef Mandel Hitzer boasts an inspired, globally influenced menu of creative, shareable plates in a casual, artsy space. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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