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Meal Set Bistro 612 B Academy Rd , 204‐414‐8088 . Healthy sushi and tapas served with flair at this Asian-fusion bistro with a genre-bending menu . Try chef Ken Nguyen ’ s seafood risotto LP , A , IA , M , V Nola 101-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0760 . Fusion for the modern era uses global flavours and local ingredients . Smoked goldeye salad is a mustorder . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V One Sixteen 116 Sherbrook St , 431-887-2337 . Taproom in the front half offers small plates and rotating beers from Good Neghbour . Move to the back for stunning entrees . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Oval Room Brasserie Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 . This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz artists , the kitchen presents stellar dishes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM The Oxbow 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 . This ever-changing menu focuses on seasonal ingredients like Arctic char and root vegetables . LP , A , IA , M , V Petit Socco 256 Stafford St , 204-306-7522 . Chef Adam Donnelly provides an intimate dining experience for twelve guests per night . Expect seasonal ingredients and exciting flavours .
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Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , MB Hydro Place , main floor , 204-421-9094 . A mod steakhouse takes comfort food to new heights . 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 Exchange District space , once the site of the Great West Saddlery Company . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Tabula Rasa 725 Osborne St , tabularasaosborne . com . Tapas spot evokes fresh ideas with old-world style . Paintings of matadors prepare palates for Mediterranean dishes . LP , A , IA , M , V Wood Tavern 112 Marion St , 204-235-6003 . Cozy resto in the Norwood Hotel features a huge wood-fired grill that scents the sprawling space with a campfire like aroma . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Alena Rustic Italian 3670 Roblin Blvd ., 204‐944‐8748 . Chef Michael Dacquisto brings homestyle Italian cooking to Charleswood with rustic flair . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V
Borgo Antico 173 McDermot Ave , 204-942-3663 . Modern artistic decor , smart staff and exquisite preparations of the classics made by chef Giac Appice win us over . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Colosseo Ristorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . House-made classic Italian fare makes this the longstanding city favourite for Italian cravings .
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Little Nana ’ s Italian Kitchen 818 Notre Dame Ave , 204-219-2615 . Calabrian flavours and modern presentations are served with old-fashioned , Nonna-style generosity and lots of heart . WA , LP , SP ,
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Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐3687 . Neighbourhood spot serving recipes from the family ’ s southern Italy home . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204-477‐4773 . Traditional recipes in a convivial space . Try signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and provolone cheese . WA , LP , A , IA , M , Pasquale ’ s 109 Marion St , 204‐231‐1403 . Classic pastas , red sauces and old-fashioned recipes keep diners raving . Old school hospitality treats all like family . Rooftop patio is a hotspot .
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Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Sophisticated bistro honed on Italian-Mediterranean cuisine . One of the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi recipes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Vera Pizzeria 670 Osborne St , 204‐222‐6306 . 20-seat A simple menu of Neapolitan-style pizza topped with high-quality ingredients . House-made crust is superb . LP , IA , M , V
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CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204-489‐0495 . This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare , like the spinach agnolotti stuffed with mascarpone and spiced squash . 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 . Those in the know come for stellar beef tenderloin .
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Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city . Standouts include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Harth 1-980 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-255-0003 . Stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk . 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 Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics . Housemade pasta keeps diners loyal .
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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 a classic slice . A , IA , M , V Passero 774 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7300 . Opens at night with carefully thoughtful offerings such as the roasted pork belly and ricotta gnocchi . WA , LP , IA , M , V Tommy ’ s Pizzeria 842 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7499 . Sleek interior gives an old-school , New York diner vibe with retro photographs and accents of red and blue . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Vida Cucina Italia 222 Broadway , 204-899-5721 . Chef Rosanna Marziale brings pedigree and Michelin starred dishes from Campania to the Fort Garry Hotel ’ s crowning jewel . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a dose of fun . Try pan-seared cuttlefish with gingerlaced teriyaki sauce . LP , A , IA , M , V Cho Ichi Ramen 1151 Pembina Hwy , 204-615-8832 . Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen with housemade noodles is this restaurant ’ s mission . LP , A , IA , M , V Ichiban 189 Carlton St , 204-925‐7400 . Teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Saburo Kitchen 242 Hargrave St , 204-219-5295 . Chef Ed Lam and his pro team pump out Asian dishes with kicked up flavour in downtown ’ s Hargrave Street Market . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Wasabi 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . . Stunning rolls use premium ingredients , leaving a lasting impression . WA , LP ,
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Yujiro 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Chef Edward Lam brings his stylish haute approach to traditional dishes and rolls . WA , LP , IA , M , V
KOREAN
IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro 10-1875 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐9909 . It ’ s about table-top , do-it-yourself bbq at this all-you-can-eat Japanese / Korean hotspot . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
38 ciao ! / summer / two thousand twenty-four