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Cork and Flame 3106 Portage Ave , 204-221-2777 . Polished St . James resto with a diverse menu including bone-in lamb , pastas , Greek specialties and juicy prime rib dinner on weekends . WA , LP , IA , M , V Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . This South Winnipeg favourite sets the standard for suburban-style fine dining . The wide-ranging menu makes for a multi-generational palate pleaser .
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Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave , 204-889-7246 . Long-established neighbourhood eatery popular for its certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in house-made sauce . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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CONTEMPORARY
Capital Grill and Bar 3116 Roblin Blvd , 204‐615‐3116 ; 275 Broadway , 204-416-1144 . Regulars clink glasses in sleek dining rooms over a mix of homey and high cuisine .
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Close Co . 256 Stafford St , 204‐691-7788 . Small size belies big flavour at this intimate spot . Creative sharing plates and impressive wine list keeps those in the know returning regularly . WA , LP , IA , M , V Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . Ultra-hip space boasts a creative sharing-style menu using exotic ingredients . Chef Scott Bagshaw ’ s beef tartare with quail egg is exquisite .
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Máquè 909 Dorchester Ave , 204‐284‐3385 . Impeccable adaptations of pan-Asian cuisine in a cozy Crescentwood dining room . Try the smoked duck or shiitake steamed baos . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 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 mini “ mamba ” sliders . The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204-949‐9032 . Exchange District spot serves Mediterranean-influenced menu while upstairs lounge Wet & Dry Dept . offers elevated sharing plates .
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The Oxbow 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 . This farm-to-table restaurant with an ever-changing menu focuses on seasonal ingredients like pickerel , root vegetables and Arctic char .
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Rae ’ s Bistro 9-925 Headmaster Row , 204-229-0237 . North Kildonan neighbourhood spot serves eclectic bistro fare . Don ’ t miss the chalkboard list of creative daily features . WA , LP , IA , M , V
The Ruby West 898 Westminster Ave , 204-786-8411 . Wolseley spot features tasty twists on familiar fare , like a apple and chutney grilled cheese . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , MB Hydro Place , main floor , 204-421-9094 . Find casual comforts like pizza and burgers prepared expertly in a mod atmosphere . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave , 204‐615‐1898 . East Exchange District heritage space serves unexpected flavour pairings and fresh uses of regional ingredients .
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Wood Tavern 112 Marion St , 204-235-6003 . Cozy and cool restaurant inside the Norwood Hotel features a huge wood-fired grill . Try housemade Andouille sausage .
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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 .
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Colosseo Ristorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . House-made classic Italian fare makes this the place for Italian cravings and family outings . WA , LP , IA , M , V Little Nana ’ s Italian Kitchen 810 Beverley St , 204-219-2615 . Calabrian flavours and modern presentations served with Nonna-style generosity . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐3687 . The Grande family ’ s home has offered Italian cuisine for more than 30 years . Try house-made pastas and traditional and gourmet pizzas . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204-477‐4773 . South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space . Signature breaded veal is excellent .
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Super Deluxe Pizzeria 4-433 River Ave , 204‐475‐4513 . Italian nook serves Neapolitan pies . Toppings span classic to contemporary , like grape and blue cheese . WA , LP , IA , M , V Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this bistro ‘ s Italian-Mediterranean cuisine , including one of the city ’ s best gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204-489‐0495 . Sublime fare from this neighbourhood spot includes spinach agnolotti stuffed with mascarpone and squash .
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