Promenade Café and Wine
130-C Provencher Blvd, 204-837-3624.
This neighbourhood bistro’s view
of the city’s skyline makes it a great
place for classic French fare. WA, LP,
IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204‐237‐7072.
This industrial-chic space serves
French bistro fare. Smoked Manitoba
goldeye fillets and seafood crêpes with
Chardonnay velouté and Gruyère are
menu highlights. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Sous Sol
22-222 Osborne St, Soussolosborne.com.
This speakeasy hidden in a basement
at Confusion Corner executes
cocktails with flair. LP, A, IA, M, V
GEORGIAN
Saperavi
709 Corydon Ave, 204‐416‐3996. Try the
khinkali, a dumpling filled with a spiced
blend of minced beef and pork, at the
first Georgian restaurant on the prairies.
LP, A, IA, M, V
GREEK
Niko’s
740 Corydon Ave, 204-478-1144. Greek
and American classics converge at
this casual eatery. Large menu boasts
souvlaki platters, gyros, burgers and
salads. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
bestlist
Tuxedo Village Restaurant
2090 Corydon Ave, 204‐897‐6565. This
family-run restaurant is famous for
perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki and
Greek salads that are never stingy on
the feta and olives. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INDIAN
Cilantro’s
725 Gateway Rd, 204-669-9157. This
East Kildonan gem serves Indian
favourites such as richly spiced ginger
coconut curry and dum style biryani
with tender lamb. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Clay Oven
Three locations, Clayoven.ca. Classic
Indian dishes and Hakka cuisine are
served in a modern space. Try thali
platters. 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. The
food is flawless, with perfectly spiced
biryani. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL/
CLASSIC
Bailey’s
185 Lombard Ave, 204-944‐1180.
Wooden doors open into a world
celebrating the British Empire. The
reuben, rack of lamb and prime rib are
specialties. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Cork and Flame
3106 Portage Ave, 204-221-2777.
Polished St. James resto’s diverse menu
includes tender 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. South
Winnipeg favourite sets the standard
for suburban fine dining. Wide-ranging
menu offers short‐order favourites and
makes for a multi-generational palate
pleaser. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Silver Heights Restaurant
2169 Portage Ave, 204-889-7246. Longestablished
neighbourhood eatery
popular for its certified angus steaks
and barbeque ribs smothered in housemade
sauce. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL/
CONTEMPORARY
Capital Grill and Bar
3116 Roblin Blvd, 204‐615‐3116;
275 Broadway, 204-416-1144.
Neighbourhood regulars clink glasses
in the sleek, modern dining rooms over
a mix of homey and high cuisine.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Close Co.
256 Stafford St, 204‐691-7788. Small size
belies big flavour at this intimate spot.
Creative sharing plates keep diners
returning regularly. WA, LP, IA, M, V
More play time!
Leave the slow cooking to the pros and
spend your lake day on (or in!) the water.
Famous Dave’s Take-out BBQ amps up
your picnic and outdoor fun.
Catering and Delivery available.
Unit 70-11 Reenders Drive 204.504.7200 famousdaves.com
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ciao! / summer / two thousand twenty