Enoteca
A-1670 Corydon Ave, 204‐487‐1529.
This hip space boasts a creative
sharing-plate-style menu. Chef Scott
Bagshaw’s beef tartare with quail egg
is exquisite. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Máquè
909 Dorchester Ave, 204‐284‐3385.
Impeccable adaptations of pan-Asian
cuisine in a cozy dining room. Try the
smoked duck or soy braised shiitake
steamed baos. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Mitchell Block
173 McDermot Ave, 204-949‐9032.
Exchange District spot serves chef/
owner Sean McKay’s Mediterranean
influenced menu. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Palm Lounge
Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway,
1-800-665-8088. An opulent ceiling,
live jazz performances and a kitchen
presenting scratch-made sensations.
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Saddlery on Market
114 Market Ave, 204‐615‐1898. Twists
on comfort food presented in a chic
East Exchange District heritagebuilding
space. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Wood Tavern
112 Marion St, 204-235-6003. Cozy
restaurant inside the Norwood Hotel
features a wood-fired grill that scents
a sprawling space. Try house-made
Andouille sausage. WA, LP, IA, M, V
bestlist
ITALIAN/CLASSIC
Colosseo Ristorante
670 Corydon Ave, 204‐284‐4977. Classic
fare makes this the place for Italian
cravings. Friendly environment is great
for family outings. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Little Nana’s Italian Kitchen
812 Notre Dame Ave, 204-219-2615.
Calabrian flavours and modern
presentations are served with oldfashion,
Nonna style generosity.
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Mona Lisa
1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488‐3687. The
Grande family’s southern Italian cuisine
has been offered here for more than 30
years. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Monticchio
684 Osborne St, 204-477‐4773. This
South Osborne mainstay’s signature
breaded veal is topped with kalamata
olives and provolone cheese is superb.
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Pasquale’s
109 Marion St, 204‐231‐1403. This longstanding
destination treats all as family.
Classic pastas, red sauces and oldfashioned
recipes keep diners raving.
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Tre Visi Café
926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐475‐4447. Chef/
owner Giacomo Appice serves one of
the city’s most sumptuous gnocchi at
this bistro. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
ITALIAN/
CONTEMPORARY
Bellissimo
1‐877 Waverley St, 204-489‐0495. This
sophisticated neighbourhood spot
offers sublime fare, like the spinach
agnolotti stuffed with mascarpone and
spiced squash. WA, LP, 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. Reservations
recommended. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Cibo Waterfront Café
339 Waterfront Dr, 204‐594‐0339. Great
view of the city at this heritage space.
Mediterranean small plates have big
flavours. Arancini balls in tomato sauce
are a standout. LP, A, IA, M, V
Harth
1-980 St Anne’s Rd, 204-255-0003.
Suburban locale draws with its long
wine list and stunning tapas-style
menu. Italian delicacies like housemade
pasta shine. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Nicolino’s
4‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐5004.
Owner Nick Zifarelli’s rustic Italian
menu sparkles with regional
ingredients. Tangy béchamel is a
revelatory addition to the Lasagna
Emiliana. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
“Honest Food from the Land”
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