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Taste , Texture , Flavour

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1131 St . Mary ’ s Road 204-257-1521 or 204-257-1526 Open 7 Days per Week , Lunch & Dinner . Reservations welcome . Visit our website for full menus www . maximesrestaurant . ca
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ITALIAN / CONTEMPORARY
Amici 326 Broadway , 204-943‐4997 . Executive Chef Patrick Shrupka leads a talented kitchen team that turns out inspired Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant space . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204-489‐0495 . This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare , like the signature chicken linguine in Amaretto cream sauce . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Bombolini 326 Broadway , 204-943‐5066 . This wine bar offers an extensive menu of simpler , less‐expensive versions of Amici ’ s fine Italian cuisine in a bistro atmosphere . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Cafe 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 house-cut steaks . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , IA , M , V , A Cafe la Scala 725 Corydon Ave , 204-474‐2750 . Tony Tascona masterpieces decorate the walls while the kitchen does artistic dishes such as La Scala dumplings with ginger garlic chile cream sauce . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Carbone 400-1580 Taylor Ave , 204‐488‐2554 ; 260 St Mary Ave , 204‐691‐2213 . Extra crispy crusts are the result of an 850 ° F coal-fired oven at this chic pizza place . Tantalizing toppings include arugula , calabrese salami and Parmesan . Try coal-fired wings . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Chaise Cafe and Lounge 271 Provencher Blvd , 204‐504‐4012 . Set in the heart of St . Boniface , across from lush green space , this casualcontemporary setting offers smart takes on Italian classics . Standout pastries shouldn ’ t be skipped . LP , SP , IA , M , V Cibo Waterfront Cafe 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city . Mediterranean small plates have big , bold flavours . Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkles with innovative Canadian / regional specialties . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Pizzeria Gusto 404 Academy Rd , 204‐944‐8786 . The wood-fired oven and contemporary pies , dressed with unique toppings like pear and rosemary , draw a crowd to this posh neighbourhood bistro . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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