INTERNATIONAL / CONTEMPORARY
The Beachcomber The Forks Market , 1 Forks Market Rd , 204‐948‐0020 . This restaurant ’ s focus on seafood is a reflection of its stunning riverside views . Crab cake sliders are a popular choice . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
The Blue Marble Restaurant & Lounge 1979 Wellington Ave , 204‐594‐1967 . With greens grown on site , fresh delights are served up with artful presentations . Cavena risotto and tuna carpaccio are standouts . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Café Savour 956 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐254‐4681 . Hand‐painted tables and vibrant green walls complement the eclectic menu , which draws influence from New Orleans to South Africa to Asia . Five‐course menus offered for $ 45 . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Confusion Corner Bar & Grill 500 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐6666 . This casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young , hip crowd . The dining room pops with the colours of prairie art on the walls . Innovative menu changes seasonally . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Enoteca Wine Bar A‐1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This intimate and ultra‐hip space boasts an extensive menu of wines and cocktails as well as a creative menu of exotic ingredients . WA , LP , IA , M , V Jane ’ s 504 Main St , 204‐632‐2594 Red River College ’ s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute offers a unique dining experience where patrons interact with students as they execute an inspired menu . Open Tue‐Fri for lunch and dinner . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V . 295 York 295 York Ave , 204‐896‐7275 . Sophisticated steak and seafood in a sleek blue‐and‐copper hued dining room . Feast on prime cuts of beef , seared ahi tuna and Moroccan lamb chops . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Marion Street Eatery 393 Marion Street , 204‐233‐2843 . Chef Melissa Hryb elevates homey comfort food with touches of elegance . Try gourmet mac & cheese , or mushroom caps stuffed with Italian sausage and cream cheese . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V . Metropolitan Entertainment Centre 281 Donald St , 204‐594‐9494 . The historic Metropolitan Theatre has been renovated as a destination dining establishment . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V . bestlist
The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204‐949‐9032 . Newly renovated Exchange District spot serves up an eclectic , Mediterranean influenced menu in an industrial chic setting . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway St . 1‐800‐665‐8088 . This swish lounge boasts live jazz performances while the kitchen presents stellar scratch‐made sensations . WA , LP , A , IA , V , M , ATM Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , main floor MB Hydro Place , 204‐421‐9094 . Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings , like sumptuous salmon tartare with wasabi roe and seaweed salad , in a retro‐glam atmosphere . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Star Grill Located across from Assiniboine Park , 2069 Portage Ave , 204‐837‐STAR ( 7827 ). The menu is a fusion of Asian , Mediterranean and down‐home continental dishes , often covering many flavours in one bite . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Storm Bistro Winnipeg Art Gallery , 300 Memorial Blvd , 204‐948‐0085 . Daytime diners have an intriguing view of the WAG ’ s rooftop sculpture garden . The varied menu offers colourful presentations . Brunch menu on Sun 11 am‐2 pm . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V , A Sydney ’ s The Forks Market , 2nd floor , 204‐942‐6075 . This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers a five‐course evening menu for a fixed price of $ 55 . Chef / owner Michael Schafer uses ingredients culled from Israel to Hawaii . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
[ see also WORLD FOOD ] Brooklynn ’ s Bistro 177 Lombard , 204‐415‐4112 . A lofty and elegant room features wood‐fired pizzas and polenta with truffles . WA , A , IA , M , V Buccacino ’ s 155 Osborne St , 204‐452‐8251 . The varied menu includes a large selection of traditional specialty pastas . Brunch buffet Sun . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Colosseo Restorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . Housemade , classic Italian fare makes this the place for Italian cravings . A warm and friendly environment makes this a favourite for many family outings . WA , SP , LP , M , V , IA Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐3687 . The cuisine of the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this neighbourhood restaurant . Several house‐made pastas , traditional and gourmet pizzas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM
Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204‐477‐4773 . This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space . Try the signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and Provolone cheese . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks , 204‐957‐1391 . Housed in an old railway storage building , classic Spaghetti dishes and a kids ’ menu make this a familyfriendly spot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Rembrandt ’ s Bistro Lockport , 1 Wellink Dr on Hwy 44 , 204‐757‐4441 . Fine dining just north of Winnipeg at this spacious European bistro . The menu features ambitious , yet well‐executed dishes by Chef Jayne Prevost . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro . His nationally recognized Italian‐ Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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 . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V .
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