Beautiful Bargains
Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . This casual and lively atmosphere offers unique European infl uenced tapas , beer and wine selection . LP , IA , M , V Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204-487-1529 . This intimate and ultra-hip space boasts a creative menu of exotic ingredients . Unique food pairings with a focused wine list . WA , LP , IA , M , V Máquè 909 Dorchester Ave , 204-284- 3385 . Small shareables blend far east fl avours with French derived techniques . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V bestlist
Beautiful Bargains
Peg City is known affectionately for its frugality , and that means diners have it good here . Meals cost a fraction of the price in other Canadian cities , while ingredients remain top notch . Not only is Chef Dario of Café Dario one of the city ' s best and brightest , his five courses of palate-pushing flavours are offered at a sweet fixed price of $ 44 per head . Dine on luxe items like slow braised venison shank . East India Co . whets the appetite with dishes like nilgirli korma , a perfect melange of fall-off-the-bone lamb in creamed spinach . But don ' t stop there ; this buffet-centric restaurant is the largest in Winnipeg , offering all-you-can-eat at a price equivalent to a typical entrée in this city . Savings are in plain view at Red Ember , the newest wood-fired pizza hotspot at The Forks Common . Devour the hefty 10-inch Super Bird made with Manitoba organic flour , local chicken sausage , piquillo pepper , walnut-basil pesto and feta for only $ 16 . Pho # 1 serves up large , steaming bowls of Tom Yum , offered at small prices . It packs powerful flavours like lemongrass , chilli-pepper and fish sauce . The menu at Clementine ' s offers breakfast fine dining , reimagining the meal with dishes that pack inventive flavour combinations for under $ 15 . The yogurt panna cotta with green granita ( pictured ) marries tart freeze-dried raspberries with sweet Cara Cara oranges and fresh flavours of a spinach , kale , parsley and green apple granita .
The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204-949-9032 . Exchange District spot serves chef / owner Sean McKay ’ s eclectic , Mediterranean infl uenced menu in a chic setting . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 . This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz performances . WA , LP , A , V , M , ATM Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , main floor MB Hydro Place , 204-421-9094 . Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings in a modern atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave , 204-615-1898 . Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic East Exchange District heritage space , once the site of the Great West Saddlery Company . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V Star Grill Located across from Assiniboine Park , 2069 Portage Ave , 204-837-7827 . The menu is a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean continental dishes , often covering many flavours in one bite . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Colosseo Ristorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204-284-4977 . Housemade , classic Italian fare makes this the place for Italian cravings . A warm and friendly favourite for many family outings . WA , SP , LP , IA , M , V De Luca ' s 950 Portage Ave , 204-774-7617 . Upstairs mezzanine restaurant within specialty food mecca serves fresh fl avours of Italy . A , IA , M , V Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488-3687 . Creative cuisine direct from Italy at this neighbourhood restaurant that melds tradition with modern flair . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204-477-4773 . This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional Italian recipes in a contemporary space . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks , 204-957-1391 . Housed in an old railway storage building with memorabilia , spaghetti dishes and a kids ’ menu make this a family-friendly spot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Pasquale ’ s 109 Marion St , 204-231-1403 . Classic pastas , red sauces , and old fashioned recipes keep diners raving . The rooftop patio is a summer hotspot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CONTEMPORARY
Café Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204-477-5544 . This cozy bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Café La Scala 725 Corydon Ave , 204-474-2750 . Chic spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204-594-0339 . Heritage space boasts stunning views over the river and small plates with big flavours . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
20 TASTE Winnipeg ’ s Culinary Guide 2018-2019