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
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