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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 . WA ,
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Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city . Standouts include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce and 10 different bruschettas . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Harth 1-980 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-255-0003 . South suburban locale draws with its stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk . Italian delicacies like house-made pasta are stand-outs . WA , LP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics and housemade pastas . Tangy béchamel is a revelatory addition to the Lasagna Emiliana . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Parcel Pizza 221-A Stradbrook Ave , 204-421-6711 . Stylish art-deco inspired restaurant serves gourmet pizza on New York-style crust . Zany flavours add a twist to a classic slice . Also creative salads and shareables . A , IA , M , V Santa Ana 1631 St Mary ’ s Rd , Unit F , 204‐415‐1440 . Wood-fired and stone-baked pizzas and pastas are the star of this show . Hearty , meaty manicotti , with fennel notes romance the senses . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Tommy ’ s Pizzeria 842 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7499 . Sleek interior gives an old-school , New York diner vibe with retro photographs and accents of red and blue . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
Asoyama 1717 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐487‐4222 . This popular and contemporary sushi chain bursts with options , including signature house rolls , Japanese noodles and grilled seafood . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun . Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish with ginger-laced teriyaki sauce . LP , A , IA , M , V Cho Ichi Ramen 1151 Pembina Hwy , 204-615-8832 . Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen is this restaurant ’ s mission . The pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12 hours and the noodles are house-made . LP , A , IA , M , V

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Sips & Tapas

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TAPAS & WINE
Your destination for cocktails and creative bites .
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