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Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐3687 . The cuisine of the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 30 years at this casual neighbourhood restaurant .
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Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204-477‐4773 . This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space . Try signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and provolone cheese for a decadent dining experience .
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Pasquale ’ s 109 Marion St , 204‐231‐1403 . This longstanding destination treats all as family . Classic pastas , red sauces and old-fashioned recipes keep diners raving , as well as old-style desserts . The rooftop patio is a summer hotspot . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Santa Lucia 4 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204-237-4134 . Generous portions and affordable dishes secure the popularity of this family destination . Greek and Italian classics are draws . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Shorty ’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St , 204-779-7968 . Giant New York-style pies pair with nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection in Wolseley . 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 Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Chef / owner Heather carries the legacy of this sophisticated bistro . Italian-Mediterranean cuisine includes one of the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Vera Pizzeria 670 Osborne St , 204‐222‐6306 . 20-seat South Osborne space with a simple menu of Neapolitan-style pizza . Features clean preparation of high-quality ingredients . Housemade crust is superb . LP , IA , M , V
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Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204-489‐0495 . This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare , like the spinach agnolotti stuffed with mascarpone and spiced squash . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V 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 .
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Sweet and Savoury Cafes

Wafts of freshly baked bread and sugary delights seem to instantly trigger cravings for something sweet and a hot steaming beverage to pair it with . When the kitchen turns out a roster of savouries , cafes become all-day magnets for dining . This sensual seduction awaits guests at The Frenchway bakery café , luring foodsters with its French leanings . Small indulgences like miniature St . Honoré , win us over with spun caramelized sugar , yet equally desirable , signature oven roasted turkey is the star ingredient piled in a ciabatta bun in one of the city ’ s best club sandwiches and adds meatiness to a cream sauce filling one of the delicate crêpe selections . At La Creperie Ker Breizh , classic Breton cooking combines with familial Manitoba warmth . Locally made pork sausage intermingling with chunky potato , cheese and caramelized onions in a hearty roll , topped with creamy grainy mustard sauce is an out of the park hit . Choose a classic Crepe Suzette and be treated to a table side flambé before digging into the Grand Marnier spiked ending . Ample amounts of greenery hanging from high ceilings create a lovely place to enjoy a Mennonite pizza topped with dill , farmer sausage and potato , a bowl of hearty from-scratch soup or a sweet treat at Hildegard ’ s Bakery . Its comforting homestyle classics feel like the food equivalent of a hug . Beverages are taken seriously at Saucers , yet the real magic behind the name could be the full-flavoured sauces punctuating each delish dish . Colourful Mexican salad , a family favourite , arrives with honey cumin lime vinaigrette , adding a zippy tang to adobo chicken , corn chips and black beans on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce . Much like a captivating story , Prairie Ink offers a plot twist to the usual café fare . Located inside McNally Robinson booksellers . Health-centric fare includes a signature West African peanut soup , and balsamic-drizzled prosciutto and fig pizza . End a meal with a rich slice of torte from the wonderful onsite pâtisserie .
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