dining
This guide represents the city ’ s most noteworthy dining places of interest to travellers . They have been selected by the editorial team at this magazine . Cards are listed as follows : AE-American Express , ATM-bank machine on premises , IA-Interac , MC – Mastercard , V – Visa . Other symbols stand for as follows : WA-wheelchair accessible , LP-licensed premises , SP-summer patio . While we always strive for accuracy , hours and information may change without notice . Maps start on page 43 .
DINING BY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Winnipeg is a renowned restaurant town and many of the most interesting dining establishments can be found clustered together . Here is a listing of foodie-friendly districts worth visiting .
AIRPORT Family-friendly restaurants in hotels near the airport offer contemporary settings and diverse menus . Map 2 : C-2 The Blue Marble International / Contemporary Chicago Joe ’ s Family
Chop Steak & Seafood Desserts Plus Café / Bakery Four Points Restaurant International / Classic Oak and Grain International / Contemporary
CORYDON / LITTLE ITALY An influx of global cuisine has turned this strip into one of the city ’ s most multicultural culinary hubs . Map 1 : T-3 Bisita Filipino Burrito del Rio Dos Fast Casual Café Carlo Italian / Contemporary Café La Scala Italian / Contemporary Café 22 Bistro Cocoabeans Café / Bakery Colosseo Ristorante Italian / Classic Confusion Corner Bar & Grill International / Contemporary Daly Burger Burgers Elevate Eatery Bistro Eva ’ s Gelato Ice Cream / Gelati Falafel Place Deli / Diner The Frenchway Café / Bakery Make Coffee + Stuff Coffee Mano a Mano Italian / Contemporary Niko ’ s Greek Nucci ’ s Gelati Ice Cream / Gelati The Roost Social House Pub / Lounge Saperavi Georgian
DOWNTOWN Downtown is rich with culturally diverse restaurants , including a touch of regional cuisine . Map 1 : P-4 Bahn Mi King Vietnamese Blaze Bistro Regional / Canadian Carbone Italian / Contemporary Carne Italian Chophouse Steak & Seafood Clay Oven Indian East India Company Indian Elements Regional / Canadian Hy ’ s Steak & Seafood Izakaya Edokko Japanese
Ichiban Japanese The Keg Steak & Seafood La Carnita Mexican Oscar ’ s Deli Deli / Diner The Palm Lounge Pub / Lounge Prairie 360 Regional / Canadian The Rib Room Ribs La Roca Mexican Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink International / Contemporary
Samurai Japanese Shannon ’ s Pub / Lounge Stella ’ s Café / Bakery Tavern United Pub / Lounge The Pint Pub / Lounge The VG Restaurant Regional / Canadian
EXCHANGE DISTRICT Restaurants in renovated warehouses and bank buildings serve up distinctive cuisine amidst charming turn-of-thelast century architecture . Map 1 : N-4 Across the Board Café / Bakery Bailey ’ s International / Classic
Blüfish Japanese
Carnaval South American
Chosabi Fast Casual Cibo Italian / Contemporary Clementine Café Café / Bakery Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria South American Cordova International / Contemporary deer + almond Bistro Forth Café / Bakery Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American Jane ’ s International / Contemporary King + Bannatyne Fast Casual King ’ s Head Pub Pub / Lounge Little Brown Jug Taprooms The Mitchell Block International / Contemporary Parlour Coffee Coffee Peasant Cookery French Peg Beer Co . Pub / Lounge Saddlery on Market International / Contemporary Shawarma Khan Fast Casual
THE FORKS A grazer ’ s heaven . Numerous specialty kiosks feature a variety of food delights . Several good sit-down restaurants with patios are also here . Map 1 : Q-5 The Beachcomber International / Contemporary Era Bistro Bistro Muddy Waters Eatery Barbeque Nuburger Burgers Original Pancake House Family PASSERO and Corto Italian / Contemporary Smith Regional / Canadian
FORT GARRY Family dining nestles in alongside specialty and ethnic restaurants . Several Chinese restaurants serve the diverse university crowd . Map 2 : F-4 Aalto ’ s Family Barley Brothers Pub / Lounge Brazen Hall Pub / Lounge Chosabi Fast Casual Nicolino ’ s Italian / Contemporary North Garden Chinese The Original Pancake House Family Panda Tea Tea House Sun Fortune Chinese Tavern United Pub / Lounge Tony Roma ’ s Ribs
OSBORNE VILLAGE Winnipeg ’ s trend-setting area offers an eclectic blend of cafés , pubs and ethnic eateries amidst a charming neighbourhood of old houses and churches . Map 1 : R-3 Baked Expectations Bistro Bangkok Thai Thai Burrito del Rio Fast Casual The Cornerstone Pub / Lounge Carlos & Murphy ’ s Mexican Green Carrot Juice Co Fast Casual Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual Little Sister Coffee Maker Coffee
Meiji Japanese Naru Sushi Japanese
Segovia Spanish Sous Sol French Stella ’ s Café / Bakery
Sukhothai Thai Super Deluxe Pizzeria Italian / Classic
Nuburger Burgers Tea Story Tea House Toad in the Hole Pub / Lounge
Wasabi Japanese
OSBORNE SOUTH Buzz from Osborne Village has reverberated south to this lush neighbourhood enclave that boasts some excellent restaurants and local favourites . Map 2 : E-4 Park Line Coffee Coffee Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American
Monticchio Italian / Classic The Oakwood Café / Bakery
RIVER HEIGHTS River Heights mixes old with new as it houses hip bistros and contemporary restaurants amongst its stately elm tree-lined streets . Map 2 : E-3 529 Wellington Steak & Seafood
Bonfire Bistro Bistro
Chew Regional / Canadian Close Co International / Contemporary Enoteca International / Contemporary In Ferno ’ s on Academy French Fusian Experience Japanese Fusion Grill Regional / Canadian The Grove Restaurant & Pub Pub / Lounge Máquè International / Contemporary Mona Lisa Italian / Classic Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery Café / Bakery Saucers Café Bistro Stella ’ s Café / Bakery Tre Visi Café Italian / Classic Yujiro Japanese
SARGENT / ELLICE Two parallel streets merge a variety of cultures in an ethnic mosaic of cuisines including Vietnamese , Ethiopian , Indian and Lebanese . Map 1 : O-1 Café Dario South American Feast Café & Bistro Café / Bakery Goodies Bake Shop Ice Cream / Gelati Homer ’ s Greek India Palace Indian
Viva Vietnamese
ST . BONIFACE The French Quarter offers both casual and formal French- Canadian cuisine . Map 1 : Q-6 Bouchée Boucher International / Contemporary Café Postal Coffee Chaise Café & Lounge Italian / Contemporary
Helios Greek In Ferno ’ s Bistro French Le Garage Café Bistro Lovey ’ s Smokehouse & BBQ Barbeque Marion St Eatery Café / Bakery Pasquale ’ s Italian / Classic Promenade Café and Wine French Red Top Drive-In Deli / Diner Resto Gare & Train Bar French Stella ’ s Café / Bakery
ST . VITAL This residential area in the south of the city is growing with new locally owned restaurants . Map 2 : E-4 Harth Italian / Contemporary Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual La Fiesta Cafecito South American La Pampa Fast Casual Maxime ’ s International / Classic Santa Ana Italian / Contemporary Siam Thai Thai / Laotian Za Pizza Bistro Fast Casual
WEST BROADWAY A historical residential neighbourhood with casual eateries perfect for gathering with friends . Map 1 : Q-2 Bistro Dansk Danish Boon Burger Café Burgers Khao House Thai / Laotian Sherbrook Street Delicatessen Deli / Diner Stella ’ s Café / Bakery The Tallest Poppy Café / Bakery The Nook Diner Deli / Diner Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee
Wasabi Japanese
BaRBEqUE
LOVEY ’ S BBQ This casual eatery boasts a state-of-theart barbeque pit and made-from-scratch sauces . Combo platters allow diners to sample a variety of meats . Tue- Thu 4 pm-8 pm , Fri 11:30 am-9 pm , Sat 4 pm-9 pm , Sun 4 pm-8 pm . Entrées : $ 10- $ 22 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 2-208 Marion St , 204-233-RIBS ( 7427 ), Map 1 : R‐6
MUDDY WATERS Expect good ol ’ fashioned Southern hospitality at this Memphis-style barbeque featuring slow-cooked ribs and pulled pork — all smoked over a hickory fire . Wing nuts will get their fill with almost 20 sauce and dry-rub options including sweet chili , honey garlic and Montreal spice . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 12- $ 28 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . The Forks Pavilion , 204-947-6653 , Map 1 : Q-5
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