dining
italian / contemporary
BELLISSIMO This sophisticated neighbourhood spot serves one of the highest income neighbourhoods in the city. Cooking is sublime, with the signature pesce asiago and mussels in tequila cream sauce one of the great all-time finds. Lunch Mon-Wed 11:30 am-2 pm, dinner Mon 4:30 pm-9:30 pm, Tue-Wed 4:30 pm-10 pm, Thu 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri 11:30-12 am, Sat 4:30 pm-12 am. Entrées: $ 20- $ 26. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1-877 Waverley St, 204-489-0495, Map 2: E-3
CAFÉ CARLO This 50-seat restaurant is a very popular and influential neighbourhood bistro. Its cross-cultural, Cal-Ital menu serves up southwestern tastes and textures with pasta. Desserts made fresh on the premises. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner: Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm, Sun 5 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 18- $ 34. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 243 Lilac St, 204-477-5544, Map 1: T-2
CAFÉ LA SCALA Owner Perry Scaletta has held his spot on the Corydon Avenue strip for more than two decades. High quality cooking and stylish renos have kept this restaurant eternally fresh. Elegant Italian cuisine shares the menu with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip in the newly redesigned lounge. Mon-Tue 5 pm-12 am, Wed-Sun 5 pm-2 am. Entrées: $ 18- $ 26. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 725 Corydon Ave, 204-474-2750, Map 1: T-3
CARBONE A beautiful tiled coal oven is the shining centerpiece of this restaurant. Anthracite coal cooks pizzas, wings and panini in minutes in 850 ° F heat. The result is extra crispy pizza crusts with familiar coal barbeque taste. Prosciutto, roasted garlic, calabrese salami and artichokes are some of the tasty toppings offered. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 8- $ 19. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 400-1580 Taylor Ave, 204-488-2559, Map 2: E-4; 260 St Mary Ave, 204-691-2213, Map 1: P-4; 680 St Anne’ s Rd, 204-615-8117, Map 2: F-5; 3326 Portage Ave, 204-987-0952, Map 2: D-1
CHAISE CAFÉ & LOUNGE Set in the heart of St. Boniface, across from lush green space, this casual-contemporary setting offers smart takes on Italian classics. Grilled Caesar salad is a popular pick. Mon-Thu 11 am-2 pm, 5 pm-9 pm, Fri 11 am-2 pm, 5 pm-11 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm, 5 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 15- $ 18. Prix fixe menus for dinner($ 25), lunch($ 20), and brunch($ 20) available. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 271 Provencher Blvd, 204-504-4012, Map 1: O-7
CIBO WATERFRONT CAFÉ Renovated heritage space located on Waterfront drive boasts one of the best views in the city. Mediterranean small plates with big, bold flavours. Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce. Sun-Thu 8 am-12 am, Fri & Sat 8 am-1 am. Entrées: $ 12- $ 30. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 339 Waterfront Dr, 204-594-0339, Map 1: P-4
HARTH The stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk, previously at The Mitchell Block, offers a selection of Italian delicacies like daily house made pasta. Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm, Dinner: Mon-Sat 5 pm-11 pm, Sun closed. Entrées: $ 16- $ 30. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 1-980 St. Anne’ s Road, 204-255-0003, Map 2: F-5
MANO A MANO / TEO’ S Sleek resto and lounge is bringing Little Italy back to Corydon Ave with an engaging Mediterranean menu. Fresh pasta and stellar seafood starters. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-late, Sat & Sun noon-2 am( kitchen closes at 9 pm, 10 pm on Fri & Sat). Entrées: $ 11- $ 30. SP, LP. Cards: IA, V, M. 691 Corydon Ave, 204-414-6305, Map 1: S-3
NICOLINO’ S Casual fine dining reaches new heights at this South Winnipeg spot. The menu features classic, rustic Italian cuisine showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients. Most everything is made in house from scratch. Mon-Sat 11:30-1 am, Sun 5:30 pm-12 am. Entrées: $ 17- $ 23. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 4-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269-5004, Map 2: F-4
PASSERO AND CORTO This unique space in The Common area at The Forks produces two different menus and identities. Open only for lunch, Corto serves as a sandwich counter and specialty coffee shop. PASSERO opens a modern dining at night with numerous thoughtful offerings that include flat iron steak, lamb and ricotta gnocchi. Daily 11 am-11 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 22. WA, LP Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-291-7300, Map 1: Q-5
SANTA ANA Wood-fired and stone-baked pizzas and pastas are the star of this show. Meaty manicotti is a hearty cheese-laden and tomato-rich meal and a half with unexpected fennel notes. Tortellini purses romance the senses with sweet, creamy ricotta filling. Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-10 pm, Sat 4 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 22. WA, LP Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1631 St Mary’ s Rd, Unit F, 204-415-1440, Map 2: F-4
japanese
BLÜFISH This chic sushi spot in the theatre district offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates. The heavenly white truffle tuna carpaccio is thin slices of sashimi cloaked in truffle oil. Sleek sushi menu serves a delicious Bannatyne roll combining spicy tuna, salmon and creamy avocado. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner: Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 23. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V, AE. 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779-9888, Map 1: O-4
ICHIBAN A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 40 years of dining entertainment. Fresh teppanyaki entrées— from sirloin to scallops and chicken— are cooked with panache. The show takes place at tableside grills where the Ichiban chef dressed in blue and white and wearing a black holster filled with knives presides. He prepares each course right in front of you, with an entertaining artistic flair. Open daily from Sun-Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 22- $ 50. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 189 Carlton St, 204-925-7400, Map 1: P-3
Comfort Food
is food which provides a nostalgic or sentimental feeling
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF MOST DOWNTOWN HOTELS COMFORT FOOD. COMFORTABLE CHAIRS. COMFORTABLY PRICED.
Main fl oor- Manitoba Hydro Place, 375 Graham Avenue 1 block west of the Bell MTS Place
204.421.9094 rudyseatanddrink. com
34 where. ca january / february 2018