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