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dining TABLE  Located atop the Winnipeg Art Gallery, daytime diners have an intriguing view of the rooftop sculpture garden. The exhibit-influenced menu changes with the collections. Tue-Fri 11 am-3 pm; Sat & Sun 11 am-2 pm. Entrées: $9-$14. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, M, V, AE. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‑948‑0085, Map 1: P-3 VERA PIZZERIA  A simple menu of Neapolitan-style pizza features clean preparation of high quality ingredients. The setting is simple, with a spotless open kitchen and chic, minimalist decor. Mon-Wed 5 pm-11 pm, Thu-Sat 5 pm-12 am. Entrées: $11-$16. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 670 Osborne St, 204‑222‑6306, Map 2: E-4 italian/contemporary italian/classic MONA LISA   The cuisine of the Grande family’s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this neighbourhood restaurant. Excellent fresh made pastas and pizzas and prolific gluten-free offerings. Mon-Thu 11:30 am-11 pm, Fri & Sat 11:30 am-12 am, Sun 4:30 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $25-$36. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V, ATM. 1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488‑3687, Map 2: D-3 MONTICCHIO  The homestyle menu features traditional recipes in a classic Italian-style location. Try the signature veal served with either a tart lemon cream sauce or savoury garlic white wine sauce. A wide variety of pasta options as well. Lunch, Wed-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm, dinner Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-10 pm, Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-midnight. Entrées: $10-$19. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 684 Osborne St, 204‑477‑4773, Map 2: E-4 CAFÉ CARLO  This neighbourhood bistro’s cross‑cultural, Cal-Ital menu serves up southwestern tastes and textures with pasta. Almost any dish can be made gluten-free upon request. 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. Elegant Italian cuisin e shares the menu with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip. 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 PASQUALE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT This long-standing destination treats all as family. Classic pastas, red sauces, and old fashioned recipes keep locals raving. A great roof top patio makes this a summer time hot spot. Lunch: Mon- Fri 11 am-2:30 pm; Dinner: Mon-Wed 4 pm-9:30 pm, Thu- Sat 4 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $13-$24. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 109 Marion St, 204‑231-1403, Map 1: Q-5 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. 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 TRE VISI CAFÉ  Chef/owner Giacomo Appice nationally recognized Italian-Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city’s most sumptuous gnocchi. Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm; Dinner: Tues-Thu & Sun 5 pm-9 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $15-$28. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 926 Grosvenor Ave, 204-475-4447, Map 1: T-1 CIBO WATERFRONT CAFÉ  Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city. Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce and 10 different types of bruschetta. Sun-Thu 8 am-12 am, Fri & Sat 8 am-1 am. Entrées: $12-$30. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 339 Waterfront Dr, 204‑594‑0339, Map 1: P-4 MANO A MANO/TEO’S  Sleek resto and lounge with an engaging Mediterranean menu. Wood-fired pies built on fresh dough meet mod tastes like capicollo and honey. 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. 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 japanese BLÜFISH  This chic sushi spot offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates. 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‑$25. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V, AE. 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑779‑9888, Map 1: O‑4 ICHIBAN  A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 30 years of dining entertainment. The show takes place at tableside grills where the chef prepares each course with entertaining flair. Open daily from Sun-Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Reservations preferred. Entrées: $22-$40. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 189 Carlton St, 204‑925‑7400, Map 1: P-3 IZAKAYA EDOKKO  Sleek downtown space offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita. Izakaya, Japanese small plates, are served in this contemporary setting, from elevated street eats like okonomiyaki to delicate sushi rolls. Lunch: Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:00 pm; dinner: Mon-Thu, Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm. WA. Entrées: $7-$15. AE, IA, MC, V. 190 Smith St, 204‑615‑5556, Map 1: P-4 More than 40 years & three generations More than 40 years ago, Mrs. Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada. She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg, featuring all of her own original recipes. Over the years, Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes. Today, Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine. Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings, paintings and intricate tapestries; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for. Extensive buff et during lunch and dinner, including delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options Consistently featured in Anne Hardy's Where to Eat in Canada (2007-2017) Winnipeg’s only 20 ★ Restaurant (5 stars in each of 4 categories). - Marion Warhaft, Winnipeg Free Press Voted Best South Asian Restaurant by Winnipeggers for Uptown Magazine's Best Of Review eastindiaco.com Winnipeg - 349 York Ave. 204-947-3097 • Ottawa - 210 Somerset St. West 613-567-4634 • Ottawa - 1993 Robertson Rd. 613-721-3777 july/august 2017 where.ca 31