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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
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