A REFRESHING NEW TAKE ON MEXICAN CUISINE
DINING
PASQUALES ITALIAN RESTAURANT This long-standing destination treats all as family . Classic pastas , red sauces , and old fashioned recipes keep locals raving . Try the suppli , fried risotto balls stuffed with a gooey rope of cheese , to start . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11 am-2 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
TRE VISI CAFÉ Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro . His 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
VERA PIZZERIA A simple menu of Neapolitan-style pizza features clean preparation of high quality ingredients . The setting is similarly 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
BELLISSIMO This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot is found in a suburban strip mall . The signature pesce asiago is 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
NOT YO PLAIN NACHO
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 . Fett Chile — fettuccine tossed in chile cream sauce — is a signature dish . Almost any dish can be made glutenfree upon request . 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 . Try the stellar meatballs , elevated with the juicy sweetness of pear . 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 inside this new suburban 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 . LP , SP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 271 Provencher Blvd , 204‐504‐4012 , Map : D-4
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 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 is bringing Little Italy back to Corydon Ave with an engaging Mediterranean menu . Wood-fired pies built on Nonna ’ s fresh dough meet mod tastes like capicollo and honey . 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 . Chef Fabrizio Rossi ’ s menu features rustic , classic 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
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155 Smith St . 204-615-9605 www . laroca . ca
Tue - Wed 4 pm - late
Thu - Fri 11:30 am - late , Sat 4 pm - late
For reservations : info @ laroca . ca
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 and creative sushi rolls . The heavenly white truffle tuna carpaccio is thin slices of sashimi cloaked in truffle oil . 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
32 where . ca MARCH / APRIL 2017