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
HANDCRAFTED RECIPES • MUSIC • 40 + TEQUILAS • GREAT FOR GROUPS AND PARTIES
A REFRESHING NEW TAKE ON MEXICAN CUISINE
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