dining
This guide represents the city’ s most noteworthy dining places of interest to travellers. They have been selected by the editorial team at this magazine. Cards are listed as follows: AE-American Express, ATM-bank machine on premises, IA-Interac, MC – Mastercard, V – Visa. Other symbols stand for as follows: WA-wheelchair accessible, LP-licensed premises, SP-summer patio. While we always strive for accuracy, hours and information may change without notice. Maps start on page 43.
DINING BY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Winnipeg is a renowned restaurant town and many of the most interesting dining establishments can be found clustered together. Here is a listing of foodie-friendly districts worth visiting.
AIRPORT Family-friendly restaurants in hotels near the airport offer contemporary settings and diverse menus. Map 2: C-2 The Blue Marble International / Contemporary Chicago Joe’ s Family
Chop Steak & Seafood Desserts Plus Café / Bakery Four Points Restaurant International / Classic Oak & Grain International / Contemporary
CORYDON / LITTLE ITALY Traditionally known as Little Italy, an influx of global cuisine has turned this hot spot into one of the city’ s most multicultural culinary hubs. Map 1: T-3 Café Carlo Italian / Contemporary Café La Scala Italian / Contemporary Café 22 Bistro Cocoabeans Café / Bakery Colosseo Ristorante Italian / Classic Confusion Corner Bar & Grill International / Contemporary Daly Burger Burgers Eva’ s Gelato Ice Cream / Gelati Falafel Place Deli / Diner The Frenchway Café / Bakery Mano a Mano Italian / Contemporary Niko’ s Greek Nucci’ s Gelati Ice Cream / Gelati The Roost Social House Pub / Lounge Saperavi Georgian
DOWNTOWN Downtown is rich with culturally diverse restaurants, including a touch of regional cuisine. Caters to both business and nightlife crowds. Map 1: P-4 The Allen Restaurant International / Contemporary Bahn Mi King Vietnamese Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Regional / Canadian Carbone Italian / Contemporary Carne Italian Chophouse Steak & Seafood Clay Oven Indian East India Company Indian Elements Regional / Canadian Hy’ s Steak & Seafood Izakaya Edokko Japanese
Ichiban Japanese The Keg Steak & Seafood La Carnita Mexican La Roca Mexican Oscar’ s Deli Deli / Diner The Palm Lounge Pub / Lounge Prairie 360 Regional / Canadian The Rib Room Ribs Rudy’ s Eat & Drink International / Contemporary
Samurai Japanese Shannon’ s Pub / Lounge Stella’ s Café / Bakery Tavern United Pub / Lounge Tipsy Cow Burger The Pint Pub / Lounge The VG Restaurant Regional / Canadian
EXCHANGE DISTRICT Restaurants in renovated warehouses and bank buildings serve up distinctive cuisine. Map 1: N-4 Across the Board Café / Bakery Bailey’ s International / Classic
Blüfish Japanese
Carnaval South American Chosabi Fast Casual Cibo Italian / Contemporary Clementine Café Café / Bakery Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria South American Cordova International / Contemporary deer + almond Bistro Forth Café / Bakery Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American Jane’ s International / Contemporary Kevin’ s Bistro Bistro King + Bannatyne Fast Casual King’ s Head Pub Pub / Lounge Little Brown Jug Taprooms The Mitchell Block International / Contemporary Parlour Coffee Coffee Peasant Cookery French Peg Beer Co. Pub / Lounge Saddlery on Market International / Contemporary Shawarma Khan Fast Casual Winnipeg Free Press News Café Café / Bakery The Yellow Dog Tavern Pub / Lounge
THE FORKS A grazer’ s heaven. Numerous specialty kiosks and eateries feature a variety of food delights. Map 1: Q-5 The Beachcomber International / Contemporary Era Bistro Bistro Fools + Horses Coffee Muddy Waters Eatery Barbeque Nuburger Burgers The Old Spaghetti Factory Italian / Classic The Original Pancake House Family PASSERO and Corto Italian / Contemporary Smith Regional / Canadian
FORT GARRY Family dining nestles in alongside specialty and ethnic restaurants. Map 2: F-4 Aalto’ s Family Barley Brothers Pub / Lounge Brazen Hall Pub / Lounge Chosabi Fast Casual Nicolino’ s Italian / Contemporary North Garden Chinese The Original Pancake House Family Panda Tea Tea House Sun Fortune Chinese
OSBORNE VILLAGE Charming neighbourhood offers an eclectic blend of cafés, pubs and ethnic eateries. Map 1: R-3 Baked Expectations Bistro Bangkok Thai Thai Burrito del Rio Fast Casual The Cornerstone Pub / Lounge Carlos & Murphy’ s Mexican Green Carrot Juice Co Fast Casual Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual Little Sister Coffee Maker Coffee
Meiji Japanese Naru Sushi Japanese
Nuburger Burgers
Segovia Spanish Sous Sol French Stella’ s Café / Bakery Super Deluxe Pizzeria Italian / Classic Tea Story Tea House Toad in the Hole Pub / Lounge
Wasabi Japanese
OSBORNE SOUTH Buzz from Osborne Village has reverberated south to this lush neighbourhood enclave that boasts some excellent restaurants and local favourites. Map 2: E-4 Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American
Monticchio Italian / Classic The Oakwood Café / Bakery Vera Pizza Italian / Classic
RIVER HEIGHTS River Heights mixes old with new as it houses hip bistros and contemporary restaurants amongst its stately elm tree-lined streets. Map 2: E-3 529 Wellington Steak & Seafood
Bonfire Bistro Bistro
Chew Regional / Canadian Close Co. International / Contemporary Enoteca International / Contemporary In Ferno’ s on Academy French Fusian Experience Japanese Fusion Grill Regional / Canadian The Grove Restaurant & Pub Pub / Lounge Máquè International / Contemporary Mona Lisa Italian / Classic Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery Café / Bakery Saucers Café Bistro Stella’ s Café / Bakery Tre Visi Café Italian / Classic Yujiro Japanese
SARGENT / ELLICE Two parallel streets merge a variety of cultures in an ethnic mosaic of cuisines. Map 1: O-1 Café Dario South American Feast Café & Bistro Café / Bakery Goodies Bake Shop Ice Cream / Gelati Pho Hoang Vietnamese Homer’ s Greek India Palace Indian
ST. BONIFACE St. Boniface, home to one of the largest French speaking communities in western Canada, offers both casual and formal French-Canadian cuisine. Map 1: Q-6 Beaujena’ s French Table French Bouchée Boucher International / Contemporary Café Postal Coffee Café 22 Bistro Chaise Café & Lounge Italian / Contemporary
Helios Greek In Ferno’ s Bistro French Le Garage Café Bistro Lovey’ s Smokehouse & BBQ Barbeque Marion St Eatery Café / Bakery Mon Ami Louis French Pasquale’ s Italian / Classic Promenade Café and Wine French Red Top Drive-In Deli / Diner Resto Gare & Train Bar French Stella’ s Café / Bakery
ST. VITAL This southern residential area is growing with new locally owned restaurants. Map 2: E-4 Harth Italian / Contemporary Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual La Fiesta Cafecito South American La Pampa Fast Casual Maxime’ s International / Classic Santa Ana Italian / Contemporary Za Pizza Bistro Fast Casual
WEST BROADWAY A historical residential neighbourhood with casual eateries perfect for gathering with friends. Map 1: Q-2 Bistro Dansk Danish Boon Burger Café Burgers Charisma Indian Khao House Thai / Laotian Sherbrook Street Delicatessen Deli / Diner Stella’ s Café / Bakery The Tallest Poppy Café / Bakery The Nook Diner Deli / Diner Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee
Wasabi Japanese
BaRBEqUE
LOVEY’ S BBQ Some of the city’ s best barbeque can be found in the city’ s French Quarter. Behind the scenes, a massive state-of-the-art smoker cooks brisket, pork, and chicken wings low and slow until meltingly tender. In the cozy room with chalkboard menus, dining is casual and unpretentious. Mounds of meat are served on checkered paper with a roll of paper towel( no cutlery required). Bevvies include a mind-boggling bourbon selection. Tue- Thu 4 pm-8 pm, Fri 11:30 am-9 pm, Sat 4 pm-9 pm, Sun 4 pm-8 pm. Entrées: $ 10- $ 22. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 2-208 Marion St, 204-233-7427, Map 1: R‐6
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