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
Bistro 1800 International/Contemporary
The Blue Marble International/Contemporary
Chicago Joe’s Family
Chop Steak & Seafood
Four Points Restaurant International/Classic
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
Bisita Filipino
Burrito del Rio Dos Fast Casual
Café Carlo Italian/Contemporary
Café La Scala Italian/Contemporary
Café 22 Bistro
Cocoabeans Café
Confusion Corner Bar & Grill International/Contemporary
Daly Burger Burgers
Elevate Eatery Bistro
Eva’s Gelato Ice Cream/Gelati
Falafel Place Deli/Diner
The Frenchway Café
Make Coffee + Stuff Coffee
Mano a Mano Italian/Contemporary
Nucci’s Gelati Ice Cream/Gelati
The Roost Social House Pub/Lounge
DOWNTOWN
Downtown is rich with culturally diverse restaurants,
including a touch of regional cuisine. Caters to both the
business and the nightlife crowds. Map 1: P-4
Bahn Mi King Vietnamese
Blaze Bistro Regional/Canadian
Carbone Italian/Contemporary
Carne Italian Chophouse Steak & Seafood
Chosabi Fast Casual
Clay Oven Indian
Dessert Sinsations Café Café
East India Company Indian
Hy’s Steak & Seafood
Izakaya Edokko Japanese
Ichiban Japanese
The Keg Steak & Seafood
Oscar’s Deli Deli/Diner
The Palm Lounge Pub/Lounge
Prairie 360 Regional/Canadian
The Rib Room Ribs
La Roca Mexican
Rudy’s Eat & Drink International/Contemporary
Shannon’s Pub/Lounge
Stella’s Café
Tavern United Pub/Lounge
The VG Restaurant Regional/Canadian
EXCHANGE DISTRICT
Restaurants in renovated warehouses and bank buildings
serve up distinctive cuisine amidst charming turn-of-the-
last century architecture. Map 1: N-4
Across the Board Café
Bailey’s International/Classic
Boon Burger Café Burgers
Blüfish Japanese
Carnaval South American
Chosabi Fast Casual
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Cibo Italian/Contemporary
Clementine Café Café
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria South American
deer + almond Bistro
Forth Café/Bakery
Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American
Jane’s International/Contemporary
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
Table International/Contemporary
Winnipeg Free Press News Café Café
The Yellow Dog Tavern Pub/Lounge
THE FORKS
A grazer’s heaven. Numerous specialty kiosks feature a
variety of food delights. Several good sit-down restaurants
with patios are also here. Map 1: Q-5
The Beachcomber International/Contemporary
Era Bistro Bistro
Muddy Waters Smokehouse Barbeque
Nuburger Burgers
Original Pancake House Family
Smith Regional/Canadian
Sydney’s International/Contemporary
FORT GARRY
Family dining nestles in alongside specialty and ethnic
restaurants. Several Chinese restaurants serve the diverse
university crowd. 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
Original Pancake House Family
Panda Tea Tea House
Sun Fortune Chinese
Tavern United Pub/Lounge
Tony Roma’s Ribs
OSBORNE VILLAGE
Winnipeg’s trend-setting area offers an eclectic blend
of cafés, pubs and ethnic eateries amidst a charming
neighbourhood of old houses and churches. Map 1: R-3
Baked Expectations Bistro
Bangkok Thai Thai
Burrito del Rio Fast Casual
The Cornerstone Pub/Lounge
Carlos & Murphy’s Mexican
Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual
Little Sister Coffee Maker Coffee
Meiji Japanese
Segovia Spanish
Sous Sol French
Stella’s Café/Bakery
Sukhothai Thai
Nuburger Burgers
Tea Story Tea House
Toad in the Hole Pub/Lounge
Wasabi Japanese
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
Bonfire Bistro Bistro
Chew Regional/Canadian
529 Wellington Steak & Seafood
Enoteca International/Contemporary
In Ferno’s on Academy French
Fusion Grill Regional/Canadian
The Grove Restaurant & Pub Pub/Lounge
Máquè International/Contemporary
Mona Lisa Italian/Classic
Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery Café
Saucers Café Bistro
Stella’s Café
Tre Visi Café Italian/Classic
Yujiro Japanese
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 Internat