DINING
SYDNEY’S The 3 course, $48 table d’hôte menu lets
diners choose from rustic classics with art culinaire
flair. Chef/owner Michael Schafer’s food is delectably
sophisticated, melding comforting and palate-pushing
tastes. A separate hors d’oeuvres menu offers extra
sampling. Lunch is served à la carte with entrées $14-
$24. Lunch Tues-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm, dinner Mon-Sat 5
pm-12 am. Reservations recommended, last reservation
9 pm. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. The Forks
Market, 2nd floor, 204‑942‑6075, Map 1: Q-5
TABLE Located atop the Winnipeg Art Gallery, daytime
diners have an intriguing view of the WAG’s rooftop
sculpture garden. The exhibit-influenced menu changes
with the WAG’s 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
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.
Adjacent cantina boasts self-serving wine system and
the city’s only by-the-glass Champagne. 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
PASQUALES’ 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 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. L P. Cards: IA, MC, V. 670 Osborne St,
204‑222‑6306, Map 2: E-4
ITALIAN/CONTEMPORARY
CAFÉ CARLO Neighbourhood bistro serves up
southwestern tastes and textures with pasta. Fett Chile—
fettuccine tossed in chile cream sauce—is a signature dish.
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. 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 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
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.
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.
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 in the theatre district offers
a small menu packed with creative signature and starter
plates, like 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
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
MAY/JUNE 2017
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