DINING
THE MITCHELL BLOCK Located in the historic Mitchell building in the Exchange, this restaurant showcases housemade pasta and gastronomically elevated home cooking. Entrées: $ 20- $ 29. Mon-Wed 5 pm-9 pm, Thu- Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Lounge open 2 hours after restaurant closure. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 173 McDermot Ave, 204‐949‐9032; Map 1: O-4
RUDY’ S EAT & DRINK New meets old inside an architecturally innovative building, where diners tuck into short order classics with a contemporary twist. Mon-Fri 11 am-late, Sat 5 pm-late. Entrées: $ 18- $ 26. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 375 Graham Ave, main floor MB Hydro Place, 204-421-9094, Map 1: P-4
SYDNEY’ S The 3 course, $ 48 table d’ hôte menu lets diners choose from rustic classics with art culinaire flair. The hors d’ oeuvres menu offers extra sampling. Lunch 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
DONA ONESTA Authentic Italian eats are served in this elegant space. Chef / owner Adriano Bakhit’ s rustic menu of saucy pastas and elegant meat dishes is straight from his Venetian trattoria. Open Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm, 5 pm-10 pm, Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 29. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 177 Lombard Ave, 204‐415‐4112, Map 1: O-4
MONA LISA The cuisine of the Grande family’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this neighbourhood restaurant. Adjacent cantina serves 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, like signature veal served with either tart lemon cream sauce or savoury garlic white wine sauce. 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 and old fashioned recipes keep locals raving. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 am-2:30 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
ITALIAN / CONTEMPORARY
AMICI Considered one of the city’ s top restaurants for over two decades. A talented kitchen team turns out inspired Northern Italian cuisine, boldly coaxing flavour out of premium ingredients. Lunch Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm, dinner Mon-Sat 4 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 19- $ 48. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 326 Broadway, 204-943‐4997, Map 1: Q-4
BOMBOLINI WINE BAR The more casual downstairs sister to the award-winning Amici, Bombolini offers an extensive menu of simpler, less-expensive dishes in a bistro atmosphere. Mon-Thu 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri 11:30 am-11 pm, Sat 4 pm-11 pm. Entrées: $ 7- $ 29. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 326 Broadway, 204-943‐5066, Map 1: Q-4
CAFÉ LA SCALA Chic spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip in the newly redesigned lounge. 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
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 with an engaging Mediterranean menu. Wood-fired pies boast 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 offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates. 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
Forty four 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.
We specialize in group lunches and dinners.
Winnipeg’ s only 20 ★ Restaurant( 5 stars in each of 4 categories).- Marion Warhaft, Winnipeg Free Press www. eastindiaco. com Winnipeg- 349 York Ave. 204-947-3097 Ottawa- 210 Somerset St. West 613-567-4634 Ottawa- 1993 Robertson Rd. 613-721-3777
Consistently featured in Anne Hardy ' s Where to Eat in Canada( 2007-2016)
Voted Best South Asian Restaurant by Winnipeggers for Uptown Magazine ' s Best Of Review
FREE DELIVERY TO DOWNTOWN HOTELS
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