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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 35.
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
Chop Steak & Seafood
Desserts Plus Café/Bakery
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
Cocoabeans Café/Bakery
Colosseo Ristorante Italian/Classic
Eva’s Gelato Ice Cream/Gelati
Falafel Place Deli/Diner
The Frenchway Café/Bakery
Make Coffee + Stuff Coffee
The Roost Social House Pub/Lounge
Saperavi Georgian
DOWNTOWN
Downtown is rich with culturally diverse restaurants,
including a touch of regional cuisine. Map 1: P-4
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Regional/Canadian
Capital Grill & Bar International/Contemporary
Carbone Italian/Contemporary
Carne Italian Chophouse Steak & Seafood
Clay Oven Indian
East India Company Indian
Grey Owl Coffee Café/Bakery
Human Bean Coffee
Hy’s Steak & Seafood
Izakaya Edokko Japanese
Ichiban Japanese
The Keg Steak & Seafood
La Roca Mexican
Oscar’s Deli Deli/Diner
The Palm Lounge Pub/Lounge
Pho Hoang Vietnamese
Prairie 360 Regional/Canadian
The Rib Room Ribs
Rudy’s Eat & Drink International/Contemporary
Shannon’s Pub/Lounge
Stella’s Café/Bakery
Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee
Tipsy Cow Burgers
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/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
Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American
Kevin’s Bistro Bistro
King + Bannatyne Fast Casual
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King’s Head Pub Pub/Lounge
Kum Koon Garden Chinese
The Mitchell Block International/Contemporary
Parlour Coffee Coffee
Peasant Cookery French
Saddlery on Market International/Contemporary
Shawarma Khan Middle Eastern
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
Era Bistro Bistro
Fools + Horses Coffee
Nuburger Burgers
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. Several Chinese restaurants serve the diverse
university crowd. Map 2: F-4
Aalto’s Family
Brazen Hall Pub/Lounge
Cho Ichi Ramen Japanese
Chosabi Fast Casual
Nicolino’s Italian/Contemporary
North Garden Chinese
The Original Pancake House Family
Panda Tea Tea House
Sun Fortune Chinese
OSBORNE VILLAGE
Winnipeg’s trend-setting area offers an eclectic blend of
cafés, pubs and ethnic eateries. Map 1: R-3
Baked Expectations Bistro
Bangkok Thai Thai
The Cornerstone Pub/Lounge
Carlos & Murphy’s Mexican
Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual
Little Sister Coffee Maker Coffee
Meiji Japanese
Nuburger Burgers
Pete’s Place Family
Segovia Spanish
Sous Sol French
Stella’s Café/Bakery
Sukhothai Thai
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
Chaeban Ice Cream Ice Cream/Gelati
Park Line Coffee Coffee
Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American
Monticchio Italian/Classic
The Oakwood Café/Bakery
RIVER HEIGHTS
River Heights mixes old with new as it houses hip bistros
and contemporary restaurants. Map 2: E-3
529 Wellington Steak & Seafood
Bonfire Bistro Bistro
Close Co. International/Contemporary
Enoteca International/Contemporary
Fusian Experience Japanese
Fusion Grill Regional/Canadian
The Grove Restaurant & Pub Pub/Lounge
Máquè International/Contemporary
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 including Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Indian
and Lebanese. Map 1: O-1
Café Dario South American
Feast Café Bistro Café/Bakery
Pho Hoang Vietnamese
Homers 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
Black Bird Brasserie French
Café Postal Coffee
Helios Greek
In Ferno’s Bistro French
Le Garage Bistro
Lovey’s Smokehouse & BBQ Barbeque
Marion St Eatery Café/Bakery
Pasquale’s Italian/Classic
Promenade Café and Wine French
Red Top Drive-Inn 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
Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual
La Pampa Fast Casual
Maxime’s International/Classic
Siam Thai Thai/Laotian
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
Khao House Thai/Laotian
Stella’s Café/Bakery
The Tallest Poppy Café/Bakery
The Nook Diner Deli/Diner
Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee
Wasabi Japanese
ARABIc
YAFA CAFE This artistic space celebrates Arabic culture,
serving street food like manakeesh, a flatbread with
sweet or savoury toppings. Sun-Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri-Sat
11 am-1 pm. Entrées: $4-$15. WA. Cards AE, IA, MC, V.
1785 Portage Ave, 204-221-1636, Map 2: 2-D
BARBEqUE
LOVEY’S BBQ A state-of-the-art smoker cooks brisket,
pork shoulder, and chicken wings low and slow. 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-RIBS (7427), Map 1: R-6
SMOKIN’ HAWG BBQ CO. Enjoy brisket, chicken,
pulled pork and ribs accompanied with typical sides in
Harbourview Park. Tue-Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-3
pm. Entrées: $15-$28. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
1867 Springfield Rd, 204-942-2748, Map 2: B-6
BIstRO
BAKED EXPECTATIONS The menu lists comfort food
like a triple-decker grilled cheese and a chili burger, but
save room for the sweet stuff. Mon-Thu 11:30-midnight,
Fri & Sat 11:30-1 am, Sun 11 am-midnight. Entrées:
$9-$12. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA. 161 Osborne St,
204-452-5176, Map 1: S-3
BONFIRE BISTRO Famous for its wood-fired artisan
pizzas, this cozy neighbourhood hangout is the perfect
place to unwind with a slice and a glass of wine. Mon-
Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Thu 5 pm-10 pm, Fri-Sat
4:30 pm-10:30 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm. Entrees:
$14-$34. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 1433 Corydon Ave,
204-487-4440, Map 2: D-3
DEER + ALMOND This hip, rustic Exchange District
eatery boasts a globally influenced menu of small plates
designed for sharing. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm. Dinner:
Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Entrees: $10-$29. WA, LP. Cards:
IA, MC, V. 85 Princess St, 204-504-8562, Map 1: O-4