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 . 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 , diners have an intriguing view of the WAG ’ s rooftop sculpture garden . 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 Grande family ’ s traditional cuisine has been offered for more than 30 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- $ 37 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V , ATM . 1697 Corydon Ave , 204-488-3687 , Map 2 : D-3
MONTICCHIO The homestyle menu features recipes in classic Italian-style . Try the signature veal dressed with a tart lemon cream 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
OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY This Winnipeg favourite is housed in a 100-year-old railway storage building and features a wide selection of pasta dishes . Sun-Thu 11:30 am-9 pm , Fri & Sat 11:30 am-10 pm . Entrées : $ 10- $ 19 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . Johnston Terminal at The Forks , main floor , 204-957-1391 , Map 1 : Q-5
PASQUALE ’ S ITALIAN RESTAURANT This long-standing destination treats all as family . Classic pastas and old fashioned recipes keep locals raving . A great roof top patio perfect for the final warm autumn nights . 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 nationally recognized for his Italian-Mediterranean cuisine inclu 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 Neapolitanstyle 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 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 670 Osborne St , 204-222-6306 , Map 2 : E-4
italian / contemporary
CAFÉ CARLO This 50-seat bistro is a popular and influential neighbourhood spot . Fett Chile — fettuccine tossed in chile cream sauce — is a signature dish . Almost any dish can be made gluten-free upon request . Desserts made fresh on the premises . 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 . Elegant Italian cuisine shares the menu 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 boasts a unique view of the city . Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce and 10 different types of bruschetta . 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 features an engaging Mediterranean menu . Nonna ’ s fresh dough makes stellar wood-fired pies . 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
japanese
BLÜFISH This chic sushi spot in the theatre district offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates . Try the delicious Bannatyne roll combining spicy tuna , salmon and creamy avocado . 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- $ 23 . LP . Cards : IA , MC , V , AE . 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779-9888 , Map 1 : O-4
ICHIBAN A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 40 years of dining entertainment . The show takes place at tableside grills where the Ichiban chef dressed in blue and white and wearing a black holster filled with knives presides . He prepares each course right in front of you , with an entertaining artistic flair . Open daily Sun-Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm , Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 22- $ 50 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 189 Carlton St , 204-925-7400 , Map 1 : P-3
IZAKAYA EDOKKO Sleek space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita . Izakaya , Japanese small plates , are served in this contemporary setting , from elevated street eats like okonomiyaki . Lunch : Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:00 pm . Dinner : Mon-Thu , Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm , Fri- Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm . WA . Entrées : $ 7- $ 15 . AE , IA , MC , V . 190 Smith St , 204-615-5556 , Map 1 : P-4
THE BEST MEMORIES START WITH A GREAT MEAL
I n 1898 , the Great West Saddlery Warehouse was built on the corner of Market Avenue and Bertha Street . It soon became the world ’ s largest manufacturer , wholesaler , and retailer of harnesses and saddles .
Today Saddlery on Market offers comforting food made with ingredients that express the bounty of our region , accented with sophisicated , globally inspired touches .
The Newest Patio in The Exchange !
114 Market Ave . 204-615-1898 saddleryonmarket . com
28 where . ca september / october 2017