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.
DINING
BOMBOLINI WINE BAR The more casual downstairs sister to the award-winning Amici, Bombolini is one of the best secrets in town. Offers an extensive menu of simpler, less-expensive versions of Amici’ s fine Italian cuisine 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 CARLO This 50-seat restaurant is a very popular and influential neighbourhood bistro. Its cross‐cultural, Cal- Ital menu serves up southwestern tastes and textures with pasta. Fett Chile— fettuccine tossed in chile cream sauce— is a signature dish. Almost any dish can be made glutenfree 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. High quality cooking and stylish renos have kept this restaurant eternally fresh. Elegant Italian cuisine shares the menu with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip in the newly redesigned lounge. 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 A beautiful tiled coal oven is the shining centerpiece inside this new suburban restaurant. Anthracite coal cooks pizzas, wings and panini in minutes in 850 ° F heat. Prosciutto, roasted garlic, calabrese salami and artichokes are some of the tasty toppings offered. 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
CHAISE CAFÉ & LOUNGE Set in the heart of St. Boniface, across from lush green space, this casualcontemporary setting offers smart takes on Italian classics. Grilled Caesar salad is a popular pick. Mon- Thu 11 am-2 pm, 5 pm-9 pm, Fri 11 am-2 pm, 5 pm-11 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, 5 pm-11 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm, 5 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 15- $ 18. Prix fixe menus for dinner($ 25), lunch($ 20), and brunch($ 20) available. LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 271 Provencher Blvd, 204‐504‐4012, Map: D-4
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. 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 is bringing Little Italy back to Corydon Ave with an engaging Mediterranean menu. Wood-fired pies are built on Nonna’ s fresh dough topped with mod tastes, like capicollo, spicy chile flakes, fior di latte mozzerella and a swirl of honey. Fresh pasta and stellar seafood starters. 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. Most everything is made in house from scratch. Try the sweet and kicky linguine with chile cream prawns. 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
SANTA ANA Wood-fired and stone-baked pizzas and pastas are the star of the show at this popular St Vital spot. Meaty manicotti is a hearty cheese-laden and tomato-rich meal and a half with unexpected fennel notes. Tortellini purses romance the senses with sweet, creamy ricotta filling. Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-10 pm, Sat 4 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 22. WA, LP Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1631 St Mary’ s Rd, Unit F, 204-415-1440, Map 2: F‐4
TAPASTRY Situated adjacent lush Niakwa golf course, this upscale space offers unique Italy influenced tapas. Chef Gord Harris creates stunning small plates, such as bison meatballs with earthy wild mushroom sauce and sweet-sour tomato agro dolce, and seared scallops with braised pork belly and corn ragout. Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm; Mon-Sat 5 pm-close. Dishes: $ 7- $ 16. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 620 Niakwa Rd, 204‐256‐7326, Map 2: E-5
JAPANESE
BLÜFISH This chic sushi spot in the theatre district offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates. The heavenly white truffle tuna carpaccio is thin slices of sashimi cloaked in truffle oil. The sleek sushi menu features a 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‐ $ 25. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V, AE. 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐779‐9888, Map 1: O‐4
ICHIBAN A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 30 years of dining entertainment. Fresh teppanyaki entrées— from sirloin to scallops and chicken— are cooked with panache at tableside grills where the Ichiban chef prepares each course with an entertaining artistic flair. Take a seat at the sushi bar and choose from more than 20 different rolls while watching the sushi chef prepare your order. Open daily from Sun-Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Reservations preferred. Entrées: $ 22- $ 40. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 189 Carlton St, 204‐925‐7400, Map 1: P-3
More than 40 years & three generations
Extensive buffet 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)
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.
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
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