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Tre Visi Café 926 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐475‐4447 . Chef / owner Giacomo Appice is the talent behind this sophisticated bistro . His nationally recognized Italian- Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
ITALIAN / CONTEMPORARY
Café Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204-477‐5544 . Cozy bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Cibo Waterfront Café 339 Waterfront Dr , 204‐594‐0339 . Renovated heritage space boasts one of the best views in the city . Mediterranean small plates have big , bold flavours . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Mano A Mano 691 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐6305 . This sleek resto and lounge serves wood-fired pies built on Nonna ’ s fresh dough meld with mod tastes . Fresh pasta , stellar seafood starters . LP , SP , IA , M , V Nicolino ’ s 4‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐5004 . Owner Nick Zifarelli oversees a menu of rustic Italian classics that sparkles with innovative Canadian / regional specialties . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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japanese
Ichiban 189 Carlton St , 204-925‐7400 . A Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years , teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Izakaya Edokko 190 Smith St , 204‐615‐5556 . Sleek space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita . Small plates range from okonomiyaki to delicate sushi rolls . WA , A , IA , M , V Wasabi 105‐121 Osborne St , 204-474‐2332 ; 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . New‐school sushi is taken to new creative heights . Take a seat at the sushi bar and watch the volcano roll erupt . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Edward Lam ’ s stylish incarnation of this former take-out spot is an ideal stop for traditional rolls . WA , LP , IA , M , V
mexican
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 ; 775 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐2440 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
La Roca 155 Smith St , 204‐615‐9605 . A refreshing take on Mexican fare in downtown Winnipeg . The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios , bright ceviche , and the city ’ s best margaritas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Pub / Cantina
Barley Brothers 2005 Pembina Hwy , 204‐691-3300 . This restaurant celebrates good brews with over 150 varieties and a menu designed with beer in mind . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy , 204‐453‐7980 . Stylish brewpub with house brewed beers on tap . The extensive menu includes modern pub snacks like crispy beet chips . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Cornerstone 93 Osborne St , 204‐505‐7772 . Smart bar food reigns at this neighbourhood hotspot . Au courant menu items like pork belly and fried chicken báhn mì are highlights . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V
Peg Beer Co . 125 Pacific Ave , 204‐416‐2337 . Exchange District brewpub offers craft beer alongside regional specialties . Sharing is key , with a menu of meat and cheese boards , flatbreads , and “ large plates ” from whole baked ham to rack of lamb . WA , LP , IA , M , V love Grilled grass-fed beef
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Tue - Sat Lunch and Dinner . Reservations appreciated . Walk-ins welcome . 550 Academy Rd . at Lanark St . 204.489.6963 fusiongrill . mb . ca
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