Café La Scala 725 Corydon Ave , 204-474‐2750 . Chic spot blends elegant Italian cuisine with trendy tapas plates to share and hip cocktails to sip . LP , SP , 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 . Stand outs include arancini balls and 10 different types of bruschetta . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Mano A Mano 691 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐6305 . This sleek resto and lounge serves woodfired pies built on Nonna ' s fresh dough meld with mod tastes . 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
japanese
Blüfish 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779‐9888 . This chic sushi spot balances sophistication with a healthy dose of fun . Try playful pan-seared cuttlefish . LP , A , IA , M , V 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 bestlist
Izakaya Edokko 190 Smith St , 204‐615‐5556 . Sleek new space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita . Small plates range from elevated street eats like 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 . Visually stunning rolls leave a lasting impression . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Chef 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 Carlos & Murphy ’ s 129 Osborne St , 204-284‐3510 . Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads , hot wings , chimichangas , heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas . 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 fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios . 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 hearty menu . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy , 204‐453‐7980 . House made brews on tap at the stylish spacious pub . The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrees . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Confusion Corner Bar & Grill 500 Corydon Ave , 204-284‐6666 . This casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young , hip crowd . Innovative seasonal menu . WA , LP , SP , 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
One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave , 204‐210‐2337 . Sleek brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match beers brewed on site . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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