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Mona Lisa
1697 Corydon Ave, 204-488‑3687.
The cuisine of the Grande family’s
southern Italy home has been offered
for more than 20 years in this casual
neighbourhood restaurant. WA, LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V, ATM
Pasquales
109 Marion St, 204‑231‑1403. This longstanding destination treats all as family.
Classic pastas, red sauces, and old
fashioned recipes keep diners raving.
The great rooftop patio is a summer
hotspot. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Tre Visi Café
926 Grosvenor Ave, 204‑475‑4447.
Chef/owner Giacomo Appice is the
talent behind this sophisticated bistro.
His nationally recognized ItalianMediterranean cuisine incudes the
city’s most sumptuous gnocchi. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
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Amici
326 Broadway, 204-943‑4997. A talented
kitchen team turns out Northern Italian
cuisine in an elegant space. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
Bombolini
326 Broadway, 204-943‑5066. This wine
bar offers an extensive menu of simpler,
less‑expensive versions of Amici’s fine
Italian cuisine in a bistro atmosphere.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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
Carbone
400-1580 Taylor Ave, 204‑488‑2554;
260 St Mary Ave, 204‑691‑2213; 680 St
Anne’s Rd, 204‑615‑8117. Extra crispy
crusts are the result of an 850°F coalfired oven at this chic pizza place. WA,
LP, IA, A, M, V
Cibo Waterfront Café
339 Waterfront Dr, 204‑594‑0339.
Mediterranean small plates have big
flavours, like arancini balls in fragrant
tomato sauce. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Mano A Mano
691 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑6305. Sleek
resto and lounge serves wood-fired pies
with mod toppings. Stellar pastas and
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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Blüfish
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779‑9888. This
chic sushi spot balances sophistication
with a healthy dose of fun. Try playful
pan-seared cuttlefish with ginger-laced
teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V