The Beachcomber The Forks Market , 1 Forks Market Rd , 204‐948‐0020 . This restaurant ’ s focus on seafood is a reflection of its stunning riverside views . Crab cake sliders are a popular choice . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Bistro 1800 1800 Wellington Ave , 204‐786‐0926 . At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport , well‐made classics are offered with a slight twist . Served with creative presentation in a contemporary setting . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Blue Marble 1979 Wellington Ave , 204‐594‐1967 . With greens grown on site , fresh delights are served up with artful presentations . Cavena nuda risotto and tuna carpaccio are standouts . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Café Savour 956 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐254‐4681 . Handpainted tables and vibrant green walls complement the eclectic menu , which draws influence from New Orleans to South Africa to Asia . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Enoteca A‐1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This intimate and ultra‐hip space boasts an extensive menu of wines and cocktails as well as a creative menu of exotic ingredients . WA , LP , IA , M , V Jane ’ s 504 Main St , 204‐632‐2594 . Red River College ’ s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute offers a unique dining experience where patrons interact with students as they execute an inspired menu . Open Tue‐Fri for lunch and dinner . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 295 York 295 York , 204‐896‐7275 . Sophisticated steak and seafood in a sleek blue and copped hued dining room . Feast on prime cuts of beef and tender half rack of lamb . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Mitchell Block 173 McDermot Ave , 204‐949‐9032 . Newly renovated Exchange District spot serves up an eclectic , Mediterranean influenced menu in an industrial chic setting . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
The Merchant Kitchen 314 Donald St , 204‐615‐2278 . This recent open serves a mash‐up of street food inspired plates with Latin and pan‐Asian flavours . Try the papaya som tum which tames chile heat with mint and cilantro . WA , SP , LP , A , IA , M , V Moxie ’ s Grill and Bar 1620 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐489‐1199 ; 300 Portage Ave , 204‐926‐5757 ; Polo Park Shopping Centre , 204‐783‐1840 ; 1615 Regent Ave W , 204‐654‐3345 ; St . Vital Shopping Centre , 204‐257‐1132 . Quality and consistency are hallmarks of this respected Canadian chain . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM
The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway St . 1‐800‐665‐8088 . This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz performances , while the kitchen presents stellar scratch‐made sensations . WA , LP , A , V , M , ATM Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave , main fl oor MB Hydro Place , 204‐421‐9094 . Diners enjoy mod steakhouse offerings , like steak frites or grilled dijon salmon served with tomato jam and chickpea salad , in a high tech atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Star Grill Located across from Assiniboine Park , 2069 Portage Ave , 204‐837‐STAR ( 7827 ). The menu is a fusion of Asian , Mediterranean and down‐home continental dishes , often covering many fl avours in one bite . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Sydney ’ s The Forks Market , 2nd fl oor , 204‐942‐6075 . This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers a fi ve‐course evening menu for a fi xed price of $ 55 . Chef / owner Michael Schafer uses ingredients culled from Israel to Hawaii . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Table Winnipeg Art Gallery , 300 Memorial Blvd , 204‐948‐0085 . Daytime diners have an intriguing view of the WAG ’ s rooftop sculpture garden . The varied menu offers Mediterranean inspired dishes . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V , A
itaLian / cLassic
Buccacino ’ s 155 Osborne St , 204‐452‐8251 . The varied menu includes a large selection of traditional specialty pastas . Brunch buffet Sun . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Colosseo Restorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . House‐made , classic Italian fare makes this the place for Italian cravings . A warm and friendly environment makes this a favourite for many family outings . WA , SP , LP , M , V , IA
Dona Onesta 177 Lombard , 204‐415‐4112 . An elegant room is the setting for traditional fare from Northern Italy including Venetian styled dishes . WA , AE , IA , MC , V Mona Lisa 1697 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐3687 . The Cuisine from the Grande family ’ s southern Italy home has been offered for more than 20 years in this restaurant . Adjacent La Cantina di Mona Lisa is a wine bar and deli . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM
Monticchio 684 Osborne St , 204‐477‐4773 . This South Osborne mainstay serves traditional recipes in a contemporary space . Try the signature breaded veal topped with kalamata olives and Provolone cheese . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks , 204‐957‐1391 . Spaghetti dishes and a kids ’ menu make this a family‐friendly spot , housed in an old railway storage building . 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 Italian‐ Mediterranean cuisine incudes the city ’ s most sumptuous gnocchi . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Vera Pizzeria 670 Osborne St , 204‐222‐6306 . A simple menu of Neapolitan‐style pizza features clean preparation of high quality ingredients . IA , M , V
itaLian / contemporary
Amici 326 Broadway , 204‐943‐4997 . Chef Todd Bjornson and a talented kitchen team turns out Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant space . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Bellissimo 1‐877 Waverley St , 204‐489‐0495 . This surprisingly sophisticated neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare , like the signature chicken linguine in Amaretto cream sauce . WA , LP , SP , 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 Carlo 243 Lilac St , 204‐477‐5544 . This cozy , chic and consistent bistro serves dishes spiked with equatorial tastes and textures . Those in the know come for stellar house‐cut steaks . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , IA , M , V , A Cafe La Scala 725 Corydon Ave , 204‐474 . ‐2750 . Owner Perry Scaletta ’ s nationally recognized restaurant turns out pasta and meat dishes including famed dumplings . Includes small plates and hip cocktails in a newly redesigned lounge . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Carbone 400‐1580 Taylor Ave , 204‐488‐2554 ; 260 St Mary Ave , 204‐691‐2213 . Crispy crusts are the result of an 850 ° F coalfired oven at this pizza place . Toppings include arugula , and calabrese salami . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V
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