GERMAN
Gasthaus Gutenberger 2583 Portage Ave , 204-888‐3133 . The hearty style of authentic German cuisine is practised in this rustic , chalet-style atmosphere , using market‐fresh ingredients to create
traditional fare . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
GREEK
Gus & Tony ’ s at The Park 2015 Portage Ave , 204‐414‐5508 . This eatery offers brawny burgers , saucy gyros , perfectly seasoned souvlaki and fries . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Tuxedo Village Restaurant 2090 Corydon Ave , 204‐897‐6565 . This restaurant is famous for its perfectly spiced chicken souvlaki and massive Greek salads that are never stingy on the feta and olives . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
INDIAN
Clay Oven 240-1600 Kenaston Common , 204‐888‐2529 ; 1 Portage Ave East ( Shaw Park ), 204‐982‐7426 ; 247 Edmonton St , 204‐415‐7797 . This extensive East Indian menu features everything from butter chicken to spicy seafood curries . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V East India Company 349 York Ave , 204-947‐3097 . Centuriesold artifacts grace the room of the Mehra family ’ s flagship restaurant . The food is flawless , with biryani beautifully presented and perfectly spiced . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V India Palace 770 Ellice Ave , 204-774‐6061 . A large and varied menu features vegetable , chicken , lamb and seafood dinners . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CLASSIC
Bailey ’ s 185 Lombard Ave , 204-944‐1180 . Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire . Specialties include the reuben , rack of lamb and prime rib of beef . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . The elegant atmosphere and the wideranging menu , offering short‐order favourites , make for a multigenerational palate pleaser . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
INTERNATIONAL / CONTEMPORARY
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 . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
The Blue Marble Restaurant & Lounge 1979 Wellington Ave , 204‐594‐1967 . With greens grown on site , fresh delights are served up with artful presentations . Cavena nuda risotto is a standout . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V Café Savour 956 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐254‐4681 . Hand-painted tables and vibrant green walls complement the eclectic menu , which draws influence from New Orleans to South Africa to Asia . Five-course menus offered for $ 45 . 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 . Reservations recommended . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 295 York 295 York Ave , 204‐896‐7275 . Sophisticated steak and seafood in a sleek blue-and-copper 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 . 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 . WA , SP , LP , A , IA , M , V The Palm Lounge Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway St . 1-800-665-8088 . This swish lounge boasts 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 floor 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 . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Sydney ’ s The Forks Market , 2nd floor , 204‐942‐6075 . This nationally acclaimed restaurant offers a five‐course evening menu for a fixed price of $ 55 . 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
Colosseo Restorante 670 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4977 . House-made , classic Italian fare makes this a favourite for many family outings . WA , SP , LP , M , V , IA 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 . Several housemade pastas , traditional and gourmet pizzas . 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 . WA , LP , 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
ITALIAN /
CONTEMPORARY
Amici 326 Broadway , 204-943‐4997 . Chef Todd Bjornson and a talented kitchen team turn 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 Carbone 400-1580 Taylor Ave , 204‐488‐2554 ; 260 St Mary Ave , 204‐691‐2213 . Extra crispy crusts are the result of an 850 ° F coal-fired oven at this chic pizza place . Tantalizing toppings include arugula , calabrese salami and Parmesan . Try coal-fired wings . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V
46 ciao ! / oct / nov / two thousand fifteen