bestlist
Park Café
330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204‑927‑6080.
Situated in the Qualico Family Centre,
this family eatery serves casual dishes
like buttermilk pancakes and pulled
pork poutine. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Pony Corral
444 St Mary’s Ave, 204‑942‑4414;
400 Wilton St, 204‑475‑4464;
1050 Nairn Ave, 204‑668‑4414;
1700 Pembina Hwy, 204‑275‑3687. A
Greek‑centric menu with steak house
favourites. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Kawaii Crepe
201‑99 Osborne St, 204‑415‑2833;
1220 St Mary’s Rd, 204‑691‑3700; 4‑1385
McPhillips St, 204‑694‑0172. Japanese
joint serves freshly prepared sweet and
savoury crêpes in a bright atmosphere.
IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
225 McDermot Ave, 204‑504‑0453.
2589 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615‑6006.
Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan
serves his favourite food in this modern
space. WA, A, IA, M, V
fast casual french
Burrito Del Rio
433 River Ave, 204‑415‑5600. This
Tex‑Mex eatery offers made‑to‑order
favourites, including fajitas, burritos
and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Chosabi
A‑100 King St, 204‑615‑8338;
2696 Pembina Hwy, 204‑615‑8313;
520 Portage Ave, 204‑615‑9386. Chic
order at the counter spot serves Asian
eats like sushi burritos, curries, and
poke bowls. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Forks Market
1 Forks Market Rd. The stylish hub of
Winnipeg’s meeting place offers casual
dining options centred around craft
beer and wine stall The Common. List
of vendors and contact information at
theforks.com. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204‑233‑4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynold’s table d’hôte
menu serves seven‑course surprise
dinners at $55. Open Fri‑Sat 5 pm. WA,
LP, A, IA, M, V
Café Ce Soir
937 Portage Ave, 204‑414‑SOIR (7647).
Enjoy favourites like ratatouille and beef
bourguignon, and save room for dessert.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
In Ferno’s Bistro & In Ferno’s on
Academy
312 Des Meurons St, 204‑262‑7400 (WA,
SP); 414 Academy Rd, 204‑475‑7400.
Chef/owner Fern Kirouac’s French‑
Canadian‑meets‑Mediterranean fare
has earned him accolades as one of the
city’s best. LP, A, IA, M, V
Mon Ami Louis
50 Provencher Blvd, 204‑938‑2226. Chef
Luc Jean serves French inspired fare on
the Esplanade Riel bridge. Open May‑
Oct. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Peasant Cookery
283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑989‑7700.
Chef Foucault offers elegantly updated
classics and rustic dishes. Almost
everything is scratch‑made. WA, LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V
Promenade Café and Wine
130‑C Provencher Blvd, 204‑233‑7030.
This neighbourhood bistro has the best
view of the city’s skyline, making it a
great place to savour classic French
fare. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Resto Gare & Train Bar
630 Des Meurons St, 204‑237‑7072. This
industrial‑chic space serves French
bistro fare, like delicate seafood crêpes.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Sous Sol
22‑222 Osborne St, soussolosborne.com.
Hidden in a basement location at
Confusion Corner, this dreamy speak‑
easy is worth the hunt. LP, A, IA, M, V
GeorGian
Saperavi
709 Corydon Ave, 204‑416‑3996. The
first Georgian restaurant on the prairies
overlooks Corydon Ave. Specialties
include khinkali. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
TASTE Winnipeg’s Culinary Guide 2018-2019
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