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THE MOST POPULAR

BUBBLE TEA

IN WINNIPEG
204-504-8299
2999 PEMBINA HWY Pembina
204-505-6989
1041 MCPHILLIPS ST McPhillips
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OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY Winnipeg favourite in a 100-year-old railway storage building serving its famous spaghetti . Sun-Thu 11:30 am-9 pm , Fri & Sat 11:30 am-10 pm . Entrées : $ 10- $ 19 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . Johnston Terminal at The Forks , main floor , 204-957-1391 , Map 1 : Q-5
PASQUALE ’ S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Long-standing destination treats all as family , serving classic pastas and old fashioned recipes . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11 am-3:30 pm ; Dinner : Mon-Wed 4 pm-9:30 pm , Thu-Sat 4 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 13- $ 24 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 109 Marion St , 204-231-1403 , Map 1 : Q-5
italian / contemporary
CAFÉ CARLO This 50-seat bistro is a popular and influential neighbourhood spot . Almost any dish can be made gluten-free upon request . Lunch : Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm . Dinner : Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm , Sun 5 pm-9 pm . Entrées : $ 18- $ 34 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 243 Lilac St , 204-477-5544 , Map 1 : T-2
CIBO WATERFRONT CAFÉ Renovated heritage space located on Waterfront drive boasts one of the best views in the city . Stand outs include the 10 different types of bruschetta . Sun-Thu 8 am-12 am , Fri & Sat 8 am-1 am . Entrées : $ 12- $ 30 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 339 Waterfront Dr , 204-594-0339 , Map 1 : P-4
PASSERO AND CORTO This space at The Common at The Forks has Corto , open at lunch , serving sandwiches and specialty coffee . PASSERO offers modern dining at night , like flat iron steak , lamb and ricotta gnocchi . Daily 11 am-11 pm . Entrées : $ 12- $ 22 . WA , LP Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-291-7300 , Map 1 : Q-5
japanese
BLÜFISH This chic sushi spot in the theatre district offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm . Dinner : Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-9:30 pm , Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm . Entrées : $ 12- $ 23 . LP . Cards : IA , MC , V , AE . 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-779-9888 , Map 1 : O-4
ICHIBAN A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 40 years of dining entertainment . The show takes place at tableside grills where the Ichiban chef presides . Sun- Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm , Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Entrées : $ 22- $ 50 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 189 Carlton St , 204-925-7400 , Map 1 : P-3
KYU BISTRO This spot , opened in 2013 , was the first in Winnipeg to specialize in ramen . It ’ s part of the Kyu empire , a collection of Asian eateries across the city . Mon-Thu 11:30 am-8pm , Fri 11:30-10:30 pm , Sat 12 pm-10:30 pm , Sun 12 pm to 8 pm . Entrées : $ 10- $ 18 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 185 Isabel St , 204-504-8999 , Map 1 : N-3
IZAKAYA EDOKKO Sleek space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita , including Izakaya , Japanese small plates . Lunch : Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:00 pm . Dinner : Mon-Thu , Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm , Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm . WA . Entrées : $ 7- $ 15 . AE , IA , MC , V . 190 Smith St , 204-615-5556 , Map 1 : P-4
MEIJI The marriage between martini and sushi has become legend here . Martini hits , smoothly accompany Meiji ’ s hefty sushi rolls . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm . Dinner : Sun-Thu 5 pm-10:30 pm , Fri & Sat 5 pm-11:30 pm . Entrées : $ 9- $ 67 . LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 454 River Ave , 204-284-3996 , Map 1 : R-3
WASABI New-school sushi is taken to creative heights . Open for lunch and dinner , call for hours . Entrées : $ 18- $ 20 . WA ( not Osborne ), LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 , Map 1 : Q-2 ; 105-121 Osborne St , 204-474-2332 , Map 1 : R-3 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204-415-7878 , Map 1 : E-3
YUJIRO This zen-like space attracts Japanese cuisine purists for its traditional preparation and high quality ingredients . Mon , Wed-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm , 5 pm-9 pm , Sun 1 pm-9 pm . Entrées : $ 11- $ 20 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489-9254 , Map 1 : P-3 mexican
CARLOS & MURPHY ’ S Serves Mexican cantina staples such as taco salads , hot wings , chimichangas , heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas . Mon- Wed 11:30 am-1 am , Thu-Sat 11:30 am-2 am , Sun 3:30 pm-midnight . Entrées : $ 7- $ 17 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 129 Osborne St , 204-284-3510 , Map 1 : R-3
LA ROCA Expect the light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico in dishes like taco trios and flavoured margaritas . Unique double decker patio gives a view of downtown . Tue-Wed 4 pm-late , Thu-Fri 11:30 am-late , Sat 4 pm-late . Entrées : $ 12- $ 18 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 155 Smith St , 204-615-9605 , Map 1 : P-4
pub / lounge
Canadian : BRAZEN HALL Decor blends rustic barn wood and steel with plush banquettes and geometric fixtures . The extensive menu includes modern pub snacks like crispy beet chips . Open daily 11:30 am- 1 am . Entrées : $ 12- $ 26 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 800 Pembina Hwy , 204-453-7980 , Map 2 : E-4
Canadian : THE CORNERSTONE Regulars return for chef Norman Pastorin ’ s perfectly executed plates that fuse haute cuisine techniques , comfort food flavours and ingredients from around the globe . Daily 11 am -2 am . Entrées : $ 7- $ 20 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 93 Osborne St , 204-505-7772 , Map 1 : R-3
British : THE KING ’ S HEAD Enjoy a chilled pint in an English pub setting with extensive Indian menu and lunch buffet on Fridays . Offers 30 local and imported beers on tap . Mon-Fri 11 am-2 am , Sat 12 pm-2 am , Sun 2 pm- 2 am . Entrées : $ 8- $ 13 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 120 King St , 204-957-7710 , Map 1 : O-4
Canadian : ONE GREAT CITY BREWING CO Upgraded nachos , wings , and sandwiches are joined by cheffy offerings . Six varieties of beer brewed on site . Sun-Thu 11:30 am-1 am , Fri-Sat 11:30 am-2 am . Entrées : $ 13- $ 22 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 1596 Ness Ave , 204-210-2337 , Map 2 : D-3
Canadian : THE PALM LOUNGE This high-class lounge features nightly live local jazz performances and dine on home-away-from-home dinners . Mon-Thu 11 am-12 am , Fri 11 am-1 am , Sat 12 pm-1 am , Sun 12 pm-12 am . Entrees $ 19- $ 32 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , MC , V , ATM . The Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 , Map 1 : Q-4
Irish : SHANNON ’ S This subterranean pub is a popular meeting place . Known as a live music venue for local bands . Hearty Irish meals , like steak and stout pie , satisfy . The lamb burger is a menu highlight . Mon-Fri 11 am-2 am ; Sat 4 pm-2 am . Entrées : $ 6-20 . LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 175 Carlton St , 204-943-2302 , Map 1 : P-4
Canadian : UNDERDOGS Rally around smart , creative pub staples at this sports bar styled spot . Perogy nachos and yam-topped burgers give bar food a good name . Tue- Thu & Sun 11 am-1 am , Fri-Sat & Mon 11 am-2 am . Entrees : $ 10- $ 15 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 2609 Portage Ave , 204-615-6104 , Map 2 : D-2
regional / canadian
BLAZE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Offers a stylish and contemporary setting for urban prairie cuisine . The juicy , lightly charred burger gets extra kick from jalapeño jam and a glossy potato bun . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 25- $ 42 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204-944-7259 , Map 1 : P-4
FUSION GRILL Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products from local producers , and owner Scot McTaggart has an encyclopedic knowledge of Canadian wine selection for a true fine dining experience . Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm , 5:30 pm onward . Entrées : $ 20- $ 47 . LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 550 Academy Rd , 204-489-6963 , Map 2 : D-3
GATES ON ROBLIN Set in an elegant country estate , several rooms with a charming atmosphere perfectly match the pan-Canadian menu . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 21- $ 55 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224-2837 , Map 2 : E-1
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