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Alycia's
559 Cathedral Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 0Y6 · 204-582-8789
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Alycia's prices are famously affordable and the restaurant is cozy and charming with traditional knickknacks, but the truth is, it's the pierogis that people come back for. The little Eastern European dumplings, stuffed with cheese and potatoes and boiled or fried, are a favorite in these parts anyway due to the strong presence of Ukrainian descendents, but Alycia's pierogis are something special indeed. There are plenty of other options, like stuffed cabbage, sausage, and lots of sandwiches at lunchtime. Just don't forget to try the pierogis!
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Chef Fern Kirouac, who got his start at his father's La Vieille Gare, opened this charming little bistro in 2004. It was an instant hit and dubbed one of the year's best new restaurants by Where magazine. Traditional French fare, often with a touch of Mediterranean flair, is the draw: four varieties of moules et frites, frog's legs, veau grand-mère (veal and mushrooms in white wine cream sauce), poulet à la façon du chef (chicken stuffed with lingonberries and cambozola). The menu is brief, but there are always numerous daily specials.
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ST BONIFACE. Many consider this fine French restaurant to be the best in Winnipeg. As the name indicates, the restaurant is in a restored train station, complete with an old passenger car pulled up out back which is used now as a lounge. Traditional favorites such as escargot bourguinon, foie gras terrine with cognac, duck a l'orange, and steak au poivre are well executed and artfully presented. If you're feeling indulgent, opt for the multi-course crème de la crème tasting menu.
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Luce
635 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB · 204-452-3037
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One of Where magazine's picks for best new restaurants of 2004, Luce excels at Italian cuisine. The menu is divided into three sections: traditional, contemporary and modern-eclectic. Choose a classic like spaghetti marinara, something new like sachetti (big ravioli) stuffed with smoked salmon and ricotta with pesto-cream sauce, or a rather avant-garde interpretation of lasagna di mare. Cioppino and osso bucco are winners, and the tiramisu is second to none.
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Nicolino's
2077 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5J9 · 204-269-5004
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Nicolino's forte is contemporary Italian fare, frequently punctuated with a splash of Canadian pizzazz. You'll find classic pizzas and pastas, and numerous vegetarian and vegan dishes. Among the not-so-traditional options are stellar crab cakes with mild ancho chile aioli, bison spring rolls, sweet potato and provolone pierogis with pecans and sweet peppers, and Moroccan spiced lamb over fettuccine. The adjacent Orbit Room lounge is quite popular on its own and often features live music.
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Pasquale's
109 Marion St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0T2 · 204-231-1403
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ST BONIFACE. For more than 30 years, Pasquale's has served up home style Italian food to the hungry denizens of St. Boniface. Menu highlights include suppli (deep fried rice and cheese balls in marinara), homemade Italian sausage and peppers, Italian stuffed peppers, spinach and ricotta cannelloni, and great hand-tossed pizzas. Hungry yet?
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Pasta La Vista
66-333 St. Mary Ave, Hargrave St, Winnipeg, MB · 204-956-2229
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DOWNTOWN. At Pasta la Vista, the highlights are the mostly Italian menu, sparked by an Asian inspiration here and there, and an extensive wine list with several by-the-glass options (winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence). Stick to the classics like Caesar salad or bruschetta to start, or be adventurous and try Asian pork gyoza or chicken spring rolls. Second options are myriad and frequently quite creative, such as the "Flurry of Curry" linguine with chicken. Rotisserie chicken is wonderful, but there are plenty of main dish choices from prime rib to short ribs.
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Provence Bistro
620 Niakwa Rd, Niakwa Country Club, Winnipeg, MB R2J 2X3 · 204-254-3500
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A restaurant with this many awards is a sure bet. Provence Bistro is lauded by food critics and patrons alike, both for its elegant country club setting and its fine French Provençale cooking. Start with West Coast mussels with roasted tomato-garlic-herb butter or escargots en croûte. Then move on to daube de lapin (slow-cooked rabbit leg in red wine and grilled rabbit loin with celeriac puree), roasted Cornish game hen with lavender and preserved lemon, or grilled giant scallops with eggplant foam and ratatouille.
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Sydney's
One Forks Market Rd, Forks Market, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L9 · 204-942-6075
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If you normally shy away from an elaborate multi-course dinner because of the expense and overall richness, you'll want to give Sydney's a try. For an amazingly low price, you choose a five-course meal from chef Michael Schafer's innovative and ever-changing menu of tapas-sized dishes. Your first course might be duck liver pate on toasted brioche with Sauterne gelée. Second course could be langoustine risotto or "Tongue and Cheek," a terrine of Marsala-poached veal tongue on toast points with confit of veal cheek on sweet corn compote. The third course is the chef's choice of sorbet. Next is the "entrée," which could be harissa-rubbed rack of lamb or lemongrass marinated pork loin. The grand finale: Callebaut chocolate and caramel fudge pudding with black cherry ice cream, or apricot bavarois. If this is still a bit overwhelming, go for lunch when the menu is a la carte!
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Tre Visi
173 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S1 · 204-949-9032
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Tiny and busy, Tre Visi is ideal for pre-theater comfort food. Traditional Italian cooking is superb here, from antipasti straight through to dessert. Start off with either carpaccio or fried calamari – both are excellent. Follow with farfalle Tre Visi (with tomato, crumbled hot Italian sausage and sweet red peppers), or the incredible housemade gnocchi with pesto cream sauce or marinara. Try a veal dish for your main course – you won't be disappointed. Desserts vary from week to week, but are well worth the calories.
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