Budget
Salisbury House
21 locations all over the city. Started during the Dirty Thirties, the company still succeeded due to good food at decent prices. Salisbury refers to hamburgers as "Nips", and french fried potatoes as "chips". Many expatriates returning to the city find it a necessity to have at least one Sals' "nip".
C. Kelekis Restaurant
A Winnipeg institution that started off with Mr. Kelekis Sr.'s popcorn wagon in the early part of the 20th century. Later on, the family opened a hot dog stand by Selkirk Locks but moved to the present-day location in 1931. Simple food, but very well cooked. The shoestring French fries, made fresh every day, are justly famed. The restaurant is also known for the wall of celebrity photos. Because of the restrictive liquor laws in Manitoba in the mid-20th century, drinking establishments were often closed as early as midnight or 1:00 AM. Kelekis, due to its late hours and good reputation, became the primary night spot for many entertainers and politicians. Today, its hours are a little more restrained, closing at 7:30 on weeknights, but the food is just as delicious.
Burrito Del Rio Taqueria
Mexican
Underground Cafe
Sandwiches and burgers
Mercato Gelato Cafe
Amazing new cafe, centrally located at Confusion Corner. Feels like a sunny Italian Market all year round. They have hundreds of gelato and sorbetto flavours and they always have seventy two on display. They are Manitoba's largest selection of gelato. They also have great panini, soups and salads. A take-out freezer is a must if attending any dinners and not wanting to show up empty handed. A must taste!
Affinity Vegetarian Garden
Chinese and vegetarian
The North Star Drive-In
Located right across the street from Alycia's, and has arguably the best burgers in town. If you try this family-run drive in, expect very friendly staff and delicious burgers, hot dogs, fries, etc. North Star also always has a fresh dogbowl of water if you happen to bring your pet along.
Punjab Sweet House & Restaurant
East Indian
Falafel Place
Lebanese/brunch. Perfect for hangovers.
Alycia's Restaurant
Ukrainian cuisine, patronized by the late comedian John Candy. Closed in 2011. NO LONGER OPEN.
Massawa
Excellent Ethiopian cuisine. At Massawa, as with traditional Ethiopian cuisine, eating with your hands is how it's done. Very good vegetarian selection, good atmosphere. Food is prepared fresh, so be prepared to wait - not for those in a hurry.
Deen's Caribbean Restaurant & Patio
Caribbean
The Brit Cafe
Pub food, the classic comforts of the UK
Midrange
Baked Expectations
Popular bakery and restaurant located in Osborne Village, famous for its desserts.
Diana's Gourmet Pizzeria
Winnipeg is home to one of the best pizza chefs in Canada with a profusion of awards. Available only for take-out or delivery, you must sample their wares before you leave town.
Mondragon Bookstore and Coffeehouse
Definitely worth a quick look to sample a variety of organic fair-trade coffees and excellent vegan cuisine. While you are there, you should take a look through the extensive collection of activist literature and music. The Mondragon often hosts lectures, musical performances and just about anything else 'left' you can think of.
Mona Lisa Ristorante Italiano
Some of the best real Italian food.
Sushi Gen Japanese Cuisine
Japanese all-you-can-eat sushi buffet. Menu also includes cooked "kitchen" items.
Top end
Ichi Ban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Japanese sushi and steakhouse. The chefs prepare the meal in front of you with great showmanship. You must come as a group or you will be placed with strangers as the tables seat 8+. The menu consists of set dinners that can be expensive, but the food is delicious and the show is very entertaining.
Wasabi
Amazing sushi restaurants in Winnipeg, serving some of the most creative and beautiful rolls available in the city. The original is on Osborne Street, known as Wasabi Sushi Bistro/Next Door. The atmosphere in is hip, modern and funky. The chain also runs a little grocery shop on Osborne called Wasabi at home, selling all specialty asian products. There is are two other locations as well: 1360 Taylor and 588 Broadway.
Fort Garry Hotel
Famous brunch
Popular neighbourhoods
West End
Is where many immigrants call home, and the result is amazing ethnic food on every corner. walk down ellice or sargent from balmoral to arlington for cheap and delicious food in tiny restaurants served by people who struggle with english.
Osborne Village
Is home to a wide variety of resturants, from japanese, to ethiopian, to mexican, to italian. papa george's is open until 4am for all your late-night cravings.
Corydon Ave
Is patio central from stafford to pembina. almost every restaurant and bar here has a patio for outdoor dining, and during the summer they are all packed late into the night. a classic winnipeg summer night is to get gelati from one of the many gelati shops and stroll down the strip with friends.
Local cuisine
Beer
From half pints brewing (http://www.halfpintsbrewi...) 334 keewaitin avenue, and fort garry brewing, (http://www.fortgarry.com/).
Winnipeg goldeye
A smoked fish available at most grocery stores and fish markets.
farmer's sausage
Mennonite farmer's sausage from Winkler Meats for frying or barbecuing.
Russian mints
From morden's chocolate, 674 sargent avenue.
Kubasa
Or kielbasa, a ready-to-eat eastern european pork garlic sausage smoked daily at winnipeg old country sausage, metro meats, central products, tenderloin meat, karpaty meat, and wawel meat market.
Winnipeg-style cream cheese
Is a good accompaniment for gunn's bagels.
pickerel
Fresh pickerel filets and cheeks.
Winnipeg-style rye bread
Best bought unsliced directly from city bread, 232 jarvis avenue, or kub bakery, 112 701 regent av w
Winnipeg loves food. There is an amazing array of restaurants catering to every taste and budget. Tipping is customary in Winnipeg and is not included in the price of the food. Some restaurants may automatically add a gratuity charge for large groups. Tips typically range from 10%-20%