Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Winnipeg

This wildly popular pizza joint enjoys an ardent fan following, evident from its perennially crowded dining hall. The secret to their popularity lies in their flavorful wood-fired pizzas, which are also hand-tossed and topped with fresh ingredients. Highlights include their signature special called the Santa Ana, which comes with delectable prosciutto, cauliflower and asparagus, and the Pollo, loaded with rosemary chicken and wild mushrooms. Plenty of wood-fired pasta specials feature on the menu as well, alongside salads and a handful of Mediterranean starters. Reservations need to be placed well ahead of one's visit, recommend the locals.

If you are craving sushi or want to go to a classy restaurant for some Japanese food, Sushi Delight is a great option. The restaurant is elegant with a long sushi bar with high chairs lining it, ornamental plants artfully scattered across the dining area, paintings on the walls and mood lighting. The sushi consists of both traditional maki rolls and nigiri sushi varieties as well as a long list of vegetarian varieties. A number of other Japanese dishes are available here but the main draw for diners is definitely the artfully prepared sushi.

BMC Market is cozy taco shop which also serves an array of Mexican delicacies. The tacos have varied and delicious fillings like chorizo, beef, chicken and vegetables which are served in tortillas with a coating of spicy hot sauce. The pocket-friendly prices makes this restaurant a budget-traveler's paradise and also attracts a number of locals. Drop in for a quick, delicious and pocket-friendly bite of Mexican food.

Albeit small, this cafe is sure to win you over with their delicious drinks and friendly service. Located on a busy street, the exposed-brick exterior of Café Postal is hard to miss. As you step foot inside, you are engulfed with aromas of freshly-brewed coffee. If you have arrived solo, grab a seat at the counter and chat up with the baristas while they get your brew ready. There are scrumptious sandwiches and cookies to go with your caffeine indulgence. They also sell coffee, honey and coffee apparatus.

Harman's Cafe is unique and delightful in more ways than one. Absolutely family friendly, this quaint restaurant takes pride in their authentic, Ethiopian food which is cooked to perfection and served in humongous portions. Start your day with their Inqulal Sandwich, a combination of eggs and beef or the Inqulal Firfir which is a spicy take on classic scrambled eggs. Pancakes and French toasts are available for the little ones. The lunch menu is filled with delectable Ethiopian dishes like Misir which is a herb-infused stew and the Souf Fietfiet, a flavored, sunflower juice. Meat lovers are sure to enjoy Harman's Cafe's meat combo. Do not leave without trying their special Ethiopian coffee.

Although well represented elsewhere in the community, Scandinavian people have few restaurants that boast their unique cuisine. A notable exception Bistro Dansk, which offers authentic ethnic fare in a comfortable European bistro setting. Families and professionals alike come for the Frikadeller and the hakkebof prepared in the traditional manner. Also on offer are ales from the Continent, including exceptional Czech brews. Save room for the excellent Danish pastries baked fresh on site daily.