Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Winnipeg

Burgers with never-heard-before delicious toppings and inventive sauces are winning Winnipeg's culinary scene - and the best part is, they come at attractive prices. Nuburger focuses on health-conscious ingredients and organic meats in their preparations, so expect unique combinations such as blueberry BBQ sauce, low-fat herb mayo and balsamic onions in the Blueberry Yum Yum burger, or the Monster Mash with beef, low fat chipotle and DMT bacon cheddar. The award-winning Shang-Awesome with its Asian elements and low-fat sweet chili mayo is a must try. Nuburger's burgers also feature in a chicken and veggie avatar for those who wish to eat light. The space is casual and cheerful, and patrons can place their orders over a wooden counter.

Baraka Pita Bakery & Mediterranean Deli is a great place to grab a quick bite on the go or drop in for some scrumptious Middle Eastern delicacies. Their baklava comes highly recommended along with their varied panini sandwiches. You can watch your pita bread cooking in their special wood-fire oven. The simple but cozy setup makes this place perfect for a family meal.

If you're looking to grab a quick bite, and are craving Mexican cuisine in particular, then Burrito Del Rio Taqueria is for you. Their menu is one that manages to satisfy even some of the most critical connoisseurs of Mexican food. Keeping with their name, the burritos are some of the most popular items on the menu, but the quesadillas and tacos manage to find favor with patrons as well. Inexpensive food served in large portions makes this restaurant highly popular.

After a long day of sightseeing, Prairie Ink is just the right spot to relax with a cup of coffee and something sweet. Overlooking the busy streets of the city, this cafe has a warm and welcoming interior. As you step foot inside, you are sure to notice the eclectic patronage and the amicable staff attending to them. Engulfed in aromas of freshly-baked goodies, especially cakes, pastries, tarts, pies and macrons, this place is a heaven for those with a sweet tooth. The display beckons you with its creative contents such that you are coaxed to pick up more than a handful of delights. There are many savory items in place to bring you out of your sweet coma, in addition to beverages. They also have a full bar.

Established in 1984 by the Bekios family, Maxime's Restaurant & Lounge prides itself on time-tested recipes and continuing patronage. Maxime's promises a stellar evening of refined food, with Mediterranean and continental classics, included among which are steaks, seafood and pastas. The ambiance spells old-world charm, with plush red velvet seating and tables topped with white tablecloths, while the service is consistently impeccable. This fine-dining classic in Winnipeg also added a classy lounge to its elegant establishment in 2003, where it serves wines, house selections and cocktails.

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.