Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Winnipeg / Manitoba

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Winnipeg / Manitoba? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nonsuch Brewing Co.

4.8

4.8 (145)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Please note: if your desired reservation time is not available, we hold lots of space for walk-ins.

We started Nonsuch to give back to our home, help grow our culture, and make Manitoba proud. We're proud to offer shareable plates with a focus on local ingredients as well as our award winning craft beer brewed in-house, just steps away from our dining room.

We make our beer. We make our food. But we founded Nonsuch to make your special moments. To appreciate your entire experience. From quiet, intimate gatherings to the grandest of celebrations, it's our honour to be in the heart of your moments.

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Samantha

Dined 4 days ago

Tasty food with a nice selection of drafts and seltzers. Great date night OR friends night out atmosphere!

Moxies - Kenaston

4.7

4.7 (264)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Southwest Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston and Miami. We are excited for you to experience everything Moxies has to offer!

Our Culinary Architect, Chef Brandon Thordarson, brings fiery passion and creativity to the Moxies experience. Deftly melding ethnic inspired cuisine with classic comfort foods and savvy fusion fare, we showcase a broad spectrum of the world’s finest flavors. From coast to coast, we focus on quality food made with fresh ingredients served in a stylish, comfortable & casual environment.

Enjoy a late-night snack in our lounge or come in for a memorable meal in our beautiful dining room. Moxie’s Kenaston is located in southwest Winnipeg, at Kenaston (Route 90) and Columbia Drive and within easy stroll to tourism hotspot shopping area Kenaston Common.

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Darryl

Dined 7 days ago

We were a party of four. Pleasantly surprised by the decor, setting, ambience. Very pleasing aesthetically. The food portions were okay, tasty, unique flavours. Portions were on the small side for the money spent. Service was okay. Our server seemed inexperienced but was friendly. Had to flag her down to get the bill. Coffee was lukewarm

Cibo Waterfront Cafe

4.7

4.7 (2106)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Exchange District

About the restaurant

Take your tastebuds on a trip to the Mediterranean at Cibo Waterfront!

Inspired by our historic waterfront location, Cibo pairs a quality all-day menu with craft cocktails and upscale wines.

Menu highlights from our scratch kitchen include hand stretched pizzas, several unique takes on bruschetta, and an eclectic compilation of modern and classic Mediterranean cuisine.

Our chic, brick building lights up in the day time sunshine or provides a warm atmosphere in the evening, with unique and stunning views of Winnipeg’s iconic Red River and Esplanade Riel. A comfortable ambiance to celebrate life.

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LINDA

Dined 5 days ago

Really the only complaint I have is it cost me $28 for two sangria’s!

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4.7

4.7 (1371)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Exchange District

About the restaurant

EXCITING. FLAVOURFUL. SHARED.

The Merchant Kitchen is an idea conceptualized by travel and adventure. Honouring the traditional ingredients, flavours, and techniques of Asia and Latin America, while incorporating the freshest local ingredients possible is our mantra.

Exploring cities and towns along the equator, tasting their food carts, and visiting the local markets have allowed us to bring that to the table an experience that enables guests to escape routine and enjoy flavours with friends and family.

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Gord

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service but a little pricey. We do enjoy it a lot.

Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park

4.7

4.7 (1295)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar –Globally Inspired Modern Prairie Cuisine

Around the world, people gather with food for celebration, ceremony, and connection. Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar, located in The Leaf at Assiniboine Park, explores food from across cultures, incorporating fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonal ingredients from our gardens. Craveable dishes incorporate traditional flavours and techniques from around the world, inspired by the nature that surrounds us all. Pickled, preserved, fermented or straight off the vine, local ingredients are creatively prepared to highlight the amazing growers and farmers in Manitoba. Inventive, botanical cocktails made with herbs grown in-house, seasonal fruits, and house-made syrups will delight the senses.

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Colleen

Dined 3 days ago

A fabulous evening with exceptional food and the atmosphere was amazing. Service was great. Everyone in attendance commented on the restaurant with glowing reviews.

Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria

4.6

4.6 (860)

CAN$30 and under

Argentinean

Exchange District

About the restaurant

A pizza culture like no other in the world thrives on Corrientes Avenue, Buenos Aires. Now on Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg

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Daniel

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Amazing food! Best pizza I’ve had in a while. Empanadas are delicious too

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Polo Park - Winnipeg

4.6

4.6 (684)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Polo Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Earls Polo Park, your destination for an unforgettable dining experience in Winnipeg. Step into our outdoor oasis, featuring a vibrant bar and a lush patio that seamlessly blends covered and open-air seating. Located near the popular Polo Park Shopping Centre, we provide a central and convenient location for you to unwind. Delight your taste buds with our enticing daily features, carefully crafted to showcase the best flavours of the season. Join us during Happy Hour and late-night Happy Hour to enjoy refreshing drinks and delectable bites that are sure to satisfy. Join us and experience the best of Winnipeg's culinary scene, with daily features, Happy Hour, and late-night indulgences that will leave you wanting more. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

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James

Dined 6 days ago

Outstanding hospitality as per usual! Joanna was awesome!

James Avenue Pumphouse

4.6

4.6 (803)

CAN$30 and under

International

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Welcome to James Avenue Pumphouse

Awarded Best New Restaurant 2021 by Ciao! Magazine!

Come visit us and experience a diverse menu offering from our very own Executive Chef, Mark Merano.

Complimenting the historical setting and relaxed ambiance is a menu that draws both on Manitoba culinary traditions and globally inspired comfort food. Pair it with our smart cocktail list, and your night is complete!

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Oleksandr

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing place! Vegetarian menu has quite a few options to choose from. Everything we’ve tried left such a good impression. Food is so tasty. Cocktails are so good as well. “Peach better have my money” had me surprised with spicy-sweet taste. And old pump mechanisms will attract your attention for sure. In top 3 across MB, ON and AB for me. Highly recommend 🙌

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4.4

4.4 (40)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Bringing fine dining, premium coffee, and mouth-watering burgers to the historic intersection of Portage and Main, 529 Uptown is coming to 201 Portage.

A sister restaurant of 529 Wellington, 529 Uptown is a high-end restaurant on the north side of the 201 lobby. Accompanied by it will be a new high-end coffee bar on the south side, a burger stand called 529 Burger, and two kitchens on the concourse level.

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michaelVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Food Quality and service was great , it’s our fifth visit and a go to before Jets game.

P.F. Chang's - Winnipeg

4.0

4 (36)

CAN$30 and under

Chinese

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

P.F. Chang’s is an Asian restaurant concept founded on making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. Created in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang’s is the first multi-unit restaurant concept in the U.S. to honour and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. Since inception, P.F. Chang’s chefs have been hand-rolling dim sum, hand chopping and slicing all vegetables and meats, scratch cooking every sauce and wok-cooking each dish, every day in every restaurant.

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Jacob

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

PF Chang’s is PF Great. Great atmosphere, Great Food. Will be back

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