Best Casual Restaurants in Winnipeg / Manitoba

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

Regions

Winnipeg

Neighborhoods

Academy RoadBirchwood/Silver HeightsCharleswoodExchange DistrictGrant ParkKildonan

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Pizzeria Gusto

4.7

Exceptional(1861)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Academy Road

Booked 17 times today

Pizzeria Gusto is an extension of my dinner table, where friends, family and loved ones gather together to share conversation, laughter, food and wine. The aromas and sounds are a constant reminder of centuries old Italian traditions, which instantly welcome you to the family.We believe that pizza is the perfect food. A blank canvas that has unlimited possibilities in both taste and texture. By using fresh local produce and authentic Italian ingredients your experience will surely have you saying "Bellissimo"!Our wood burning oven comes from Reggelo, 20 km from Florence. The Valoriani oven is hand crafted by a family of artisans that has been perfecting their skills for 5 generations. Its domed brick roof and 650 degree temperature is the perfect vessel for creating the perfect pizza.

2. Cafe Carlo

4.8

Exceptional(2618)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy/Corydon Village

Booked 19 times today

One of Winnipeg’s most loved and consistent neighbourhood restaurants, Cafe Carlo’s warm, unpretentious atmosphere has been a staple since 1989. Cafe Carlo’s food and drinks are a big hello to the full flavours of the world with a flirtatious wink to Italy. Created to be craved with delicious dishes like Fett Chile, sometimes classic, sometimes modern and always fresh. Cafe Carlo’s sharing plates, pastas, seafood and daily specials offer something to be savoured with a big glass of wine or a cocktail.Join us for a satisfying experience as you run in to friends or make new ones.

A photo of Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park restaurant

3. Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park

4.7

Exceptional(1335)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Winnipeg

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar –Globally Inspired Modern Prairie CuisineAround 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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4. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Polo Park - Winnipeg

4.7

Exceptional(708)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Polo Park

Booked 17 times today

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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5. Earls Kitchen + Bar - 300 Main Street

4.6

Exceptional(830)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Winnipeg

Booked 60 times today

Welcome to Earls 300 Main, the vibrant heartbeat of downtown Winnipeg. Located near Canada Life Centre and Shaw Park, our restaurant is the perfect gathering place for sports enthusiasts seeking delicious food before or after the game. Host your corporate lunches and dinners with ease and enjoy the abundance of fresh plants and greenery as it creates a refreshing and inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy. As an added convenience, we also provide free heated underground parking accessible via Fort Street. Indulge in our daily features, unwind during Happy Hour, and keep the night going with late-night Happy Hour. Join us and experience the vibrant culinary and cultural scene of downtown Winnipeg. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!Receive free parking validation weeknights from 4:00 PM to close, weekends + holidays all day. Please note if you arrive before 4:00 PM you will not qualify for free parking validation.

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6. James Avenue Pumphouse

4.7

Exceptional(831)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Winnipeg

Booked 55 times today

Welcome to James Avenue PumphouseAwarded 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!

7. JOEY Polo Park

4.6

Exceptional(98)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Winnipeg

Booked 34 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Polo Park is conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Winnipeg, in Manitoba's largest shopping centre. Kickstart, or wind down shopping in the warm and modern dining room and bar, accented with wooden buttresses and patio bar.

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8. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. James

4.6

Exceptional(3280)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Birchwood/Silver Heights

Booked 64 times today

The Keg Steakhouse and Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse and Bar. You will find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

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9. Alena Rustic Italian

4.8

Exceptional(667)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Winnipeg

Booked 20 times today

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10. The Merchant Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1390)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Exchange District

Booked 15 times today

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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KarenVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •15 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fabulous, as always. Lively atmosphere, spectacular service, great food, and THE best Gimlet that will ever pass your lips (based on my unofficial, but extensive Gimlet research). PG is truly a gem, and it’s all due to an incredible team. Well done, all!
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Pizzeria GustoPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Academy Road
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4.7
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Kent
Winnipeg / Manitoba •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Daniel was attentive and genuine, with good eye contact, and was timely and efficient. Thank you
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - 300 Main StreetPrice: Expensive• American• Winnipeg
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4.6
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BethC
Winnipeg / Manitoba •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely delicious food every time we go! Our favourite restaurant for any occasion.
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Cafe CarloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy/Corydon Village
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Winnipeg / Manitoba •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As usual, everybody was pleasant, food was excellent. Once again, it is a pleasure to go somewhere while you’re treated this well
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Polo Park - WinnipegPrice: Expensive• American• Polo Park
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4.7
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Winnipeg / Manitoba •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Not one thing negative at all…we are fortunate to have this amazingly vibrant and impeccable restaurant!
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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine ParkPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Winnipeg
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4.7

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