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Ciao! Dine About Winnipeg Returns February 7 – 23, 2025

Our favourite restaurant event of the year is back! Ciao! Magazines Dine About Winnipeg runs from February 7 – 23, 2025.

The event gives you the opportunity to experience the best of Winnipeg’s culinary talent. Enjoy three-course, set price dinner menus at some of the city’s finest restaurants. Be sure to make reservations as popular restaurants are expected to fill up quickly.

Note that restaurants may have special one-day menu offers exclusively for Valentine’s Day.


Here’s a list of all the participating restaurants:

1 AROMA BISTRO

Dinner $29

Appetizer

Aroma LaLa Chicken
Deep fried diced chicken tossed with Aroma special chili seasoning
or
Aroma LaLa Tofu
Deep fried tofu & veggies, tossed with Aroma special LaLa seasoning, Served with house made garlic aioli
or
Peanut Wontons with Red Chili Oil
Handcrafted pork filled wontons in peanut sauce and red chili oil, topped with peanuts

Entrée

Umami Snow Beef and Onion Rice Bowl
Thinly sliced snow beef sautéed with onion on premium jasmine rice, garnished with Aroma’s umami sauce, pickled onion and sunny egg
or
Kimchi Sliced Pork Rice Bowl
Thin sliced tender pork shoulder with house made Kimchi sauce on premium jasmine rice. Served with fresh Kimchi and sunny egg
or
Spicy Crispy Chicken Rice Noodles (soup)
Deep fried diced chicken, vegetable, tofu puff and rice noodle, served in Aroma chili oil chicken broth garnished with sunny egg and scallion

Dessert Tea

Fruit Tea (Jasmine Green Tea or Assam Black Tea)
with Coconut Jelly
Flavour: lychee, mango, passionfruit, peach


2 BAILEY’S PRIME DINING

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Assorted Hors’doeuvre Plate
Olive bruschetta crostini, beef satay, and calamari with tzatziki sauce
or
Soup du jour
or
Seafood Bisque
or
California mixed green salad with poppy seed dressing
Artisan mixed greens with fresh strawberries, mandarin orange, and candied walnuts

Entrée

New York Steak with Peppercorn Vegetables Sauce
10 oz New York steak charbroiled to perfection, topped with red onions, bell peppers, and button mushrooms, in a brandy green peppercorn sauce
or
Chicken Manitoba
A tender breast of chicken stuffed with wild rice, mushrooms, and a blend of three cheeses. Topped with a creamy mushroom sauce
or
Braised Lamb Shank
Lamb shank quick seared over high heat and then slow cooked with aromatic herbs until it reaches a fall off the bone perfection

Dessert

Crème Brûlée
or
Cherries Jubilee
or
Blackout Torte
or
New York Cheesecake


3 BARCELOS

Dinner $29

Appetizer

Garlic Bread
or
Caesar Salad

Entrée

Half Chicken marinated for 24 hours and flame grilled
with 2 sides
or
Double Leg with 2 sides
Side options: rice, fries, baked potato, coleslaw

Dessert

Portuguese Tart


4 BASTA! FILIPINO KITCHEN

Dinner $29

Appetizer

Lumpia
Pork filled egg rolls with banana ketchup

Entrée

Arroz Caldo
Savoury rice porridge, fried chicken, soft boiled egg, fried garlic, chili oil, scallions, cilantro

Dessert

Leche Flan
Filipino style creme caramel


5 BONFIRE BISTRO

Dinner $39

Appetizer

Bruschetta
Baked goat cheese crostini with basil pesto tomato concasse
or
Caesar salad
Romaine, creamy dressing, grana padano, garlic bacon croutons
or
Mixed baby field greens
Balsamic vinaigrette tossed with pecans, currants, red onion

Entrée

Cioppino
Mediterranean seafood soup with prawns, fish, mussels, fennel, spicy saffron tomato broth, grilled sourdough
or
Canneloni
Braised beef, ricotta, rose sauce baked with herbed breadcrumbs & feta

Dessert

Carrot Cake
With whipped cream cheese icing
or
Dark chocolate crème brûlée


6 BRAZEN HALL

Dinner $39

Starter

Pistachio Field Green Salad
Crushed roasted pistachio, fresh blueberry, fresh field greens, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette, salt & pepper

Appetizer Trios

Babang Shrimp, Cauliflower Bites, Mini Pretzel & mustard
or
Brazen Bacon, Deep Fried Pickles, Chopped Pork Belly

Entrée

Blackened Maple Chicken
Featured with a seared Cajun chicken breast
or
Lombardo Lamb Shank
Charcoal fired and braised in red wine jus
or
Pan seared Atlantic salmon
or
One of our Signature Burgers
Yardie Burger, Krakow Burger, The Classy Viking Burger, or Legendary Brazen Butter Burger


7 BULL & FILLY

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Duck Confit Nuggets with plum sauce
or
Creamy Cauliflower Soup garnished with beet chips
or
Valencian Salad – Oranges, olives, almonds, and sherry vinaigrette

Entrée

Bone-In Short Rib Bourguignonne
Brown butter mashed potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, and garlic confit
or
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast
Radish, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, and scallion potato cake
or
Spanish Surf & Turf
Scallops, shrimp, mussels, chicken, and chorizo on saffron rice with piquillo peppers

Dessert

Passion Fruit Tart with strawberries and crème fraîche
or
Chocolate Cake with strawberry caramel corn
or
Classic Crème Brûlée


8 CAFÉ CARLO

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Seafood Chowder
or
Caesar salad

Entrée

Fett Chile-Fettucine with chicken, chorizo, cashews, roasted red peppers in chile cream sauce
or
Linguine with pesto, sundried tomatoes & pine nuts
or
Vermicelli in spicy garlic black bean sauce with prawns, roasted red peppers, leeks & broccoli

Dessert Tea

Crème Brûlée
or
Chocolate Oblivion


9 CALABRIA MARKET

Dinner $29

Daily from 3-7 pm

Appetizer

Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, cucumber, feta, Kalamata olives, and balsamic vinaigrette
or
Italian Salad
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, cucumber, and Italian dressing
or
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan and Caesar dressing

Entrée

Meat or Vegetarian Lasagna
Harmonious layers of pasta, rich meat or tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella, topped with Romano and Parmigiano cheeses

Dessert

Dessert of the day

 

Happy Appy Hour $29

(3 glasses, 3 oz each)

Charcuterie Board and Wine Flight

Italian charcuterie board with a vibrant and indulgent assortment of flavours, featuring an array of cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, olives and breads.

Daily from 3 – 7pm


10 CHAEBAN ICE CREAM

Artisan Cheese Tasting Board for Two $29

Explore five small-batch & award-winning artisan cheeses with an assortment of savoury and sweet accompaniments.
Firm and soft fetas, ricotta, mascarpone, and new cream cheese.
Plus, take home your choice of a 200-227g cheese to enjoy later. No booking required!

Ice Cream & Artisan Cheese Tour & Tasting $39

Discover the magic behind Canada’s best ice cream on our Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour led by Joseph, the owner and second-generation dairy scientist. Then enjoy a cheese board for 2 or an ice cream flight of 3 flavours.
As bonus, take home a container (200-227g) of delicious cheese.

Saturday February 8, 15 & 22 at 12 – 1:15pm,

Sunday February 16 at 12 – 1:15pm

11 CHOP

Lunch $29

Entrée

Chop Burger
100% Canadian fresh ground chuck & brisket, crispy bacon, aged white cheddar, pickled red onions, toasted brioche bun, French fries
or
7oz Sirloin
served with French fries
or
Chop Salad with Shrimp or Chicken
bacon, boiled egg, crumbled blue cheese, avocado, basil, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette
or
Tomato Basil Linguine
fresh torn basil, capers, chilies, smoked tomato sauce
or
Grilled Tofu
miso glazed, cauliflower rice

Dessert

Mini New York Cheesecake with Seasonal Compote
slow-baked & infused with ice wine & ginger
or
Mini Crème Brulée
seasonal flavour, ask your server for today’s creation

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Caesar Salad: house-made croutons, fried capers
or
Roasted Tomato Soup
or
Artisan Greens: avocado lime vinaigrette

Entrée

7oz Sirloin
Top Sirloin 7oz, sauteed garlic shrimp, Bearnaise
Upgrade to 11oz New York: $12
or
Hunter Chicken
with potato gnocchi, lemon truffle cream sauce, marinated mushrooms, oven-roasted chicken, arugula, Grana Padano
or
Miso Glazed Salmon
served with wild rice pilaf, fresh seasonal vegetables
or
Prime Rib
9 oz slow roasted with rock salt, cracked pepper, fresh rosemary & thyme, served with horseradish & au jus, fresh seasonal vegetables, plus your choice of a side
Add Lobster Tail: $16
Add Lobster Mac & Cheese: $20

Dessert

Mini New York Cheesecake
with Seasonal Compote: slow-baked & infused with ice wine & ginger
or
Chocolate Orange Pot de Crème
rich Belgian chocolate, fresh whipped cream & candied orange
or
Mini Crème Brulée
seasonal flavour, ask your server for today’s creation


12 DAMECCA

Dinner $39

Appetizer

Gamja Hash (VG)
Roasted baby potatoes and brussels sprouts, yuzu kosho mayo, micro greens, sweet soy glaze
or
Rocket Prawns
Panko prawns with a side of sweet chili sauce
or
Numb Numb Bites
Seasoned chicken bites, house made numb numb sauce, lemon mayo, szechuan peppercorn oil, grana padano, pickled red onions, micro greens

Entrée

Sake Misoni
Japanese style salmon with house miso sauce, crispy salmon skin chip, brussels sprout, nori garlic season, tobiko, daikon, lemon
or
Classic Porkchop
Marinated pork chop, red pepper pomme puree, maple syrup, pickled onion, brussels sprout, microgreens, grana padano
or
Pad Thai (VG)
Egg, bean sprouts, pickled radish, roasted peanuts, micro-cilantro, red onions, green onions, tamarind sauce, rice noodle
or
Kyu Roll
Imitation crab, mayo, shiitake, avocado, crumbs, unagi sauce, chili sauce, tobiko, cucumber

Dessert Tea

White chocolate blondie with salted caramel, sea salt, vanilla ice cream
or
Brownie with pickled raspberries, raspberry coulis, vanilla ice cream
or
Matcha blondie with matcha crumble, vanilla ice cream


13 529 UPTOWN

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Tomato Fennel
San Marzano tomato and fennel soup
or
Tuscan Greens
Tomato, cucumber, pickled shallots, watermelon radish, honey balsamic vinaigrette, herb brioche croutons
or
Tempura Cauli
Sweet soy, gochujang aïoli

Entrée

Mushroom Raviloi
With creamy Marsala rose sauce
or
Tuna Tataki
Black garlic ponzu, sesame spinach
or
8oz California cut New York
with lingonberry demi and wonton

Dessert

Yuzu Pavlova
Yuzu curd, vanilla meringue, caramelized hazelnuts, strawberry compote, berries
or
Flourless chocolate cake
Raspberry coulis, berries, chantilly cream, mint


14 FUSION GRILL

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Soup of Tomorrow
A temptuous blend of Chef’s imagination & seasonal ingredients announced nightly
or
Tostada with pickerel cheeks, Mexican tahini slaw,  tomato & pepitas on corn tortilla crisp
or
Meze & Crackers
A rhubarb pepper preserve with Dead Horse apple cider, creamy Chaeban feta cheese
& house-made crostini

Entrée

Olson Fish Hus pickerel ‘en meurette’ with BC red wine, bacon, shallots, mushrooms, hollandaise & ricotta ravioli
or
Braised prairie grass-fed beef with smoked pinto beans, apple compote & squash crème fraiche
or
Spinach mille-feuille with phyllo pastry, potato spinach mousse, curried kale & lentil salsa

Dessert

Warm apple crumble spiked with Capital K spiced rum, vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce
or
Cake with Peak carrots, local mascarpone, shortbread, strawberry preserve & vanilla crème anglaise
or
Sorbet with Mom’s brandied cherry jus, Hennessey & meringue


15 HERMANOS

Dinner $29

Appetizer

Black Bean soup
Brazilian black bean with black olive crema
or
Patacones
Costa Rican style fried plantain chips with black bean salsa
or
Caesar Salad
Romaine with creamy garlic parmesan dressing topped with bacon, Padano cheese

Entrée

Pesto Pasta
Pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms and Parmesan
or
Picanha
6 oz Sirloin cap served with cabrera house seasoning & port reduced mushrooms
or
Pollo a la Lima
Grilled marinated chicken thighs
or
Vegan Paella

Dessert

Alfajores
Classic Argentine layered cookie with dulce de leche
or
Arroz con Leche
Costa Rican style rice pudding
or
Najara’s Favorite
White chocolate mousse

Dinner $39

Appetizer

Caesar Salad
Romaine with creamy garlic Parmesan dressing topped with bacon, Padano cheese
or
Patacones
Costa Rican style fried plantain chips with black bean salsa
or
Minas Fresca Salad
Artisan lettuce, red onion, cantaloupe, prosciutto, crushed pistachio and locally produced Brazilian cheese “Minas Frescal” with a red wine & honey vinaigrette

Entrée

Milanesa Especial (pollo)
Crisp breaded chicken breast topped with country ham, Provolone cheese, roasted red peppers and olives, served with sides
or
Seafood Paella
Shrimp, sausage, chicken, seasonal fish, mussels, lime, rice and spicy coconut tomato broth
or
Frutos du Mar
Seafood pasta with shrimp, crab meat, and tomatoes in a chipotle chevre cream sauce
or
8oz Argentine strip steak
New York strip seasoned with coarse salt, accompanied by a side of chimichurri
or
Vacio – 6oz Flank Steak grilled and served with chimi Roja

Dessert

Dulce de leche ice cream
or
Najara’s favorite
White chocolate mousse
or
Alfajores
Classic Argentine layered cookie with dulce de leche
or
Arroz con leche
Costa Rican style rice pudding

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Caesar Salad
Romaine with creamy garlic Parmesan dressing topped with bacon, Padano cheese
or
Minas Fresca Salad
Artisan lettuce, red onion, cantaloupe, prosciutto, crushed pistachio and locally produced Brazilian cheese “Minas Frescal” with red wine & honey vinaigrette
or
Cachaca Shrimp
Prawns sautéed in butter, garlic, cilantro and rum
or
Tomato Bisque
Cream of fire roasted tomato

Entrée

Baby Cabrera 10 oz Ribeye Steak
Signature spice rub, finished with a drizzle of aged balsamic reduction, port reduced mushrooms & bacon
or
ASADO de Tira
Uruguayan style marinated and grilled beef short ribs
or
Brazilian Ribeye 10oz
Grilled with coarse sea salt, served with farofa and Brazilian vinaigrette
or
Argentine strip 10oz
Seasoned with coarse salt, accompanied with chimichurri
or
LOMO
6 oz beef tenderloin with signature house rub, topped with wild mushroom and port demi-glace
or
Seafood Paella
Shrimp, sausage, chicken, seasonal fish, mussels, lime, rice and spicy coconut tomato broth

Dessert

Espresso cheesecake
or
Dulce de leche ice cream
or
Najara’s Favorite
White chocolate mousse
or
Torta Chaja


16 NIKOS

Dinner $29

Starter

Lettuce, cucumber, onion, green pepper tomato, feta, Kalamata olives with house made Greek dressing
or
Caesar salad
Romaine, garlic croutons, Grana Padano cheese and house made Caesar dressing

Appetizer

Calamari
Winnipeg’s favourite calamari served with housemade tzatziki
or
Spanakopita
Greek phyllo pastry stuffed with spinach, feta and herbs
or
Avgolemono soup
Rich and creamy lemon soup with chicken and rice

Entrée

Roast Lemon Chicken
Half an oven roasted chicken, lemon potatoes, rice, pita and tzatziki
or
Moussaka
Layers of potato, eggplant and savoury meat sauce topped with creamy Bechamel sauce, with fries, lemon potatoes or rice
or
Spanakopita
Greek phyllo pastry stuffed with fresh spinach, feta and herbs, with fries, lemon potatoes or rice

Dessert

Tiramisu
Layers of coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, whipped cream, dusted cocoa


17 OAKWOOD CAFÉ

Dinner $29

Appetizer

Borscht or soup of the day with garlic toast
or
Cauliflower bites with house made remoulade dipping sauce

Entrée

Beet Latkes
Two eggs served over beet latkes, horseradish dill sour cream and breakfast potatoes. Gluten free option available
or
Perogies with sauerkraut, green onions, bacon, sautéed onions, sour cream. Vegetarian option available
or
Brisket and Mashed
Slow cooked beef brisket over creamy Dijon mashed potatoes with gravy and side of vegetables

Dessert

Choice of dessert of the day. Gluten free option available


18 PASQUALE’S

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Suppli Rice Balls
or
Bruschetta Ala Burrata
or
Caprese Salad

Pasta Course

Risotto Ala Rose
or
Fettuccine Pesto Cream

Entrée

Stuffed Chicken
Prosciutto, asparagus, roasted red peppers, provolone, pesto cream
or
Salmone Ala Tuscana
Sundried tomato, scallions, spinach, roasted garlic cream
or
Vitello Limone
Asparagus, mushroom, limoncello cream
or
Eggplant Parmesana
Eggplant, sauteed mushroom, onion, Parmesan, marinara, mozza


19 PEASANT COOKERY

Lunch $39

Appetizer

Spinach & Roasted Beet Salad
Whipped chevre, green apple, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, raspberry walnut vinaigrette
or
Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée
Caramelized onions, croutons, veal stock, Swiss cheese
or
Potage Soupe
Butternut squash, sweet potato, warming spices, garlic confit, chicken stock, brown butter, mild chili oil & herbs

Entrée

Choice of fries or salad

The Reuben
House made pastrami, red onion, sauerkraut,
reuben sauce, Swiss cheese
or
House Tourtière
Minced Manitoba pork, mushrooms, caribou liqueur gravy
– or –
Lemon Pickerel Bacon Sandwich
Cornmeal breaded, brioche, lettuce, tomato, pickled cucumbers,onion, bacon, lemon aioli
– or –
Moules Frites
Mussels flown in fresh, white wine, lemon, capers, cream, garlic & onions

Dessert

Lemon Pudding
Mascarpone mousse, fresh berries and lemon
or
Chocolate Ganache Tarte
Dulce de leche, berry coulis, whipped cream

Dinner $49

Appetizer

Spinach & Roasted Beet Salad
Whipped chevre, green apple, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, raspberry walnut vinaigrette
or
Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée
Caramelized onions, croutons, veal stock, Swiss cheese
or
Potage Soupe
Butternut squash, sweet potato, warming spices, garlic confit, chicken stock, brown butter, mild chili oil & herbs

Entrée

Hunter’s Chicken Paillard
Wild mushroom sauce, arugula, new potatoes & roasted tomatoes
or
Tourtière
Minced Manitoba pork, mushrooms, roasted garlic mashed potato, peas, caribou liqueur gravy
or
Lakeshore Pickerel
Cornmeal crust, new potatoes, bacon, bell peppers, onions, tartar sauce
or
Aged Cheddar Gnocchi
Parisian-style, roasted mushrooms, peas, spinach, onions, walnuts, whipped chevre, brown butter, Parmesan

Dessert

Lemon Pudding
Mascarpone mousse, fresh berries and lemon
or
Chocolate Ganache Tarte
Dulce de leche, berry coulis, whipped cream


20 SADDLERY ON MARKET

Dinner $39

Appetizer

House made whipped feta with roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and toasted baguette
or
Mediterranean Tuscan soup with white beans
or
Caprese salad
Fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella ball, pesto, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil toasted crostini

Entrée

Steak and Prawns
with roasted vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes
or
Chipotle Mango Chicken
Chipotle rub, topped with mango salsa, rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables
or
Creamy chorizo prawn pasta
Sauté spinach, red onion, house chorizo, lemon prawns, green peas, roasted red pepper, garlic, tossed in linguini pasta

Dessert

Chef’s daily choice

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