Best Restaurants in Winnipeg
This list covers some of Winnipeg's most reviewed and highly rated restaurants, based on Google data from October 2026. The restaurants included have at least 300 reviews and are currently open. The list features a mix of neighbourhoods, with Tuxedo Industrials and Polo Park appearing multiple times. Price levels range from inexpensive to moderate, with moderate being the most common. Ratings are consistently high, with most places scoring 4.7 or above. The top-rated spot is MCDonair and shawarma with a perfect 5.0 from 391 reviews. Several others hold a 4.9 rating, including Chacha Wow East Indian Cuisine from 871 reviews, The Green Falafel from 577 reviews, MESOB ETHIOPIAN EATS from 515 reviews, and Tring5 from 450 reviews.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOEY Kenaston | Tuxedo Industrials | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 7,903 | $$ |
| 2 | Earls Kitchen + Bar | Polo Park | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 7,680 | $$ |
| 3 | JOEY Polo Park | Polo Park | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 6,909 | $$ |
| 4 | Pür & Simple | Tuxedo Industrials | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,422 | $$ |
| 5 | Chacha Wow East Indian Cuisine | Sturgeon Creek | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 871 | $$ |
| 6 | Sigri Indian Bistro | Inkster Gardens | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,641 | |
| 7 | Kahaani- East Indian and Hakka Cuisine | Regent | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,470 | |
| 8 | Chilli Chutney Street Kitchen | Linden Woods | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 6,181 | $$ |
| 9 | New York Fries St. Vital | St. Vital Centre | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,016 | $ |
| 10 | The Green Falafel | J. B. Mitchell | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 577 | $ |
| 11 | New York Fries Winnipeg Outlet Collection | Tuxedo Industrials | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 956 | $ |
| 12 | MCDonair and shawarma | Tyne - Tees | ★★★★★ 5 | 391 | $ |
| 13 | Baraka Pita Bakery & Restaurant | Seven Oaks | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,843 | $ |
| 14 | La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing Co. | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 868 | $$ |
| 15 | MESOB ETHIOPIAN EATS | Mcmillan | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 515 | $ |
| 16 | LOCAL Public Eatery Garry Street | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,954 | $$ |
| 17 | Aroma Bistro | Varennes | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 770 | $ |
| 18 | Prairie Donair Dominion Center | Saint Boniface | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 734 | $ |
| 19 | Tring5 | Sturgeon Creek | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 450 | $ |
| 20 | Next Stop Cafe | Earl Grey | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,444 | $$ |
JOEY Kenaston
It offers moderate prices and is open until late, with a patio and fireplace. Reviewers often mention the welcoming staff, happy hour, and dishes like chicken parm and blackened chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Earls Kitchen + Bar
It is a moderately priced spot open until midnight or 1:00 a.m. Reviewers often note the kind staff and happy hour, and they frequently celebrate birthdays while enjoying steak.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 10:00-01:00
JOEY Polo Park
It is moderately priced and open late. Reviewers often mention the kind staff and server, the patio, and popular items like steak and lettuce wraps.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Pür & Simple
It is moderately priced and open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reviewers often talk about portion size, wait times, and dishes like eggs benedict and french toast.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
Chacha Wow East Indian Cuisine
Chacha Wow East Indian Cuisine in Sturgeon Creek has a high 4.9 rating from 871 reviews. It is moderately priced and open for lunch and dinner. Reviewers often mention fresh food, generous portion sizes, and specific dishes like thali platters and butter chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Sigri Indian Bistro
It is open for lunch and dinner until 10:30 p.m. Reviewers often praise the polite staff, flavorful food, and authentic flavors in dishes like butter chicken and naans.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:30
- Mon 11:00-22:30
- Tue 11:00-22:30
- Wed 11:00-22:30
- Thu 11:00-22:30
- Fri 11:00-22:30
- Sat 11:00-22:30
Kahaani- East Indian and Hakka Cuisine
Kahaani in Regent serves East Indian and Hakka cuisine, with a 4.8 rating from 1,470 reviews. It is open until midnight. Reviewers often highlight the polite staff, flavorful food presentation, and dishes like manchurian and veg hakka noodles.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Chilli Chutney Street Kitchen
It is moderately priced and open until 10:00 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often mention the buffet, polite staff, and dishes like goat curry.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
New York Fries St. Vital
New York Fries in St. Vital Centre is an inexpensive food court option with a 4.8 rating from over 1,000 reviews. It closes at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Reviewers often mention poutine, kind staff, and other items like hot dogs and veggie fries.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-18:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-18:00
The Green Falafel
The Green Falafel in J. B. Mitchell has a 4.9 rating from 577 reviews. It is inexpensive and closes at 7:00 p.m., except Fridays at 4:00 p.m. Reviewers often mention falafel, friendly staff, and Mediterranean dishes like hummus and schnitzel.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-19:00
- Mon 11:00-19:00
- Tue 11:00-19:00
- Wed 11:00-19:00
- Thu 11:00-19:00
- Fri 10:00-16:00
New York Fries Winnipeg Outlet Collection
This New York Fries in Tuxedo Industrials has a 4.8 rating from 956 reviews. It is inexpensive and open until 9:00 p.m. on weekdays. Reviewers often talk about poutine, polite staff, and unique offerings like butter chicken poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-18:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-21:00
MCDonair and shawarma
MCDonair and shawarma in Tyne - Tees has a perfect 5.0 rating from 391 reviews. It is inexpensive and open until 8:00 p.m., but closed on Sundays. Reviewers often praise the donair, wraps, chicken shawarma, and friendly owners.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
Baraka Pita Bakery & Restaurant
It is inexpensive and offers drive-through service. Reviewers often mention chicken shawarma, donair, and garlic sauce.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-18:00
- Mon 10:00-20:00
- Tue 10:00-20:00
- Wed 10:00-20:00
- Thu 10:00-20:00
- Fri 10:00-20:00
- Sat 10:00-20:00
La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing Co.
La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing Co. in Downtown has a 4.8 rating from 868 reviews. It is moderately priced and open until 10:00 p.m. or midnight. Reviewers often mention the burger, chips and dip, patio, and charcuterie.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
MESOB ETHIOPIAN EATS
MESOB ETHIOPIAN EATS in Mcmillan has a 4.9 rating from 515 reviews. It is inexpensive and opens at 4:00 p.m. most days, or noon on weekends. Reviewers often mention welcoming staff, flavourful food, and the veggie combo.
Opening hours
- Mon 16:00-22:30
- Tue 16:00-22:30
- Wed 16:00-22:30
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
LOCAL Public Eatery Garry Street
It is moderately priced and open until 2:00 a.m. on weekends. Reviewers often mention the beer selection, welcoming staff, patio, and happy hour.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Aroma Bistro
Aroma Bistro in Varennes is an Asian fusion restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 770 reviews. It is inexpensive and closed on Mondays. Reviewers often mention chili oil wontons, udon noodles, and french toast.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:30
- Tue 11:00-21:30
- Wed 11:00-21:30
- Thu 11:00-21:30
- Fri 11:00-21:30
- Sat 11:00-21:30
Prairie Donair Dominion Center
Prairie Donair in Saint Boniface has a 4.8 rating from 734 reviews. It is inexpensive and open very late, until 2:00 a.m. on weekends. Reviewers often mention donair, shawarma, poutine, and large portion sizes.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-00:00
- Mon 10:00-00:00
- Tue 10:00-00:00
- Wed 10:00-00:00
- Thu 10:00-02:00
- Fri 10:00-02:00
- Sat 10:00-02:00
Tring5
Tring5 in Sturgeon Creek has a 4.9 rating from 450 reviews. It is inexpensive and closed on Mondays. Reviewers often mention the kind staff and dishes like triangle rice, ramen, and onigiri, noting it is a family owned business.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-19:00
- Tue 11:30-20:00
- Wed 11:30-20:00
- Thu 11:30-20:00
- Fri 11:30-20:30
- Sat 11:30-20:30
Next Stop Cafe
It is moderately priced and opens early, at 9:00 a.m. Reviewers often mention milkshakes, burgers, Persian food like koobideh kebab, and a robot server.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-22:00
- Mon 09:30-22:00
- Tue 09:30-22:00
- Wed 09:30-22:00
- Thu 09:30-22:00
- Fri 09:30-22:30
- Sat 09:00-22:30
Tips before you go
- Check hours before you go, as many places close mid-afternoon (like Pür & Simple) or open later in the day (like MESOB ETHIOPIAN EATS).
- Most restaurants on this list offer takeout and delivery, as indicated in their features.
- For late-night options, consider LOCAL Public Eatery or Prairie Donair, which are open until 2:00 a.m.
- Inexpensive options are available, including several specializing in donair, shawarma, and poutine.
- Several restaurants, like JOEY and Earls, have notable patios and happy hours that reviewers mention.
- If you need wheelchair accessible seating, check the features list, as many places like Pür & Simple and Aroma Bistro offer it.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. To ensure reliability, only restaurants with at least 300 reviews were considered. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. The list also only includes places that were open at the time of compilation. This method helps highlight consistently popular and well-regarded options across the city.
Questions about restaurants in Winnipeg
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
MCDonair and shawarma has a perfect 5.0 rating from 391 reviews. Other highly rated spots include Chacha Wow East Indian Cuisine with a 4.9 from 871 reviews, The Green Falafel with a 4.9 from 577 reviews, MESOB ETHIOPIAN EATS with a 4.9 from 515 reviews, and Tring5 with a 4.9 from 450 reviews. These ratings are based on substantial review counts, providing confidence in their scores.
Are there good options for breakfast or brunch?
Yes. Pür & Simple is a popular choice, open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and reviewers often mention eggs benedict and french toast. Next Stop Cafe also opens early at 9:00 a.m. and serves breakfast items like milkshakes and burgers. These are reliable options for a morning meal.
Where can I find late-night food in Winnipeg?
Several restaurants are open past midnight. JOEY locations, Earls, and LOCAL Public Eatery are open until 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. on weekends. Prairie Donair is open until 2:00 a.m. on Thursday through Saturday. Kahaani is also open until midnight every day. These options provide variety from pub fare to Indian cuisine. Checking specific hours is recommended as they can vary by day.
Which neighbourhoods have the most restaurants on this list?
Tuxedo Industrials and Polo Park each have three listings, including JOEY Kenaston, Pür & Simple, and a New York Fries in Tuxedo, and Earls and JOEY Polo Park in Polo Park. Downtown has two listings, La Brasserie Nonsuch and LOCAL Public Eatery. Other neighbourhoods like Sturgeon Creek, Regent, and Saint Boniface are also represented with highly rated options, showing good coverage across the city.
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