Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Winnipeg

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Nicolino's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1125)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Pembina Strip

About the restaurant

Nicolino's Cucina Italiana continues to serve Winnipeg's finest Italian cuisine using the highest quality ingredients and traditional recipes. Everything here is made from scratch and made to order, you'll taste the difference that homemade food offers in every bite! Whether you sit in our beautiful dining room, lounge or spacious patio, each offers you the dining experience of your choice. Be it a date night, a family dinner, a business meeting, or a get together with friends we know it will be over great food, wine, signature cocktails, and service. We are excited to serve you and have you here as our special guest.

Our customers and our customer service are our top priorities. We know life gets busy so please call us if you need to cancel or reschedule your reservation. We do allow a 15 minute grace period for your reservation. In wanting to look after all of our guests we allow 1.5 hours for our tables of 2 and 2 hours for our larger groups.

Buon Appetito!

Top review

Sabina

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous meal, atmosphere and service. Our favourite go to for special occasions.

529 Wellington

4.8

4.8 (1945)

CAN$51 and over

Steak

Little Italy/Corydon Village

About the restaurant

Experience the splendor of 529 Wellington, Winnipeg’s Premier Steakhouse. The beautifully restored historic mansion offers intimate dining in 8 elegantly appointed rooms, as well as a beautiful 2-tiered riverside terrace for alfresco dining. 529 serves exclusively Prime Beef, the best available in Canada, as well as fresh fish and seafood. The restaurant is proud to offer Manitoba’s highest rated wine list, Wine Spectator Magazine’s Best of Award of Excellence since 2004. Please note: 529 Wellington is a two-storied building without an elevator. Please indicate if there are any mobility issues for any diners in the party.
*Please note 529 Wellington does not permit outside food and drink due to our food safety program.

Top review

Wendy

Dined 6 days ago

Thanks Geo for the great service Everything was great

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Popular dish

Lemon Cheesecake

Kristina's On Corydon

4.8

4.8 (288)

CAN$30 and under

Greek

Little Italy/Corydon Village

About the restaurant

Known for our vibrant and warm friendly service, Kristina's offers modern greek fare and fresh mediterranean flavours.

Popular options: Kristina's Signature Chicken, Calamari, Saganaki, Lamb Chops, Dionysus Sirloin, imported Greek beer, our famous Sangria!

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Susan

Dined on May 11, 2025

Always wonderful at Kristina’s! First dinner on their patio!

Alena Rustic Italian

4.8

4.8 (697)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Derek

Dined 7 days ago

Awesome food and service. It’s a local spot for us to go for date night.

Hy's Steakhouse - Winnipeg

4.7

4.7 (2230)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Exchange District

About the restaurant

Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar is a local favourite and Canada's Premium Steakhouse since 1955, located at the famous corner of Portage and Main. Join us in the lively cocktail lounge or a quiet corner of the restaurant for Hy’s contemporary steakhouse menu featuring our signature Canada Prime beef and hand crafted cocktails. Professional, unpretentious service is sure to make your experience memorable.

In the warmer months, a spectacular new patio is perfect for al fresco dining. Hy's has one of the city's best Happy Hours daily from 3 PM -6 PM with live music in the lounge.

Valet parking - Hy's guests can valet park at the Fairmont for a special rate of $16+ tax daily after 3pm.
Self Park at the Richardson Parkade and bring your ticket for validation.

Payment methods include: Visa/Mastercard/Discover/Cash/ApplePay/Debit/Hy's & Gotham Gift Cards *** We are unable to accept Pre-Paid Credit Cards***

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Leanne

Dined 5 days ago

The food was delicious and the service was top notch….best we have experienced for some time!

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Southside

4.7

4.7 (4485)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Southwest Winnipeg

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Every time we return we receive excellent service, pleasant and helpful staff, and excellent dishes.

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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. James

4.7

4.7 (3329)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Birchwood/Silver Heights

About the restaurant

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Sherree

Dined 2 days ago

A great place for a birthday celebration. Thank you.

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Tony Roma's - Winnipeg Pembina Hwy

4.6

4.6 (578)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Pembina Strip

About the restaurant

Tony Roma's, Legendary for Ribs. Famous for So Much More. Tony Roma's offers a wide variety of culinary deliciousness in a casual dining atmosphere. Located 10 minutes from Investor's Group Field and 10 minutes from downtown. Join us for our World Famous Baby Back Ribs, steaks and more. Let’s get saucy!

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Huong

Dined 4 days ago

Went there for my friend’s birthday. The food was ok, some steaks are very tender, while some are very tough. The server was awesome, she was sweet and welcoming the whole time. 9/10 would recommend.

Tony Roma's - Winnipeg St. James

4.6

4.6 (635)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

St. James

About the restaurant

Tony Roma's, Legendary for Ribs. Famous for So Much More. Tony Roma's offers a wide variety of culinary deliciousness in a casual dining atmosphere. Located across from Polo Park Shopping Center and 10 minutes from James Richardson International Airport. Join us for our World Famous Baby Back Ribs, steaks and more. Let’s get saucy!

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Greg

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service, food, location. Music had Alvin and the chipmunks singing witchdoctor. Wasn’t the right genre for a dinner atmosphere.

La Cantina di Mona Lisa

4.5

4.5 (22)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

La Cantina Di Mona Lisa is a family-owned restaurant in Winnipeg, serving authentic Italian cuisine for over 40 years. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, Mona Lisa offers a diverse menu featuring traditional dishes like pasta, pizza, seafood, and meat entrees, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant also boasts an excellent selection of Italian and international wines. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner or a casual night out with friends, Mona Lisa is the ideal destination. Conveniently located in the heart of Winnipeg, it's easily accessible by car or public transport. Experience the warmth and flavor of Italy at La Cantina Di Mona Lisa, where every meal is a celebration of authentic Italian cooking.

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Colleen

Dined 5 days ago

The food, the service & attentiveness were just right! The restaurant is on the small side but the tables are well-spaced and we did not have too many problems hearing one another. Pacing of the meal was also very good and we were allowed the latitude to finish the meal when we were ready to say goodbye. There were two(2) people from out-of-town so we really appreciated not being rushed!

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