They serve wonderful food here and enjoyed dining here on my last night in Winnipeg. I ordered: Bison Spring roll; which was as simple as wrapping bison meat in a spring roll wrapper and fried. Bison is a very lean meat and I thought it would be jerky like...not so, the meat was tender and the crispiness of the wrapping made for a wonderful appetizer. For my main, I chose the crepe with shrimp and spinach with French onion soup as the side. Lots of delicious bite here and the French onion is the best I've had since my last trip to France (with my family). To top off my meal I had the lemon hazelnut tart with espresso, a perfect ending...the tartness of lemon and the coffee and chocolate notes of espresso! The combo heavenly ! I'd recommend the lemon hazelnut even without the espresso...to die for. The ambience was eclectic and bohemian, and the service made me feel looked after...a good balance of being checked in with and left alone to enjoy my meal. My only complaint is the lack of of obvious parking near the restaurant . There was construction on the street facing the restaurant, I ended up finding parking around the neighborhood. Still though the restaurant was full of people and by the time I left was accommodating more people...I guess they all lived in the area? If you're not from the area parking will probably take away from a lovely experience. read more

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I heard a radio station was at this restaurant's patio, and that the food was very delicious. I figured I would give it a try, even though you know that anyone there to advertise isn't going to let you know about any negatives. There was a band playing on the patio, and were they ever Loud!! So loud we decided to eat inside. The restaurant was full, so our choices of tables were not ideal. The staff was accommodating though, and did manage to find us a table we were happy with. The food was cooked as advertised in the menu, and the servers were very familiar with the menu. I am very sensitive to too much "spicy heat" and they helped me figure out how to ensure I got a meal I liked. We both liked the food we ordered, but it was on the pricey side, with our meals being between $60 - $75 each, Each of us had one drink, and we shared a dessert. The servers were on the slow side, but they were apologetic when I had to ask to get what I requested. They had a wide selection of desserts, all very tasty looking, but again on the pricey side, about $15 to $19 each. I do think I may return, but it might only be for a special occasion. read more

Went because of the mussels. Had a waitress on more than one occasion could be nicer -abrupt with an attitude. If we return I would request a table at the front by the windows. If had the same waitress I would ask for a different table or leave. read more

We have always loved this restaurant, great service and amazing food! Sadly, tonight was a total miss. Service was horrible, food took over an hour and a half to get to our table (3 people dining, 1 entree and 1 drink each) and when it did, it was cold. The server really did nothing to make us feel better about our meal, so we skipped dessert and sadly decided this might be our last meal here! read more

Wonderful menu with so many yummy options. I had a great jalapeño margarita. We had the stuffed chicken and it was so moist and had a great sauce. My partner had the chocolate raspberry dessert with chocolate ganache. We are so glad we chose this restaurant for dinner. Next time we are in Winnipeg we will try either the Artic Char or the lamb shank! The service was really personable and attentive. read more

It was my husband's birthday and I wanted a special dining experience. I wasn't to be. The service was spotty to non existent, a forty five minute wait between courses, and the food just barely warm when it finally arrived. I had the stuffed chicken breast and it was difficult to find anything but a tiny smidge of cheese inside. The chicken was dry and flavorless, and covered with a cranberry sauce that tasted like it came straight out of a tin. A very dissapointing experience. We will be looking for another special restaurant, as we won't be returning here. Sandra Mirecki Winnipeg read more

I was with a group of eight this evening. The staff were outstanding in serving us without rushing. The wine selection was just right. Everyone enjoyed their meal. A special shoutout to Janelle, our main server, but I don't want to ignore the folks who kept the water and bread coming. When you go, weather permitting, be on the patio. It was a beautiful setting. read more

To celebrate mom's birthday, a group of us went to Inferno's Bistro on Des Meurons for lunch a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't been there for a while so I was excited. I've tried their crab cakes and several different flavours of Moules Et Frites in the past and found them satisfying and delicious. Full review on my blog: https://amesym.com/2019/04/01/infernos-bistro-review/ read more

Here with friends. We looked at eating outside but the person who met us at the door suggested the service upstairs was very good the service was excellent and provided by the same person. Carlie. All of the food was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed their meal very much. I think listing is not needed because it changes often and contains local items as in season. read more

We started with the steak tartare with the traditional egg yolk on top which was very well done (and raw). The tartar itself was not seasoned at all, but they put many seasonings on the plate. The dish was served with small oblong toasts, salt ground black pepper diced onions anchovies capers and a mustard with balsamic sauce smeared on the plate. It was delicious. read more

Regret. My wife and I finally decided to eat out after months of pandemic oppression. The dependable, go to dishes were bland. But the saddest part was the service, I was looking forward to patronizing a Winnipeg institution and from the moment we sat down the waitress was cold and uncaring. I take my parter out to be pampered a little, not made to feel like we are an inconvenience to the staff. The salmon ceviche was excellent but I won't be returning. read more

The evening was a disappointment. We understand that staff shortages slow service, our server tried his best. The food was the problem! My beef medallions were 'OK', not worth the $30 plus price, but my wife's crepe was CRAP! Any restaurant calling itself a French bistro should be able to make a simple crepe. Not here! A tough crepe with a dry, inedible filling. She left 90% on her plate. And our wine was served After we received our entrees. No adjustment for the lousy crepe, but I didn't stif the server. He got his gratuity. We'll never come back here, too many other fine dining options. Bob Davidson, Aug. 20, 2022. read more

This place is not what it used to be. Went for lunch and ordered the lunch chicken crepe with soup. The soup was supposed to be broth based vegetables and chick peas. It arrived lukewarm; full of chick peas with one minuscule piece of carrot. The crepe was burnt and dried out on top and completely soggy on the bottom. Not very tasty. I sent it back and got the lunch salad instead. It was mediocre at best. Got my bill and was charged 3$ more for the change. Good service would equate minimally, the same price. Excellent service would be to take it off my bill totally. Won't be going back. read more

In Ferno had been recommended by locals. The outside seating looked very nice, but we had opted for inside. It was a cozy, haphazard interior of an old house, with basic Formica tables. The weather had turned very nice and they were slammed, plus down one server. Our server never made it to us, so the manager took over and did a great job. The menu was full of great, imaginative options, plus there were 3 appetizer and 8 entree specials. I had bison rolls with a dipping sauce for my starter. They were savory, and the sweet-and-sour like sauce had a real kick and was the perfect compliment. Delicious. I then had the broiled salmon special. Perfectly done and nicely presented. It was served on a corn and grain medley that was a delicious compliment. Everyone with us, including two serious food people, loved what they had, including dessert. I didn't have dessert, but the ones at our table and those displayed at the hostess stand looked fabulous. They have a nice wine list with moderately priced wines. I was hoping for more Onkanagan Valley wine as I really like them and can't get them in the US. If you're looking for a "dining experience," go elsewhere. But if you're looking for really great, interesting food, I couldn't recommend it higher. read more

Was a Gem now a Cubic Zirc.. Good is so inconsistent now. My wife and I have had subpar meals many times in a row. Chicken overcooked, burnt, dry. Infernos is just not what it was originally. If you hit it on the right night you will hand a good meal. read more

Inferno's is my favorite restaurant in Winnipeg. This is one restaurant that I've been going to for awhile and actually appreciate more for what it is throughout my travels in larger cities with a wider selection of restaurants. The food is always creative and delicious. I rarely eat meaty entree's, but have had a few of theirs and they always do it right, be it lamb, chicken or beef. I like packed, casual noisy bistros and this place pulls it off. The best thing about inferno's? The prices. I have never been to a restaurant like this with such reasonable prices. Make a reservation, because it gets packed! For good reason. read more

It's not in a "hot spot" of Winnipeg, so stick to the Exchange Dist or Osbourne Village if that's what you're after. I sat outside, was lovely. Service was excellent. Food was good, but not mind-blowing. However, if I lived in this neighborhood I'd be thrilled to have it! They specialize in deserts which would be fab to share. read more

Food **** - Service **** - Ambience **** Loved their food. Very friendly staff and a simple set up. Good portion sizes Recommended read more

This place gets very busy during weekends so you should reserve well in advance if you want to grab a seat during peak hours. The food here can be moderately priced to quite expensive. They had quite a large list of specials that ranged from ~$20 to $45. Their menu also has a wide range of prices with some soups/salads starting around ~$6 to $8 and going up to ~$45 to which some of their entrees are priced. Portion sizes are decent. The service here is pretty good. Water was refilled just when it needed to be and servers came by just enough so that it wouldn't seem like they weren't bothering us. I ordered the Moules et Frites ($17), Provencal style as well as a La Petite Salad ($6) with a Raspberry Champagne Poppyseed Vinaigrette to start. We received a bread basket to start which consisted of three different types of bread: Classic French Bread, Tomato/Onion Bread, and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread. At first touch, the bread was cold so that was a bit of a disappointment. However, after tasting the bread, all disappointment disappeared. The latter two of the three different kinds of breads were DIVINE. They were soft, fluffy, flavorful and SOOO good. One could only imagine how much better they would've been if warm. After the bread, the starter salad came. Now I had quite the expectation for this salad due to the sophistication of how the dressing sounded. I mean, Raspberry Champagne Poppyseed Vinaigrette? How freaking awesome does that sound? So you can imagine the utter disappointment I had when I had my first bite of the salad. It was VERY bland with almost no flavor. The pine nuts on the salad were a good textural component but they were so overpowering. When eating the salad I couldn't taste anything but the pine nuts. Very disappointing. The sole cherry tomato on the plate was very juicy and flavorful though. There was a bit of a wait before the mains came but I did not mind this much even if I had that disappointing salad because the bread basket was divine. At first glance, the portion size of the Mussels was a good healthy portion while the amount of fries they gave was just wow. The mussels were large and plump and the broth was delicious. Fries were pretty standard. I only had a few problems regarding my main, they were: A) the mussels were QUITE sandy. If I were to estimate I'd say more than 20% of the mussels had sand into them. B) the food was a bit on the oversalted side. Under normal circumstances I'd comment to the server about these things but our server sooo cute and I just didn't have the heart to say anything. It should be noted that the male servers at Inferno's are quite the lookers! Hubba Hubba! If it hadn't been for the disappointing salad, salty food, and sandy mussels I would have given this a 4 star rating. Oh well. I will be back though because the food is very flavorful and the male servers are cute. Hopefully this time it won't include sandy mussels or salty food. read more

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Visiting Canada from the States my husband and I were looking for a dinner we cannot get back home. A wide variety of specials and menu options the food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was chic and our waitress was kind and intelligent. They pay attention to the details. Someone is always filling your water up, bread basket with a variety of breads came right away and my wine glass was never empty. read more

Have been going for years in the earlier years very happy ..with the Food and quality I never found the service to be any more than efficient ..could not say it was friendly but thought the arrogance perhaps ? In superb food made them so ?? Hmm not cool In recent experiences have decided that have attended for the last time.. The quality is not there.. Good not hot , barely warm each time ..poorly prepared and the service In my opinion lacks as always, Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. read more

Went there on a Saturday night and it was quite busy! Glad we had reservations! We were seated upstairs...our table was right beside another..felt like we were having dinner with them! Wanted to reach over a few times and ask if we could try off their plates! There were numerous specials that night...both of us had the bison special and were not disappointed! It did take awhile for our food to come but it was delicious...the bison was done to medium rare and just melted in your mouth! We had to try one of the many desserts they had in the display case as you enter...I had the blueberry cheesecake and my date had the coffee chocolate tarte...both of us cleaned our plates!! :) read more

Tonight was my first time dining at infernos on des meurons and unfortunately I will not be coming back. The service was very disappointing from the beginning just trying to get seated. Our server did not seem happy to be there and let off a very negative vibe. It was difficult to get her attention as well. The basket of bread that was brought to the table was cold and stale. The bread had some traces of sauce on it so it must have been on a previous customer's plate and then passed on to our table. The meal was sub-par. I had the fettuccini with salmon. For $20 you would think it is a fresh salmon filet. Unfortunately it was smoked salmon or lux, not sure but it was dry and in pieces. It wasn't a good match with the pasta. We wanted to have dessert but chose to go elsewhere due to the poor service. read more

We were visiting our daughter and son in law in Winnipeg and asked them to choose a restaurant for dinner. Wow! What great choice! Four different selections, each one outstanding. Rebecca, our server did a great job of looking after us and we left saying that we will definitely return again. Hint-- make e reservation. The place fills up fast. That alone should tell you something. read more

Should be 3 1/2 stars. Not quite a four star place. Had onion soup that was fair and clam chowder was not great. Had the medallions of lamb with mushrooms. It was good. Service was very good. Atmosphere was good. read more

I was in the mood for a fish dinner and the special of the day was perfect. It was a pan-seared salmon filet topped with a grapefruit, fennel, blood-orange salad and served with a stuffed baked potato and broccoli and red cabbage side. Kori, my server, immediately brought out a bread basket with house-made cornbread and focaccia and a baguette from Le Croissant down the street. In short order she also appeared with my soup of the day, also included in the special, a creamy leek, potato, and bacon soup. I was not in the mood for wine but they seemed to have a pretty good variety of bottles on hand. Once I finished my soup, Kori brought out the salmon dish and I was not disappointed with my choice. The citris salad on the salmon really blended well with the seared and seasoned fish. The salmon was also perfectly cooked to be flaky and yet juicy. The other sides were also very complimentary to the main dish and cooked to perfection. My only slight disappointment was with the stuffed potato. Although very flavorful, it was a little dry and could have used a light sauce of some sort. Chef Fern Kirouac should be proud of his creations. I observed several other dishes presented to the tables around me and each appeared to be created with the same attention to detail, both visually and with unique flavor combinations. I doubt there is anything on the menu that would disappoint anyone with tastebuds. The service was also impeccable and I felt like one of the neighborhood regulars. Very friendly and not snooty at all. Pricing is also very reasonable. My special was $22.95 and I left completely satisfied and not able to contemplate the impressive dessert menu. read more

Went here earlier this year and thought the food was decent. Very cozy and had a good french menu. The appetizers we shared included steak tartare, trio des pate, and something else...tartare was solid, and the pates were ok... My entree was the artic char. Alsopretty good..tasted rich with the lobster gruyère...everything here was good..but i would say forgettable. Would come back to try other things on the menu. read more

Inferno's seemed so much better a couple of years ago when I last visited Winnipeg - did I imagine it? Our meal was fine - nothing really wrong, but nothing amazing. The price is right at least. The service was cery slow (there weren't many people when we arrived and it was STILL slow). I think one of the owners was serving us...she seemed overwhelmed. Small menu of wines by the glass, but the tea is delightful. An ok meal, but don't scheudle your trip/eveing around it. read more

Inferno is really good except the place is a bit small and it gets very busy and hot inside with so many people. The food is great! And if you love creme brulee you'll love their cappuccino creme brulee! Reservation is recommended and even if you have one, you'd still have to wait. They have great Bellini but they tend to run out of many of the flavors. The soft drinks cost $3 and there's no refill on them, I found out after of course so you might as well get a Bellini for $6. read more

We came in on a Saturday Eve and was a little chilly on the patio. Inside we had lobster potstickers and a Salade au Boeuf Thai. Topped it off with some Lemon Hazelnut Torte. TO DIE FOR! We'll be back! Best server with a wealth of knowledge of the menu read more

The food never disappoints! Amazing taste, perfect portions and very courteous staff!

Absolutely loved it ! Had a veal schnitzel in a flour and prickly pear bread crumb crust with mashed potatoes, carrot puree and broccoli. Pricey for sure, but well worth the splurge. read more

A nice fine dining French bistro near our new place in the French area St Boniface. Staff was friendly and well versed on explaining the food. The menu is upscale and the mussels and specials we had were very good. Lively place as seemed either a few parties and families out. Dessert pies in showcase are huge. Will be back to try them. read more

Worst customer service I have ever received! Management failed to even take my displeasure at their restaurant! The server was rude and insulting! The server told me my English accent was awful... not sure that's fair considering that English is not my first language. It's left a bad impression of the lack of quality to their serving staff. It is disappointing to be treated so rudely and discriminated against. I am not wasting my time and money at this restaurant ever again! read more

The frozen cocktails were by far the best I've ever had! Only had apps when I went; duck confit potstickers, garlic shrimp,crab cakes, chicken and beef skewers, all done very well. Definitely coming back for entrees next time. read more

Would select 0 stars if I could. I used to come here often but recently the food here has declined. Not sure what went wrong as this used to be my favourite place to eat but recently it's just made me sick and disgusted. Please fix this as I would love to continue eating here and recommending it to my friends and family. read more

Good food. Very tight seating though. Nice patio in the summertime. Servers are quite attentive. two story building so make reservations if you're with older folks read more

This business owner has taken a relatively poor facility and location and turned it into a great business through great food and service Thanks David & Bev Hudson Midwest read more

Probably the WORST and SLOWEST SERVICE I have ever had to endure. We waited forever for our food(could it be a tactic of theirs to sell more alchohol!?!) and we asked for more bread, as we were starving, the surly waitress slamed a basket of bread on our table with the rude retort "That will cost you extra." The food is, at best, OK-so why is this place popular? Could it be that Winnipegers like a nice patio, as that is all this restaurant has going for it! read more

Overpriced and atrocious service. Server did not return after disappearing for half hour. Very disappointed.