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Aroma Bistro – The Forks Market
Chef Louie Lui — Hong Kong-born, Red River Polytech-trained — brought his St.
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9.8
Based on 76 reviews
Best Lunch by the river Restaurants in Winnipeg: 5 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for lunch by the river in Winnipeg, curated by TastyPals editors.
5 restaurantsAvg rating 9.0Updated July 2026
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Top picks for lunch by the river in Winnipeg
Fast answers for diners searching for lunch by the river restaurants in Winnipeg. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
Aroma Bistro – The Forks Market
#1 pick
Aroma Bistro – The Forks Market
Asian | The Forks | value
Strong pick for lunch by the river.
The forks
#2 pick
The forks
Contemporary | The Forks | value
Strong pick for lunch by the river.
#3 pick
The Forks Market
Contemporary | The Forks | value
Known for Peanut Chili Wontons.
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The forks
The forks is an easy contemporary option in The Forks in Winnipeg to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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9.4
Based on 35 reviews
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The Forks Market
The Forks Market is not a restaurant — and that distinction matters enormously.
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9.2
Based on 19511 reviews
4
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Italian•The Forks•value
The Old Spaghetti Factory
The Old Spaghetti Factory is a sensible italian call in The Forks in Winnipeg when you want something that usually lands well.
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8.6
Based on 3166 reviews
5
Filipino•The Forks•value
Basta Filipino Kitchen
Basta Filipino Kitchen is a filipino restaurant in The Forks in Winnipeg that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.2
Based on 97 reviews
Common questions about Lunch by the river in Winnipeg
What are the best restaurants for lunch by the river in Winnipeg?
The top restaurants for lunch by the river in Winnipeg include Aroma Bistro – The Forks Market, The forks, The Forks Market. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best lunch by the river restaurant in Winnipeg?
Aroma Bistro – The Forks Market is among the top-rated options for lunch by the river in Winnipeg, with a 9.8 Google rating and 76 reviews.
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