Welcome to Peasant Cookery
Upscale comfort food in the heart of the Exchange District. Peasant Cookery maintains a house-made philosophy, curing meats and pickling vegetables in-house. We build each dish from the bottom up, focusing on an honest expression of fresh, local ingredients, and accompany your meal with our list of carefully selected wines, local beers, and craft cocktails.
Dining Room
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DINNER
APPETIZERS, SOUPS & SALADS
- Stuffed mushrooms14House sausage stuffed and served with smoked jalapeno chimichurri
- Chicken Livers18Pan-fried with brandy peppercorn sauce, baguette toast
- Pork dry ribs16 (GF)Baby back ribs braised then fried until crisp, with chili and lime
- Beef Carpaccio17Lightly smoked, maple Smack Dab mustard, Manchego, aioli, crostini
- Calamari17 (GF)Fried, thick cut, corn flour breaded, crispy capers, garlic and pickled bean tzatziki
- Escargot Vol au Vent15with wild mushrooms, garlic, tomato and lemon veal jus served in puff pastry
- Cream of cauliflower soup12 (GF)Maple roasted Sriracha florets and aged cheddar
- Onion Soup12Caramelized onions, crouton, veal stock, Swiss cheese
- Kale & Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetable Salad14 (GF)Kale, shallot, dill, feta cheese, apricot, artisan greens, cucumber, sherry brown sugar vinaigrette
- Spinach and roasted beet salad14 (GF)Gala apples, yogurt Labneh, pepitas, hemp seeds, raspberry walnut vinaigrette
- Oysters (6)18 (GF)Village Bay, flown in fresh, atomic horseradish, mignonette and lemon
- Pacific Mussels21 (GF)Flown in fresh, preparation changes daily
- Poutine15Hand-cut fries, bacon gravy and Bothwell cheese curds
CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE
*Ask your server about our ever-changing selection of specialty cheeses and charcuterie
- Charcuterie board24House-made dry-cured pork sausages & pâtés, mustard, pickled vegetables and crostini
- Cheese Board12Your choice of two of our signature cheese accompanied with house-made jam, candied spiced nuts, dried fruits and crostini
- Pâtés de Campagne11House pork and green peppercorn pâté, house pickles, Smack Dab mustard, baguette
- Chicken liver mousse11Creamy chicken liver mousse with house pickles, Smack Dab mustard, baguette
FEATURES
- Hunter’s Chicken Paillard28Wild mushroom sauce, arugula, tarragon, new potatoes and roasted cherry tomatoes
- Lakeshore pickerel34 (GF)Cornmeal crust, new potatoes, house bacon, carrots, onions and house tartar sauce
- Pork chop36Roasted root vegetables, green beans, pickled apples and grainy mustard jus
- House sausage meatball pappardelle28Smoked tomato and pepper cream sauce, garlic, onions, arugula and chêvre cheese
- Tourtière28Minced Manitoba pork, roasted garlic mashed potato, buttered peas and Caribou liqueur gravy
- Shrimp Elote Penne285 tiger prawns, charred corn, kale, carrots, pepper, onion, feta, green onion, cilantro, natures farm penne pasta, Cajun cream reduction sauce
- Steak frites368 oz. Certified Angus Beef flat iron steak, house chipped fries, confit shallots, red wine veal jus
- Vegan Mac and Cheese25(Sweet potato, carrot and cashew sauce) macaroni noodles, maple sriracha cauliflower, smoked cashew bits and crumb topping
- Aged Cheddar Gnocchi24Parisian-style dumplings, roasted mushrooms, peas, garlic chips, spinach, onions, walnuts, feta emulsion, brown butter, Manchego cheese
- Moroccan spiced King Salmon37Fresh King salmon with Moroccan spices, Israeli couscous, root vegetables, pickled cucumbers and yogurt labneh
TARTE FLAMBÉE
- Traditional Tarte Flambée16Alsatian French flatbread with house bacon, crème fraiche, caramelized onion and Swiss cheese
- Mediterranean Tarte Flambée18Arugula pesto, crème fraiche, blistered tomatoes, artichokes, roasted red peppers, Spanish onions, feta cheese and Balsamic glaze
- Forestière Tarte Flambée16Crimini and button mushroom flatbread with caramelized onions, crème fraiche, Swiss cheese
- Smoked Salmon Flatbread16Norwegian smoked salmon, Spanish onions, lemon aioli, capers and fresh dill
LUNCH
APPETIZERS
- Stuffed mushrooms14House sausage stuffed and served with smoked jalapeno chimichurri
- Chicken Livers18Pan-fried with brandy peppercorn sauce, baguette toast
- Hylife Pork dry ribs16 (GF)Baby back ribs braised then fried until crisp, with chili and lime
- Beef Carpaccio17Lightly smoked, maple Smack Dab mustard, Manchego, aioli, crostini
- Calamari18 (GF)Deep fried, thick cut, chana breaded, crispy capers, garlic and pickled bean tzatziki
- Oysters (6)18 (GF)Village Bay, flown in fresh, atomic horseradish, mignonette and lemon
- Poutine14Hand-cut fries, bacon gravy and Bothwell cheese curds
SOUPS & SALADS
- Cream of Cauliflower Soup12 (GF)Maple roasted Sriracha florets and aged cheddar
- Onion Soup11Caramelized onions, crouton, veal stock, Swiss cheese
- Peasant house salad12 (GF)Artisan greens, carrot, onion, pepper, tomato, cucumber, maple balsamic dressing
- Spinach and roasted beet salad14 (GF)Gala apples, Labneh, pepitas, hemp seeds, raspberry walnut vinaigrette
- Kale & Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetable Salad12 (GF)Kale, shallot, dill, feta cheese, apricot, artisan greens, cucumber, sherry brown sugar vinaigrette
- Add chicken breast6
- add 3 oz. pickerel6
- add 7 oz. Moroccan marinated salmon10
- add 4 shrimp10
CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE
*Ask your server about our ever-changing selection of specialty cheeses and charcuterie
- Charcuterie board24House-made dry-cured pork sausages & pâtés, mustard, pickled vegetables and crostini
- Cheese Board12Your choice of two of our signature cheese accompanied with house-made jam, candied spiced nuts, dried fruits and crostini
- Pâtés de Campagne10House pork and green peppercorn pâté, house pickles, Smack Dab mustard, baguette
- Chicken liver mousse10Creamy chicken liver mousse with house pickles, Smack Dab mustard, baguette
BISTRO FARE
Choice of fries or salad
- The Peasant Burger22Seasoned beef patty, seedy milk bun, lettuce, tomato, cheese, red onion, house relish, ketchup, Dijon, mayonnaise
- Pacific Mussels21 (GF)Half pound, preparation changes daily
- Lemon Pickerel Bacon Sandwich22Cornmeal breaded, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, sweet pickled cucumbers, onion, tomato, lemon aioli, house smoked bacon
- House Tourtière26Mushroom, Hylife pork, potatoes, onion and peasant spice blend
- The Reuben22House smoked pastrami, sauté red onion and sauerkraut, Reuben sauce, Swiss cheese
FEATURES
- Hunter’s Chicken Paillard27Wild mushroom sauce, arugula, tarragon, new potatoes and roasted cherry tomatoes
- Lakeshore pickerel32 (GF)Cornmeal crust, new potatoes, house bacon, carrots, onions and house tartar sauce
- House Sausage Meatball Pappardelle26Smoked tomato and pepper cream sauce, garlic, onions, arugula and chêvre cheese
- Vegan Mac and Cheese24(Sweet potato, carrot and cashew sauce) macaroni noodles, maple sriracha cauliflower, smoked cashew bits and crumb topping
- Aged Cheddar Gnocchi22Parisian-style dumplings, roasted mushrooms, peas, garlic chips, spinach, onions, walnuts, feta emulsion, brown butter, Manchego cheese
- Steak frites348 oz. California cut Black Angus striploin, house fries, confit shallots, red wine veal jus
- Shrimp Elotte Penne284 tiger prawns, charred corn, carrots, pepper, onion, feta, green onion, cilantro, natures farm penne pasta, Cajun cream reduction sauce
TARTE FLAMBÉE
- Traditional Tarte Flambée16Alsatian French flatbread with house bacon, crème fraiche, caramelized onion and Swiss cheese
- Chicken Bacon Ranch18Red onion, Swiss cheese, chicken breast, house made herbed ranch, arugula
- Mediterranean Tarte Flambée18Arugula pesto, crème fraiche, blistered tomatoes, artichokes, roasted red peppers, Spanish onions, feta cheese and Balsamic glaze
- Forestière Tarte Flambée16Roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, crème fraiche, Swiss cheese
- Smoked Salmon16Norwegian smoked salmon, Spanish onions, lemon aioli, capers and fresh dill
DESSERT
- Crème Brulée Cheesecake12Fresh oranges, berries and mint
- Chocolate Ganache Tart12Dulce de leche, berry coulis, whipped cream
- Maple Pie12Walnut shortbread crust, rum maple syrup, whipped cream and spiced nut dust
- Lemon Pudding12Mascarpone mousse, fresh berries and lemon
- Vegan Carrot Cake12Walnuts and coconut caramel sauce
BAR MENU
HOUSE COCKTAILS
- Clarified New York Sour16Clarified Overholt rye, lemon juice, simple syrup, angostura bitters, cabernet sauvignon float
- Three of Clubs16Three olives vodka, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, egg white, lemon oils
- Hello Stranger17Grapefruit infused Cazadores blanco, simple syrup, lemon juice, rose water, sparkling rose
- Sugarplum16Rose petal & blueberry infused Bombay Sapphire, grapefruit juice, Pom pomegranate syrup
- Smoking Jacket18Cigar infused bourbon, Sweet vermouth, Apricot brandy, honey vanilla clove syrup, Angostura bitters
CLASSICS
- Hotel Nacional15.50Havana club 3 year, apricot brandy, lime juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup
- Espresso Martini16Three olives vodka, kahlua, cold brew espresso concentrate, demerara syrup, nutmeg
- Penicillin17Grant’s Scotch, ginger & honey syrup, lemon juice, Islay scotch float, ginger candy
- Dark ‘N Stormy15Goslings black seal rum, ginger syrup, lime
- Jungle Bird15Kraken spiced rum, Campari, pineapple, lime, demerara syrup
ZERO PROOF
- The Sam Ross8Lapsang souchong, ginger cordial, lemon juice, honey vanilla clove syrup, ginger candy
- Pineapple Express9Pineapple juice, simple syrup, cucumber, orange flower water
DRAUGHT BEER
- Transcanada Brewing Company – Portager Pilsner9Winnipeg, MB 5.3% 25 IBU
- Nonsuch - Raspberry Sour9Winnipeg, MB 5.6%
- Rotating local tap - Ask your serverMarket Price
BOTTLES & CANS
- Little Brown Jug - Generic Lager10Winnipeg, MB 473 mL 4.2%
- Little Brown Jug - 1919 Belgian Pale Ale10Winnipeg, MB 473 mL 5% 20 IBU
- Low Life Barrel House – Haskap Sour9Winnipeg, MB 355 mL 6%
- Low Life Barrel House – Saison9Winnipeg, MB 355 mL 5.2%
- Trans Canada - Lamp Lighter Amber Ale9Winnipeg, MB 355 mL 5.2% 15 IBU
- Trans Canada – Arrow IPA9Winnipeg, MB 355 mL 6.8% 60 IBU
- Kilter - Juicii Waves Pale Ale10Winnipeg, MB 473mL 5% 70 IBU
- Sookrams – Star Beast Imperial Stout9Winnipeg, MB 355mL 10.5%
- Barnhammer – Grandpa’s Sweater Stout10Winnipeg, MB 473 mL 5.4% 40 IBU
- Oxus – Astra Light Lager8Winnipeg, MB 355mL 4%
- One Great City - Falcon Blonde10Winnipeg, MB 473 mL 4% 10 IBU
- Dastardly Villain – Nefarious Plan “A” Dry Hopped Yellow Ale10Winnipeg, MB 473mL 5 %
- Dastardly Villain – Red Planet Rocketeer Red Ale10Winnipeg, MB 473mL 4.8% 22 IBU
- Nonsuch – Old Ale X25Winnipeg, MB 750mL 10% 40 IBU
- Nonsuch – Berliner Weisse13Winnipeg, MB 500mL 4%
- Low Life Barrel House – Kismet Red Grape Ale13Winnipeg, MB 500mL 5.8%
- Next Friend – Nouveau Cider12/15/40Winnipeg, MB 750Ml 6% | 6oz 12/ 9oz 15/ Bottle 40
WHITE AND ROSÉ
- Espiral Vinho Verde15/21/45Portugal
- Weiss Riesling Moselland Germany15/21/45Moselland Germany
- Domaine A’struc Viognier15/21/46Pays D’Oc France
- Domaines Auriol Catch & Release Sauvignon Blanc15/21/50Languedoc Roussillon France
- Kris Pinot Grigio16/22/52Veneto Italy
- Clay Creek Chardonnay17/23/52California USA
- Bodegas Alconde Garnacha/Tempranillo Rosado15/21/45Navarra Spain
SPARKLING
- Jaume Serra nv Castelfino Cava Brut14/48Spain
- Alfredo Bertolani Lambrusco Rosato14/48Emilia-Romagna Italy
RED
- Adega de Penalva Indigena Touriga Nacional/Tinta Roriz, Jean15/21/46Dao Portugal
- Vina Zorzal Tempranillo15/21/48Navarra Spain
- Domaine A’struc Merlot15/21/48Pays D’Oc France
- Clay Creek Pinot Noir16/22/52California USA
- IL Palazzo Chianti Sangiovese16/22/52Tuscany Italy
- Grano a Grano Cabernet Sauvignon17/23/62Paso Robles USA
All wine is subject to vintage change, availability and applicable taxes
WHITE WINE BY THE BOTTLE
- Il Padrino Pinot Grigio44Sicily Italy
- Spier Discovery Chenin/Chardonnay44Western Cape South Africa
- Colli Euganei Pinot Bianco44Veneto Italy
- Baglio Oro Dei Respiri Grillo44Sicily Italy
- Adega de Penalva Encruzado, Cerceal Branco, Malvasia fina44Dao Portugal
- Vinçonnière Muscadet46Sèvre et Maine France
- Felines Jourdan Picpoul De Pinet47Languedoc France
- Aizpurua Hondarrabi Zuri47Txakoli Spain
- Domaine Marechal Altesse de Beauregard Altesse48Savoie France
- A.A. Badenhorst The Curator Chenin Blanc48Swartland South Africa
- Il Palazzo Vermentino54Tuscany Italy
- Domaine Desloges Sauvignon Touraine Sauvignon Blanc60Loire France
- Montunal Laguna Verdicchio63Lombardy Italy
- Paris Valley Road Chardonnay68Paso Robles United States
- Terlan Pinot Grigio68Alto Adige Italy
- Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt Wiltinger Trocken Riesling71Mosel Germany
- Terre di Sarizzola Timorasso72Piedmont Italy
- Domaine Goisot Exogrya Virgula Sauvignon Blanc72Burgundy France
- Hartford Court Chardonnay84Russian River Valley United States
- Obsidian Poseidon Vineyard Chardonnay89Napa Valley United States
- Domaine de Pouilly Pouilly-Fuisse Chardonnay115Burgundy France
ROSÉ & SKIN CONTACT WINE BY THE BOTTLE
- Il Palazzo Syrah46Tuscany Italy
- Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Tavel Grenach/Cinsault/Syrah56Rhone Valley France
- Nichol Pinot Gris57Okanagan Canada
- Fabio Motta Vermentino59Tuscany Italy
SPARKLING WINE BY THE BOTTLE
- Zucchi Marascone Lambrusco49Emilia Romagna Italy
- Lugny Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé63France
- Bertha The Lounge Brut Cava70Spain
- Benjamin Bridge Rosé Brut125Nova Scotia Canada
- Joseph Perrier Brut Chardonnay/Pinot Noir130Champagne France
- Louise Brison 2011 Brut Cuvee Tendresse Chardonnay170Champagne France
RED WINE BY THE BOTTLE
- ERA Montepulciano46d’Abruzzo Italy
- Ventisquero Reserva Carmenere46Colchagua Valley Chile
- Le Réservoir Pinot Noir46France
- Astica Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec46Mendoza Argentina
- Domaine Treille Cabernet Franc47Anjou France
- Erste Neue Kalterersee Classico Superiore Schiavia49Trentino-Alto Adige Italy
- Vina Zorzal Graciano52Navarra Spain
- Baccichetto Umberto Malbec52Friuli Italy
- Laurent Miquel Shiraz/Grenache54Languedoc-Roussillon France
- Casa Capriolo Governo Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon55Tuscany Italy
- Precision Prototype Zinfandel55California USA
- Jean-Luc Baldes Malbec du Clos Malbec55Cahors France
- Ormanni Chianti Sangiovese59Tuscany Italy
- McManis Petite Sirah62California United States
- Clos Berenguer ‘MIN’ Grenache/Carignan/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah64Priorat Spain
- Chateau Fleur Haut Gaussens Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon65Bordeuax France
- Baglio Oro Donsar Syrah65Sicily Italy
- Jean-Marc Burgaud Les Vignes de Lantign Gamay65Beajolais France
- Calzadilla Opta Tempranillo/Syrah/Garnacha68Pago Calzadilla Spain
- Artuke Pies Negros Tempranillo68Rioja Spain
- Reassi Arche Merlot69Veneto Italy
- Massolino Barbera D’alba72Piedmont Italy
- Charles Smith CS Substance Cabernet Sauvignon82Washington USA
- Viña Bujanda Gran Reserva Tempranillo87Rioja Spain
- Societa Agricola Giusti Valpolicella Ripasso Corvina/Rondinella92Veneto Italy
- Calzadilla Allegro Syrah Castilla92La Mancha Spain
- Donatella Colombini Rosso Di Montalcino Sangiovese95Tuscany Italy
- Chateau La Rose Perriere Merlot/Cabernet Franc98Bordeuax France
- Bacio Divinio Pazzo Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah99Napa Valley United States
- Precision ‘Xanthos’ Cabernet Sauvignon112Napa Valley United States
- Majella Cabernet Sauvignon115Coonawarra Australia
- Fabio Motta ‘Le Gonnare’ Merlot/Syrah115Tuscany Italy
- Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre121Châteauneuf du Pape France
- Mas d’en Gil 2013 Coma Vella Syrah/Carignan/Garnacha127Priorat Spain
- Chateau Bel-Air Lagrave 1988 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot130Bordeaux France
- Louis Jadot 2018 Resonance Pinot Noir145Willamette Valley Oregon
- Argot Mosaic Pinot Noir160Sonoma County United States
- Castiglion del Bosco Brunelleo Di Montalcino Sangiovese172Tuscany Italy
- Oakville 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon190Napa Valley United States
- Scarzello Barolo 2013 Nebbiolo195Piedmont Italy
- Melka Esates Cabernet Sauvignon372Napa Valley United States
SPIRITS
VODKA
- Three Olives7/11
- Ketel One9/14
- Tito’s9/14
- Belvedere10/15
- Grey Goose10/15
- Patent 510/15
- Stolichnya Elit16/25
GIN
- Tanqueray7/11
- Bombay8/12
- Hendrick’s10/15
- Tanqueray No. 1010/15
- The Botanist11/17
- Roku12/19
TEQUILA
- El Jimador Silver8/12
- El Jimador Reposado8/12
- Don Julio Blanco16/23
- Don Julio Reposado18/25
- Addictivo Anejo25/36
- Don Julio 194232/44
- Claz Azul60/90
RUM
- Havana Club White7/11
- Gosling’s Black Seal7/11
- Sailor Jerry8/12
- The Kraken8/12
- Appleton Reserve8/12
- Diplomatico Exclusiva11/16
- Bumbu12/18
- Ron Zacapa Solera 2315/22
BOURBON
- Bulleit9/13
- Maker’s Mark9/13
- Buffalo Trace10/15
- Elijah Craig Small Batch10/15
- Woodford Reserve11/17
- 179211/17
- Amador13/19
- Booker’s16/24
RYE/WHISKEY
- Canadian Club7/11
- Crown Royal7/11
- Overholt7/11
- Pike Creek7/11
- Bulleit11/17
- Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey11/17
- Sazerac9/13
- Hibiki Harmony13/19
- Tyrconnel 16year16/25
SCOTCH
- Cardhu 129/13
- Laphroaig 109/13
- Caol Ila 1210/16
- Clynelish 1410/16
- Macallan 12 Triple Cask10/16
- Talisker 1012/18
- Dalwhinnie 1512/18
- Talisker Storm13/19
- Oban 1414/20
- Lagavulin 1614/20
- Highland Park 1818/24
Please notify your server of any food-related sensitivities or allergies prior to ordering.
We bake bread in-house daily. Our kitchen is not nut or gluten free.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.
GF Denotes Gluten free dish
Our Story
Melissa Makarenko, Executive Chef
Melissa was in school pursuing marine biology when the drudgery of university studies caught up with her. Melissa met a passionate chef at a local job fair who inspired her to explore culinary school. After working for the Fairmont hotels in Winnipeg, Lake Louise, New Brunswick, and Montreal, Melissa came home to roost with an 8-year tenure at Resto Gare in St Boniface, which prepared her for her current home as Executive Chef at Peasant Cookery.

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The dining room and patio are open in accordance with the provincial regulations. Reservations are encouraged for our dining room. Please call: 204.989.7700.
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Gift Cards
Peasant Cookery gift cards (as well as WOW gift cards that can be used at any WOW restaurant) can be purchased at the restaurant.
PEASANT COOKERY
283 Bannatyne Ave,
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3
Phone: 204.989.7700
Email: peasant@wowhospitality.com
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©2023 Peasant Cookery
& WOW Hospitality Concepts Inc.
DINING ROOM HOURS
Tuesday–Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.