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Ivory Restaurant - Best Indian restaurant in downtown Winnipeg on Donald Street featuring authentic North Indian cuisine

Authentic North Indian Cuisine in Winnipeg

Best Indian Restaurant in Winnipeg

Welcome to Ivory Restaurant, one of Winnipeg's most celebrated Indian dining destinations, proudly serving the community for over 25 years. Located at 141 Donald Street in downtown Winnipeg, just two blocks from Canada Life Centre, we offer authentic North Indian cuisine featuring tandoor-baked naan, Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, and traditional curries. Experience our lunch and dinner buffets, or choose from our extensive à la carte menu. Ranked among the top restaurants in Winnipeg on TripAdvisor.

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Ivory Restaurant interior in downtown Winnipeg featuring contemporary Indian dining room with warm hospitality
About Ivory

Winnipeg's Premier Indian Dining Experience

Ivory Restaurant, located at 141 Donald Street in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, is one of the city's most celebrated Indian dining destinations — proudly serving the Winnipeg community for over 25 years. The restaurant offers a refined yet welcoming culinary experience that captures the full essence of Indian cuisine, from rich, aromatic curries to freshly baked naan and signature tandoori specialties.

Nestled in Winnipeg's bustling downtown core — just two blocks from Canada Life Centre — Ivory occupies a bright, contemporary dining room that blends modern elegance with warm Indian hospitality. The restaurant is a long-standing favourite for downtown lunch meetings, pre-game dinners, date nights, family gatherings, and corporate events.

At the heart of Ivory's kitchen is a traditional tandoor oven, where naan bread is baked fresh to order — not left sitting under a heat lamp. The menu spans an impressive range, from vegetarian and vegan dishes to meat-forward classics like Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, and Chicken 99. Guests can choose between a generous buffet (lunch and dinner) or an extensive à la carte menu.

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Why Choose Us

The Ivory Experience

Authentic Tandoor Oven

Traditional tandoor oven at the heart of our kitchen, where naan bread is baked fresh to order — not pre-made or left under a heat lamp. Experience authentic North Indian cooking techniques passed down through generations.

25+ Years of Excellence

Family-owned and operated by the Choudhary family, ranked among Winnipeg's top restaurants on TripAdvisor. We've served notable guests including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and international music star Satinder Sartaaj.

Warm Indian Hospitality

Our team provides exceptional service in a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. Modern elegance meets traditional Indian hospitality, making every visit feel like coming home. Personal connections with regular guests ensure a memorable experience.

Buffet & Full Bar

Daily lunch buffet ($18.99) and dinner buffet featuring a wide variety of traditional and contemporary dishes. Full bar with handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, premium wines, and spirits complements your dining experience.

Our Specialties

Popular Indian Dishes in Winnipeg

Discover our most loved authentic North Indian specialties

Butter Chicken at Ivory Restaurant Winnipeg - most beloved dish, rich creamy tomato sauce

Butter Chicken

Tender chicken in rich tomato sauce

Garlic Naan at Ivory Indian restaurant Winnipeg - freshly baked in tandoor oven to order

Garlic Naan

Freshly baked in tandoor oven

Lamb Vindaloo at Ivory downtown Winnipeg - classic Goan-style curry with tender lamb

Lamb Vindaloo

Classic Goan-style curry

Chicken Biryani at Ivory Restaurant Winnipeg - fragrant basmati rice with aromatic spices

Chicken Biryani

Fragrant basmati rice & chicken

Paneer Butter Masala at Ivory Winnipeg - top vegetarian choice with homemade cheese

Paneer Butter Masala

Homemade cheese in rich sauce

Mango Lassi at Ivory Indian restaurant Winnipeg - refreshing traditional yogurt drink

Mango Lassi

Traditional yogurt drink

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Customer Reviews

What Winnipeg Locals Say

Real reviews from our valued customers

PD

Vancouver

"The Ivory is truly an icon of Winnipeg. The food, decor, ambience, and not to mention the service that makes you feel like you're family, are simply addictive! After coming under new management by a Winnipeg-based Indian family many years ago, the change has been as stark as night and day. Such genuine, humble, and honest people! They manage to make you feel as comfortable as if you were going to your own home, and yet they manage to blend this with a sort of elegant Indian aesthetic that you simply don't see in many other restaurants."

Mona L.

Kathmandu

"My colleagues and I almost accidentally stumbled upon this excellent Indian restaurant during a business trip and we actually went twice! The buffet is varied and each dish is delicious and obviously prepared with great care. Prices are very reasonable and service is with a smile! If you like Indian food, don't miss this one!"

BNA

Winnipeg

"We ordered takeout from Ivory. The order was ready on time and the hostess was very friendly. All of the dishes were excellent and the butter chicken was probably the best I've had in Winnipeg. I thought the price was also very reasonable for the amount of food."

Service Areas

Serving Winnipeg Neighborhoods

Ivory proudly serves the following Winnipeg communities

Downtown
Exchange District
Point Douglas
West Broadway
Spence
Chinatown
The Forks
Osborne Village
Daniel McIntyre
Central Park
Lord Roberts
Riverview
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ivory Restaurant in Winnipeg

Ivory Restaurant is the best Indian restaurant in Winnipeg, located at 141 Donald St in the heart of downtown, just two blocks from Canada Life Centre. We specialize in authentic North Indian cuisine featuring tandoor-baked naan, Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, and traditional curries. Proudly serving Winnipeg for over 25 years and ranked among the top restaurants in the city on TripAdvisor.

Yes! Ivory Restaurant serves genuine North Indian cuisine prepared with traditional cooking methods. We feature a traditional tandoor oven where naan bread is baked fresh to order — not left sitting under a heat lamp. Our menu includes time-honored recipes like Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Biryani, Paneer Butter Masala, and we offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and Halal options.

Ivory Restaurant serves lunch and dinner with split service hours. Monday-Thursday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Saturday-Sunday: 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

Our most popular dishes include Butter Chicken (our most beloved dish, consistently cited as the best in Winnipeg), Garlic Naan (freshly baked in our tandoor oven to order), Lamb Vindaloo (a classic Goan-style curry with tender boneless lamb), Chicken Biryani (fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked with boneless chicken), Paneer Butter Masala (the top vegetarian choice), and Mango Lassi (a refreshing traditional yogurt drink).

Yes! Ivory offers convenient takeout and online ordering. Order at orders.iorders.online/ivory-restaurant-winnipeg-5432/ or call us at (204) 944-1600. We serve Downtown, Exchange District, Point Douglas, West Broadway, Osborne Village, The Forks, and surrounding Winnipeg neighborhoods. Free validated parking available in adjacent garage for pickup.

Yes! Ivory provides professional catering services with tailored packages for corporate events, weddings, engagements, family celebrations, and special occasions. We've served notable guests including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and international music star Satinder Sartaaj. Contact us at (204) 944-1600 to discuss your catering needs.

Our Location

Visit Ivory in Downtown Winnipeg

Conveniently located on Donald Street, two blocks from Canada Life Centre

Ivory Restaurant

Address

141 Donald St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1M1

Phone

(204) 944-1600

Hours

Mon-Thu: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Fri: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sat-Sun: 5 PM - 10:30 PM

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Experience Authentic Indian Cuisine in Winnipeg

Craving delicious Indian food? Ivory Restaurant brings you authentic North Indian specialties, tandoor-baked naan, Butter Chicken, and traditional curries right here in downtown Winnipeg on Donald Street. Order online for pickup or delivery, or dine in with us today! Free validated parking available.

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