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Restaurant Review

Sicilian NQ – Restaurant and Bar

A cosy little slice of Sicily in the Northern Quarter, with standout arancini and gorgeous desserts.

CuisineSicilian / Italian
Date1 July 2026

01 The Arrival

Cosy and intimate from the moment you walk in, with a warm atmosphere that feels like stumbling across a little restaurant in Sicily. The welcoming staff made the evening feel relaxed straight away.

02 The Food

Started with arancini, which were beautifully crisp outside and soft inside, packed with flavour. Pasta for mains and a Sicilian dessert followed. The menu felt genuinely Sicilian rather than just another Italian restaurant, with real Southern Italian character throughout — the desserts are worth saving room for.

03 The Experience

Staff were lovely throughout, friendly and happy to explain the dishes when deciding what to order. Really cosy and atmospheric, intimate without feeling stuffy — lovely for a date night or dinner with friends.

04 Was It Worth It?

Prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and the central location.

05 The Verdict

Authentic Sicilian food, amazing arancini, lovely desserts, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere — genuinely struggled to find anything not to like. One of those Manchester discoveries you immediately want to tell friends about.

Location — 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ, UK