Sicilian NQ - Bistro and Bar 14 Turner Street, Manchester M4 1DZ

"Enjoyed a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth, eponymous ‘Sicilian NQ’ French toast for dessert-brunch here one peaceful Saturday morning ago, replete with pistachio, chocolate, pasticciera (custard) sauce, and maple syrup. Even those who don’t have much of a sweet tooth won’t find it gratingly sugary. Almost all the seating is bar stools, so it may be a problem if you’re bringing a baby in a stroller or need disability access. Pleasantly picturesque vineyard-themed decor otherwise."

"Had a really lovely lunch here! Perfect atmosphere of being central but away from the crowds as its on a quite street. Lovely atmosphere with great service. There's a good choice of vegetarian and vegan options. The food was amazing and will defo be my go to place for the style of food in Manchester! Price was reasonable for portion size and quality in my opinion. The pistachio dessert and coffee was top tier also. Looking forward to going again :)"

"Nice food spoilt by bad service and organisation. Would I return, yes but only for the arancini and coffee ☕ at lunchtime. We arrived for our booking on time and were met with a queue, it transpires that the 3 other groups in front were also booked for the same time and the people now queuing behind too. The server didn't explain or take anyone's name and then they left us standing in the doorway not even capitalising on taking our drink orders. Once seated 45mins after booking time we ordered our food and drinks.... Out starters arrived, we ate them and they were delicious, the closest we've come to authentic since touring sicily..... The main meal arrives (with no cutlery) and still no drinks, we ask for water which arrived within a 1 min, 5 mins later we received one wine but our other alcoholic drink never arrived... During all this there was not one apology or any urgency. They never came over to ask if the food and every else was OK and I understand it was busy but its only small and they had 3 staff out front. When we asked for the bill it came with the missing drink added to the bill, we had to get them to rectify it and pay and again they never apologised or seemed disappointed. The place is small but has a number of tables and a bar area to sit, eat drink, it's obviously a popular place that gets busy at peak times so bear that in mind."

"I don't usually leave reviews twice for the same restaurant, as I hardly change my opinion, however this restaurant deserves another and detailed review. I who lived in Sicily assure you that you will not find anything in Manchester that is so faithful to Sicilian cuisine. Sicilian NQ, includes friendly and professional staff, able to suggest dishes in line with your tastes, the perfect location, the welcoming restaurant and finally the food. the authenticity of Sicilian flavors, from arancine to pasta to simply sublime desserts. This is the essence of Sicilian NQ; if you've never been to Sicily, this restaurant will transport your taste buds to Italian culture, and if you have, a tear of nostalgia will revitalise your soul! So, what do you have to lose? book and give it a shot. I can tell you that it will not let you down."

"Amazing food! It was authentic and a bit different and I can't fault it. There was also a nice atmosphere and wines. The only reason this is not higher is because although I pre-booked a table for 2, we got told on arrival that we either had to share a table with another party or eat at the bar. After a frustrating discussion with staff and the manager we got moved to a private table when one became available. The manager mentioned something about fine print on booking, but I booked over the phone and it was never mentioned."