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Creative Tourist Reviews Sicilian NQ
Food and Drink Editor Ian Jones visits Sicilian NQ and describes our independent restaurant as a Manchester success story combining authentic Sicilian cooking with strong ethical values.
“A true independent success story, putting their ethics where their mouths are.”
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor — Creative Tourist
In the review, published on 30 July 2026, Creative Tourist explores the story behind Sicilian NQ, our roots in Catania and our commitment to giving plant-based dining the same attention and importance as the rest of our Sicilian menu.
The article highlights a selection of dishes including our Mount Etna arancino, caponata, focaccia, truffle tagliatelle, sharing boards and traditional Sicilian cannoli.
Ian also tells the story of how Sicilian NQ has developed into a busy independent Northern Quarter restaurant, attracting guests looking for authentic Sicilian food alongside a wide choice of vegan and plant-based dishes.
“Sicilian NQ is your Italian nonna who’s been listening to Moby. Rootsy, meticulous Sicilian cuisine, with a side order of moral conscience.”
We would like to thank Ian Jones and the Creative Tourist team for visiting Sicilian NQ and for sharing our food, values and independent story with their readers.
Review by Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor at Creative Tourist. Published 30 July 2026.
