The NQ Wine Club meets every month at Noi Quattro.  It’s a social event, an informal tour of Italy’s wine regions.  Discovering a land where regional differences are still vibrantly alive and uncovering the rich connection between history, tradition and cuisine.  Featuring, in the main, indigenous grapes and showcasing food from Noi Quattro and The Pasta Factory; stimulating discussion and debate. 

It can often be tricky knowing what wine to serve with what food. Is this white wine suitable for serving with spaghetti carbonara? No definitive list or guide details what wine must be served with a certain meal.  In many restaurants a sommelier will help guide you through this minefield if you are unsure.  Some wines compliment foods and flavours more than others.  However, at the end of the day its very much a matter of personal taste so our evenings are informal.  A social gathering rather than a class; not only a voyage through Italy but also a personal journey exploring what works for you.

What can I expect?

A glass of Prosecco awaits your arrival followed by four wines chosen and introduced by our host 

Gary Newborough and paired with dishes from The Pasta Factory and Noi Quattro. Supported by tasting notes these evenings are designed as an introduction for wine enthusiasts and the wine curious. 

Entry by ticket only bookable on Eventbrite.

Private Events

We also run private events for groups from 12 to 24. to build teams, celebrate success and entertain staff and clients or family and friends. NQ Wine Club events are a great way to get people together.  Our host keeps the pace up and the mood light-hearted. Everyone has a great time, whether they are wine curious, wine novices or more knowledgeable.  Our events are lively and engaging, everyone is encouraged to participate and nobody’s opinion is wrong.

Events generally last 1-2 hours, generally held at Noi Quattro We provide the food (special dietary requirements included), the wine, the host and tasting notes.

We tailor what we do to meet your needs – the number of people you want to invite and your objective for the event.  Just contact us to discuss your requirements or make a booking.

Networking with Wine – is a great way to get a big group of people to mingle and meet, as they move round the room tasting different wines.

Tagliere and Wine – A selection of 3 different regional meats and 3 cheeses served with our homemade bread, sunblushed tomatoes & olives and 3 specially selected wines.

Prosecco Tastings – An introduction to Prosecco, including a glass of prosecco and three prosecco based cocktails and an interactive demonstration of making them; includes savoury & tasty mix of traditional Neapolitan deep fried bites & vegetables.

La Dolce Vita – For those with a sweet tooth traditional Italian desserts Cantucci, Panna cotta Tiramisu, Torta della Nonna paired with 3 dessert wines.

Artist biography

FILIPPO BOSSO – WITH THE NAKED EYE

Filippo Bosso was born in Ayas in 1952 and lives in Piedmont.

Passionate about photography since he was a boy, he refined his shooting technique and his methods in the darkroom working as a student in a photographic studio. His professional activity then developed into other areas and led him from the beginning to visit and learn about various countries, especially in Europe and North America. From 2000 he started going to China for work, where he then moved and lived from 2010 to 2015.

He never abandoned his studies and his passion for photography, which led to the development of numerous photographic series that are completely different from each other but united by minimalist, elegant and clean formal research.

The desire for perfection and stylization is an essential element in photographic images. Bosso chooses in his work to eliminate the superfluous, confusion and unnecessary complications, to rearrange the mind, according to a perspective of sober life, in some ways detached from material things. Not only that, it invites us to concentrate on doing less and doing it well, instead of doing more assuming it is better, it makes us less dispersive, more determined and more present.

By letting the observer complete the scene in his mind, the photographic images create a sense of mystery and are able to arouse emotions through simplicity, leaving room for the spectator’s creativity, pleasantly forcing him to look beyond the obvious and imagine the hidden. Bosso makes us discover how with effective effects of lights and shadows in black and white the beauty of both the sinuous shapes of the lotus leaves and the rigorous geometries of modern architecture can be drawn and how the nature of certain landscapes does not require words or spectacularization. , since they are already something great. As last year CRAG decided to exhibit the works of Daniel Pype, also on this occasion with Filippo Bosso we have chosen to show photographs that for us have a quid pluris that excites us, suspends us in a hidden time, stimulates and inspires us beauty. They are the result of an attentive, intelligent and fine mind and we are sure that the visitor will also perceive their essence.

Instagram @filippobosso

We are thrilled to announce the new professional pizza course held by Marco Fuso!

We have been working with Marco Fuso and his team for a while now. We are very happy to share with them this amazing experience. Their professionalism and know-how about pizza making are already well known in London & Manchester.

If you wish to have more information, please send us an email at ciao@noiquattro.co.uk or visit Marco Fuso Consultancy website https://www.mfpconsultancy.com/

If you’re looking for inspiration for Christmas Gifts, look no further!

Finding the best Christmas presents for family and friends can be stressful… Luckily, our team of Santa’s Little Helpers have sourced a wide range of cracking Christmas gifts for all of your loved ones!

THE PASTA FACTORY HANDMADE PASTA HAMPERS: 

Choose your perfect Christmas Hamper! Our colander are filled with our homemade fresh pasta, sauces, Taralli, Italian biscuits, recipes, Italian wine, Limoncello, etc.

Vegetarian, Vegan & Alcohol Free options available.

Also, you can create your own by contacting us at ciao@pastafactory.co.uk

THE MANCHESTER COOKBOOK:

A celebration of the amazing food and drink on our doorstep including recipes from ourself and our sister restaurant THE PASTA FACTORY ! The Manchester Cookbook explores, celebrates and promotes the evolving food and drink scene in our wonderful city!

Now you can recreate your favourite meal in the comfort of your own home thanks to this book which features over 55 recipes and stories from some of Manchester’s best restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, pubs, producers and suppliers including ourself and our sister restaurant THE PASTA FACTORY !

GIFT VOUCHERS:

An original and healthy gift card! Enjoy our fresh pasta options in our restaurant or take them home with Italian delights from our deli and our “to cook at home” kits!

Personalise your own with your personal message on it! Available for both The Pasta Factory and Noi Quattro!

For info and orders please email us at ciao@pastafactory.co.uk

Support independent restaurants! Shop local!

Thanks!

Get a discount with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, book your table now!

The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme opens on 4 August 2020.

Use the Eat Out to Help Out discount at our restaurant:

• to get 50% off your food and non-alcoholic drinks up to a total value of £10 per person if you eat or drink in
• every Tuesday and Wednesday between 4 and 26 August
• as many times as you like

You don’t need a voucher to use this scheme and you can use it at the same time as other offers and discounts. There is no minimum spend.

You cannot claim discount on alcoholic drinks or service charges.

The discount will be automatically available to you.

All diners in a group of any size can use the discount.

Our opening times (dine in) are:

Tuesday 5.00pm-10.00pm

Wednesday 5.00pm-10.00pm

Thursday 5.00pm-10.00pm

Friday 5.00pm-10.30pm

Saturday 12.00-10.30pm

Sunday 12.00-9.30pm

Monday (Closed)

Always follow COVID-19 secure guidelines.

Thanks for supporting small independent restaurants!

In line with the government guidelines and prioritizing the safety of our customers and staff, we are buzzing to be back!

We ask the customers to book if they can, in order to help us to organize the tables and spaces prior their arrival. If not, walking ins are welcome as well.

We’re will still doing take away and delivery service via Uber Eats and Deliveroo (available from 12.00 every day apart of Monday).

Our new opening time (dine in) are:

Tuesday 5.00pm-10.00pm

Wednesday 5.00pm-10.00pm

Thursday 5.00pm-10.00pm

Friday 5.00pm-10.30pm

Saturday 12.00-10.30pm

Sunday 12.00-9.30pm

Monday (Closed)

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Come to see us at 120 High Street, Northern Quarter, and enjoy our traditional Italian PIZZA!

Support local businesses, Support independent restaurants!

Fancy a pizza the Noi Quattro action but equally fancy a staycation and not venturing out today? No problemo at all – we’ve just launched a delivery service with Uber Eats, so you can now enjoy our full menu in the comfort of your own home. You’ll find all your favourite pizzas listed on the site, along with our cuoppi and stuzzichini antipasti dishes, and even our Italian-inspired desserts – the perfetto night in.

We now added new pizzas, calzoncello, panuozzo and our homemade TIRAMISU’!

See our menu and order your pizza on UBER EATS:

The first traditional Pizzeria Italiana in Manchester

There are few pizza places in Manchester people will overwhelmingly recommend like Rudy’s and Double Zero. However, Noi Quattro is a rising star that S started to hear about when people were talking about places to get good pizza, and one of S’s Italian friends also highly recommend the pizza here. Noi Quattro is the first traditional pizzeria which is owned by 4 Italians. The name of Noi Quattro actually means 4 people in Italian, and it also cutely refers to the letters in Northern Quarter (NQ). The restaurant is located at the end of Northern Quarter and it’s just behind the Yard & Coop.

There was some construction going on when S visited that day, therefore it was a bit tricky to find their entrance. The restaurant is very spacious and can accommodate quite a lot of people. The cooking area is an open space and you can see the pizza-making process while you’re waiting. The menu can be found on their website, and Noi Quattro also provides vegan options. S tried the Cuoppo Di Mare (£6.5), Vesuvio (£12) and the vegan pizza, Tris Di Funghi (£10).

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The Cuppo is a type of Italian street food which is a paper shaped in a cone holding various types of fried food; such as potatoes, vegetables, seafood and etc.. The Cuoppo Di Mare S had that day contained whitebait, calamari, salted cod and zeppoline. The batter was very light and not greasy at all. Moreover, the portion was perfect to share between 2 people as a starter.

The Vesuvio pizza contains Mozzarella fior di latte, Italian sausage, Friarielli (wild broccoli), smoked scamorza, fresh chilli and extra virgin olive oil. It was the first time S tried wild broccoli which didn’t taste like broccoli at all! The taste of this pizza was just like its name “Vesuvio” which had a good kick to it.

S loves funghi pizza as always, and S has to say that the Tris Di Funghi was definitely some of the best funghi pizza S has had so far. The tomato taste didn’t cover the funghi which was very important. Moreover, the garlic gave this pizza a perfect touch since the funghi pizza usually come with truffle oil.

Overall, S would surely recommend this place if you want authentic pizza. Noi Quattro doesn’t just have pizza, they also have a wine club where you can check the latest events on their website. Don’t forget they have some very good lunch deals if you want to try it out! It is only £10 and you can get a pizza, salad and a drink during weekdays lunch time!

Read full article HERE.