TNQ - The Northern Quarter Restaurant & Bar Menu
Welcome to TNQ - The Northern Quarter Restaurant & Bar, a culinary gem located in the heart of Manchester at 108 High St. Known for its exquisite dishes and exceptional service, TNQ invites diners to indulge in a memorable experience. The menu showcases a delightful array of fresh, local ingredients, with standout offerings like Cambrae Oysters—remarkably fresh and bursting with oceanic flavor—and a beautifully presented trout starter that promises an explosion of taste.
Enjoy a sumptuous Sunday lunch with perfectly cooked dishes, or savor intimate dinners enhanced by a cozy atmosphere adorned with fairy lights and fresh flowers. Diners rave about the perfectly sized portions and fantastic flavor combinations, making every dish feel like fine dining without the hefty price tag. TNQ doesn’t just serve food; it creates a culinary narrative that captivates both the palate and the heart.
Nibbles
Freshly Baked Bread
Fresh breads made in-house daily, served with a whipped butter. (g,d)
Mixed Olives
Truffle Potato Crisps
Gaufrette sliced potatoes, fried and seasoned with truffle.
Smoked Almonds
(n)
Cumbrae Oysters
Cumbrae Oysters from the Scottish Isles. Served in 3's with mignonette. (sd,ms)
British Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Tomato salsa, basil & rocket sorbet (c,g,sd)
Crispy Courgette Flower
British ricotta filling, lemon & mint, aubergine caponata. (g,d,n,c)
Dill & Manchester Gin cured trout
Radishes, pickled heirloom tomatoes, horseradish, buttermilk dressing & herb oil. (d,f,sd)
Brixham Crab & Prawn Ravioli
Brown crab & lemon butter, parsley pangrattato. (cs,g,e,d)
Grilled Octopus
New potato, chorizo, romesco & mojo verde. (ms,n,sd,g)
Marmite Glazed Scottish Mackerel
Smoked mackerel rillettes, cucumber salsa, cucumber ketchup. (f,g,d,sd)
Fried Lancashire Runner Beans
Tomato chutney, labneh, spiced aubergine dressing, pistachio & dukkah. (m,d,g,n,sd,ss)
Braised Gloustershire Old Spot Pork Belly
Nectarine & fennel relish, salsa macha, radish & pickled celery salad (c,m,sd,ss)
Starters
Mains
Roast Breast of Chicken
bacon & spring onion hashbrown, chicken livers, wild mushroom & tarragon, truffle foam (d,c,s)
Grilled Fillet of Sea Bream
Shaved fennel, leeks & courgettes in sriracha butter, chilli, coconut & lemongrass broth, crispy fried soft shell crab (cs,d,f,ss,sg)
Seared Gressingham Duck Breast
caramelised Roscoff onion, heritage carrots, confit leg wonton, cherry & elderflower gel (d,sd,e,g)
Grilled Scottish Monkfish
Peas & fine beans, lobster cannelloni, langoustine bisque, lemon bubbles (d,f,c,cs,g)
Gloustershire Old Spot Pork Chop Cordon Bleu
Leek & pancetta risotto, parmesan wafer, gremolata (e,d,g)
Fried Feta & Spinach Filo Parcels
Chicory & heirloom tomato salad, muhamarra, pomegranate, fresh mint & candied walnuts (e,g,d,n)
Chargrilled Lancashire Hispi Cabbage
Pea & mint puree, fresh peas, confit new potatoes, samphire, black garlic dressing & smoked almonds (m,n,sd)
Chickpea & Garden Pea Fritters
Roasted piquillo pepper & tomato sugo pomodoro, parmesan & oregano crisp, basil & mint oil (g,e,d)
Prime Cut Aged Sirloin
Prime cut of aged Ribeye steak, specifically selected and aged for TNQ by our long-time butcher, Albert Mathews. Each steak is served with roasted bone marrow and a choice of sauce. Bearnaise (d,e), Green Peppercorn (d,c), or Stilton Blue cheese sauce (d).
Steak
Sides
Chips, Fries or Mixed Salad
(m)
Truffle Cauliflower Cheese
(g,d,m)
Roast New Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic Butter
(d)
Buttered Broccoli, beans & Peas with Mint & Smoked Almonds
(d,n)
Tomato Salad with Piquillo Pepper Vinaigrette
(sd,m)
Dark Chocolate Cremeux
Raspberry sorbet, cocoa nibs, pistachio brittle, raspberry gel. (n,e,d)
Matcha Creme Brulee
Exotic fruit salad, pistachio, black sesame & lemon biscotti. (d,e,n,g,)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee sauce, honeycomb & vanilla ice cream. (d,g,e)
Roast Pineapple
Coconut & yuzu sorbet, mango & passionfruit foam, coconut meringue, lemon verbena. (e)
5 Award Winning British Cheeses
A selection of 5 cheeses from our local cheese supplier, served with seeded crackers, grapes & chutney. (g,s,ss)