http://www.sancarlocicchetti.co.uk/
Sicilian tapas place – it’s easy to find, pretty much next to House of Fraser. Me and the missus have been there pre-gig (ie early evening) on our last two visits to Manchester – always nicely busy, even at that time. And the food is ace (especially the meatballs), they bring it to you when it’s ready in whatever order it’s ready.