Sicilian · Nottingham
A cosy Sicilian spot a minute's walk from Beeston centre, with warm decor, music kept at a level where you can actually hear each other, and staff who greet you like family — several parents mention the smiling welcome and how quickly plates arrive on quieter weeknights. Portions are genuinely generous, so a child can share a plate: the penne al ragù and Sicilian sausage and beef rigatoni get named again and again, and the porchetta and pistachio cannolo have a following. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices, and free parking. Nutella cannolo makes a good small pudding. Do book at weekends — it fills up and the atmosphere goes from relaxed to lively — and be aware it's not cheap; three courses and drinks can run around £50 a head.
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