Sonny Stores is an independent neighbourhood restaurant at 47 Raleigh Road in Southville, Bristol. Its welcoming room and outdoor decking suit families, friends and date nights, with the restaurant moving between evening service, weekend lunches and a shorter daytime hatch.
Italian inspiration guides menus that change with the seasons and often from week to week. Aperitivo snacks and antipasti lead into handmade pasta, with fresh vegetables, British produce, Italian cheeses, cured meat and carefully sourced seafood used according to availability.
Main courses give equal attention to fish, meat and vegetable led plates, while tiramisu, fruit tarts and other simple desserts complete the meal. Set weekday lunch, pre-theatre and children’s menus provide structured options alongside the daily selection.
The wine list is designed for the changing food, and advance booking is useful for the intimate restaurant. Because dishes evolve frequently, guests with allergies or dietary requirements should contact the team before visiting and reconfirm the current ingredients at the table.
Address: 47 Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1QS, England
Sonny Stores Menu
Starters
Valencian salted almonds
Focaccia & olive oil
Nocellara olives
Finocchiona salame
Prosciutto toscano
Cantabrian anchovies
Antipasti
Isle of Wight panzanella
basil, capers, croutons
Pizzetta Rossa
cantabrian anchovies, oregano
Mozzarella di bufala
english peas, lemon, mint, olive oil
Roast Gloucester old spot pork
tonnata, parsley, capers
Pasta
Paccheri fagioli
coco blanc, cavolo nero, chilli, garlic, pangrattato
Lasagnetti
pesto genovese, potato, green beans, pecorino
Tagliolini
pork salsiccia, broccoletti, tomato, Parmesan
Mains
Scarpaccia
taleggio sauce, roasted tomatoes, chicoria, herbs
Salt cod loin
potatoes alforno, braised spinach, anchovy & rosemary
Gloucester Old Spot pork chop
lentils, salsa verde
Desserts
Tiramisu
Vanilla soft serve affogato
English cherry clafoutis
creme fraîche
Aperitivo
Aperitivo Co. Vermouth
White (dry) / Rosso / Sofia Rose
Belsazar Sweet Vermouth
Spritz
Aperol / Amaro / Red Bitter / Limoncello
Porto Branco (white port)
Quinta de Val da Figueira
Cocktails
Negroni
Gin, Red bitter, Rosso vermouth
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, sugar, fresh lime, salt & chilli rim
Espresso Martini
Vodka or Grappa, double Espresso, coffee liqueur, sugar syrup
Paper Plane
Aperol, Amaro, Bourbon, fresh lemon juice
Sparkling Wine
Dea del Mare Prosecco, Veneto
Fresh pear, white peach, soft bubbles
Lentico Col Fondo, Veneto
Unfiltered, lemon zest, savoury lees
Quinta do Ferro Espumante Branco
Made from indigenous Avesso grapes, easy drinking with even bubbles, refreshing aperitif
Bardiau Champagne “Preface”
Citrus blossom, pastry notes
White Wine
De Natile Fiano, Sicily 2023 13%
Dry crisp, medium bodied, pear, almond, mineral
Quinta de Gomariz ‘Thetis’, Vinho Verde 11% 2023
Light, pale green, Lime, apple, slight spritz
Hiess Weiss, Grüner Veltliner, Müller-Thurgau & Welschriesling. 12.5% 2024
Aromas of citrus, peach, green apple, floral hints and a crisp acidity, natural
Arnaud Combier, Beaujolais Blanc, Chardonnay 13%, 2023
Golden color, fleshy white fruits and a delightful tension, fresh apple on the nose
Red Wine
De Natile Primitivo, Puglia, 14% 2023
Easy drinking, soft spice, Blackberry, plum
Santa Tresa Frappato, Sicily 13% 2024
Bright and light style, Strawberry, rose, optionally served chilled
Lero-lero, Quinta da Boavista 11% 2022
Ripe, light, natural style fruit-first, chilled
Eraldo Dentici Musa, Sangiovese, Umbria 13.5% 2024
Intense aromas of red fruits, plum, and violet, balanced by bright acidity and hints of earth & spice
Digestif
Marsala
Limoncello
Grappa di Amarone
Amaro Montenegro
Beer, Cider & Non-Alcoholic
Lost & Grounded can
‘Wanna go to the Sun’ Pale Ale 4.6% / ‘Keller Pils’ Hop Bitter Lager 4.8%