Sonrisa brings the spirit of Buenos Aires to 4 St Martin’s in central Leicester. The lively restaurant and bar is designed for sociable meals, combining a relaxed atmosphere with food cooked over charcoal and a drinks list that draws strongly on Argentina and South America.
The menu begins with platitos made for sharing, including empanadas and other small plates that let a table build a varied meal. Charcoal and flame cooking then take centre stage, with steaks and grilled dishes accompanied by punchy sauces such as chimichurri.
Meat is an important part of the offering, but the selection also reaches across vegetables, seafood, salads and side dishes. Desserts provide a natural finish, while set menus and special dining offers can make the restaurant practical for celebrations and larger gatherings.
Argentine Malbec is a natural match for the grill, and cocktails give the bar its own identity for guests visiting before or after dinner. Anyone with allergies or dietary requirements should speak to the team before ordering so current recipes and preparation can be checked.
Address: 4 St Martin’s, Leicester LE1 5DB, England
Sonrisa Comida Argentina Menu
Para Picar — Light Bites to Start
Perfect with a drink while you settle in.
PAN CON TOMATE
Galician bread, tomato, garlic, olive oil. (Ve)
PADRÓN PEPPERS
Pan-fried, lemon, sea salt. (Ve)
GORDAL OLIVES
Large, juicy, lightly seasoned. (Ve)
CRÈME DE JAMÓN IBÉRICO
Silky Iberico ham pâté, toasted Galician bread.
EMPANADAS
Argentine pastry parcel. Maíz (V) 6.50 | Beef & Olive 7.90 | Pork & Morcilla 7.50
Croquettes
Rich, crispy morsels. Wild Mushroom (V) 6.50 | Cured Beef 6.90
Platitos — Mariscos (Seafood)
Small plates designed for sharing. We recommend 3–4 platitos per person.
WILD PRAWN BRAVAS
Wild Atlantic prawns, bravas sauce, toasted Galician bread.
CALAMARI
Crispy squid, garlic, lemon aioli.
MONKFISH & CHORIZO
Grilled monkfish, chorizo, chickpeas, red pepper sauce.
SCALLOPS
Seared scallops, romesco, chimichurri oil.
COD CEVICHE
Citrus-cured cod, courgette, fresh herbs, Galician bread.
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Octopus, potato, roasted pepper.
Platitos — Carne (Meat)
Small plates designed for sharing. We recommend 3–4 platitos per person.
ARROZ
Bomba rice, smoky paprika, herbs, savoury stock. Chicken & Soft Egg 12.90 | Pork Belly & Morcilla 13.50
CHICKEN PARRILLA
Grilled chicken thigh, tangy shallots, chimichurri.
DUROC PORK BELLY
Crispy pork belly, apricot chimichurri, garlic aioli, pickled shallot.
CHORIZO
Mini chorizo, sherry caramel.
CRIOLLO argentino
Grilled Argentine smoky sausage, picante chimi, pickled salad.
MORCILLA
Black sausage, pickled peppers, tomato, red onion.
MARUCHA FLAT IRON
120g flat iron steak, grilled, medium rare.
Platitos — Verduras (Veg)
Small plates designed for sharing. We recommend 3–4 platitos per person.
PAPAS BRAVAS HUEVO
Crisp potatoes, bravas sauce, aioli, soft egg. (V) (Vo)
VERDURAS ASADO
Peppers, courgette, red onion, garlic, herbs, lemon. (Ve)
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
Tenderstem broccoli, garlic, chilli, parmesan. (V) (Vo)
GARBANZO & SPINACH
Chickpeas, spinach, garlic, smoked paprika. (Ve)
Aubergine del Fuego
Sherry caramel glaze, chimichurri oil, aioli, praline. (V) (Vo)
From the Parrilla
From the fire, full of flavour. Finished with our house baste and served with potato terrine, pickled shallots, aioli and picante chimichurri.
RIBEYE
Our most popular cut. Richly marbled, full of flavour. 340g
SIRLOIN
Balanced, juicy. 280g
FILLET TAIL
Lean, tender. 220g
MARUCHA FLAT IRON
Juicy, deep flavour.
Parrilla Mayor — To Share
Generous cuts, made to share.
COSTILLA PORTERHOUSE
Sirloin and fillet on the bone, deep, rich flavour. 1kg
CHATEAUBRIAND
Fillet, tender and refined. 550g
STEAK SAUCES
Malbec jus or peppercorn (V).
FRIED EGG
Great on a steak. (V)
Platos Grandes — Large Plates
For when one plate is all you need.
CHICKEN SUPREMA
Corn-fed chicken, grilled, apricot chimichurri.
BEEF ASADO RIGATONi
Grilled beef fillet tail, rigatoni, tomato, parmesan, chimichurri.
VERDURAS RIGATONi
Roasted vegetables, rigatoni, spicy tomato, herbs, parmesan. (V) (Vo)
LASAGNE FRITO
Crispy fried lasagne, tomato, parmesan white sauce, basil pesto. (V)
PRAWN SPAGHETTI
Wild Atlantic prawns, garlic, chilli, lemon, olive oil.
ARTICHOKE SALAD
Artichoke, chickpeas, grilled veg, leafy greens, parmesan. (V) (Vo). Add Grilled Chicken +5 | Add Grilled Fillet Tail +8
Acompañamientos — Side Dishes
For the table — whatever you’re having.
WARM GALICIAN BREAD
Olive oil, sea salt. (Ve)
PARMESAN POTATO
Fried potato, parmesan, black pepper, truffle oil. (V)
GARLIC & PARSLEY FRIES
Fries, garlic, parsley. (Ve)
ENSALADA CRIOLLA
Pickled peppers, tomato, red onion, herbs. (Ve)
EXTRA CHIMICHURRI
Picante or apricot chimichurri. (V)
Postres — Puddings
A little something sweet to finish.
MUSCOVADO PUDDING
Sticky toffee pudding, warming spices, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream.
CHOCOLATE FONDANT
Warm chocolate fondant, praline, coffee ice cream.
BASQUE cheesecake
Home-baked Basque cheesecake with vanilla and fig chutney.
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, espresso. (Add liqueur) +3
SORBET | ICE CREAM
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