Sonoy
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founder | Paul van Staveren |
| Defunct | July 1, 2013 |
| Headquarters | Emmeloord , Netherlands |
Key people | Paul van Staveren (head chef and owner) |
| Products | Food and beverages |
Sonoy was a restaurant situated in Emmeloord, Netherlands, which held a Michelin star distinction from 2010 through 2013.
The establishment was owned and led by head chef Paul van Staveren. In 2006, the restaurant became a member of the Alliance Gastronomique Néerlandaise.
Sonoy was housed inside a former water tower standing 40 meters tall, spanning four levels. While relocating from Blokzijl to this venue, the team temporarily operated at De Librije in Zwolle.
In 2010, Sonoy received the "Sustainable Restaurant of the Year" award from Gault Millau. That same year, it earned the first Michelin star ever granted within the province of Flevoland.
Due to renovation challenges, the municipality of Noordoostpolder, which owns the water tower, reviewed the building’s future in March 2013. Consequently, Sonoy ceased operations on 1 July 2013. Van Staveren was compensated with around €275,000 but incurred a loss of roughly half his investment, which was based on a decade-long lease agreement.