A visit to a good tapas bar rarely disappoints and Soprano - odd name for a Spanish restaurant, but there you go - certainly met our expectations, not only in terms of the food, but also the decor and the reception from the staff (that said, the very blonde waitress seemed rather more Estonia than Estoril).
The food, with one or two exceptions, was spot on. Tasty and tangy, the proportions were just right, and each dish left me and Mrs Hicks wanting more - always a good sign. In particular the anchovies were incredibly more-ish as were the patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce).
Our splendid Rioja was bold but not overpowering, even though the second bottle put up a good fight. The slightly cramped interior of Soprano might not be everyone's glass of San Miguel but we found it added to the friendly ambience.
And at around £35 per head including coffee and service the evening was a resounding success. Ole, indeed.
Major Hicks
Soprano, Old High Street, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 535842, www.sopranowinebar.co.uk
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