La Ta Berna - Maidstone

Went on 17th December with my family; for my birthday; had a wonderful time; food and service was excellent thanks

This restaurant in the center of Maidstone is fantastic and truly the best you will find. They serve authentic Andalusian cuisine, with a must-try paella that needs to be ordered a day in advance. We also enjoyed a selection of hot and cold tapas, all of which were generously portioned and beautifully presented. The service was efficient, warm, and friendly throughout our visit. We will certainly be coming back, although be warned that getting a table may not be easy.

We booked at the last minute on a Saturday to try it out so could only get a 5pm place. We both love tapas but had never got around to trying this place out. It is a bit quirky inside with painted wooden tables inside with a sort of clear cling film over the top so you can see the decoration beneath but very comfortable seats. We ordered some wine which came with some complimentary olives with pips in and a wonderful taste. We ordered a selection of dishes from salad, chicken in a stick, anchovies deep fried, slow roasted veg patas bravas. All were very nice and freshly prepared. This is not haute cuisine this is food cooked by your host as if for his family and was delicious, the wine selection was varied with something for all budgets. The service was good the price about £45 a head with drinks was very reasonable for the excellent family evening we had. The newish outside area also looks good if the sun's out. To sum up a great little honest family run Spanish restaurant and bar. Enjoy we certainly did

Excellent food. Excellent staff. Lovely medieval building. Quality authentic Spanish food in a Spanish restaurant where you can truly eat the taste of Espana.

I’m so sorry La Taberna but you will not like this review. We’ve heard such great things and visited many years ago but we were so underwhelmed with today’s food. £50 for mediocre food that was bland and lacked any sort of flavour. Sticky tables, no continuity in waiting staff and a thoroughly average (at best) lunch. Expected so much more from a Spanish run establishment. We won’t be back and cannot recommend!