Andalusian Tapas Kitchen

Good food. Best shared.

Simple ingredients. Big flavours. And a relaxed pace.

Deliciously moreish Andalucian tapas

Sol Y Sombra was born in Ruddington, from a love of Spanish food at its most relaxed: sizzling pans, busy tables, and ordering one more plate because nobody’s quite ready to go home.

We take the unique taste of Andalusia and popup at cafes, restaurants, pubs, and markets in and around Nottingham.

No posh tablecloths. No fuss. Just properly good ingredients, plenty of flavour, and a happy belly.

A bit of a disappointment really – I must now admit I no longer do the best meatballs in Ruddington! Food was absolutely fantastic and the wine pairing was exceptional – so good in fact we had 3 bottles. Big thanks to Richard and Gemma (front of house) and the real workers, Jamie and Kerry, in the kitchen. Cannot recommend more highly.

David

Coming up

Here’s where you’ll find us next…

Ruddington Tapas Night

at Jules Café & Deli

21 November 2026

from

5:00pm

Limited tables left

Ronnie Morris

Wonderful food and wonderful people. The food was all top quality, the standouts for me were the chilli prawns and patatas bravas. Would definitely recommend!

James Baker

Fabulous. Very full now. Every dish tasted amazing.

Alison Melbourne

Exceptional staff, excellent food. We will be back x

Mark Melbourne

What a fantastic meal, very good company very well presented and a very good night 😴

Josh M

Great food, great hosts and great atmosphere.

michael scully

Loved it

Jude Morris

Amazing food, I attended a tasting session and there was a wide range of variety and flavours to choose from. The meats I tried, such as chorizo and meatballs, were very juicy and cooked perfectly. The staff were also really welcoming and helpful as well. Would definitely recommend!

Tanya flinders

The most amazing patatas bravas,my palette would have enjoyed the sauce a little spicier. Padron pepper were lovely and juicy. Would definitely recommend the dishes.

Greg Mills-Da'Bell

The food was absolutely amazing, with the chorizo in honey and Patatas Bravas being particular standouts. The meatballs may have been my favourite dish though, perfectly balanced flavours, incredible texture, and just delicious. The Melva on tomatoes was another highlight, simple, bold flavours and perfectly seasoned, this isn’t the kind of dish I’d usually order but I’m glad we had the opportunity to try and enjoy it. To be fair, there wasn’t a single dish that didn’t stand out. Everything was beautifully paired with the ambience, drinks and, of course, good company, making for a fantastic evening. We’d highly recommend attending one of their pop up events if you get the chance. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Jamie and Gemma for the absolutely delicious food and a wonderful evening.

Dan Mills-Da'Bell

Phenomenal food, from the flavour combos to presentation. What a delight to taste both simple and complicated tapas dishes. Some particular favourites were patatas bravas, DELICIOUS meatballs (& the beautiful sauce they were made in), chorizo in honey, padrón peppers, and an abundance of tomato dishes. I can’t wait to have more and see other people have the opportunity to experience the joy in this food!