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Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar

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415 Washington St (at Beacon Street)
Somerville, MA 02143

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(617) 661-3254
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Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
Dali Restaurant and Tapas Bar - Somerville, MA
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Best

food was delicious and prices were fair. i would definitely recommend Dali to anyone looking for great tapas!

Worst

highly overpriced. What you get is not worth what you pay! For large groups, make sure you meet elsewhere in advance. They will not seat you even if one is missing from 20. prefer...

I thought the tapas were ok, overall good but not excelle... 7/21/2007

I thought the tapas were ok, overall good but not excellent. But the environment is great, excellent for... more

I thought the tapas were ok, overall good but not excelle... 7/21/2007

RobKim Provided by Partner
I thought the tapas were ok, overall good but not excellent. But the environment is great, excellent for dates - cozy tables, dark lighting. Couple... more

I thought the tapas were ok, overall good but not excelle... 7/21/2007

RobKim Provided by Partner
I thought the tapas were ok, overall good but not excellent. But the environment is great, excellent for dates - cozy tables, dark lighting. Couple... more

Delicious tapas for a price 6/12/2007

Food: Lots of hot and cold tapas to choose from and sharing adds a lot of fun and romance. Prices range... more

Delicious tapas for a price 6/12/2007

jenga Provided by Partner
Food: Lots of hot and cold tapas to choose from and sharing adds a lot of fun and romance. Prices range from $4.50 to $9, which is quite a bit mor... more

Loved it 3/30/2007

Dali was so much fun, with its great food, and energetic atmosphere. The staff were great too, not just our server. It is a romantic place, however, go here with friends and groups too, they will get eveyone seated! more

VERY ROMANTIC and AMAZING FOOD 11/28/2006

my boyfriend and i went here on our anniversary. the food was VERY good and the wait staff was very knowledgable and new what i was going to ask almost before i asked it. The decor is very romantic. we got a little table nestled into a corner that was very nice. The bathrooms were unisex andi couldnt help but take out my camera and snap pictures of the beautiful and amazingly colorful wallpaper. Sanngria is yummy and food once and is delicious. There were some crazy things on the menu buit also a good variety for a picky pallette. Go here with a boy/girl friend or first date. lots to talke about. and they DO take reservations. make them the second they open. it wont be busy then but it will get busy by the time your ready to leave. I dont know how the atmosphere changes on the weekend but i suggest going on a weeknight. Pros: food,drink,decor, waitstaff, reservations Cons: get there early around 530 when they open. it will get crowded by 630 more

Romantic atmosphere 11/15/2006

Dali is one of the most romantic restaurants I've been to. Granted, it can get loud in there when it's crowded, but you can get over that once you start enjoying the amazing food. There's no particular dish that I recommend, since everything I had was scrumptious. Perfect if you want to impress your date, but not too sure about large parties, since it's not terribly big in there. Pros: Food, atmosphere, sangria Cons: Not a lot of parking more

Just simply fun 11/12/2006

Yes, it is dark, the portions are small, but it is just so much fun!! You walk in and instantly feel transported to another world. Go when it is busy (and it gets busy fast fast fast upon opening early every evening) since it has the most charm and buzz then (though you might wait awhile). Your food comes out pretty quickly I must say as they place dish after dish you've orderd on your table and the servers are definitely charming and fun. Not really quiet by any means, everyone is there to have some fun. Order some sangria, round up some great friends and family and you will have a blast. It's also a fun place to take a first date as there is definitely something to talk about when ordering. My family loves to go whenever they visit cambridge and it's definitely one of the gems in the cambridge area even if the masses have found out about it. It's still the same since i first went 4 years ago and i've been about 10 times since. It can get a little pricey, especially if ordering lots of tapas and the expensive pitchers of sangria, but worth it in the name of good company. Pros: fun date spot, quick service, consistent food Cons: sometimes noisy, no reservations for small groups more

AMAZING Tapas 9/27/2006

There are so many reasons to love Dali! The charming staff, the colorful and interesting decor, the fact that it's nestled in a seemingly unlikey spot between Union and Harvard. But let's face it, it's the inspired food that has everyone coming back. This week I had the chance to taste tapas from their autumnal menu (regularly rotating specials menu based on food that is in season) including delicious swordfish skewers. We also got classics from the main menu. Pros: Inspired Menu, Spirited Decor Cons: Long Waits more

Good food, horrible waits 9/17/2006

While I have no complaints about the food at Dali, the lack of reservations and incredibly long waits (even on a weeknight) makes it an impossible dining destination. Even on a Monday night, the wait was upwards of 45 minutes. The call ahead service is useless too as there was no wait upon calling and 45 minutes upon arriving (on a Monday night), even after leaving my name. This is the second time in a row that I experienced this situation. Pros: Interesting food, nice atmosphere Cons: No reservations, very long waits more

Don't cry for me, Sangria! 9/8/2006

The truth is I love this restaurant! The tapas, sangria, and atmosphere are the reason I keep coming back year after year- and I live in NJ! I love the lively and adorable servers- they know their stuff! The food is different and spectacular. I think the atmosphere is my fav though- it is like you are walking into a Dali painting! Funkadelic- or should I say...funk-a-DALIc! Pros: hands down- the best! more

Great Cambridge hype, not so hyped food 9/7/2006

Food was fair, service was fantastic. but for all the amazing things that I have heard, i was sorely disappointed. I will return, to try again, hopefully i will be proved wrong. Pros: service, location, date spot Cons: food more

One of the best restaurants I have been to 8/25/2006

I was introduced to Dali by a friend mine and I must say that I had a wonderful experience. The tapas were delicious. The service was personalized and very friendly. I recommend it to anyone who wants to go out on a romantic date and celebrate. They really go out of their way to make your birthday special. Pros: everything more

One of our all-time favorites 7/4/2006

My husband and I have been to Dali countless times, and we love it. The atmoshere is festive and lively with gorgeous, creative and fun decor. The staff is always friendly and efficient. And the food -- wow. Our favorites are the pork tenderloin with blue cheese (to die for), the squid in its own ink, the garlic shrimp, the white asparagus, and the spanish cheese (out of this world). But I don't think we've ever had a bad dish there -- all dishes are creative and authentic with amazing depth of flavor. Don't forget to save some bread (or ask for more) to sop up all the sauces after you've finished the tapas. And also don't miss out on the Pescado a la Sal, one of their platos principales -- the fish is so tender if practically melts in your mouth. Pros: food, atmosphere Cons: the wait for a table is often very long more

The best Spanish around town 4/10/2006

Hands down, this is the most authentic Spanish restaurant around town. The food is delicious. There are abundant hot and cold tapas to choose from that are all terrific. I'd recommend the sizzling Shrimp Garlic, and the Scallops in Safron cream. The latter is absolutely out of this world. The paella is the best I've had in the U.S since my last trip to Spain. I've been to many tapas and Spanish places in Boston like Taberno de Haro and Tapeo and they are not in the same league as Dali. They are overpriced and service is below average. The service at Dali is impeccable. The servers are very friendly and knowledgeable. The price is just right. The decor is very cool. You'd feel like you're dinning in Toledo or Barcelona. An absolute must place to dine at. Pros: Food, Decor, Service more

Perfection Restaurantified 1/31/2006

Dali is amazing: the food is delectable, the staff and surroundings ooze with warmth, the cultural decor puts every other restaurant I've visited to shame and I've never had even a minor hiccup in service. The food and drink particularly, the Queso de Cabra Montañes, Vieiras al Azafrán and the Sangria are scrumptious. If I had the time and a warp-speed metabolism, I would be a daily fixture at this restaurant. Also, I have never had to wait as long as initially quoted at the door. Even so, this is a meal that is worth waiting for! Salud! Pros: Everything Cons: Not closer to my apt. more

Dali-cious! 12/7/2005

I love Dali! Ive been there 3 times and everytime has been a great experience. The food is outstanding and the staff are great. It can get very crowded at times but it is worth the wait. Highly recommended! more

I love Dali! 11/29/2005

Dali has the best tapas around Boston. Their food is absolutely the best. I also love their very friendly and entertaining staff. I hugely recommend this place to everyone! more

NO Vegan Food 10/12/2005

This pace is listed as a Vegan-friendly restaurant, but there is not a single vegan entree on the menu...one or two of the tappas MIGHT be vegan, but is probably cooked in butter, etc and the menu is not helpful in determining what is vegan-friendly...so whoever gave it that status on here has no clue what they are talking about. more
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Editorial
  • Few eateries are as romantic as Dali, with its copper ceilings, candles, fresh flowers and warm lighting to lead some patrons to refer to the restaurant as an aphrodisiac. Waiters ferry sherry,...

  • 9/8/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-12:30am; Sun Noon-12:30am
  • Neighborhoods: Ward Two
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