Dali

Name: Dali
Address: 415 Washington St, Somerville, MA, United States, 02143
Telephone: (617) 661-3254
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1242 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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Owners Mario Leon and Tamara Bourso introduced traditional Spanish cuisine with a Dali twist to Boston in 1989 and the concept of pairing/sharing tapas quickly spread throughout the restaurant community. Dali offers a full liquor bar with Sangria, original/vintage Cocktails, and Bottoms Up Shots. The interior is personalized with quirky decor such as the Crying Gold Wall, Lost & Found Clothesline, and a LED Interactive Table that cozily seats 6-10 convivial guests.

Reservations available Wednesday thru Sunday from 5:30 to 10 and we invite you for a memorable evening.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Spanish, Basque, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 661-3254
Website
http://www.dalirestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Kirkland St
Parking details
Street Parking

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Jamón Ibérico de Bellota$17.00
Marbled / sweet / nutty-flavored Spanish ham from free-range, acorn-fed, happy pigs!
Jamón Serrano$8.50
cured ham (from Spain) on toast
Plato Mixto$22.00
Spanish cheeses / meats / roasted pepper / olives
Tortilla Española*$8.00
egg / potato / onion omelette w/ garlic alioli
Aceitunas Aliñadas$7.00
mixed marinated Mediterranean olives
Pa amb Tomàquet (Catalan)$7.00
grilled bread rubbed w/ evoo / roasted garlic / vine-ripe tomatoes
- W/ Ortiz anchovies$9.00

Tapas Calientes

Pimientos a la Plancha$9.00
grilled Shishito peppers w/ lemon & Maldon salt
Empanadillas de Vegetales*$9.00
baked veggie turnovers w/ garlic alioli
Espinaca Catalana$9.00
baby spinach & arugula w/ pine nuts, raisins, garlic
Setas al Ajillo$10.00
sautéed portobello, shiitake & maitake mushrooms
Queso de Cabra Montañes$8.00
baked goat cheese w/ tomato & basil
Alcachofas Rellenas$15.00
baked mushroom-filled artichokes w/ Manchego cheese
Patatas Bravas*$10.00
deep-fried potatoes w/ piquant tomato sauce & garlic alioli
Queso Rebozado con Miel$8.00
deep-fried cheese w/ honey / caramelized garlic-onion relish
Buñuelos de Verdura$8.00
deep-fried cauliflower / broccoli / cheese puffs
Arroz Español*$8.00
Spanish rice w/ saffron sofrito & Catalan romesco sauce
Arroz Negro con Calamares*$14.00
creamy squid ink rice & garlic alioli w/ deep-fried squid
Gambas al Ajillo*$13.00
garlic shrimp
Gambas con Gabardina*$12.00
deep-fried, saffron-batter shrimp w/ mojo verde sauce
Mejillones en Vino Blanco*$12.00
mussels in white wine, tomato & garlic broth
Vieiras al Azafrán*$15.00
sautéed scallops in saffron cream
Pulpo A'Feira$19.00
grilled octopus w/ pimentón on potato medallions
Croquetas de Pollo$10.00
deep-fried chicken croquettes w/ tomato & cheese sauces
Pinchitos Morunos de Pollo$10.00
grilled spiced chicken kebabs w/ lemon sour cream
Pato Braseado$15.00
roast duck w/ berry sauce
Conejo Estofado$13.00
braised rabbit w/ red wine, juniper & garlic
Croquetas de Jamón$10.00
ham & cheese croquettes w/ tomato jam
Lomito al Cabrales$10.00
pork tenderloin w/ blue sheep cheese & mushrooms
Chorizo a la Plancha$10.00
grilled Spanish sausage w/ nions & butter beans
Gorditas$9.00
bacon-wrapped prunes filled w/ goat cheese & Marcona almonds
Albóndigas de Cordero$12.00
lamb meatballs in tomato-mint sauce w/ Mahon cheese
Chuletillas$15.00
grilled baby lamb chops w/ peach sauce
Solomillo en Tostada$15.00
beef tenderloin w/ chimichurri sauce on grilled bread
Empanadillas de Carne*$13.00
beef turnovers w/raisins, eggs, w/ garlic alioli
Costillas de Vaca$13.00
beef short ribs in Rioja wine sauce
Iggy's Focaccia Bread Grilled per Order w/ Capers & Garlic Butter
w/ olive oil upon request
- Small$4.50
- Large$5.50

Platos Principales

Mariscos en Crema de Camarones*$30.00
sautéed scallops, squid, mussels, shrimp, octopus in rich shellfish cream sauce w/ Spanish rice

Paellas

saffron / sofrito-laced rice dish

Valenciana*$25.00
chicken, chorizo, shrimp, shellfish, artichokes, lima beans
Del Océano$26.00
seafood / shellfish
Las Verduras$20.00
seasonal veggies

What 1,242 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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allanr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place with great food. The restaurant is beautiful and great staff. Definitely recommend.
SS
StephenS
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and drinks. A little loud for a date though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Fantastic tapas and desserts, great drinks, great vibe. Terrible flavorless paella, though - my recommendation is to skip the paella. (Weird exception to the rest of their food.) Will be back!
J
Johanna
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dahli is my most favorite restaurant in the area. The service, the food, the atmosphere is the superb! Great selection of tapas, fabulous beverages, and the tapas always come out fast, fresh, hot. You can tell nothing sits around in the kitchen and that everything is cooked fresh with quality ingredients. Their prices are also very reasonable. For me, there is no second best exclamation Dali is the best! It’s a great place to take a friend or relative for a birthday-they put on quite the celebration! They truly appreciate their customers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, the place is very loud and energetic. They sang happy Anniversary to us and it was sweet. Some food takes longer to come out so you may want to check if you’re ordering a dish that could take a while when you order.
S
Samantha
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Great atmosphere
J
Jenr
New England
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
always the best time at Dali!
RB
RichardB
New England
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Very good food, decent service, but quite crowded and noisy.
R
Rusha
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our reservation was somewhat
AK
AmyK
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server at Table 9 was outstanding. Great, delicious meal, as always. We love Dali!
JS
JenS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family night out
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the top 3 tapas spot in Boston in my opinion. I’ve been to most and the food and seevice at Dalí never disappoint
M
Mjant45
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, fantastic food, wonderful service and fun atmosphere! Always a party at Dali.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place and the food was fantastic!
DL
DavidL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Super unique and awesome experience! Celebrated friends birthday on NYE and it was a great vibe.
MW
MattW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, and our waitress, Violet, was excellent. One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a while, and felt very similar to our experience when we were in Spain.
p
patc
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. Food came out timely and delicious. We had 4 adults (one vegan) and a toddler. All left completely stuffed and satisfied. The atmosphere is energizing, like you're being invited into a special house party... completely engaging from the time you walk through the front door. Staff service and enthusiasm are off the charts. Can't wait to returnl!
NY
NYCgirl
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to Dali for the past 20 years and the quality of food and service have been consistently excellent. One of my very fave restaurants in Boston that's withstood the test of time. I hope my grandkids will also be able to enjoy this place.
J
Johanna
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from service, food and atmosphere is incredibly good. We love Dali!!
S
Sflick
Jackson Hole
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Holiday celebration
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing and loved the way the place is decorated. Julio, our server was the best. He is so much fun!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great ambience and great prices made our experience. I swear the paella was as good as the one I had in Barcelona. I will definitely come back for future celebrations!
VT
VTfoodie
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So much fun. Such great service. Amazing people. Topped off with authentic and delicious tapas. Dinner and a show…literally.
D
Drew
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic and authentic Spanish tapas in a fun, friendly, welcoming atmosphere. This place is a gem that’s been around for decades and simply has no equal in New England. As good as the food is though, and it’s really good, the staff at Dali are the secret ingredient. They all add so much to the overall experience and make everyone feel special.
M
Minx
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
The place is cool and has a nice vibe. The wait staff is very friendly. The sangria was great. The food was mediocre. Also I asked about gluten free dishes and wasn’t given their GF menu until after we had one round of tapas.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service staff were so fun and helped me celebrate my birthday. The drinks and food were amazing! Overall had a great experience and would come again.
LM
LMak
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a great spot! I have been wanting to eat at Dali for years and am sad I've waited for so long, it is now a new favourite. My partner and I ate their vegetarian and had no problem filling up our table with all types of delicious plates! Will absolutely be back. The staff also do a wonderful birthday cheer FYI ;)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriend and I have been here many times for dates, social gatherings and nice dinners with family. No matter the occasion, Dali has always been a 10/10 experience and leaves us smiling. Julio has helped us several times and he brings the best energy we could hope; with him, Dali feels like home! Highly recommend the absinthe.
MM
MysticMan
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience5
Always a favorite, we hadn't been back to Dali for at lease six years. The place looks the same, but why would they change? The place has been decorated well for the 25+ years I've been going there. The variety of tapas are terrific though there apparently our waiter had some confusion about our order. The first of three tapas ordered came out very quickly, but the other two hadn't arrived when our entrée was brought out. I questioned it and not long afterwards they came out. That was a letdown. So was the fact that each of us ordered dessert. Mine came out quickly but when the bill was presented not long afterwards, we asked about the other two desserts. Again, our waiter screwed up. We enjoyed sharing those two 5-10 minutes later.
L
Luv2dine
New England
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious!!!
MD
MelissaD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a festive environment with gray service and sleuths food. It never disappoints.
n
newfoodie
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience, as always! Great food, great service, could not ask for a better dinner venue. Must experience!
D
Drew
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flawless as usual! Julio is the best!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience5
Very nice place for a special occasion, we had a nice anniversary dinner there at Dali
S
Steven
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant ever ! I love the food. All the servers are incredible. And the ambience is perfect. 5 stars !
KM
KathrynM
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Above and beyond what I expected on every front.
EB
EvanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing venue, I can’t compliment this place enough. I don’t write reviews often.. but dang it was good
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tapas are very flavorful and delicious! The garlic shrimp is yummmm!
C
Cat181
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Dalí delights for a birthday celebration. The noise level was SUPER high this time because of a boisterous 6-top in the main dining room, and after they cleared out it was still lively, but that's all part of the vibe at this restaurant. Highly recommend!

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Dali is rated 4.8 stars by 1242 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

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415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Cross street
Kirkland St
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Spanish, Basque, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

Website
http://www.dalirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 661-3254

Dali

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Featured Items

Sopa de Ajo$9.00

Ensalada de Verano Refrescante*$13.50

Tocino / Manchego / Bocaditos de Pera$11.00

Tapas Frías

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota$17.00

Jamón Serrano$8.50

Plato Mixto$22.00

Tortilla Española*$8.00

Aceitunas Aliñadas$7.00

Pa amb Tomàquet (Catalan)$7.00

Tapas Calientes

Pimientos a la Plancha$9.00

Empanadillas de Vegetales*$9.00

Espinaca Catalana$9.00

Setas al Ajillo$10.00

Queso de Cabra Montañes$8.00

Alcachofas Rellenas$15.00

Patatas Bravas*$10.00

Queso Rebozado con Miel$8.00

Buñuelos de Verdura$8.00

Arroz Español*$8.00

Arroz Negro con Calamares*$14.00

Gambas al Ajillo*$13.00

Gambas con Gabardina*$12.00

Mejillones en Vino Blanco*$12.00

Vieiras al Azafrán*$15.00

Pulpo A'Feira$19.00

Croquetas de Pollo$10.00

Pinchitos Morunos de Pollo$10.00

Pato Braseado$15.00

Conejo Estofado$13.00

Croquetas de Jamón$10.00

Lomito al Cabrales$10.00

Chorizo a la Plancha$10.00

Gorditas$9.00

Albóndigas de Cordero$12.00

Chuletillas$15.00

Solomillo en Tostada$15.00

Empanadillas de Carne*$13.00

Costillas de Vaca$13.00

Iggy's Focaccia Bread Grilled per Order w/ Capers & Garlic Butter

Platos Principales

Mariscos en Crema de Camarones*$30.00

Paellas

Valenciana*$25.00

Del Océano$26.00

Las Verduras$20.00

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