Dali

4.8

1558 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Basque, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 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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Ensalada de Verano Refrescante*$15.00
watermelon, cucumber, organic spring mix, avocado, pickled red onion, Marcona almonds (optional)
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
Jamón Serrano$13.00
cured ham (from Spain) on toast
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota$27.00
Marbled / sweet / nutty-flavored Spanish ham from free-range, acorn-fed, happy pigs!
Plato Mixto$25.00
Spanish cheeses / meats / roasted pepper / olives
Ceviche $16.00
scallops & octopus in veggie/citrus salsa marinade

Tapas Calientes

Sopa de Ajo$9.00
velvety garlic soup ~ from the Pyrenees
Pimientos a la Plancha$10.00
grilled Shishito peppers w/ lemon & Maldon salt
Empanadillas de Vegetales*$10.00
baked veggie turnovers w/ garlic alioli
Espinaca Catalana$10.00
baby spinach & arugula w/ pine nuts, raisins, garlic
Setas al Ajillo$12.00
sautéed portobello, shiitake & maitake mushrooms
Queso de Cabra Montañes$11.00
baked goat cheese w/ tomato & basil
Alcachofas Rellenas$15.00
baked mushroom-filled artichokes w/ Manchego cheese
Patatas Bravas*$13.00
deep-fried potatoes w/ piquant tomato sauce & garlic alioli
Bolitas de Queso $14.00
deep-fried cheese balls w/caramelized garlic/onion relish, honey drizzle
Buñuelos de Verdura$13.00
deep-fried cauliflower / broccoli / cheese puffs
Arroz Español*$13.00
Spanish rice w/ saffron sofrito & Catalan romesco sauce
Arroz Negro con Calamares*$15.00
creamy squid ink rice & garlic alioli w/ deep-fried squid
Gambas al Ajillo*$14.00
garlic shrimp
Gambas con Gabardina*$13.00
deep-fried, saffron-batter shrimp w/ mojo verde sauce
Mejillones en Crema de Camarones $17.00
PEI mussels in rich, creamy, shrimp sauce
Vieiras al Azafrán*$18.00
sautéed scallops in saffron cream
Pulpo A'Feira$19.00
grilled octopus w/ pimentón on potato medallions
Croquetas de Pollo$14.00
deep-fried chicken croquettes w/ tomato & cheese sauces
Pinchitos Morunos de Pollo$13.00
grilled spiced chicken kebabs w/ lemon sour cream
Pato Braseado$18.00
roast duck w/ berry sauce
Conejo Estofado$16.00
braised rabbit w/ red wine, juniper & garlic
Croquetas de Jamón$14.00
ham & cheese croquettes w/ tomato jam
Lomito al Cabrales$12.00
pork tenderloin w/ blue sheep cheese & mushrooms
Fabada Asturiana $13.00
white bean stew w/Chorizo & Morcilla sausages
Gorditas$12.00
bacon-wrapped prunes filled w/ goat cheese & Marcona almonds
Albóndigas de Cordero$15.00
lamb meatballs in tomato-mint sauce w/ Mahon cheese
Chuletillas$17.00
grilled baby lamb chops w/ peach sauce
Solomillo en Tostada$20.00
beef tenderloin w/ chimichurri sauce on grilled bread
Empanadillas de Carne*$14.00
beef turnovers w/raisins, eggs, w/ garlic alioli
Costillas de Vaca$16.00
beef short ribs in Rioja wine sauce
Iggy's Focaccia Bread Grilled per Order w/ Capers & Garlic Butter
w/ olive oil upon request
- Small$5.00
- Large$6.00

Platos Principales

Mariscos en Crema de Camarones*$35.00
sautéed scallops, squid, mussels, shrimp, octopus in rich shellfish cream sauce w/ Spanish rice

Paellas

saffron / sofrito-laced rice dish

Valenciana*$41.00
chicken, chorizo, shrimp, shellfish, artichokes, lima beans
Del Océano$44.00
seafood / shellfish
Las Verduras$32.00
seasonal veggies

What 1,558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Dali is a charming Spanish tapas restaurant known for its "amazing value" and "flavorful dishes." With a "lively atmosphere," it offers "excellent tapas," standout sangria, and friendly service. Perfect for celebrations, this "neighborhood gem" boasts an inviting ambiance that transports diners to Europe. Reservations recommended due to high demand.

1,558 Reviews

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Jennifer
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation and had to wait for 30 min to be seated. Once we were finished and finally got our bill, it was incorrect and took another 30 min to get it corrected. While it is our favorite restaurant and we know how loud it is, having the extra hour of noice was overwhelming. We will return despite this because after all, it is our favorite restaurant. Hopefully our next visit will be more efficient
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Alison
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food with wonderful service. Definitely a hot spot for birthdays.
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Lyuba
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dali is a small family-run place. It is just a hidden gem in Sommerville. The food and service were outstanding, we could not have a better celebration of our 2 birthdays. We return to Dali every time we have a chance. Lovely place and very affordable.
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Carmen
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabuloso service and a fun spot to celebrate our birthdays
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Kelly
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, and the staff was caring and knowledgeable. We got an impromptu tour of the space at the end of our night and walked away absolutely smitten with decor details and backstories! An experience I’ll always be excited to share with friends and family.
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Rebecca
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dali was _the_ place for special meals as an undergrad and I'm delighted that returning twenty-plus years later, it's just as good as ever! We ordered something like 8 dishes plus a dessert for four of us and every single one was fantastic. Two vegetarians in the party found loads of options.
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Mary
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Great selection of tapas. Portions were just right
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Server Tina was professional and sweet! she was swift with our requests, and astute of our water level and plates. the decorations are wonderful, something inspiring in every little corner. despite the space being on the smaller side, with as many tables as possible, i still did not feel crowded, and was not bumping elbows as i do in some other restaurants similarly small and busy. the line was out the door before they even opened, reservation was a must on a friday, but well understood once we got our food! wow, i had to close my eyes to experience the mushroom stuffed artichokes with manchego cheese! so delicious. we also got the lamb lollipops and chicken kebabs, perfectly seasoned and wonderfully tender. pricing is what you would expect of a tapas restaurant in the area, and they are very transparent. lots of gluten free options, but didn’t notice many dairy free. no indication of dairy alternatives, but didn’t ask. labeling is limited to (v) vegetarian, and then a diamond symbol that indicates the dish could include an allergen. will definitely be returning!
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Milenka
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dali is ALWAYS an enjoyable experience. Our go to place for date night, special occasions, and any other excuse we can make to dine here. Will be back very soon!
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Caraline
Greater Boston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a pre concert dinner. Our server was very attentive and gave us recommendations which were all delicious. I especially liked the short ribs.
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Dali is rated 4.8 stars by 1558 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

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415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Kirkland St
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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

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Dali

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Featured Items

Tapas Frías

Ensalada de Verano Refrescante*$15.00

Tortilla Española*$8.00

Aceitunas Aliñadas$7.00

Pa amb Tomàquet (Catalan)$7.00

Jamón Serrano$13.00

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota$27.00

Plato Mixto$25.00

Ceviche $16.00

Tapas Calientes

Sopa de Ajo$9.00

Pimientos a la Plancha$10.00

Empanadillas de Vegetales*$10.00

Espinaca Catalana$10.00

Setas al Ajillo$12.00

Queso de Cabra Montañes$11.00

Alcachofas Rellenas$15.00

Patatas Bravas*$13.00

Bolitas de Queso $14.00

Buñuelos de Verdura$13.00

Arroz Español*$13.00

Arroz Negro con Calamares*$15.00

Gambas al Ajillo*$14.00

Gambas con Gabardina*$13.00

Mejillones en Crema de Camarones $17.00

Vieiras al Azafrán*$18.00

Pulpo A'Feira$19.00

Croquetas de Pollo$14.00

Pinchitos Morunos de Pollo$13.00

Pato Braseado$18.00

Conejo Estofado$16.00

Croquetas de Jamón$14.00

Lomito al Cabrales$12.00

Fabada Asturiana $13.00

Gorditas$12.00

Albóndigas de Cordero$15.00

Chuletillas$17.00

Solomillo en Tostada$20.00

Empanadillas de Carne*$14.00

Costillas de Vaca$16.00

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

Platos Principales

Mariscos en Crema de Camarones*$35.00

Paellas

Valenciana*$41.00

Del Océano$44.00

Las Verduras$32.00

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