Dalias Bistro & Wine Bar

01/23/09

Worst I have ever been treated in a restaurant

by hmattison

I seldom write restaurant reviews, but do rely on them. Today I felt compelled to share my experience. I am 60 years old. I have never been treated so poorly as I was at Dalia's. My husband and I had dined there 4-5 times because it is local. On my last visit we told the waitress when we ordered that we had a meeting to attend and could she please take that into consideration. She said she would tell the kitchen. We ordered a salad and when the entrees had not arrived 30 minutes later, we asked her if our food could be packed to go. We were not loud; we didn't make a scene; we didn't ask to complain to anyone. After we paid including a tip, someone came out from the kitchen with our food and told me (my husband had gone to get our car) not to come back. She said, "We are a fine dining restaurant; take your business elsewhere." I was dumbfounded and must have looked it and she repeated that we were not welcome there. Never in my life have I been thrown out of any business establishment. We did nothing that deserved that kind of rudeness. Certainly at other restaurants over the years because of theater tickets or other obligations, we have occasionally asked to have service expedited and either told it was not possible or accommodated, but no paying customer desires to be treated like this at a 'fine dining' establishment or any business that cares about its reputation. I would strongly recommend that people stay away from this restaurant if they want a pleasant experience.

• Pros: food is creatively prepared
• Cons: service is slow and rude

01/10/09

Great Rehearsal Dinner

by PiperRose

I worked with the chef, Gina, for over a year in preparing my May 2008 rehearsal dinner at Dalia's. It was really one of the best nights of my life -- great service, great food. Highly recommended.

11/19/08

What all "Bistros" should strive for

by Gary0324

My wife and I are pseudo regulars at Dalia's. We live at least 25 minutes away, but make the trip about every other month. We have eaten all over the world and usually dine at higher end restaurants and find Dalia's is as good as the most expensive we have been to(and the prices are so reasonable). Don't expect a large doggy bag as the portions are what should be served, though we Americans don't realize that yet. With the rich sauces and finely seasoned food you will leave contented.

The wait staff is always attentive, but let you enjoy a nice relaxed dinner without hovering. We like to relax and enjoy the meal without being rushed out, but have requested expedited meals due to time constraints and were out in about a half hour. We are always amazed that the restaurant is not packed. It is a "hidden jewel" where you mainly find college kid fare. We have had many dishes and have not been disappointed yet.

Sit back, relax and enjoy some wine and your meal in a comfortable restaurant.

• Pros: Delicious food very reasonbly priced, Mediterranean style dining(not rushed), very cozy, comfortable temperature
• Cons: parking sometimes(not so much after Beacon St. improvements)