Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Somerville, MA 02143-4346
Phone: (617) 661-3254
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Beacon Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Date Spot 2007, Romantic Dining 2007, Romantic Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
One would be hard-pressed to come up with a more romantic place than Dali, located on the Somerville/Cambridge border. Copper ceilings, candles, fresh flowers and warm lighting lead some patrons to refer to the restaurant as an aphrodisiac. Colorful waiters ferry sherry, sangria and Spanish wines from the eclectic bar, where a diverse crowd passes the time (no proper reservations are taken).
The Food
Diners don't lack options, as there are more than 40 varieties of tapas and another 10 dishes on the menu. Using recipes from all over Spain, the kitchen churns out dependable interpretations of tapas such as garlic shrimp, chilled vinegary octopus, marinated mushrooms and baked goat cheese. Of the entrees, fish baked in salt, spicy shellfish stew and paella are customer favorites. Light flan and a semisweet chocolate and fruit crepes are among the scrumptious desserts.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoExpect lengthy waits on the weekends, as reservations aren't accepted. Stop by and leave a name, then return later to get the next available table.
User Reviews for Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar
05/12/2008 Posted by bellowello
I really enjoyed the romantic atmosphere, it is def. a place to go to if you are looking for a different place than the same old restaurants you always find yourself going to. My only problem with it was that we were put in the back room, which wasn't as romantic and it was where they put all the large parties...........even though we were only two people. It was loud, too loud to hold a conversation. So if you have a large party maybe you would like it. However I'm sure you could request a different table. As for the food, it was good, not great. For the money I would have hoped that it would have been a little better. The drinks were not my style, and the selection was a bit limited. With all that being said, I would possibly go again to get something small and a beer.........but not dinner. And on a last note, the service was exceptional, it was one of the best parts of the experience.
Pros: Ambience, Romantic, Different
Cons: Limited Menu, Watch out for large parties
04/15/2008 Posted by knowsstuff
the most accommodating hostess and bar staff. so good you don't even need to move to a table for your meal. have it right up there at the bar. highly recommend not missing this place.
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