Dali Restaurant Tapas Bar - Somerville

Dali Dali Dali … Where do I even begin. This eatery is truly what I consider a 5 star restaurant. Everything from their delicious food, explosive decor, to their infamously quick and attentive service has me leaving always wanting more. This is by far one of my favorite places to come whether it’s business or pleasure over the years, and even since the closing of their sister restaurant they have maintained a high level of care to all details making this an obvious choice for a night out. A Spanish tapas restaurant specializing in small plates and an extensive beverage selection boasting vintage recipe inspired cocktails, curated wine flights, and mixed liquor shots. Portions are moderate for each dish but it’s recommended to get a handful to really explore the menu. Personal go tos: Plato mixto

We’ve been to Dali before. Always a good time. It’s a must go if you’re visiting the Somerville/Medford area of Massachusetts just outside of Boston. The food is fantastic. Service is outstanding. Decor is fun, eclectic and true its name Dali. And, the price is more than reasonable. We were celebrating our daughter’s graduation so we started with a glass of Cava for each Very good. We had several rounds of Tapas. I have to say that many of the Tapas were so good I forgot to take pictures until we were almost done eating them. Most notable: The ham was melt in your mouth good. The Potatoes Gravas were as good as what we had in Madrid and the Saffron Rice reminded us of an excellent Paella. The chorizo was the best I have ever had. I also highly recommend trying the red wine flight. Excellent value for 4 really good wines. Lastly, the service was wonderful. MJ, our waiter, was really good. The host (unfortunately I did not get his name) was outstanding and the bartender (Julio) was even better. A really wonderful time. Ihighly recommend Dali.

Nice dining experience in Somerville. Came here to celebrate a birthday, and we were very taken with the cosy atmosphere. Our wait time, despite the reservation, was a few minutes because there were so many people inside. The AC was on full blast to compensate for the humidity inside and supposedly the temperature outside. This made the table cold when sitting down and dining. Our waitress was managing several tables throughout the evening. It was hard for us to get her attention at times, and she was not very descriptive of the dishes. That said, food came out relatively quickly when ordering. Dishes to note included the garlic shrimp, lamb meatballs, roasted duck, and the artichokes. The others in my party like the beef dishes, particularly the one with the chimmichurri sauce. The potatoes, fried cheese, and octopus were ok probably hyped too much. The churros were definitely a nice dessert. The dulce de leche sauce was better than the traditional chocolate the team makes everything in house! In terms of drinks, the house made sangria is worth it. Added to that, there are several cocktails that we looked into as well. Would definitely love to come back to this welcoming restaurant, and hope to do so soon !

Warm atmosphere with friendly staff. Food is relatively pricey given the small portions and quality. We tasted several tapas: garlic shrimps had a burned oil smell, not really recommended. Patatas bravas were tasty especially with the aioli sauce. Octopus dish was well grilled, but I have personally tried much better octopus meals at New American restaurants with better cooking styles and more thoughtful sauce combinations. Paellas had a decent portion and were tasty, definitely recommend it. Churros with chocolate and dulce de leche sauces were really good too. Overall, good food and nice experience, but not pleasing enough to go back anytime soon, if ever.

Unique flavors, good value, warm service, and eclectic interior makes Dali a mainstay. Every dish was very delicious and the tapas portions are great for sharing. Ordered garlic shrimp, jambon iberico, duck, rabbit, octopus, lamb, chorizo, empanadas, and almond cake. Great cocktails as well. My favourite dish is the duck. Least impressive was dessert. But I came away fully stuffed.