Dali

4.7

1614 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

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2 people

Apr 10, 2025

April 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 52 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Regional 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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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Ensalada de Verano RefrescanteUS$15.00
beets, cucumber, organic spring mix, pickled red onions/radishes, microgreens, Marcona almonds (optional)
Tortilla Española*US$8.00
egg / potato / onion omelette w/ garlic alioli
Aceitunas AliñadasUS$7.00
mixed marinated Mediterranean olives
Pa amb Tomàquet (Catalan)US$7.00
grilled bread rubbed w/ evoo / roasted garlic / vine-ripe tomatoes
- W/ Ortiz anchoviesUS$9.00
Jamón SerranoUS$13.00
cured ham (from Spain) on toast
Jamón Ibérico de BellotaUS$27.00
Marbled / sweet / nutty-flavored Spanish ham from free-range, acorn-fed, happy pigs!
Plato MixtoUS$25.00
Spanish cheeses / meats / roasted pepper / olives
Ceviche US$16.00
scallops & octopus in veggie/citrus salsa marinade

Tapas Calientes

Sopa de AjoUS$9.00
velvety garlic soup ~ from the Pyrenees
Pimientos a la PlanchaUS$10.00
grilled Shishito peppers w/ lemon & Maldon salt
Espinaca CatalanaUS$10.00
baby spinach & arugula w/ pine nuts, raisins, garlic
Setas al AjilloUS$12.00
sautéed portobello, shiitake & maitake mushrooms
Queso de Cabra MontañesUS$11.00
baked goat cheese w/Foss fresh tomato sauce & croutons
Alcachofas RellenasUS$15.00
baked mushroom-filled artichokes w/ Manchego cheese
Patatas Bravas*US$13.00
deep-fried potatoes w/ piquant tomato sauce & garlic alioli
Bolitas de Queso US$14.00
deep-fried cheese balls w/caramelized garlic/onion relish, honey drizzle
Buñuelos de VerduraUS$13.00
deep-fried cauliflower / broccoli / cheese puffs
Arroz Español*US$13.00
Spanish rice w/ saffron sofrito & Catalan romesco sauce
Arroz Negro con Calamares*US$15.00
creamy squid ink rice & garlic alioli w/ deep-fried squid
Gambas al Ajillo*US$14.00
garlic shrimp
Gambas con Gabardina*US$13.00
deep-fried, saffron-batter shrimp w/ mojo verde sauce
Mejillones en Crema de Camarones US$17.00
PEI mussels in rich, creamy, shrimp sauce
Vieiras al Azafrán*US$18.00
sautéed scallops in saffron cream
Pulpo A'FeiraUS$19.00
grilled octopus w/ pimentón on potato medallions
Croquetas de PolloUS$14.00
deep-fried chicken croquettes w/ tomato & cheese sauces
Pinchitos Morunos de PolloUS$13.00
grilled spiced chicken kebabs w/ lemon sour cream
Pato BraseadoUS$18.00
roast duck w/ berry sauce
Conejo EstofadoUS$16.00
braised rabbit w/ red wine, juniper & garlic
Croquetas de JamónUS$14.00
ham & cheese croquettes w/ tomato jam
Lomito al CabralesUS$12.00
pork tenderloin w/ blue sheep cheese & mushrooms
Fabada Asturiana US$13.00
white bean stew w/Chorizo & Morcilla sausages
GorditasUS$12.00
bacon-wrapped prunes filled w/ goat cheese & Marcona almonds
Albóndigas de CorderoUS$15.00
lamb meatballs in tomato-mint sauce w/ Mahon cheese
ChuletillasUS$17.00
grilled baby lamb chops w/ peach sauce
Solomillo en TostadaUS$20.00
beef tenderloin w/ chimichurri sauce on grilled bread
Empanadillas de Carne*US$14.00
beef turnovers w/raisins, eggs, w/ garlic alioli
Costillas de VacaUS$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
- SmallUS$5.00
- LargeUS$6.00

Platos Principales

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

Paellas

saffron / sofrito-laced rice dish

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

What 1,614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dali offers an "authentic" Spanish tapas experience with "outstanding food, service, and ambiance." Celebrated for its lively atmosphere, "amazing" cocktails, and delightful decor, it remains a "favorite" for both longtime patrons and newcomers. Despite occasional noise, the restaurant's "friendly staff" and "flavorful" dishes ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,614 Reviews

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Nanu VIP
Greater Boston96 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was fantastic from the soup to the dessert. And the service was perfect. Thank you for a lovely dinner.
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Valerie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience here!! It’s like a museum and the service is great!
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Peter
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been coming here for years and it still maintains the outstanding food, service, and ambience. Great place to go for a friends' night out!
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Jason
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten here maybe 100+ times. It is my favorite restaurant, period. Last night my wife and I took business friends here for the first time, and they remarked at the end of the meal “they killed it with every dish. This was a perfect meal”. That’s how we feel every time we eat here. It is simply a perfect dining experience. 10/10
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Maureen
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Dali and have been coming here for over 30 years. This is the "original" tapas restaurant in Massachusetts and as authentic as it gets. The ambiance, staff, food all the very best as if you were back in Spain and I know as I lived there.
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Christina VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, vibe and service! Highly recommend!
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Joe
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dali is always amazing! The atmosphere is great and the food delicious.
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Carrie
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dali vibes didn't disappoint! Smelled amazing and was wonderfully cozy from the moment I stepped inside. Drinks were great and I loved 2 of the 3 tapas we got (the other one was underwhelming and the scallop had I think shell/sand in it.) The sizzling shrimp was the most memorable of the night, I could've eaten 10 plates worth. The paella was mostly delicious, but unexpectedly included blood sausage -- not mentioned on the menu -- and some of the mussels were mushy/tasted off. Overall, I'd come back but probably only order drinks and some of the more popular tapas.
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CindyB
Greater Boston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vegetarian Tapas options in Somerville Massachusetts.
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Linda
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm a long-time customer of Dali; have been going since about 1992 or 1993, and it never disappoints. You can be in the worst mood; and once you enter Dali, you're engulfed with sunshine and warmth and comfort. Waitstaff is always wonderful; bartenders are superb, and the food is just lovely.
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Booked 52 times today

415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Kirkland St
Neighbourhood
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, Regional Spanish (Basque), Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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Featured Items

Tapas Frías

Ensalada de Verano RefrescanteUS$15.00

Tortilla Española*US$8.00

Aceitunas AliñadasUS$7.00

Pa amb Tomàquet (Catalan)US$7.00

Jamón SerranoUS$13.00

Jamón Ibérico de BellotaUS$27.00

Plato MixtoUS$25.00

Ceviche US$16.00

Tapas Calientes

Sopa de AjoUS$9.00

Pimientos a la PlanchaUS$10.00

Espinaca CatalanaUS$10.00

Setas al AjilloUS$12.00

Queso de Cabra MontañesUS$11.00

Alcachofas RellenasUS$15.00

Patatas Bravas*US$13.00

Bolitas de Queso US$14.00

Buñuelos de VerduraUS$13.00

Arroz Español*US$13.00

Arroz Negro con Calamares*US$15.00

Gambas al Ajillo*US$14.00

Gambas con Gabardina*US$13.00

Mejillones en Crema de Camarones US$17.00

Vieiras al Azafrán*US$18.00

Pulpo A'FeiraUS$19.00

Croquetas de PolloUS$14.00

Pinchitos Morunos de PolloUS$13.00

Pato BraseadoUS$18.00

Conejo EstofadoUS$16.00

Croquetas de JamónUS$14.00

Lomito al CabralesUS$12.00

Fabada Asturiana US$13.00

GorditasUS$12.00

Albóndigas de CorderoUS$15.00

ChuletillasUS$17.00

Solomillo en TostadaUS$20.00

Empanadillas de Carne*US$14.00

Costillas de VacaUS$16.00

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

Platos Principales

Mariscos en Crema de Camarones*US$35.00

Paellas

Valenciana*US$41.00

Del OcéanoUS$44.00

Las VerdurasUS$32.00

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