Dali

12/09/08

Authentic Tapas

by vmpitcher at Citysearch

If you want to experience authentic Spanish cuisine in a quaint, unpretenscious setting, Dali is the setting for you. The trick is you need a reservation. We showed up when they opened, reservation in hand, and there was a line already forming 20 deep. Some of my favorites include:

- Queso de Cabra Montañes | Baked Goat Cheese w/Tomato & Basil

- Lomito al Cabrales | Pork Tenderloin w/Blue Goat Cheese & Mushrooms

- Costillas de Vaca | Beef Short Ribs in Rioja Wine Sauce

The paella is fantastic and they offer an all seafood version, as well as traditional.

The best thing about Dali is that you can't wait to go back. And, if I had to pick a drawback, I would say that the food came out a little too fast. Afterall, tapas are built around conversation and I would have liked a few more pauses in between the delicious meal to have a longer one.

• Pros: Great service. Wide variety of hot and cold tapas.
• Cons: Reservations are a must.

03/18/05

Great tapas

by cl_foodie at Citysearch

Go here for some great tapas, but beware of the line, it can get extremely long. The sangria is really good too, but the variety of tapas that they have is excellent. Definitely get the Spanish omelette, but also try the mushrooms.

12/03/04

Not so romantic

by katilm at Citysearch

Although this is a wonderful resturant with fabulous food and decor, it is not a place I would like to go for a romantic dinner. It is very crowded and noisy. My boyfriend and I went on a Friday night and could barely even speak to eachother it was so loud. It would be great for a group of people, but not for the romantic couple.

• Pros: Good Food, Lively atmosphere, Good Decor
• Cons: , Not good for romance, long wait on weekend

06/19/03

Depends on what you're looking for

by rosiet33 at Citysearch

OK, I've been to almost all the Tapas places in Boston, Dali is good and different. It's pricier than some of the other Spanish restaurants in town, but its decor is nicer, and its options more original. I would never go on a weekend. It's a nightmare.

They are constantly changing the menu - which is great, but it leads to inconsistent food quality. The first time I went, it was unbelievable - everything perfect! We ordered all tapas, and nothing that we had ever tried before. More recently, we stuck to more traditional Spanish food (jamon serrano, gambas aillo (sp?) etc.) These were a dissapointment. My suggestion - if you want a great dining experience, go to Dali. If you want great Spanish tapas that's reasonably priced, go to Tasca (Comm. Ave in Brighton). Oh, and if you want waiters who speak Spanish, try Spain.

• Pros: Originality, Decor, Service
• Cons: Pricy, Parking difficult, Inconsistent

01/14/03

WHAT FUN!

by j_ophelia at Citysearch

i loved dali. it was such a fun, lively restaurant. i chose dali because it received a 2002 best of boston rating as an inexpensive, romantic restaurant. however, i saw very few couples. in fact, every table was crammed with big, happy, laughing groups of people feasting on dozens of different tappas and drinking pitchers of sangria. we were lucky and got a table in a corner, which was romatnic - but the atmosphere of the restaurant is far from romantic - it's just too lively. the service was fast, the food met all my expectations, the sangria was yummy. all in all, i wouldn't take my boyfriend back for a romantic dinner, but we'd take a few of our close friends and have a GREAT time!

• Cons: don't accept reserv., LONG wait

12/11/02

Romantic AND fun with great food

by sharyl at Citysearch

My husband and I really enjoy eating at Dali. I like sampling different foods every time, though we always get two plates of the garlic shrimp. Waiters are friendly but very busy--when there's one at the table, try to think of everything you could possibly want in the next 15 minutes. Hosts and hostesses have an unbelievable knack for keeping the name and order of parties straight, and are always cheerful despite the crowded entryway. Parking is a bit of a pain--no surprise there--but the food is worth it. Be sure to grab a couple of postcards on your way out!

• Pros: Delicious food, Reasonably priced, Good people-watching
• Cons: Crowded, Little parking

07/01/02

Go for the dessert!

by renald99 at Citysearch

Good food. Good atmosphere. High prices. The food is interesting and delicious...but you pay for it. Figure at least $30 per person. Sangria is good but also expensive. I recommend the Tartas de Chocolates for dessert...its great. Its kind of loud in there so if you go with a big group you may not get to talk to the person at the other end of the table. Call ahead for reservations.

• Pros: good food, good atmosphere, good drinks
• Cons: price, limited parking