Restaurant

Dali

Name: Dali
Address: 415 Washington St, Somerville, MA, 02143, US
Price range: $$$

Dali is one of the best spanish restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Somerville.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Dalí has been running the same warmly disheveled Spanish party in Somerville since the late 1980s, which is an eternity in restaurant years and the clearest possible signal that the room is doing something right. The space is a candlelit maze of small chambers hung with accumulated bric-a-brac — the kind of atmosphere that takes decades to sediment and that no amount of design budget can shortcut. It is reportedly romantic in the unselfconscious, lived-in way that newer rooms consistently fail to manufacture, and it has held its place as a Boston date-night fixture for exactly that reason. The no-reservations policy means the bar wait is structurally built into the evening, which the room handles by keeping the sangria flowing and the lighting low enough that waiting feels less like inconvenience and more like prelude. The menu is organized around tapas, and the operating logic is to order broadly and let the table accumulate. The gambas al ajillo — shrimp cooked in garlic oil — is among the dishes diners consistently single out, arriving at the table still bubbling in the fashion the dish is known for. The bacon-wrapped dates have a reputation as the table's most contested plate, disappearing reliably before anything else. Patatas bravas anchor the spread as the kind of starchy, saucy constant that every tapas order needs. The sangria is not incidental here; it is woven into the pacing of the meal and the temperature of the room. Dalí works best when treated as a long evening rather than a quick dinner — order in waves, let the room do its work, and don't arrive with anywhere urgent to be afterward. Come early or come prepared to wait at the bar with a glass of sangria in hand. Price level runs moderate for the neighborhood. No reservations; plan accordingly.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

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date night

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More of a night out

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Somerville · 415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Price

More of a night out

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9.2 from 1,574 reviews

Address

Somerville | 415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

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What to order

Signature dishes at Dali

Gambas al ajillo

Bacon-wrapped dates

Patatas bravas

Sangria

Why go

What makes Dali worth the move

Dali is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Gambas al ajillo and Bacon-wrapped dates also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,574 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 1,574 Google reviews

Best for

date night

Style

Spanish in Somerville

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More of a night out

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 1,574 reviews

Price point: $$$

Popular dishes: Gambas al ajillo, Bacon-wrapped dates, Patatas bravas

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Address: 415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Price: $$$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (1,574 reviews)
Cuisine: Spanish
Neighborhood: Somerville

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Dali serve?

Dali is a Spanish restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. Dalí has been running the same warmly disheveled Spanish party in Somerville since the late 1980s, which is an eternity in restaurant years and the clearest possible signal that the room is doing something right.

What is Dali best for?

Dali is best for date night. Dali is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Gambas al ajillo and Bacon-wrapped dates also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,574 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Dali?

Dali is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,574 reviews

What should I order at Dali?

Start with Gambas al ajillo, Bacon-wrapped dates, Patatas bravas and Sangria. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Dali worth visiting?

Dali holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,574 reviews. Dali is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Gambas al ajillo and Bacon-wrapped dates also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,574 Google reviews.

Where is Dali located?

Dali is located at 415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Dali good for a date night?

Yes — Dali is tagged for date night dining. Dali is an easy yes in Somerville when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Gambas al ajillo and Bacon-wrapped dates also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,574 Google reviews.

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