Went for my first time last week. Fabulous service from the staff and management and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back.

It's been a wonderful culinary journey. I have Spaniard in my DNA (I can't deny that) and I require the best Paella to please that need in my Life. One day I decided to search here in Yelp. Best Paella in Boulder or Denver. And I came across to Dagabi Cucina I called curious, I wanted to make sure. And that was all I needed in my life. The most extraordinary service, exquisite food, quality ingredients. And mostly the most attentive Chef and Host. Chef Antonio. Since I grew up eating Paella in almost every important occasion, I started to ask questions regarding the authenticity of the ingredients and I traveled through the best possible Spaniard Menu but in Boulder Colorado. One of my favorites the Sangria paired with the espectacular Paella, created by Chef Antonio. It's has been over 2 or 3 years. Visiting Dagabi was like visiting my Spaniard Brother who was always waiting with the best versions of Paella: Paella de Carnes, Paella de Mariscos, and the seafood and meat Paella with Verduras. Sometimes asked personally by me which is the absolutely best Paella. Sorry, I'm obsessed with Paella. And Chef Antonio and more authentic Paella that you'll find in Colorado and maybe in the 7 different States I had lived so far. The best in my humble opinion. Chef Antonio became our friend and Dagabi the best culinary experience in Boulder/Denver Area! Gracias Antonio! read more

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Saturday March 4th 2017 DRW : 18:00hrs ish This quaint looking restaurant looks nice inside. It feels like you are dining inside someone's house. Its looks tiny and very cozy. I went here with my friends. One of my friend made the reservation for Dinner. Thankfully we had a reservation coz while we were there, this establishment was indeed packed to the brim aka VERY BUSY. Maybe for one its a Weekend, or maybe its Restaurant Week. Who knows?? We decide to share the small plates. At first we wanted to try the Denver Restaurant Week Menu, but what they offered for the Restaurant Week DO NOT appeal to us. Hence, we decide to order a la carte from their Menu itself. These are some of the items we shared : * Wood Oven Baked Bread with Balsamic Sauce ($3) * Paella Mariscos - Main Entrée ($22) * Ravioli ($10.50) * Clams ($8) * Steamed Mussels with tomato-chili broth ($5) * Mushroom Tapas ($6) * Cheese Selection Tapas ($6) * Fried Calamari Tapas ($6) * Croqueta Pescado ($4) - Fried Fish cakes of some kind. I forgot what kind of fish they put in this Croquetas My friends ordered these : * Stuffed Wrapped Dates ($8) * Linguini Bolognese ($7) My friends also ordered these as part of their beverages * Ice Tea ($2.50) * Draft Beer Happy Hour (3.50) Everything I had was OK. YES, the Paella contains Shrimp, Clams, Mussels and Calamari. The MAJOR disappointment dish personally from me, was the Paella Mariscos. From the conversations I had with our server, she mentioned the Chef likes Artichoke in his Paella. Those artichokes were OVER-POWERING, and hence made this dish less stellar I was hoping for. Our server also mentioned since the Chef is FROM SPAIN, this is how he cooks it etc.. Why?? Why??? Do you have to put Artichokes in the Paella?? This is the 1st time, I ever had Paella OVERPOWERED with Artichokes, making this dish UNDER-WHELMING! *MAJOR SIGH INDEED* *BIG MEGA BUMMER* Then when I reached home, search the MENU online, it seems ALL THE PAELLA at this establishment contain or have ARTICHOKES!! Oh well... my search for the SEAFOOD Paella which DOES NOT CONTAIN Artichokes shall carry on.. After our Dinner, we also opt for having some desserts such as : * Chocolate Tart ($7.50) * Chocolate Churros ($7.50) * Some kind of "French" Toast ($7.50) My friends enjoyed their Dinner here. They intend to return, by bringing a big group as such. There are PATIO seating outside when weather permits. All in all decent establishment in town. But in terms of DRIVING ALL THE WAY From Denver to be in this establishment, I have to think thoroughly about it. Or in this case to take PUBLIC Transport like the Bus... Nothing stood out. Nothing WOW me at all... NOT IN A HURRY to Return... Ohh well Dagabi Cucina, at least I tried the dishes I want to eat here hence this 3 STARS Generous Review. Dagabi Cucina 3970 N Broadway Boulder, CO 80305 Tel : (303) 786-9004 read more

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Truly the worst restaurant experience of my life. The $11 margarita was terrible and I had one sip and sent it back. My Tapas Pizza was cold and when I asked for parmesan cheese, the server put most of it in my lap. My daughter's Ceasar salad with chicken was inexplicably on a 4" x 10" plate which meant that it could not be eaten without half of it spilling on to the table. My wife's Pasta Bolognese was a yellow-brownish color and had a fishy taste to it. If that was not bad enough, the service was even worse and management was nowhere to be found. Save your money and go somewhere that actually knows how to operate a restaurant and serve good food. read more

Best Tapas menu around and the staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. And they have the best wines by the glass to choose from.

This was my second time at this Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant in north Boulder, and it was a memorable one. Particularly due to our wonderful hostess, named Seattle, whose charming manner and quick thinking helped us through some issues that would have otherwise marred this wonderful evening. She sat us in the patio as we requested, but noticing that the table was too small to fit our plates, she joined another table to make us more comfortable. She was also very helpful with our questions about the menu. We had their special mojitos which were large and very refreshing. We enjoyed the relaxing ambiance and the subdued patio lighting, and we had plenty of time to chat and enjoy our food. My sister and I shared their Monday paella special, which was a seafood paella, which although moderate in size, it packed a punch with plenty of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, octopus, and squid, and flavorful calasparra rice. I also sampled their spicy chicken soup, which was outstanding. Our only disappointment came when we found out they were out of flan en pijama, reportedly a delicious dessert with flan, pineapple, and whipped cream drizzled with caramel. But even more reason to return. And on Tuesdays they have happy hour specials until closing! read more

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I enjoy coming here to have their Paella. The owner is interesting and will chat with you about the superb saffron they use and the traditional way in which their Paella is prepared. I have tried some of their other dishes but we truly enjoy their Paella. The service is always on point and the Dagabi Cucina team makes you feel like your at home. If you want a fantastic Paella or some great Spanish food then check this place out and enjoy! read more

Found this place from a random google search, best find ever! Amazing service and food! The owner, along with all the staff, are so friendly and accommodating. The food is also to die for, definitely go! read more

We had an outstanding meal. The fried peppers were delicious, and the margherita pizza had to be one of the best pizzas I ever had -- not too thin, not too thick, just right. We sat in the bar and the ambiance was perfect. The service was excellent too. I would return to the restaurant in a heartbeat. read more

Food was average. Very cute outdoor porch area. Service was a bit slow. The pizza was good for a pesto based pizza but someone else in my group got the prosciutto one which was very plain and fell off each piece. The pasta had a very nice sauce on it but was very simple. read more

Dagabi Cucina - Penne Pollo Pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Food had no salt (petit filet mignon, clams). Cesar salad came out with no dressing whatsoever. The calamari came out cold. Most watered down old fashioned my fiancé had ever had. The dates were good and mushrooms were tasty but looked like they came out PF Changs. Waitress forgot our drinks. Space was appealing and well lit, only redeeming quality actually. Waste of 130$ for two do not recommend read more

Can"t speak to anything but the pizzas. We ordered 2 for take out and they each were a complete disappointment. The margarita pizza was bland tasting - no yummy tomato/cheese/fresh basil wow at all. As bad was the crust, which was soggy with uncooked pizza dough on the bottom yet burnt edges. Just bad.. The Coco Catalina pizza toppings were tasty and plentiful, however the crust was dry and blah - it looked and tasted more like pita bread. The place gets good reviews, but maybe it's for the tapas. Definitely not for pizza. read more

Awesome business! Great staff, super food, very consistent, cozy atmosphere, nice patio that is not on the street!

I admit, I'm a sucker for cute little places like this. The food was excellent, patio seating was nice and the service was really great. We actually visited two nights in a row because while we were there on Monday night, we learned that Tuesday nights are tapas nights, so I insisted we return. The first night I tried their Monday night paella, I was not disappointed (see pic). Lobster, mussels and clams, oh my! Tuesday night we tried a sampling of the tapas menu, which there was plenty to choose from. All plates were devoured. read more

Dagabi Cucina - Lobster paella, yum. - Mediterranean Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I am not too familiar with Spanish food, but DaGabi Cucina was an excellent introduction. First off, the ambiance and location are great. It's sort of off the beaten path (tucked away behind Lucky's in North Boulder) so it's quiet and kind of secluded. The restaurant itself is so pretty too-we got to eat on the patio and they had it all decked out in twinkle lights and candles. Now, the important part: the food! They served us a pita type bread before our entrees with a really fantastic balsamic vinaigrette spread. I had a really difficult time choosing because everything sounded so good, but I chose the pollo vollery (a citrus tomato chicken with green beans and artichokes.) It was pitch perfect. It was definitely a memorable meal. I paired that with their house chardonnay (a steal for $6!) and it was very good. They also had a tempting tray of desserts, but we were all so stuffed from our meals, we couldn't do it! read more

Dagabi Cucina - Mediterranean Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Our First time was on FRIDAY Josh the server was excellent, he was attentive with a great attitude. Food was fantastic, the two appetizers were yummy MUSHROOMS & FETA CHEESE, Josh recommended the STUFFED, WRAPPED DATES (excellent balance of sweet & salty flavors -crisp finishing on the ham) Entrees - Natalia had the PAELLAS MARISCOS (Rich in flavor and generous amount of Shellfish) and I had the POLLO MARSALA (nice portion and tasty) We went back on SUNDAY for HAPPY HOUR - Mikey was our server and once again excellent service and very attentive. You can tell after both our visits that the staff really cares about what they do and wants to provide a good dinning experience. I had a few cold Peroni's with a very tasty Margarita Pizza, Natalia had the FRESH STEAMED MUSSELS and a BEEF-CHICKEN MEATBALL with Marinara. Plates cleaned and glad we went both times. We Will be Back Soon, Thanks Dagabi Cucina Staff, well done! Bob & Natalia read more

The food at Dagabi is top notch. I love their paellas and pastas but sometimes "force" myself to order something else. Last night, the special salad was the surprise hit and was the second-best salad I've ever had, after only the salade gourmande at the late (and much missed) Z Cuisine. Service is always excellent, they have some great cocktails and a solid, well-curated (but not expansive) wine list, and they have some great desserts as well. All of this at a very reasonable price point. What's not to like about this "neighborhood" eatery? I have literally no complaints. read more

We ordered Degabi's delivery. Our Expectations were surpassed, excellent food and delivered on time. So delicious, thank you, Degabi's!

I went to Dagabi for the first time for high school prom, and had a really good meal. Now that my tastes have matured, I can still say that I love Dagabi. For appetizer, I like the melanzane con caprino (a grilled eggplant stuffed with cheese). Their pastas are homemade and fresh; my favorites are the Pappardelle alla Bolognese (pasta ribbons in meat sauce), the Penne al Pollo (includes artichoke hearts in a pesto sauce), and the Zuppa di Pesce (seafood over linguini). The best time of dinner at Dagabi is dessert time though, as the server brings out a large plate of all the dessert options for you to drool over. Although they all look good, I always get the Zabaglione (this absolutely delicious liquid custard thingy with marsala wine). I can eat the Zabaglione until I get drunk on it, and then keep eating it until I am hungover from it the next day. Oh, note to high school prom-goers: this probably won't be a good choice for you... read more

FABULOUS FOOD FIND! Traveling as often as I do and being a full blown fine foodaholic I am not timid when it comes to weather, neighborhoods, or cuisine. It was snowing pretty hard in a Monday night and I couldn't find this joint based on address. There's an oasis of business in the middle of a residential neighborhood with Lucky's market as the centerpiece. I saw a little american bistro and an Asian restaurant surely my GPS was wrong... Or is it??? Packed well out of site (on a dark and snowy evening) Is Dagabi Cucina a must visit never give up looking joint of joint in North Boulder. It's quaint inside and has a nice atmosphere of fine dining and rustic relaxation. I waited at the hostess desk and for a short time thought I was the only patron. Soon enough a lovely lady brought me to the forts dining area however I chose to be around more people and she led me to the back bar area. This was a cool place for a lone biz traveler yet it was just a little too dark to read the menu. No worries, she has a tiny reading light. That's creative. Keep it dark guys I liked it but it made the food photos tough. I don't like using my flash on my phone cam The food was fabulous and surprisingly affordable. The service was top shelf and food delivery to the table was nearly perfectly timed. People reading this please note; this place is a gem and you have to come and see for yourself. LOVED IT!!! FoodDude! read more

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Delicious spot for small plates and variety. A must try if you are from out of town and looking for a unique place for dinner.

Food was great! We got the pasta and it tasted good. Service was a little slow as it was busy, but overall a very nice place!

We used to get to this place frequently when we lived on that side of town. So it was great to find that the food and service is still good. Value was very good. We shared plates among 4 of us... And the paella . Paella and pasta dishes were a little on the bland side... but still good. They did forget one dish (scallops) that we had ordered, but with that it would have been too much food. So we never brought it up and it wasn't on the check. I had a lemon drop martini and it was excellent. Nice diverse crowd and glad we made a reservation for 6:30 as the place was full up. read more

I love this place and go often. The food is always good and consistent. Go early if you don't have reservations as it fills up quickly. Service is good and the ambiance is good too. read more

We hosted a rehearsal dinner for 70 people here last week and Tanya and her team were amazing! She was communicative through the whole planning process and the food was excellent (and plentiful). The kitchen handled the large number of orders hitting all at once perfectly and the tables were served with great timing. The ambiance was just what we were looking for and I highly recommend Dagabi for any private party needs! Thank you again Tanya!! read more

I generally love the opportunity to sample highly rated Spanish food in any town I visit. Dagabi was a tantalizing option, predominantly because it offers paella, a personal favorite. It was, unfortunately, crushingly disappointing. The rice was mushy, under seasoned and there wasn't even a hint of saffron in the dish. On the positive side of the equation, plenty of seafood found it's way into this dish and the portion was large enough to satiate any appetite. My daughter had the seafood stew (Zarzuela de Mariscos), which again yielded a bounty of seafood. In a replay of the paella review, it was under seasoned, and wholly underwhelming. If another option for Spanish food presents itself, take it. read more

We ordered takeout for the first time from Dagabi. Now, knowing it's takeout, I was keeping my expectations loose. It's a crazy time right now and during all the COVID stuff going on, I wasn't going to be too harsh on the food. But WOW, my expectations were SO surpassed. Everything was fresh and made with good quality ingredients. My appetizer, meal and dessert deal was only $30 (see their special menu) and everything was delicious! I'm a fairly harsh critic of Spanish food, and I mean it when I say I'd happily return here. I'd probably skip the dessert next time and try more of the tapas. I will definitely be back! read more

I was under impressed with the paella as the rice was over cooked. The calamari app was over breaded. The service was decent but the table next to us got much more attention due to chatting up Castilian with the staff. Needless to say, we were disappointed. read more

The service was pretty slow as I believe there was a shift change, but everywhere is rough at the moment for good service. Food was killer and the bread, OMG. read more

I went here with my family and we got several different tapas to share. Everything was delicious. Get the stuffed dates. They're up there on the "best things I've ever eaten" list. read more

Omg their balsamic mushrooms are to die for!! Tanya and Noah the owners are so friendly and kind and they genuinely care about their customers experience. The atmosphere here is perfect for date night read more

I've been going here for many years. My experience has been consistently wonderful. I usually order off the tapas menu. I enjoy eating a variety of different foods, and they have a good selection of vegetarian tapas. The two pizzas on the tapas menu are terrific - very thin crust, served piping hot, and delicious. The consistently great service here tells me that whoever does the hiring and staff training really knows what she's doing. The servers are very professional yet always willing to joke around when customers like me initiate it. The ambiance is suitable for a romantic dinner or for a fun gathering of friends or family. My wife and I both love this place. We recommend it highly. read more

This is the most uninspired tapas place I've ever been to. My husband and I ordered a few small plates... not only were they bland but they all came out at the same time. Worse yet, the server barely acknowledged our existence. The only reason this place gets stars is because the bread was delightful (even though we had to ask for it) and the Manhattan was solid. If you do end up here, get a drink and ask for bread. Then go to the Chinese (cash only) place next door. read more

This is a great spot with delicious food that will bring you back to your Spanish vacation. There are plenty of options too that aren't just paella i.e. some things on the Italian side like Caesar salad and linguini. Everything we tried (a bunch of tapas) was delicious!! Especially the Serrano ham-wrapper dates. read more

We are here on Sunday evening and was less than impressed. I had ordered the $13 filet mignon under tapas, and our server had charged me for a $30 dollar meal. Not to mention the server came by only twice the whole meal. Poor service and I did not appreciate the server doubling my meal price by giving me the wrong order. Would not recommend because the server will just enter what they want you to eat and pay. read more

A comfy, quaint interior with excellent service. A diverse menu with something for everyone. A great drink list with wine for sale by the glass. Overall, we had a good, relaxed experience in which we weren't rushed and we could order a few tapas at a time. However, we found most of the food to be underwhelming in flavor. In fact, the artichokes taste like they came from a can; they were rubbery and nearly inedible. The best thing on the menu, worthy of 5 stars alone, is the stuffed dates. DELICIOUS. I'd go back just for those dates and a glass of wine and be 100% satisfied. read more

Always love this neighborhood gem! Never ending options and menu options each time make it a new experience.

Amazing restaurant!! Everything is so tasty and high quality! I love all the tapas and sharing with friends. I will most definitely be going back the next time Im in Boulder, Co read more

DaGabi Cucina may be easy to miss, but not easy to forget! Although a little hard to find - buried in a shopping center on Broadway and Quince - it's so worth seeking out this little hidden gem! I can tell you right now: - if I lived in Boulder, I'd be a regular, no doubt about it. Small plates are my absolute favorite way to eat, and they do them so well here. Between 7 yelpers at office hours this week, we sampled a good deal of the HH tapas menu and the tab was totally reasonable - and we had food left over, too. Here's what I can vouch for: - House wines - I know, right? I think the perception is that house wines can be mediocre, the rioja I sampled at HH (at $3.50 a glass) was outstanding - Steamed fresh mussels. The spicy sauce is so flavorful, and finger-licking good. We all agreed this one was of our favorite dishes of the meal. - Fried calamari - Gnocchi with basil aioli - Sauteed venus clams - Boquerones - white anchovies with salpicon sauce over grilled bread - I could eat this every day!! That good. - Spiedini - grilled artisan sausages with veggies. I can see how not everyone would love this, but it was a favorite for me. - Desserts. Holy heck! We tried the chocolate flourless cake, which sent many of us into eye rolling bills, the tiramisu (quite good) and the creme brulee. The atmosphere is cool and calming, as well, with unique decor. It was too warm for me to sit on the patio, but it was packed by the time we left - quite lovely. Service was spectacular and attentive without being overly so. Five stars, DaGabi. read more

Great dinner at Dagabi last night! Made reservations via open table, but when we were arrived we were told we had to wait....so we waited and waited...fortunately we weren't in a hurry and the hostess staff were really great. They brought us drinks...comp'd....and when we finally sat down service was spectacular. We ordered multiple apps including shrimp and an app size pasta. The bread and balsamic dipping sauce was also spectacular. The Spanish style calamare was perfect and went quickly. For dinner, I had the seafood stew which had plenty of salmon, octopus and shrimp. The linguine and clams was another table favorite. portion sizes were quite large and we over ordered so good to know for next time. read more