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    Dalia

    4.2 (68 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Thalita K.

    I came here for the first time with my friends on a Sunday night. We had to make a reservation and you could tell it was a popular restaurant. Lighting is dim, the restaurant is lively and the ambiance feels very elegant as soon as you walk in. We ordered the patatas bravas (9.5/10), queso de cabra (9/10), Gambas al Ajillo (8/10), main course: Valencia Paella (10/10), drink: Apasionada Margarita (8/10), Sangria Blanca (8/10) and lastly dessert: basque cheesecake (9.5/10). Everyone loved the food, drinks and dessert. You can go downstairs to the bar before or after eating. When we went afterwards, the bar seemed crowded but we were able to get seats and order another round of drinks. The staff was beyond sweet, and very attentive. They even give a aesthetic postcard of the restaurant which was very unique. I'd absolutely come here again.

    Sliders
    Megan H.

    I wanted to try Dalia after seeing a bunch of tiktoks about it! It was much bigger inside than I initially thought, and I quite liked the decor. We tried the octopus carpaccio, pluma iberico pork, wagyu sliders, and valencia paella. Everything was pretty good, but I would recommend the sliders and paella the most! We also had sangria, which were refreshing and came in pretty large glasses!

    Kylie B.

    dalia totally lived up to the hype and is worth the reservation war! the interior is stunning, it has a almost regal feel about it while also being very homey. I loved the moody ambiance that makes it perfect for a date night or night out with friends. Service was very attentive and friendly and gave many great recommendations. We started with the sangria - all three flavors are fantastic and HUGE (for $16 in boston this is a steal). Tapas take a modern unique take on Spanish classics. The patatas bravas, gambas, and goat cheese were all highlights (they are expensive for small plates I will say). For our main we had the Valencia paellla - this had everything I wanted as a seafood lover. So flavorful and crisp while not being dry. I cannot wait to take people here!

    hamatchi crudo, churros
    Whitney R.

    Very overhyped. The portions are very small for the price, quality and flavor complexity. It feels like the restaurant is pretending to be an authentic tapas restaurant but is missing the mark. We started with anchovy toast which was fine but over priced for a single anchovy on a crostini with butter. The hamachi crudo was fine, nothing special. The crab churros were also fine with a mild flavor portfolio. The seafood paella was small for 36$ with again, mild flavor. Everything was just ok, definitely paying for ambiance and the the service. It feels like someone invested a lot of money into the vibe of the restaurant before making the food match the high quality feel. Definitely would not be considered fine dining. However if you want a place for instagram story pictures and sangria this is it!

    Mora smash (left) - $16 Apassionada marg (right) - $16
    Kristen K.

    Been meaning to try this place since seeing videos prior to its launch and finally had the chance to this week at the chef's counter to celebrate my birthday. The ambiance is as beautiful as posts have shown and really enjoyed the kitchen seating while watching the coal fire cooking. If you're lucky like the couples near us, you may also get samples from the crudo station. Service was excellent between our server Sara and relatively expeditious kitchen staff. We ordered the crudo, matrimonio, patatas bravas, setas y huevo, pulpo and Valencia paella. The food was good but still on the search for a paella with socarrat. The dessert tarta tartin was our favorite and would impress even a banana hater. The drinks we ordered were good with the sangria rosada best if you want something sweet and fruity. Tldr: beautiful ambiance, excellent service, good food

    Tal O.

    Went to Dalia with a couple friends and had a really great experience. We made a reservation, showed up on time, and were seated right away. The space itself is absolutely gorgeous and way bigger than it looks from the outside. There are two bars, tons of seating, and an open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant. There were three of us, and we ordered the Tortilla Española, Patatas Bravas, Croquetas de Pollo, Pan Frito, Bikini, and Hamburguesitas to share. Everything was really good, and we got the Basque cheesecake for dessert. My friend loved the Sangria Blanca, another got the Apasionada Margarita, and I had a Mexican Coke. The portions are pretty small, even for a tapas restaurant. A few dishes - like the croquetas, bikini and hamburguesitas- only come with two pieces, so if you're with three or more people you'll probably want to order a few.

    Croquetas de jamon
    Lauren G.

    I was so excited to try Dalia and am happy to say that it surpassed all expectations! The vibes inside are unmatched and the service was great. I would definitely recommend getting any of the sangrias, they come in huge glasses and are so refreshing. My date and I shared the croquetas de jamon, crab churros, and wagyu flat iron. The wagyu was perfectly cooked and came with the best mushrooms I've ever had. I was so impressed and can't wait to go back.

    Shrimp
    Stephon M.

    The decor and vibes are amazing here! Service was pretty good too. All the food looked so good so i kept ordering. You can't go wrong but the dessert with the ice cream was a game changer!

    Inside
    Rachael P.

    Service: 10/10. Tori was an amazing server and made the experience Food: 7/10. It's a unique menu for Boston. It may be too "niche". For someone that lives in NYC, I personally loved it, but I saw everyone around us ordering the same thing. Drinks: 8.5/10. the drinks were good, the wine was good. They have a sommelier which, I did appreciate, and he was very knowledgeable about the wines. Ambiance: 10/10. They took antiques from all over Boston and the surrounding area to furnish this place. I LOVED that vibe and had seen the girl on TikTok decorating this place. Definitely a good idea by the Broadway Restaurant Group.

    Wagyu
    Annika T.

    An unforgettable night at Dalia. While we were seated about 20 minutes past our reservation, the manager came over to apologize and give a complementary glass of wine (to celebrate a graduation). The acoustics and lighting of the room set a great scene for dinner, without being too loud but also fun and lively. We loved the wagyu with chimichurri, the hamachi, the pulpo, the mushrooms and egg yolk, and the croquetas de jamón. We'll definitely be coming back here!

    Patatas Bravas
    Chris T.

    Firstly Thank you to our server Jacqline? (Sp) she was handling the bar. Top Tier customer service, personable, and a gem! protect her at all costs, she's good for the business! This place was popping and we understand why! I typically dislike tapas but this has changed my mind. Quality, flavorful and didn't feel like i got ripped off after haha. - Hamburguesitas Wagyu sliders, juicy (typically sliders at other spots are dry). Flavorful, buttery, and not too much bun. - Croquetas de Pollo - more marinated or seasoned protein ratio would be nice, felt i tasted mostly just cheese. - Patatas Bravas MUST order. Layered crispy potatoe blocks with aioli, spiced red sauce. Just order it... in fact order at least TWO! - Churro (crab meat & caviar) - thank you for this it was a surprise gift because our paella was taking much longer than expected. Warm churro bites with crab meat and caviar. Salty, creamy, GOOD. (Two pieces) - Pluma Iberico pork well cooked, chopped cutlet, i wasn't too big of a fan of the pairing for the garnish and side tho. - Hamachi crudo - fresh hamachi, nice bite of the fish. The yuzu citrus didn't shine for us, i love ginger but that's all i tasted. - Valencia Paella (half size) even at half size i thought the rice portion was very shallow. Flavorful, extremely well seasoned, ample bits of seafood and chicken! -Tarta Tatin- warm banana, rum caramel, vanilla bean gelato. OOooOooOoo this was a HIT! Most people i think order the basque cheesecake but im telling you try this one. Yummm Great spot for group dinner, date night, or like us a post workout meal. I everyone was dressed nice but we showed up in workout gear and it wasn't an issue. Definitely coming back!

    Verduras paella
    Madison Z.

    We sat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful with recommendations for both drinks and food. Every single dish I ate was fantastic. The restaurant is super cute inside and overall very good vibes.

    Paella Valencia
    Diane R.

    Dalia is an easy 10/10! The service was some of the best I've experienced in Boston-the interiors are absolutely stunning, and the food matched the experience perfectly. We had the paella, patatas bravas, Wagyu steak with chimichurri, and the churro topped with crab and caviar. Everything was beautifully presented, packed with flavor, and honestly sooo good. An unforgettable dining experience.

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