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! read more

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Overall, Dalia is undeniably beautiful, one of the cutest restaurants in Boston. The ambiance was great, but the food didn't fully match the aesthetic. I had the shrimp in sauce tapas, which had good flavor but was a bit salty. The patatas bravas had great texture, though I wish they were seasoned more. The chicken black truffle croquettes were good. My favorites were definitely the Wagyu sliders and the Wagyu rib cap. The biggest disappointment was the paella. For a Spanish‑inspired restaurant, I expected much better it was watery and closer to a soup than a traditional paella. I've had paella in Spain, and this wasn't close in texture or consistency. For drinks, the Apasionada margarita was good, but I didn't love the Mucha Novia. I switched to an espresso martini, which tasted great, but the glass was only filled halfway. A different glass would help so guests don't feel shorted. But I did loveeee the aesthetic and that they were playing Afro beats :) maybe I'll be back to try other items on the menu but that was my experience and the service was also great and our server was attentive. read more

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The meal I had at Dalia last night was PHENOMENAL! Dalia is a new tapas restaurant in Southie & I'll be honest, I had doubts before trying their food because I could not believe a restaurant this beautiful could serve such delicious food! The interior... stunning! Dalia is operated by the Broadway Restaurant Group & you may be familiar with their other restaurants: Capo, Lincoln Tavern, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, Prima, Capri, & Hunter's Kitchen & Bar. We did walk-in and they were booked out for tables. Luckily, we were able to get two seats at the bar (first come, first serve!) Our server/one of the bartenders was perfect! She was super attentive & helpful with providing suggestions for what to order. This is what we ended up ordering: - Hamburguesitas - Croquetas de Pollo - Patatas Bravas - Churro (crab meat & caviar) - Pluma Iberico - Hamachi crudo - Valencia Paella (half size) -Tarta Tatin First, I want to start out by saying I am so impressed by how quickly the food came out! We expected a little bit of a wait since the restaurant was PACKED but everything came within minutes of each dish. Our favorites were the Hamburguesitas, Patatas bravas, churros, and Tarta Tatin! The Hamburguesitas were cooked perfectly to our liking & super flavorful. Normally with smaller thicker patty burgers, we've experienced the patty being dry & this was not the case here. It was juicy! Patatas bravas is always a must-order for whenever I go to a tapas spot. What set this Patatas bravas apart from other spots for me was that they cut the potato in layers! The aioli + salsa bravas were yummy too. We really enjoyed the churros because the churros were soft and fluffy. It paired well with the crab meat + caviar, a little bit salty, a little bit creamy... can't go wrong. Now, the Tarta Tatin has got to be my favorite dessert I've ordered in a VERY long time. This was our server's recommendation & I'm so glad we went with this dessert. The hot bananas with the rum caramel & vanilla bean gelato, too good! Out of everything we ordered, this was my ultimate favorite! I would literally come back... just to get this dessert. Opinions on the other dishes: Croquetas de Pollo- wished there was more meat filling and less cheese Pluma Iberico- the pork was cooked perfectly but did not like the pairing with the passionfruit caramel + quince jam. Hamachi- the fish tasted fresh! Wish there was more citrus/yuzu taste. Did not like the bits of ginger. Felt like it overpowered the dish and took away from the fish. Valencia Paella- ordered the half size. Smaller than expected but it was super flavorful! Lots of seafood, wish there was more rice. All of the dishes we ordered were very delicious, overall. I'm glad we got to try everything and now we will know what to order next time, based on what we loved/did not like as much from this visit. Food was fire, service was 10/10, ambience was lively, and the restaurant is beautiful + aesthetic! Prices were on par with other nearby tapas spots... a bit pricey but food and service were great. Will definitely come back again ;) Parking: free parking lot across the street + free street parking. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner, overall the place lived up to the hype. The biggest appeal was the ambiance - the interior decor is breathtaking. Everyone was taking photos. The food is a bit pricey for the portions, but then again very in line with tapas spots around Boston. We had the bravas, pulpo, prawns, snap peas, pan frito, and the veggie and chicken paellas. Everything was delicious, get the paellas and pan frito! My one complaint is that everything we ordered came 5-10 minutes apart, so we couldn't enjoy everything together. (For example, I would have loved to soak up the octopus marinade with bread, but we didn't have any). I would also advise staff to come around with water a bit more often. With Dalia being a new spot, it still has some service practices to smooth out, but that's natural. Also, managers come around with freebies from the kitchen- such a nice touch. Would recommend, of course! read more

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Absolutely blown away! Worth every bit of the hype. My husband and I finally got a reservation here and we were completely blown away by how amazing this restaurant is. From the stunning design and thoughtful interior details to the special little features scattered around the space, the whole vibe felt elevated and special the moment we walked in. The food was spectacular across the board. We tried a variety of dishes and every single one was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was equally outstanding: attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being over-the-top. We tried a variety of dishes: Spicy tuna - amazing (VERY spicy) Tuna - amazing Hamachi - amazing Mussels - great Scallops - good Churro - great Papas bravas - fine Croquette - amazing Gateau basque dessert - amazing!! We were lucky enough to sit right at the bar overlooking the kitchen, and it was such a cool experience watching the team cook all night. It added such an energetic, behind-the-scenes feel that made the evening even more memorable. This place is a hot ticket and reservations are notoriously hard to get, but it is 100% worth it. We will definitely be back the next time we can snag a table. If you're on the fence, just go. Highly recommend! read more

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Fui a Dalia en Boston y honestly... este lugar es toda una experiencia. Desde que entras, se siente súper diferente a cualquier restaurante en Boston. La decoración está on another level, luces bajitas, el diseño como europeo, todo demasiado aesthetic. Es de esos sitios que tú dices "ok, aquí vine a vivir el momento", no solo a comer. La comida es estilo español pero elevated. Pedimos varias tapas para compartir y todo se sentía bien pensado, nada básico. Hay platos súper creativos, algunos hasta raros but in a good way. Eso sí, no es comida para llenarte full, es más para probar y disfrutar. El servicio fue bueno, pero lo que más se roba el show es el vibe completo del lugar. Ahora, seamos realistas... es caro. Este no es un spot para cualquier día, es más como para una ocasión especial, date night o cumpleaños. Pero overall, I get the hype. Es uno de esos restaurantes que tienes que visitar aunque sea una vez en Boston. read more

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Absolutely stunning new restaurant in southie. The food, service, and decor is outstanding. The place was well designed and offers a very intimate dining. There any many seating options and is definitely a must visit! Lastly the food was outstanding, will be back again for sure! read more

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Gorgeous dining space- understated, feminine opulence in the velvet curved banquettes, tasseled floral ceiling lamps, crystal chandeliers, dusty pink wall panels, and hanging plants. Food was great- the paella Valencia (chicken and seafood, sans chorizo), grilled shrimp and Wagyu rib cap were our favorites. The savory churro topped with crabmeat and caviar was a novelty- it was good but not craveable. Eggplant dip pan Cristal was okay, although the bread - crusty on the outside, soft in the middle- was just perfect. I enjoyed my rose sangria too. Desserts were fine- the kalamansi lime sherbet was good, the other item we got (which we thought would be a cake) turned out to be more mousse-like. Cappuccino was great. Service was outstanding- everyone made us feel welcome and our server was super attentive and accommodating. read more

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We sat at the bar and had such a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious everything was well prepared and full of flavor. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, and the space itself is beautiful with great attention to detail. Sitting at the bar made it even more enjoyable, watching everything come together. Definitely a spot worth coming back to. We had a little of everything, the gambas, batatas bravas, hamburguesitas and churro caviar were my favorites also de pan frito drinks were really good also. read more

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Sat at the bar for an early dinner. I had the spicy shrimp with pineapple, which was fantastic and the Waygu beef with chimichurri which was fabulous. Bartender Camilla was great! Beautiful interior. Definitely recommend. read more

Dalia - Spicy shrimp - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I took my girlfriend there on a Saturday night. The place was super busy. We were greeted by what only could be described as an older soprano's mafioso door guy. As I was walking toward the door, I said, "excuse me." He held his hand up and said, "You have a reservation?" I said, "No. I don't I called and they said to just come in and try the bar." At this point a grey haired gentleman dressed in a suit said, "oh of course. Right this way. Speak to the host." I went to go talk to the host. They let me know that the waitlist was full for the night if we wanted a table, but bar had their own waitlist. The bar was very busy and seemed to be well staffed. We asked a bartender to get on the waitlist. The red head female bartender got us on the list and made us our first round. She was very busy and seemed to be handling the waitlist. All the bartenders were very professional and worked in tandem. There was a small snafu with the waitlist order and we were bumped back (which we didn't mind). The bartender Mila (the red head) made us feel very welcomed and thanked us for our patience. We ended up being seated at the fancy back bar after an hour and fifteen minutes of waiting. Which was fine because of the expectation they set for us. She originally said it could take an hour and half to two hours. We were well prepared to wait that long. Once we were seated the bartender Camila was very friendly and super attentive. The churro and caviar was incredible! We also had several other tapas that did not disappoint. Before our main corse "feast" came out, Mila came to check on us. She made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Such great hospitality! The Wagu ribeye was amazing! The cheesecake was very good! The ambience was a beautiful Spanish art deco. Great attention to detail. Service was top notch. Especially considering how busy they were. Camila (the bartender at the back bar) and especially Mila made sure we had an incredible experience! Don't be tuned off by the door man! Tell him the boss is waiting for you and then have the experience that you deserve! read more

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This will be a Boston staple for years to come. Everybody from the hostess to wait staff and even kitchen staff were incredible. Sat out back at the kitchen view bar seats and had an amazing meal. read more

Dalia - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Finally made it to Dalia after booking a reservation over a month out! The vibes are amazing and definitely recommend sitting at the chefs counter for an inside look at what they're doing. The atmosphere is like no other restaurant in Southie, so we were impressed. IMHO, it is a little pricey for the portion size and compared to other tapas restaurants. It's great for a group of 2-4 and who are looking to try a little bit of everything. Our favorite bites were the hamburquesitas, patatas bravas and scallops. The patatas bravas were perfectly crisp and the hamburger sliders were absolutely delicious. We also got the paella which was really flavorful, but for the price, you can probably skip it and stick to other tapas. read more

Dalia - Octopus - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Obsessed with Dalia. Went in with high expectations and somehow they still got cleared. The space alone is worth the trip. Beautiful lighting, gorgeous design, and you can smell the wood fire the second you walk in. We sat at the chef's bar and watching the team prep and cook over the fire was honestly half the fun. Matt had the best recommendations all night and made for a fun night, so thank you! A few standouts: * Razor clam crudo: out of this world. Easily one of the best bites I've had in a long time * Patatas bravas: a layered potato situation with crispy edges, creamy middle, and a killer sauce. A total reinvention of the classic * Jamón croquette: shell shatters perfectly, molten salty-savory inside. Exactly how a croqueta should be * Ibérico pork and ribeye cap: cooked over the fire, charred crust, melt-in-your-mouth! Insane and the chimichurri on the steak was perfect! * Cocktails and wine: drink list is dialed in, great Spanish wines by the glass and the cocktails are legit. Service was warm and on it the whole night. Felt like the staff actually loved being there. If you're into tapas, wood fire cooking, or just want a really good night out in Southie, go. Already planning my next visit. 10/10.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Loved the pluma iberico and rib cap (both grilled over charcoal.) Also enjoyed the razor clam crudo, hamachi crudo, churro with crab and caviar, fried bread, chips with jamon iberico, gambas and patatas bravas. The gateau Basque dessert is heavenly. read more

Dalia - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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What a wonderful addition to the Boston food scene. Their sangria was phenomenal, as well as their mocktails. Ribeye was very good, but the apps are the real show stoppers. We tried both bread dips (bread and butter alone won, only place outcompeting Texas roadhouse sweet rolls and butter), and the Queso de Cabra we ordered off a whim was so good we wish there was more bread for the dip itself! Worth mentioning as two servers, go earlier as by 10 the kitchen is closed and our server was a bit forgetful with side work and such, we did have to order things twice. But alls to be expected with a new restaurant figuring out workflow! read more

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New favorite restaurant in Southie, hands down. The vibe is unbelievable with unique, separate dining spaces in the front, middle, & back of restaurant. The place feels like its been around for a decade with the decor & how well the staff runs it. We were pleasantly surprised by the cost, you never know with a new place but cocktails, glasses of wine, & even full wine bottles were reasonable. Food was amazing. We ordered -Patatas Bravas -Setas y Huevo -Queso de Cabra -Tortilla Española -Guisantes a la Brasa -Bluefin Tuna Crudo -Wagyu Sirloin -Scallop -Confit Cabbage To drink, all were fantastic: -Sanguina Smash -Amapola -Fresa Bonita -Naked & Famous (off menu classic) read more

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We had such a great experience here! We decided to try a variety of tapas to share, and honestly everything we ordered was delicious but they are on the smaller side. The drinks and desserts were just as impressive. A special shoutout to our waiter, Robin, who truly made the night even better. He was attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations! read more

Haven't visited yet, but was given a list of Gluten Free Menu Items! Excited to come try :) read more

Dalia - Gluten Free Menu Items - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My wife and I dined at Dalia's last night, a Saturday. Beautiful decor, lighting and atmosphere. Although we had no reservations we were relatively early (5 pm) and the very friendly hosts made us feel very welcome and were able to fit us in at the bar after a short wait. But by all means make reservations if you can. The tapas we ordered were excellent, including iberico ham, calamari and mussels/littlenecks. Our bartenders were friendly and attentive, even pouring our txacoli from a height as they do in Bilbao. Another offered additional bread for the wonderful broth. The food came out sequentially (a way that works very well for tapas) and at a good clip. We never felt rushed, but the check came promptly when requested. We live in the neighborhood and intend to be regular patrons! read more

Sat at the bar with some friends from out of town. Ryan, Brian and Tommy made our visitors feel at home. The ambiance was second to none. Couldn't recommend enough. Get the Hamberguesitas for an appetizer. Cooked to perfect ;) read more

Gorgeous establishment. Atmosphere 10/10. Out of 10+ tapas 3 were top notch, the rest were nothing to write home about. The shrimp and garlic had a plastic flavor to them (disappointing given the location), the staff noticed it untouched and had the initiative to remove it from the bill. Stay away from the octopus carpaccio as well. Entree was EPIC! Wagyu over mashed and a mushroom glaze to die for. Drinks were excellent. Service was almost exceptional except until the end. The restaurant has limits on how long a table can receive service depending on size. Perfectly acceptable, however, we were maybe half an hour over our limit, consumed product the entire time non-stop. Spend over $400 by the end of it all, about to leave in lieu of their rules. Unfortunately, as we were wrapping up we did notice one of the gentleman who we could only assume was a manager, tall, bald, grey suit, had one energy drink after the other by the waiters station, was looking in our direction with an intolerant, frustrated, impatient expression. I get it, you want to flip the table. My tip as someone who did in fact worked almost a decade in the industry would be to kindly come over to the table and with a smile remind the patrons of the time limit. When a group of people are having a good time, it can get away from you, but I assure you, most people are reasonable. Coming from management that was extremely bad for morale. Overall, had the incident at the end not occurred I'd give this beautiful place an 7/10. Eagerness to come back given the unwelcoming feeling at the end, probably 2/10. read more