I had the best experience at Dali last weekend. In addition to our amazingly attentive and hilarious server, Sebastian, I'm pretty sure each member of the staff stopped by our table at some point to welcome us. The decor and personality of the place was unmatched, as was the food. I'd say this place is a "must see" if you're around the area! read more

A hidden gem in Somerville, you'd never know this place is so busy inside! Great decor and friendly staff, make a reservation before hand or try to get lucky with bar seating. This is a tapas style place, with our favorites being the braised short rib, chicken kebab, octopus, and churros. Such a delicious and high quality meal! read more

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Came in with a girlfriend a few weeks ago for a nice diner. The place is pretty cool, has a nice atmosphere with really friendly staff. It took a while to be served but we didn't mind having a slower dinner. We got the alcohol free sangria and I was very pleasantly surprised as how similar it tasted rather than like straight juice. We had the squid ink dish which we weren't expecting to be calamari. Not my personal favorite dish but nothing bad about it. Then we had the scallops which I found to be pretty good, the flavoring could have been a bit stronger. The most interesting dish was the blackberry duck. Something about it confused my Brian but would definitely say it's a dish you need to try. My favorite thing we had was the lemon custard for dessert. Very large size, plenty for a group of 3 or less. read more

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Each member of our group of 4 was treated like royalty ... from our first step through the door (thanks in great part to Julio!) to serving staff to our hugs (from Julio!) on the way out. Our tapas selections, and there were many, were all delicious. I don't think you can make a bad choice, whether you're vegetarian or carnivore! And, if it's a birthday, a graduation, a whatever occasion, all staff appeared genuinely pleased to celebrate it! Way to go Dalí! read more

The atmosphere is fun and busy and the decoration is eclectic. Our server was very welcoming and taught us how to pronounce the Spanish dish names. Our food came out relatively quickly but water refills were slow. Overall I had a great time and would come back again for special occasions El Passion - fruity with a sour punch Arroz Negro con Calamares - the black rice slightly tomato's and very tasty. The calamari on top was crispy. Your lips will turn black Mejillones en Crema de Camarones - the mussels were skinny and the shrimp sauce was the star of the show. It came with garlic bread for dipping but the sauce was also great on rice. Pato Braseado - The duck cooked perfectly and the acid from the berry sauce cuts the richness of the meat Conejo Estofado - sauce was sweet with a slight kick. Paired well with the tender rabbit Valenciana Paella - very lightly flavored rice. I enjoyed the variety of seafood and meat in the paella. Clementine flan - flan is silky smooth and not overly sweet, the candied fruit was a slightly bitter accent. Churros - came out piping hot with dulce de leche and chocolate syrup. read more

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Another great meal at Dali. Tried the mussels in creamy sauce for the first time here- it's delicious. Creamy artichoke and mushrooms were quite rich. Gambas in garlic sauce, beef short ribs, calamari and squid ink rice, and seafood paella are all favorites here. The tenderloin empanadas were amazing, and I liked the accompanying dipping sauce. We asked for extra toast because it's the perfect complement to all the flavorful sauces - crispy outer layer, soft interior, warm. Great cappuccino to end the meal. read more

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We have been eating at Dali for over thirty years but have moved away so that visits are now a rare and special treat. We returned this week after a ten-year absence and, not only was everything just as we remembered it, but the extraordinary food and ambience were somehow even better than we could believe. Every bite of every tapa we ordered was sublime--high quality ingredients, brilliant recipes, perfect execution, gorgeous presentation. We sat at the bar, where Julio, whom we've known for thirty years (although he'll tell you he's no older than treinta y siete) holds court. His warmth, humor and insistence that every night at Dali is a celebratory occasion create utter magic. Dali is a treasure, and we can't wait to return. read more

What a lovely Spanish tapas restaurant with an unassuming exterior. I've walked by a few times before, but being inside really transports you into its own world with dimly lit ambiance and thoughtfully themed decor. The portion sizes were expected for tapas (small plates) and every dish we got was unique in flavors and delicious. For us, the standout was the braised duck leg. What an incredible mix of sweet and sour flavors of the sauce combined with the savory flavors and crispy yet juicy textures of the duck. Our server was attentive in filling up our waters and recommended the right number of dishes for us to have a filling but not overstuffed dinner. I would definitely come back for another delicious meal with friends, family, or for a date night. read more

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Absolutely love Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar--delicious tapas, great ambience, and a fantastic wine and cocktail selection! I highly recommend sitting at the bar so you can hang out with the resident bartender, Julio. He's fun, hilarious, and incredibly charming--he really elevates the experience to a whole new level-awesome guy. Hands down one of the best dining and drinking experiences in the Boston area! read more

The service is toooooooooo bad! We mentioned that we were celebrating a birthday--reminding the server three times in person--and even mentioned it again when we called ahead; yet, we received absolutely no birthday wishes right up until the moment we left. When we brought this to the attention of the front desk staff, they showed no attitude of sincere apology whatsoever. Never coming again！！ read more

Dali is the best! Incredibly good service, a unique environment, food and beverages made with love. This is such a great place to take your partner or family or a group of friends For a memorable night. Thank you to everyone at Dali for our evening! read more

Truly a disappointment, the service was alright, if not a little strange. The low point was really the food, I have had better at an airport, yet they charge wild prices for food that was obviously uninspired and microwaved. Walk over to Star Market and get a frozen food dish, you will have the same experience at a third of the price. Avoid read more

Amazing food! My first time trying the concept of tapas (well not really but more like my first time trying many plates of tapas at once) My review of some of the things I had from here: 1) Ceviche was amazing and the presentation of it was beautiful. The juice to seafood ratio was adequate so that's always good (usually I don't see a lot of seafood in ceviche at other places. 2) Scallops were good but I think the sauce that it was served in helped. 3) I can't recall the name, but it was a sizzling shrimp dish served in a cast iron type skillet. Honestly, I wasn't a super fan. It has a very smoky flavor and it's just basic salad shrimp, not even prawns. 4) calamari with squid ink rice- I was very impressed with the squid ink rice. I don't have much to say about the calamari itself since it tastes comparable to other places. I definitely like the ambience here and would come back if there is a birthday party (oh yeah, and speaking of , you'll be hearing the waiters sing happy birthday every five minutes for someone. So just a fair warning if that annoys you (it kinda did for me lol) read more

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I really enjoyed looking at the various decorations in the restaurant! The decor, combined with the ambient lighting, and occasional loud birthday celebrations, made for a fun dinner experience. Two of us decided to order a variety of tapas (mostly hot) from the menu. I was not expecting a lot of the dishes to have a sweet undertone to them. We started with the jamón ibérico ($24) which came with a few pieces of crusty focaccia soaked in oil. The fat from both the ham and the oil was very rich. We got the alcachofas rellenas ($15), bolitas de queso ($12), pulpo a'feira ($19), gorditas ($10), and chuletillas de cordero ($15). All of the dishes were decent, but I wouldn't say any of them particularly stood out to me. The alcachofas rellenas tasted just like a baked artichoke dip (delicious, but nothing special). I liked the bolitas de queso but the caramelized onion and honey ended up making the dish too sweet for my liking. The chuletillas de cordero had a similar vibe for me-- the lamb chops had a nice char, but the peach sauce was unexpectedly sweet. If you prefer your dishes to be more savory than sweet, I would not recommend the bolitas de queso, gorditas, or chuletillas de cordero. After we received all of our dishes, we realized that we could still eat so we tried the plato mixto ($25). It came with a huge variety of cheeses and meats which were fun to pair together. Overall the food was good and I enjoyed the vibes as well. read more

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An incredible 5 stars all around! What a delightful discovery during our time in Boston. The from tasty food to epic cocktails to enthusiastic service to ridiculously awesome atmosphere... the was hands down an excellent choice for us tonight, and we'll definitely return when in town again read more

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Loved our time at Dali!! We had a reservation for a friends birthday (were only able to snag one because of a cancellation). Thank you to our server for the best experience (it's been a while and I forgot his name I'm so sorry )! He was so kind and fun and made our experience 10x better. I loved all the tapas but if I were to recommend a must try it would be the shrimp and beef toast!! Also of course the sangria! Great spot for a date night to drink at the bar or for a girls night to yap. Definitely would love to come back again! read more

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Favorite restaurant in Cambridge / Boston so far! The food was all amazing. The beef with chimichurri and the vegetable paella were my personal favorites. The beef was super tender and flavorful and the paella had an incredible mix of veggies. As a seafood lover, I was surprised I enjoyed the vegetable paella even more than the seafood one! Service was fantastic and the decor is fun and cozy. read more

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This place has amazing vibe on weekend dinner time with many laughter, happy crowds that celebrate, birthdays and special occasions, a variety of cocktails, and wine. Here are several dishes that I recommend : - croqueta - steak with chimichurri - Batatas bravas Here are several dishes that I do NOT recommend : - Cheese and charcuterie board: really disappointed by such a small portion for a high price. Personally, don't think it's worth it. - braised duck leg: meat was dry (moisture was significantly lost during the cooking) and the dressing was too sweet This place is not cheap. Again, vibe and service were amazing and I will recommend you come here for occasion if you are in the mood (I don't think it's easy to find a similar vibe like Dali in Cambridge). But some dishes might not be worthy of its price read more

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The ambiance was too loud. I could barely hear my wife speak across from me. The restaurant was beautiful and unique with its Latin inspired decor/paintings. The food was actually really good. My only complaint is towards the older male barista that was imposing/rude to me upon my arrival. read more

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Food: In general, good for the most part. There were some tapas dishes I liked more than others. The drinks were good though, my espresso martini was 11/10. It's tapas style, so you can order a lot of small dishes to try. The paella was ok. Service: Our server, Moi, was fabulous. Super attentive and personal. Our food was also pretty fast. Ambiance: It's dark inside, and gets very busy (they tell you to leave as soon as your reservation time is over). The main drawback for me was that there were only 2 bathrooms. The door from front was also confusing. But it was fun going to my friend's birthday here! read more

Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Espresso martini - Spanish Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Yes, this place is as great as everyone says. My second time here last night and had an amazing time. Dined for two whole hours with my party of 4, and our server was lovely. Tapas are my favorite way to dine and I am an olive snob above all. These olives are impeccable. Perfect amount of citrus, herb, and chile. 10/10 The only cons here were our ~15min experience in a very busy line at 5:30 opening, and being charged for a tapas brought to our table by mistake. The food was outstanding and came out quickly considering how busy the place was. It's quite noisy and the decor is eclectic which I love, very on brand. It's quite low light so tell your parents to bring their reading glasses for the menu, and I found that 3 tapas each (as recommended by our server both times I've come here) is more than enough. If you plan on getting a large plate or paella, prepare to bring some home. I think it tastes even better the second day. They were accommodating to my gluten free friend and very attentive to our table when needed. There were five (5!) birthdays during our dinner where they brought out the tambourines, a disco light, and a frog candlestick. Seems to be a great place to celebrate your birthday! The best part was dessert. The chocolate mousse is rich and light, but my lemon catalana was just to die for. The silkiest custard under torched sugar "crackle glaze." Our server's favorite dessert and a must have in my opinion. read more

Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar - bolitas de queso. incredible balls of cheese with this sweet and oniony accompaniment - Spanish Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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this is my favorite restaurant in the boston area. if you are on the fence of where to dine, this is your sign to come to dali. dali is an experience: from the second you walk into the wooden door and get greeted with the hanging vines, festive decor, warm lighting, and friendly smiles from staff, you know that you have stepped into a true gem. dali transports you across the atlantic to spain, or even elicits warm memories (for me, it is reminiscent of my italian family's eccentric decorating skills with plates on walls, marble replicas, and hanging meat). this is not my first rodeo with dali. i know that the drinks are fantastic and that the bartender is fun and kind - one of my early dates with my boyfriend was us at the bar. i know that i love the squid ink rice and the lamb meatballs and get excited when i see others enjoying the food i love. i know that i will always hear another party explode with laughter a few tables over. dali is a place for gathering, to make merry, and to enjoy good food and drink. this is one of my favorite places in the city and i am happy to be a patron of this wonderful restaurant. read more

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Can't believe I didn't try this place before tonight!! I always passed by and didn't think much of it until my gf and I decided to try Dali since our friend is visiting from out of town. And I honestly think that this is the best Spanish tapa place I've been to, in greater Boston area. The portions are just right, foods are marvelous and drinks are decent. Ambiance was really great and unique as well, we like how they re-imagine the space as patio. For Tapas Frias - Ensalada de Verano Refrescante : delightful and refreshing salad with touch of watermelon. For Tapas Calientes(hot) - Setas al ajillo : simple mushroom dish but delicious, good veg option. - Patatas Bravas : nothing special. - Queso Rebozado con Miel : my gf's favorite dish! sweet and salty with goat cheese, we had to order 2! - Arroz Espanol : tasty spanish rice, what can I say more? - Arroz Negro con calamares : my favorite dish, combination of creamy squid ink blakc rice and calamaries with garlic ailoli sauce can't be beaten. - Gambas al ajillo : perfect bite with the bread that comes along with. - Lomito al Cabrales : strong goat cheese smell for me but my friend loved it. - Costillas de Vaca : Probably meat eater's favorite dish, it melts in your mouth. Must try! - Veggie empanadas : They were great, comes with two! For dessets - Churros : was okay, little blend. - Crema Catalana : it is quite heavy but tasty, would recommend! - Dulce de Leche Pastel Helado : highlight of our dessert! Loved little dark chocolate bubbles with dulce de leche around it! For drinks - Ibiza : sweet and flowery - Estrella Galicia Especial, Spain (They were out of Moritz ) : it was actually really good if you like lager, I am getting one next time! The one thing was that service was bit slow, although it was pretty crowded night. And parking might be the problem if you are driving since they don't have their own parking lot, but there are few metered spots on the road next to the restaurant. I can't wait to try their Paellas and other dishes! read more

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Dali's food is special. The owner is enigmatic. Fun. Sit at the bar and you'll have a smile on your face the whole time. The restaurant has an authentic feel, and reminds me of the time I visited Barcelona. Maybe even better. read more

Good food. Server was rushed. Baked goat cheese was great. Wouldn't recommend the grilled octopus

Dali was extremely busy on a Saturday night but thankfully I had a reservation beforehand. We had to wait a bit for our tables to be cleared and cleaned out, but it was ready after 10 minutes. We ordered the Pinchitos Morunos de Pollo, Costillas de Vaca, Arroz Negro con Calamares, and Albóndigas de Cordero. The Arroz Negro con Calamares was not bad. I really enjoyed the creaminess and flavor of the squid ink rice. The calamari were well seasoned, but I felt that it had too much batter making it unnecessarily filling and oily. The Pinchitos Morunos de Pollo only came with two skewers and tasted overly burnt. This overpowered the marinade and sauce as I could only taste the char of the chicken. The Albóndigas de Cordero was not bad but tasted kind of average so nothing too impressive to note. My favorite is probably the Costillas de Vaca due to the tenderness of the short rib. The meat was succulent and paired well with the sauce making it quite enjoyable without being too heavy. Overall, the food was alright, but I expected a bit more with the priciness of each dish. The service could have been better as they were pretty keen on clearing the table out when we had only sat down for half an hour. Overall, I would give this place 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4 for this review. read more

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Best bartender around! Amazing service, amazing food - one of a kind energy and generosity. It was our first time there and we will be coming back ASAP! read more

The ambiance is romantic and Spanish. The feel of a tapas restaurant in Barcelona. We ordered four tapas which averaged about $11 each. The four plates combined were very filling. We also ordered a bottle of Tempanillo. The Spanish wines on the menu are very reasonably priced and quite good. The photo with my review are the "Gorditas" which are prunes wrapped in bacon and OMG are they off the charts tasty. Make sure to get your reservation in early. This place fills up because the quality of the food for the price is the best in Boston! read more

Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Gordito Tapa - Bacon wrapped Prunes - Spanish Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. It definitely doesn't feel like you're in Boston. The Cava, gambas and patatas bravas were all excellent (I could bathe in the garlic and oil). Was a bit disappointed by the pan con tomate, the extra herbs on top took away from the tomato flavor which is simple and what I've had in Spain and other tapas restaurants. The Plato mixto was delicious but the portions of cheese and meat were very small, especially for $22. We split between 4 people, but it really should be for 2, max. Overall the food was good, the service a bit slow but tapas aren't supposed to be rushed. Staff was friendly and the vibes were fantastic. read more

Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Plato Mixto, gambas de ajillo - Spanish Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

You ever walk into a restaurant and know its family owned? That's Dali. It's cozy and every server is super sweet and accommodating. The sangria was also bomb. The tapas were incredible. I would definitely only come back for them. Every tapa we had was a banger every time. The squid ink pasta had a subtle flavor of lemon and really worked well with the entire dish, especially with the perfectly cooked calamari. The lamb and the rabbit were so tender that they fell off the bone. Both were extremely umami packed and also had a subtle sweetness that complemented well in the background. We also got croquettes and that was the only average tapa. However, we did get the paella and were really looking forward to it after the amazing tapas. Unfortunately it was probably the worst paella I've ever had in my life. The seafood was plentiful but horribly overcooked, where the shrimp was chewy. The rice was so mushy and wet, that there was no distinct crispy layer that paella was known for. It was also practically flavorless. The waitress was also kind of judging us for the size of paella we ordered after the amount of tapas we had, which I felt like was an unnecessary comment? But in the end she did take it off the bill since we could barely eat half of. read more

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Great food. Fun Spanish ambience. Service is fast and engaging. An absolute pleasure to eat here and will be returning soon. For anyone who enjoyed this place I'd challenge you to also try Toro in the South End. read more

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This place has been on my list for a while now and regret not trying this place sooner. We happened to be in the area and decided to try our luck with no reservations. This was on a Thurs, arrived at 6pm and they said their dining room was full. But the bar had plenty of seats (it was full shortly after we ordered). So glad we got the bar! The bartender, Julio provided service that seems extinct in a lot of other places. From the moment we sat down, he was very welcoming, attentive and has a great sense of humor. You can tell Julio has been there for a while and actually enjoys being there. The food came out pretty quickly. We got - - Sizzling garlic shrimp (literally comes out still sizzling), they use the smaller shrimps, easier to eat and had a good amount - patatas bravas - these were pretty standard, light in flavor, for me personally, this was not the best version I've had - Costillas de Vaca - beef short ribs in wine sauce, this may look small but they're very thick pieces, the beef were very tender and flavorful - Pulpo A Feira - grilled octopus, this was cooked to perfection, was very tender and not chewy - Jamon serrano- this came with 4 pieces and they were not too salty - Pato Braseado- Roasted duck in berry sauce, this was very flavorful and the meat was very tender. The skin was crispy. The berry sauce was not over powering - Dessert- almond cake with coffee cream, this was dense but not too sweet and the coffee cream complements the almond flavors Everything overall were delicious and we will be back to get some of them again and to try some other items on the menu! When we were about to pay, we wanted to take a picture before leaving but didn't want to bother Julio because he was busy. But he saw us taking a selfie and came right over to offer to take it for us. He moved the pitcher and glasses of water, took out some rose petals (sprinkled in front of us), and lit a long stick candle before taking the picture! Julio really goes above and beyond! No one sitting at the bar or around the bar will feel neglected. There aren't many places that I would say I would go back for the service first then the food. Tip - Make sure you sit at the bar! If you want a table, highly suggest making reservations. read more

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Omg what a blast!!! Don't miss out on this place. To start, the vibe is on point on a weekend evening with several guests and music. The ambiance is intimate and the decor is quirky. Service was attentive but also at times, they were really busy. The drinks were well made and all of the tapas we tried were delicious. In terms of my experience in Boston, this would definitely be top 2 if not number one for tapas and the value. We loved the paella and the churros, along with the gambas and patatas bravas. Can't go wrong- and would definitely come back! read more

Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Julio best bartender ever ! We came in to have dinner with my friend and he was really attentive. We had a great time :)

We loved the restaurant! We came in from the west coast for the Boston Marathon and had our 1st meal at Dali. It was the most memorable meal of our week in Boston. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, and it had a fun and festive environment. We really enjoyed Empanadillas de Vegetales, Arroz Negro con Calamares, Pulpo A'Feira, Vieiras al Azafrán, Pinchitos Morunos de Pollo, Albóndigas de Cordero and Valencia a paella. read more

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Cute dainty restaurant with character, but the seats can be a little crowded especially if there's a larger, louder group near you Knocking a star because the waiter didn't ask if were getting a small or large paella, just automatically charged large Overall food is very good, comes out fast, and everything is cooked to just the right amount of tenderness, not dry at all Highlights: duck, ham and cheese croquettes Pass: paella was a bit wet, reminded me of closer to a dryer congee read more

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Don't come to this place in a bad mood because it's all about the party atmosphere! It was so quirky and so much fun. Our waiter was a character and so funny! He made a normal dinner a total experience. The tribute to Salvador Dali was everywhere. The food was amazing. The festive atmosphere in the service makes this a must stop in Boston! read more

This is a top Spanish tapas restaurant! I've been going for many years and it really brings me back to when I lived and studied in Spain during college. I love it. The food is amazing and very authentic. The ambience is super cool and like you're in a bar in Spain. Julio the bartender is so funny OMG he has so many witty comments lol. Great service and a friendly vibe. I've loved it for years and whenever I go I wish I would go more often. read more

Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Churros - Spanish Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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AMAZING!!! I lived in Barcelona for a 4 months and can say the food lives up to true Catalan cuisine. The service was incredible (Julio was so fun and engaging!!!) You won't regret visiting this lovely place. read more

I'd been to Dali many many years ago (in the 90s) and back then the food was great and the atmosphere was electric. This time, though there was still that great energy with a full house, we had a pretty mediocre experience here. To start with, I felt like service was minimal and rushed. I feel like our server was spread thin, just too busy. Every time I looked for her she was taking an order at another table, running food, clearing tables, etc. She was obviously busy. To start, we were seated, ordered drinks, and then probably waited another 15 minutes for her to come back with drinks/to take our order. Once that happened food came quickly, but it was mostly a disappointment. The one exception --sizzling garlic shrimp -- delicious and just as I remember --best thing by far. Sopo de ajo (garlic soup) was okay but missing some flavor. Same with the Pa amb Tomàquet (tomato/garlic bread) I never add salt, but I found myself asking the server for some.Not much flavor from tomatoes or garlic! We also ordered Bolitas de Queso, fried cheese balls (just okay); grilled chicken skewers (very very spicy --too spicy for some to eat though the description on the menu is not clear just how spicy they are...and in addition, some pieces of chicken were undercooked) ; short ribs in rioja wine sauce (a couple of pieces were actually tough to cut, which is pretty unusual with short ribs) Desserts were chocolate mousse and churros -- probably the best part of the meal. Churros were piping hot. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff singing/tamborine playing was very nice...but I'm not sure I'd rush back. If our server had been a bit more engaged, perhaps it would have made a bit of a difference. read more