Tapas Restaurants near Somerville, MA

“Utterly delicious! Got a spicy beef bowl and it fixed me. I was meeting some friends and didn't have time to research any gluten free options in the area. Took a chance on this place and the hostess was very considerate of my dietary needs. Will definitely order again in the future!“

“An exceptional experience at Parla\! Cas provided some of, if not the BEST customer service I’ve EVER HAD\. Warm, genuine, incredibly attentive, what more could one ask for? Nothing\. Cas was able to successfully tend to all of the customers at the bar, while ensuring each customer’s needs were met\. Cas made sure we felt cared for and was very attentive without being overbearing\. The team truly listens to what each customer wants and goes above and beyond to create the best possible experience while serving responsibly. ALSO THE MUSIC IS PERFECT.

A special thank\-you to Gui, who we believe made a fantastic mini Paper Plane to complement the perfect cocktail\. Between the personalized service, friendly atmosphere, and genuine hospitality, this was a 11/10 experience from start to finish\. If you visit Parla, sit at the bar and ask for Cas—you’ll be in excellent hands.“

“The dishes are so intentional. You can tell there is a lot of love and thought that went into each dish. The cornbread and scotch eggs are divined!“

“We are in Cambridge for a few nights and found Dali being a restaurant nearby. It turned out to be an unexpected surprise. Luckily we made reservation as the restaurant was packed. The menu was extensive; the service was friendly; the meal was served quickly and delicious and the atmosphere was great. We ordered 4 tapas plus an order of focaccia and a bottle of wine. All come to less than $100 not including tips. A must try in Cambridge, MA.“

“The New Crash Test Dummies and Dorilocos!!!!“

“I originally decided to visit this restaurant because of its positive Google reviews, so I wanted to share my own experience as well.

Overall, I really enjoyed the food. We did have to wait quite a while for our meals, but since we ordered steaks, I found the wait understandable and acceptable.

One thing I truly appreciated was that we were seated at what felt like one of the best tables in the restaurant. The atmosphere was beautiful, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit.

The only downside was the music. The volume was quite loud, and while it started with softer background music, it would occasionally switch to much more energetic songs at a higher volume. Because of that, it was difficult to have a comfortable conversation at the table.

We were actually enjoying our meal and would have liked to stay longer, but the noise level ultimately led us to leave sooner than planned. Aside from that, we were very satisfied with the experience, especially the food, atmosphere, and service“

“Went Friday evening at 6:30pm. Host was friendly and another server named Dimas who wasn’t our server ended up making us feel very welcome. the bartender might’ve had an off day maybe but the bar back was kind. if we were to visit again it would be to see Dimas. We got the Mongolian beef, I didn’t read the description but I didn’t expect it to be fried steak. The dandan noodles were okay. The ribs were awesome, and the fried rice as well as the chicken wings were bomb! Yummy! If around I would stop by and ask for Dimas not sure if I spelled his name right“

“The food was fresh and fantastic! Service was excellent !“

“Amazing food and bookstore!“

“Run don't walk to Pagu for absolutely scrumptious food that weaves together Japanese and Spanish Basques Cuisines! A must order is the Tuna Collar - I've never had anything like it - it's huge, great for a crowd, bone-suckingly good (literally have done that) served with rice and nori! Also make sure you don't miss Tracy Chang's homemade nonalcoholic sparking teas - my favorites are the genmaicha and the hojicha - again I've never tasted a drink like this anywhere else. And then you have to end the night with a Basque Cheesecake - I particularly love when Pagu makes a seasonal Matcha or Ube Basque cheesecake! Pagu's dishes and drinks are across the board innovative but also welcoming and absolutely delicious!“

“Absolutely amazing experience all the way around! Our server, Amina, was attentive, had a wonderful attitude, excellent recommendations and awesome service. The food was an absolute mouth party! We got more than our appetites could handle, but I couldn't stop trying to eat more because it was just so tasty. Can't wait to come back again!“

“The Dungeon Master Roll the Dice“

“10/10 our favorite restaurant. We drive about an hour to come here, and it's our favorite restaurant. The food is always amazing and the staff is incredible. Would always recommend this to everyone.“

“Great sandwiches, coffee drinks and a welcoming environment.“

“Depends what you are looking for. If it is traditional Cuban food, go elsewhere. If you are interested in latin american food wirh a Cuban flair, you will like this place. I am a native born cuban and I will approach these type of restauranrs wirh a Cuban Nouveu cuisine mentally so I am not immediately disapointed and can approach it more open minded. So think of hispanic food with a Cuban flair. If so, I was impressed with their small plates and entrees. Tasty and well thought out dishes. Nice cocktails with Cuban flair but some standards are available. See photos for their original Hemingway Daiquiri which was quite good. Service was friendly but could have been better but place was packed on a Friday night. Deserts were interesting. The Tres Leches was differnt and recommended. Prices were not cheap but reasonable and much cheaper than Mariel
Nice neighborhood too. Street parking.“

“Their honey glazed biscuits are a signature for a reason - so good and definitely a must for an appetizer! I also love how they change their menu so it’s not always the same thing, too many good food recommendations so you can’t go wrong. A great patio for when the weather is nice as well. Quick with their food turnaround and the staff is always friendly.“

“We decided to give Boqueria Seaport a try after dining at Boqueria Atlanta, and we’re so glad we did! The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and the staff are attentive and friendly. The garlic shrimp and seafood paella were fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and the drinks were just as tasty. We’ll definitely be back next week to try more of the tapas!“

“Stop by for a beer after work. this place is great beer selection, I order a chicken wings sweet spicy tangy, second time order a pork belly ceviche even better crunchy pieces of pork with mango and avocado, served with arepa and guacamole, great place. Highly recommended.“

“Excellent tapas in a quaint setting“

“Muy delicioso todo muy buena atención“

“Such a wonderful night at Dalia! 🇪🇸 From the beautiful setting to the bold flavors, so many details to love. We started with the Gambas al Ajillo and the Pan Con Tomate with jamón and bone marrow, both fantastic. The robata was a highlight: the Pluma Iberico with passionfruit and quince jam, the Wagyu Bohemian, and the Pulpo were all cooked perfectly. We finished with the Churros (cardamom, orange, dark chocolate ganache, a must!) and the Gâteau Basque, this is the 8th wonder of the world 🌎 Perfect spot for a date night in Boston, I already want to go back. Highly recommend booking ahead on OpenTable!“

“Excellent food and beer👍🍺“

“This is one of my favourite sit down pizza places around Boston. I love the vibe of the place, especially sitting on their outside seating during good weather. The 2 times I’ve been here, both times I was amazed by the things I ordered. To add, I’m a vegetarian too, and the pizza I tried this time was the eggplant pizza, it was so good!! Must try for sure!!“

“Great Food , Good atmosphere“

“Su buen servicio y la comida es deliciosa.“

“Very warm and cozy near the fireplace. Food was wonderful and service exceptional. We had a very friendly and attentive server.“

“The Matadora is worth the price if you're staying the night at Hilton. The food and service were excellent. Two highlights of the night were the crispy pork belly served with pickled fennel and beet, as well as the olive oil cake.

The only thing I would suggest is that lamb should be cooked to order, I was not asked how I would like it cooked and it came out well done+.“

“This place was AMAZING! We were served at the bar by David, who was fantastic to begin with. He really knew his stuff, made incredible drinks, and was fun to talk to.

The atmosphere was so lively and fun. A great date night spot, or spot for small groups of friends to hangout!

The food was very good. The tuna crudo was light and delicious. The patatas bravas were mouth watering. You really can't go wrong with anything you order.

Churros were the perfect way to end the night.

10/10 experience, could not recommend it enough. It is a quite busy and popular place so can be hard if you don't have reservations.

Every time we come back it's amazing as always“

“Los Sugar Kings were fantastic, and the atmosphere at Lou’s was excellent. The music and overall vibe honestly made up for most of the experience, and I would definitely come back.

Unfortunately, our service from Nicole was the weak point of the night. She repeatedly checked in every few minutes asking if we were ready to order, which started to feel pushy rather than attentive. Later, she dropped off the check and, when she came back and saw that I hadn’t put my card down yet, she visibly expressed frustration.

It was only around 9 PM and the night was still getting started, so there really didn’t seem to be any need to make us feel rushed. Instead of being able to relax and enjoy the evening, I found myself feeling anxious, like I needed to hurry so our server wouldn’t get annoyed.

That aside, Los Sugar Kings were great and the atmosphere was excellent, which is why I’m still giving Lou’s four stars.“

“Great food, great service. The yakitori are grilled to perfection. The wait staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The drink menu offers an array of sake, cocktails, wine and beer. Cannot wait to go back and try more food!“

“We went to Wink and Nod during Chef Valentine's time, along with it being my honey's birthday! We found parking easily b/c it was sunday! lol

The food was amazing! We had the Curry Goat patty (SO good) the oxtail pasta, jerk chicken and regular fried wings.

Our bartender, was pleasant and made us tasty cocktails!

We hope to make it back before Chef Valentine's menu ends on October 11th!“

“Their food never fails, always so good. Next time I'll order dessert first, because I always end up so full to get the dessert. That's how good their food there for me. Service is also good prompt and attentive to what customer might need.

update: Today we had the Greek cookies, almond butter cookies with powdered sugar and the orange cinnamon. Soooo good. The almond butter cookies melts in your mouth and the orange cinnamon has the just the right balance of orange and cinnamon.
The service is also still exceptionally good, always makes sure you have enough drink and everybody have what theu need.“

“I ordered my daughters 6th birthday cake from La Casa Del Pandebono and it literally the best experience I’ve ever had with any business. Not only was the custom cake beautiful and delicious, they provided a level of exceptional customer service that I didn’t even know existed. The “Tangled” cake included a beautiful edible gold crown as it’s center piece, and it was packaged separately. Despite my best efforts to handle it carefully, I accidentally broke it the night before the birthday party. I texted the owner asking if he has recommendations for me to reassemble it (knowing it was unlikely, but I was desperate). He immediately responded and asked for my address, letting me know he’d deliver a new one when he closed the store (I live in another town). I was shocked at his generosity and beyond grateful. As an expression of gratitude, a sent him an additional tip which he politely attempted to reject (I wouldn’t allow it…haha). In return, he delivered not only the grown, but an order of birria tacos and an empanada (which I was admiring when I went to pick up the cake) - literally the best tacos I’ve ever had. I cannot emphasize how touched I was by this experience. La Casa Del Pandebono is a rare gem - baked goods that are truly a work of art, and incredible food that is only surpassed by the unbelievable customer service. I will be a customer for life.“

“Wonderful place to eat on our trip to Boston. Went with my dad and then took my wife there 3 days later for a different experience. Owner was kind and friendly. Birthday party was in the middle room and the whole restaurant sang along.“

“The atmosphere, food, service and the team that works there are great. I will go back to try more of the delicious menu items.“

“It is always dependable and delicious“

“Had my first visit to Bootleg Special last night and it did not disappoint. Every aspect of the meal, from the creative drinks to the delicious appetizers to the fantastic main course was outstanding. Our server, Alex, was attentive and very pleasant. And last, but certainly not least, the beignets after dinner were spectacular. Looking forward to my next visit!“

“The cheese pizza (Quattro Formaggi) has to be one my Top 3 pizzas. Very tasty.“

“Amazing food and staff. Mi primera vez y no sera la ultima. Muchas gracias por su gran atencion y ambiente super agradable y seguro. La musica en vivo es un super + excelente el Grupo El Grupo Chevere. Me encanto el Ceviche peruano, el Expresso Martini super rico.“

“Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Delicious tiramisu & raspberry cheesecake. Very tasty watermelon strawberry sangria. & the absolute BEST chicken limone with fresh pasta!“

“Fantastic food and service! Stunning atmosphere! Can't recommend highly enough!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely delicious. The jalapeño grits were incredible — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced — and the specialty drinks were creative and expertly made. Every dish was thoughtful and satisfying. A must-visit for great food and drinks. 🍸✨“

“Un lugar muy rico para comer creo que hay meseras que es falta un poco de entrenamiento pero el lugar super agradable y súper“

“Amazing food ❤️ lovely people and the best cocktails“

“Great tapas. Lots of flavor“

“Love the back bar and service was 10/10“

“Food was awesome! Service was great too!“

“I’ve always loved this restaurant every time I’ve been. Just a really special place!“

“Today is the next day my wife is still raving about our dinners which were both delicious ( sorry to find the center of the lasagna was cool) our server was professional and friendly with great suggestions including a wonderful Bordeaux . Portions were generous will go back when in Boston again to try other wine, cheese, and dessert.
Thank you“

“Great food! Get the desert!“