Dalia, South Boston's New Spanish Restaurant, Impresses with Tapas and Paella

The stunning new restaurant from the Prima team features wood-fired cooking, an impressive kitchen, and a design that transports diners to Spain.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:35pm

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Dalia, a new Spanish restaurant in South Boston, is set to open on April 2 with an ambitious menu of tapas, paella, and other wood-fired dishes. The restaurant, from the team behind Prima, features a grand design with a massive skylight, tasseled lamps, and cozy fireside tables. The open kitchen is stocked with equipment from Barcelona and includes a dedicated three-person paella team. The menu offers creative takes on Spanish classics, like lengthwise-cut calamari in a Sichuan-inspired sauce and churros stuffed with crabmeat and topped with caviar.

Why it matters

Dalia represents a bold new addition to the South Boston dining scene, bringing a level of culinary ambition and design flair that is rare for a neighborhood restaurant. The restaurant's focus on wood-fired cooking and Spanish ingredients, combined with its stunning interiors, are poised to make it a destination for diners across Boston looking for an immersive taste of Spain.

The details

Dalia features two distinct dining rooms - a sun-drenched front space and a moodier, more intimate back room. The custom-built kitchen is stocked with equipment from Barcelona, including four Basque-style grills and a wood-fired broiler. Diners can watch the team prepare everything from fresh breads to brightly flavored crudo to big pans of paella. The menu offers creative takes on Spanish classics, like lengthwise-cut calamari in a Sichuan-inspired sauce and churros stuffed with crabmeat and topped with caviar. The beverage program also incorporates Spanish ingredients, with options like a strawberry mezcal cocktail and an affordable selection of Spanish wines.

  • Dalia is set to open for dinner on April 2, 2026.
  • Plans are in the works for the restaurant to later add brunch and cafe service.

The players

Broadway Restaurant Group

The team behind Dalia, as well as other restaurants in the Prima family like Prima, Capri, and more.

Nick Dixon

Culinary director and partner at Dalia, who has been cooking in the South Boston neighborhood for 14 years.

Assembly Design Studio

The South Boston-based firm that collaborated on the design of Dalia and other Prima restaurants.

Erica Diskin

Cofounder of Assembly Design Studio, who has been living and working in South Boston for a long time.

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What they’re saying

“What's really fun about Spanish cuisine is that it's [often] wood-fired cooking. And the Spanish culinary scene is constantly evolving. It's one of the top cuisines in the world. We like to have eclectic, creative menus, so we took the idea of wood-fired, Spanish-influenced food and put a spin on it.”

— Nick Dixon, Culinary director and partner

“Nick and I have each been living and working in Southie for a long time, so the perspective with this place was, 'What does the neighborhood need?'”

— Erica Diskin, Cofounder, Assembly Design Studio

What’s next

A downstairs lounge with its own personality is still to come at Dalia.

The takeaway

Dalia represents a bold new direction for dining in South Boston, blending ambitious Spanish-inspired cuisine with a stunning design that transports diners. The restaurant's focus on wood-fired cooking, creative tapas, and an affordable yet high-quality wine program positions it as a must-visit destination for both neighborhood residents and diners across the city.