Dafina Restaurant

4.5 stars for me but I'll round it up. Went here on NYE they had a live Dj, I'm sure it's just for that night. The dining room was beautiful. When you sit at your table it feels like you're in a different world, definitely not in Somerville anymore. Simple, modern, clean, you can tell they spent a lot of money on the restaurant. Our server was Diamant and he was so attentive. The service was excellent! I hope this doesn't change. Very experienced staff. Everyone who came to the table was professional. Big WOW for me. It's not easy to train staff so kudos to the manager. Food was a 9 out of 10. Huge portions. Definitely getting your moneys worth. The appetizers were all good. We got fried calamari, shrimp Santorini, and the grilled octopus. The ribeye, I thought was cooked properly and s

Overall, this place was a bit up and down. We came for an early Valentine’s Day dinner with a reservation and were seated quickly. Drinks were a strong point — the Apple Sour was easily the best of the night (10/10), and the Espresso Martini was excellent. We also ordered a Lychee Martini and a Moscow Mule, which were both great, but unfortunately they didn’t come out until we were almost finished with dinner. The Beeftiki starter was solid (8/10). Dinner was where things felt inconsistent. The scallops that accompanied the risotto were phenomenal and perfectly seasoned, but the asparagus risotto itself lacked balance — the crab needed seasoning and most of the salt seemed to sit in the bacon. The lamb chops were also beautifully cooked and flavorful, but the potatoes and spinach were un

This place is so good! Our server was Nick, he was so kind and helpful. The food is amazing and we went for the bottomless brunch!

First time here, on a Saturday night, and it was busy! You definitely want a reservation. Food was very good, service as well, especially noteworthy given that every table was occupied ... And the place is big! Although we were at a table, the large bar area, separated from the dining space, is very nice and looks like it seats 25 or more guests. Octopus, crab cakes, and shrimp over risotto were very good, and the seafood paella, which is over risotto instead of rice, was excellent. The food is Greek, but with Italian influences, which you'll note in reviewing the menu. Definitely worth additional visits.

One word — WOW. This place is beautiful. Perfect venue for a date night, elegant family dinner, or any special occasion. The food and service were phenomenal. I will definitely be back again soon!