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Yes we all know that Dali is one of the most cozy and romantic places in the area.   The wonderful decorations, everything from the ceiling to the wall looks like it’s alive – Dali’s has a pulse. The aromas of dishes coming out instantly make you want to order everything on the menu – which doesn’t sound like a bad idea. The sangria is out of this world, so grab a carafe (or two).  One of my favorite dishes is the raspberry duck – always perfectly cooked with a wonderful sauce.  Plus you can never go wrong with the garlic shrimp, and for dessert the flan is outrageously good. Service is also top-notch. The waitstaff is always there to help and offer suggestions. Trust their judgment as they will likely have you try dishes you wouldn’t normally order and you now have a new favorite.

This is a wonderful date destination. You can dine in some wonderfully beautiful rooms all with some very classic art on the walls. I have to admit I didn’t know what to expect with Persian food, but after visiting La La Rohk (now multiple times) this is without a doubt one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The wait staff and hostess are very knowledgeable and friendly and are very willing to help with selecting items from the menu and the most important part, helping with the accompanying relishes to go with the dishes. The dishes offered at La La Rohk are all very unique in flavor and decoration. I had the lamb, and it was tender with flavors that are tough to describe, get the lamb. It’s also not as expensive as you might figure as well considering it is located just off Charles street in Beacon Hill. This is a must visit. This might actually be Boston Food Guy’s favorite spot in the whole city…..no lie

www.lalarokh.com

Warm lighting, modern decor and a friendly staff greet the visitor to this trendy addition to the Davio family. The fare, billed as “modern Mediterranean” could as easily be described as modern American. A complimentary cauliflower soup was a welcomed gesture from the chef, if pureed cauliflower combined with cream is your thing. For the tentative foodie, the chicken under a brick entree is a surefire hit. The more adventurous in your party might opt for a crispy whole bass – which comes as advertised, head, tail and all presented in a sort of dead fish tempura that will please some and terrify others. Seated next to the (very well-pleased) consumer of a deep-fried fish, I found it hard to avoid the creature’s crusty death stare. Appetizers were varied and of good-sized portions, ranging from a popular and tasty calimari to a single kobe meatball floating in a pool of zesty sauce. My party of 12 was uniformly pleased with their entree selections, which left us sated and with no room for dessert. Service was friendly and informative but somewhat clumsy, frequently involving awkward reach-arounds, reach-overs, and even an uncomfortable amount of full-body-press leaning. That might have had more to do with the very close quarters in which the large group was seated than forbidden lust; but in any event, service at a joint this pricey ought not to involve unsolicited waitstaff body contact.