The décor may be unusually trippy (gilded walls, blue fairy lights, and even a pair of disembodied mannequin legs), but you don't have to be a surrealist to enjoy this romantic, upscale Somerville eatery's exciting menu of 40 tapas and 9 authentic Spanish entrees. For the uninitiated, tapas, loosely translated as “appetizers,” are savory little dishes to share; count on ordering 2-3 per person. Sample the mushroom-stuffed artichoke hearts ($7.50) or the pato braseado (roast duckling with berry sauce, $7.50). If you'd rather stick to a single dish, paella is always a classic ($24). Don't forget the famous sangria or the impressive Spanish wines and ports. And for dessert, the consistently appearing “monthly special” of strawberries in vanilla sherry butter with ice cream ($7.50) is heavenly. Tapas $4-8.50; entrees $17-24. Arrive early, as Dalí doesn't accept reservations—after 6pm, even Salvador himself would have to wait. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This self-proclaimed “Indian Highway Side Cafe” is an odd fusion of a no-frills, fast-food atmosphere with delicious Indian favorites at budget prices. Though Punjabi is not ideal for a first date, you can impress him or her with your knowledge of the perfect perfect place to load up on hearty, inexpensive portions of tandoori and naan. Escape to the calm of the small upstairs dining area if you can't take the heat emanating from the kitchen, or cool yourself with a thirst-quenching lassi ($2). Entrees $5-9. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.