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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.8
4.8
763 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 70 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
This is Greece.

Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.

Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 906-8556
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brendan Pelley
  • Neighbourhood
    Brookline
  • Cross Street
    Washington St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    C Line Washington Square
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Vlaha offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing food and outstanding service." Known for its authentic Greek cuisine, customers rave about the "friendly staff" and "lovely ambiance." The menu features standout dishes like the lamb chops and roasted leg of lamb. A neighborhood gem that's perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

763 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exellent food, entrance may be improved as dining guests catch cold when other guests are entering or leaving.
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Mike - thank you for your kind review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the excellent food. We appreciate your feedback regarding the entrance and how it may impact the comfort of our guests. Your comments are valuable to us, and our team will look into this to enhance the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great dining experience!

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  2. Spencer

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a date night and sat at the bar. The cocktails were so creative and delicious. The appetizers were amazing too - they came out quickly and were so unique. The entrees were excellent too - simple yet delicious. My only negative feedback was that the bar stools were a bit uncomfortable. I wish they had backs.
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Spencer! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the creative cocktails and unique appetizers. Your feedback about the bar stools is appreciated, and we will definitely take it into consideration. We value your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful date night soon!

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  3. Sarah

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience and I can't wait to go back! The food and cocktails were perfection.
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Sarah! Thank you for your incredible review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and found the food and cocktails to be perfect. Your kind words inspire our team to keep delivering exceptional service. We truly appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing dining experience soon!

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  4. Steven

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there for Sunday brunch. Our entrees were outstanding. Can’t remember the Greek names. We shared the dessert sampler. Which was also great. It had olive oil ice cream which was surprisingly good.
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Steven! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Sunday brunch and found the entrees and dessert sampler outstanding. It's great to know that the olive oil ice cream was a pleasant surprise for you. Your kind words inspire our team to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal soon!

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  5. Caryn

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! I told the waitress it was my boyfriend’s birthday and she surprised us with a lit candle on the appetizer! I didn’t have to ask ! We had the French toast (Greek style) which was delicious! I had the lamb gyro and my bf had the egg mushroom and feta scramble with toast. The meal, the atmosphere, and service was terrific!
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Caryn! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Greek-style French toast and the lamb gyro, and that our team was able to make your boyfriend's birthday special with a surprise candle. Your kind words about the atmosphere and service are truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another fantastic dining experience soon!

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  6. Liz

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Perfect brunch at the bar. The staff were superb. The TOST with mushrooms was my favorite. We also loved the SAGANAKI (fried cheese like halloumi with fruit and pistachios on it - YUM!!!!!) The marinated grilled lamb chops were delicious. Ended the meal with two desserts - the baklava & olive oil ice cream and a yummy almond cake with a berry ice cream. Looking forward to going back in January for dinner with friends!
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Liz! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you loved your brunch and enjoyed the superb staff, TOST with mushrooms, and the delicious dishes like SAGANAKI and marinated grilled lamb chops. Your enthusiasm for our desserts is truly appreciated! We look forward to welcoming you back in January for dinner with friends! Your kind words inspire our team to continue delivering exceptional experiences.

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  7. Iakovos

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing restaurant with high quality food very close to the original Greek
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Iakovos! Thank you for your amazing review of Bar Vlaha! We’re delighted to hear that you found our food to be of high quality and reminiscent of original Greek cuisine. Your positive feedback inspires our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Soultana T

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was worth the wait and the hype. Great food and service and very cozy. Will def be going back!
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Soultana! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you found the food and service worth the wait and hype. Your feedback truly motivates our team to continue providing a cozy and enjoyable atmosphere. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience soon!

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food is delicious and the service impeccable. The noise level is beyond belief and no one at our table could hear any conversation. For the high cost of the meal, the noise level is a downer, and we will probably not return.
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Richard, Thank you for your feedback about your recent experience at Bar Vlaha. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. However, we sincerely apologize for the noise level you encountered, as we understand how it can impact your dining experience. Your comments are important to us, and we will take them into consideration as we strive to create a more comfortable atmosphere for our guests. We appreciate your insights and hope you'll reconsider visiting us again in the future. Best regards, The Bar Vlaha Team

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  10. Leonard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding menu. Best restaurant chicken my wife and I have ever eaten. The bread and spreads are phenomenal. Points off for excessive noise level, which can easily be mitigated if management wishes to perfect the dining experience.
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Leonard! Thank you for your outstanding review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the menu, especially the chicken and the phenomenal bread and spreads. We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise level, and our team will certainly look into it as we strive to perfect the dining experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable visit soon!

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FAQs

Bar Vlaha offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 906-8556.

Bar Vlaha is rated 4.8 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 70 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bar Vlaha

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington St
  • Neighbourhood
    Brookline
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    C Line Washington Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brendan Pelley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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