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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.9
4.9
724 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 86 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 724 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Best Overall

  • 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.

724 Reviews
  1. otjunkie99

    Greater Boston

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal. Our server Jorge was excellent and warm and attentive and the food was authentic and completely well balanced in flavor. Every choice was to die for. Great cocktails loved the negroni. House wine was a great choice as well. Will go back as much as possible!!

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  2. Charles

    Greater Boston

    141 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in all respects. Quiet room in back made it easy to converse. Service attentive and informative. Drinks creative and tasty. All the food was delicious--spreads, walnut/potato fritters, braised beef cheeks, roasted lamb. Baklava plus olive oil ice cream. Can't wait to go back.
    Bar VlahaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Charles! Thank you for your outstanding review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience, from the quiet atmosphere to the attentive service and delicious dishes. Your kind words about our creative drinks and desserts truly inspire our team. We appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful visit soon!

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  3. Jake

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I came in for our anniversary. It was incredible, Sean and Eric made us feel so at home and 10/10 hit us with great suggestions. Everything was perfect; from the fried oyster mushrooms, to the braised beef cheeks, all the way to the perfect wine pairing and crushable cocktails. We’ll be back soon, but with more people so I can order everything on the menu I didn’t get to taste.
    Bar VlahaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Jake! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that Sean and Eric made your anniversary special and that you enjoyed our food and drink selections. Your feedback means a lot to our team, and it inspires us to continue providing exceptional experiences. We can't wait to welcome you back soon, especially to share even more delicious dishes with your friends!

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  4. Shenna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous brunch food in this quaint little Brookline Northern Greek restaurant.
    Bar VlahaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Shenna! Thank you for your fabulous review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our brunch food and found our restaurant to be quaint. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful meal!

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  5. Gabe

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so creative and everything was delicious. A great dining experience and will be going back
    Bar VlahaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Gabe! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you found our food creative and delicious, making for a great dining experience. Your kind words inspire our team to continue delivering exceptional meals. We truly appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful visit soon!

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  6. Juliana

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was so lovely, and made the anniversary experience so great!
    Bar VlahaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Juliana! Thank you for your lovely review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that our server contributed to making your anniversary experience so great. Your kind words inspire our team to continue providing exceptional service. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments in the future!

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  7. Benjamin

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Vlaha was absolutely delicious! While being high-end cuisine, it had a very homestyle feel to it. The food was hearty and tasty, not intimidating. Would highly recommend!
    Bar VlahaResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Benjamin! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you found our high-end cuisine to have a homestyle feel and that the food was hearty and tasty. Your recommendation means a lot to us and inspires 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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  8. PPA

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and authentic Greek wood. The service was superb and a nice, casual ambience.
    Bar VlahaResponded on November 26, 2024
    Hello PPA! Thank you for your excellent review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you found our Greek wood authentic and enjoyed the superb service and casual ambiance. Your kind words inspire our team to continue delivering outstanding experiences. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit soon!

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  9. Greg

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch across the board. Wonder experience, get there soon.
    Bar VlahaResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hello Greg! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you had a top-notch experience and enjoyed your time with us. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  10. Roland

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant and staff. Be advised that description says tables for parties of up to 4 people are reserved for 2 hours. Our party of 3 had a 1:00pm reservation and were asked to leave by the server, Jorge, at 2:30pm (= 90 minutes) because the next party booked for our table was waiting. Very disappointing.
    Bar VlahaResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hello Roland - thank you for your review and for highlighting your experience at Bar Vlaha. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the restaurant and our staff. We apologize for the confusion regarding your reservation time. Your feedback is important, and we will look into this matter to ensure better communication in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Was the name on your reservation Roland?

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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 4.9 stars by 724 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 86 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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