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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.8
4.8
755 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
19:00
Booked 79 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 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 906-8556
  • Website
    http://www.barvlaha.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brendan Pelley
  • Location
    1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 755 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

755 Reviews

  1. Iakovos

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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

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  2. Soultana T

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    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!

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  3. Richard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  4. Leonard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  5. Jeff

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wow’d by my dinner experience at Bar Vlaha. Food, service, atmosphere was all knocked out of the park. Just go and love it for yourself.

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  6. Natalia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a perfect combination of good food, great service and perfect atmosphere, we will be back to try new dishes.

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined with a group of old friends for a much-needed get together and had a fantastic experience! Our server Jorge was excellent and set the tone for a great evening. He was attentive, explained the menu really well and was just a fantastic young man overall! Beautiful and amazingly delicious food, great ambience, and stellar hospitality. This was one of the best dining experiences we have had post-Covid and although many restaurants are still struggling with staffing shortages, etc., you are 100% nailing it! Thanks for a wonderful night!

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  8. Tim

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining. Sharing several selections from the menu is an ideal way to dine at Bar Valaha.

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  9. Panagiota

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner in the Vlaha bar! The food was really well cooked and delicious, the cocktails were pretty tasty and the desserts were absolutely fantastic! We are definitely visiting again!
    Bar VlahaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Panagiota! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner, from the well-cooked food to the tasty cocktails and fantastic desserts. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful experience soon!

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  10. Scott

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar. Bartender was pleasant, knowledgeable, and creative. He seemed spread too thin to provide excellent service. Our food selections were good, but mostly not great. The Saginaki was burned, the spread was good, walnut fritters were tasty, and the pita/pie of the day (lemon chicken) was subpar. The desserts were very tasty. All in all a good meal, but not up to the standard we'd hoped for.
    Bar VlahaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Scott - thank you for your review of Bar Vlaha! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the bartender's service and some of the dishes. However, we're sorry to learn that some items did not meet your expectations, particularly the Saginaki and the lemon chicken. Your feedback is important to us, and we will take your comments into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future!

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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 755 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 79 times today

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Google Map for Bar Vlaha

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington St
  • Area
    Brookline
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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