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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.8
4.8
775 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
19:00
Booked 110 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

What 775 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

775 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a treat! Food was delicious, the service was fab & highly recommend the custard/sorbet dessert!
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Kate! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and fabulous service. Your recommendation of the custard/sorbet dessert is much appreciated! Your kind words motivate our team to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another treat soon!

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  2. Whitney

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and hospitality but food was mid level. Usually 11/10 food.
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Whitney, Thank you for your feedback regarding your visit to Bar Vlaha. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service and hospitality. However, we’re sorry to learn that the food did not meet your expectations this time. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will certainly review them with our team to ensure we maintain the high standards you’ve come to expect. Please respond with your reservation name, and any other details you have that would be helpful for our team. We hope to welcome you back soon for an improved experience. Best regards, The Bar Vlaha Team

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  3. Tim

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, 4th time, and will be coming back. Would love if cinnamon liquor was for sale!
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Tim! Thank you for your great review of Bar Vlaha! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience for the fourth time and that you plan to return. We appreciate your suggestion about offering cinnamon liquor for sale and will certainly take it into consideration. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic visit soon!

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  4. Neal

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great anniversary celebration. Will be back with the kids!
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Neal! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you had a great anniversary celebration with us. It's always a pleasure to create memorable experiences for our guests. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you and your kids back for another fantastic meal soon!

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  5. Eli

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Heard from so many people that we NEEDED to go and this restaurant was definitely worth all the hype. Our waiter/bartender Graham gave us excellent recommendations for first-timers. All the food was delicious with good portions. We’ll be back again!
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Eli! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that Graham provided excellent recommendations. It’s great to know that you found the food delicious and the portions satisfying. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic meal soon!

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  6. Stephanie

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and the best service we have ever had in Boston! They were incredibly considerate of my gluten allergy, too.
    Bar VlahaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Stephanie! Thank you for your phenomenal review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and received the best service in Boston. Our team takes great care in accommodating dietary needs, and it’s wonderful to know we met your expectations regarding your gluten allergy. Your kind words inspire us to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful meal!

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  7. Sonia

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar for brunch, served by an excellent bartender--a real craftsman--patient explaining the ingredients of the cocktails. Drinks and food was terrific. My only minor criticisms are that the seats at the bar essentially have no backs and are horribly uncomfortable. There is no reason chairs with backs can't be used. Secondly, they offered no black tea, only herbal. I'm not a coffee drinker, but needed that morning caffeine and no tea option was available. Again, no reason not to offer that, especially at brunch.
    Bar VlahaResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Sonia! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch and appreciated the bartender's expertise. Your feedback regarding the bar seating and tea options is valuable to us, and we will certainly look into these concerns. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another great visit soon!

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  8. Kit

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I reorder fried maitake mushroom and beef cheek stew every time I come here — easily their signature dishes
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Kit! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you reorder the fried maitake mushroom and beef cheek stew every time you visit. It’s fantastic to know you enjoy our signature dishes so much. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  9. Miranda

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything that we ordered was amazing! The staff made great dish and drink recommendations. The seating was close and cozy making all of the shareable dishes easy to reach. Our favorite was the highball and the fried mushrooms, definitely a must try! Thanks for a great dinner!

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  10. Carolyn

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been wanting to have dinner at Bar Vlaha and we finally went last week. Our visit did not disappoint. We had a wonderful waiter who was professional, knowledgeable and so very pleasant and welcoming. We both had the chicken dish and it was delicious. The bread and spreads were wonderful too.The entrees were large but we both managed to squeeze in dessert. A great evening!
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Carolyn! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that your dinner experience met your expectations and that our waiter provided professional and welcoming service. It's great to know you enjoyed the chicken dish, bread, spreads, and dessert. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another great evening 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 775 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 110 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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