Bar Vlaha

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   Andrea VIP

   Greater Boston97 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The amazingly varied and delicious food is based on the cuisine of Northern Greece. Do not miss the Saganaki, a crispy melted cheese with a few slices of spiced apple on top. And do not miss the fried oyster mushrooms, crisp and tasty with a robust green relish. I'm a vegetarian and so for me the best of the large dishes was the amazing eggplant casserole, served with a slab of feta. But my meat-eating companions raved about the lamb chops. We all loved the big, bold red wine we ordered, on the recommendation of our exceptionally warm and helpful server. We will be back soon to enjoy Bar Vlaha again.
   

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   Susan

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and service were excellent. Was a little noisy.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New Hampshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Great food. We had a wonderful time celebrating two birthdays.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nick was an excellent server who was seamlessly managing bartending and serving. The quality of the food matched the fabulous service. The melitzana yiahni is a must order as the feta is so fresh and the dish comforting. I’m pretty picky with food and this was so well seasoned and very fresh. Very accommodating for gluten free. Beautiful plating and dishes as well. We cleaned our plates!
   

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   George VIP

   Oxford6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I recently dined at Bar Vlaha, and unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. The marinated chicken, specifically the Kontosouvli, was very average—lacking the depth of flavor I expected from a dish that’s supposed to be a highlight. It felt like it was missing that special touch, especially for a place that’s been hyped up as a go-to for Greek cuisine. The service, however, was the real letdown. Our server was incredibly dry and offered no warmth or engagement. She didn’t explain the menu items at all, which was disappointing since the menu features traditional Greek dishes that could use some context for those unfamiliar with them. It felt like she was just going through the motions, and that lack of enthusiasm really dampened the experience. For a restaurant with such a reputation, I expected more attentive and knowledgeable service. Overall, the meal felt below average for the hype surrounding Bar Vlaha. We finished eating in about an hour and left, not feeling particularly satisfied or eager to return. There are better spots out there for a more memorable dining experience.
   

   Bar VlahaResponded 3 days ago

   Hello George, thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Bar Vlaha. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly with the Kontosouvli and the service. Your comments are important to us, and we will take the necessary steps to address these issues with our team. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.
   

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   Alex

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome friendly staff that offered some great recommendations on what I should try. Everything was great and I will definitely come back.
   

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   Craig VIP

   Houston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food! Great bartenders. Loved the experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and delicious food! Not the traditional Greek fare, but better.
   

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   Kim VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Yum. Best lamb ever! Delicious Mushrooms fantastic
   

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    Samuel

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Definitely a good spot. I wouldn’t say “best in Boston” based on my meal, but definitely worth 4* though. The AGRIOGOUROUNO was VERY good. The Trout was interesting. I thought it was an ok flavor but just so many bones. At one point I had to point out to my friend he had a bone in his beard and one on his nose. I have read “whole fish” is normal in Greek cuisine however for such tiny bones (1/4- 1/2 inch) it seems unsafe? The enjoyment of eating the dish wasn’t good because of it, in my opinion. Also the “family style” dining just means you can share your plates, doesn’t reflect portions which was a little bit of a mislead. I’d recommend it still because there is so much flavor in the food and the service was great. Just maybe not so the trout unless you are familiar with eating through fish bones and also know that portions are not actually “family sized”, just “family style”, if you want them to be.
    

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