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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.9
4.9
737 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 737 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 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.

737 Reviews
  1. Nafis

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food from Northern Greece and Macedonia. Delicious lamb and sides. We alos enjoyed Grecian wine and ouzo. Opa!
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Nafis - thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent food from Northern Greece and Macedonia, especially the lamb and sides. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all we offer. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful meal!

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  2. Ken

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Most food dishes were excellent. Surprisingly the lamb was our least favorite.
    Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Ken - thank you for your review of Bar Vlaha! We're glad to hear that most of the dishes met your expectations, although we’re sorry to learn that the lamb wasn’t to your liking. Your feedback is important to us, and we will take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve our menu. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable dining experience!

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  3. Stephen

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, very abundant portions. Service was also excellent. Will definitely return!
    Bar VlahaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Stephen - thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the excellent food and service. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we’re always looking for ways to enhance our guests’ experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!

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  4. Liza

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The food is sooo good, the ambiance is great. The service deserves a special shout out - Boston isn’t known for its friendly service but this place makes it a priority to deliver a pleasant experience all around. Will be coming back!
    Bar VlahaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Liza! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We’re so glad to hear that you loved our food, ambiance, and especially our service. Your kind words about our team's priority in delivering a pleasant experience mean a lot to us. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for more delightful meals in the future!

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  5. Esther

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Things we loved: pie of the day, cocktails, portions overall, description of coffee to ensure I would like it Could be better: frequency of service (we would have likely gotten 3 drinks each instead of 2), noting that the counter is right in front of the 515° oven in the reservation process, also noting that the bar is reservation only
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Esther - thank you for your feedback about your experience at Bar Vlaha! We’re delighted to hear you loved the pie of the day, cocktails, and coffee descriptions. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding service frequency and reservation details. Your insights are valuable, and we will look into these matters to enhance our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable visit!

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  6. James

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's even better than what you hear. Boston and the surrounding suburbs have few high-quality places. This place is of the highest quality. My wife is from Greece and even she thought the food and drink was excellent.
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello James! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the food and drinks, and that it exceeded your expectations. Your appreciation for our high-quality offerings means a lot to us. We strive to provide an authentic experience, and it's great to know we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another delicious meal soon!

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  7. Joey

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food. We loved trying it for the first time. An alternative Greek restaurant with unique dishes and quality service. 5 stars well earned.
    Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Joey! Thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed trying our unique dishes and experienced quality service. Your feedback truly motivates our team to keep delivering fantastic meals. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious experiences in the future!

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  8. m

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I was very disappointed. I was here a few months ago and it was good but this experience was extremely disappointing. We ordered the large meat tray to share for $150- the lamb was horrible. It was so dry and truly the worst lamb I’ve ever had. We sent it back and they gave us 2 lamb chops in exchange. I’m not sure that’s a fair trade. The service wasn’t great either. For the price, I won’t return any time soon.
    Bar VlahaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear M, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience at Bar Vlaha. We're sorry to hear that the large meat tray did not meet your expectations, particularly the lamb and the service. Your comments are important to us, and we will be reviewing them with our team to address these issues. Please respond with your reservation name, so we can bring this to our team. We appreciate your input and hope for the opportunity to improve your experience in the future. Thank you for your understanding.

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  9. Μaria

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Greeks we can attest to the trueness of their (Greek) dishes. Excellent service and very helpful personnel.. see you soon!
    Bar VlahaResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hello Maria! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you found our Greek dishes authentic and enjoyed the excellent service from our team. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful dining experience soon!

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  10. Maddy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, everything was delicious and service was excellent
    Bar VlahaResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hello Maddy! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you found everything delicious and enjoyed our excellent service. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team and encourages us to keep striving for the best. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful dining experience 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 4.9 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 69 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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