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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.8
4.8
843 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 73 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 843 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked

  • Boston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Vlaha in Brookline offers an exceptional dining experience with "unusual Greek food, delicious" dishes and "impeccable service". Guests rave about the "crispy fried oyster mushrooms" and "tender braised beef cheeks". The atmosphere is "charming" with a "homestyle feel". Highly recommended for any occasion, this restaurant is a "neighborhood gem".

844 Reviews
  1. Thibaud

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was outstanding, overall! I really recommend the place.

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  2. Mark

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal. Cocktails were original and absolutely delicious. I wanted to try everything on the menu and all the dishes we got to share were delicious. They went above and beyond to help us celebrate our anniversary. Would definitely go again.

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  3. Melissa

    VIP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! One of the best restaurant experiences in years. Andres is so knowledgable and personable and every dish impeccable!

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  4. Matthew

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall experience. In assessing the likes and dislikes of our group; different people hold their opinion of likes and dislikes- some like music, some don’t or maybe the volume, whatever. The menu while not voluminous offers a range of great stuff- from cheese to a fantastic rotisserie, fresh bread; if you want chicken and a green salad, you can get that too- in my opinion don’t complain ‘if you can do it better at home’, then don’t go out. Three people, no booze but tea and sparkling water- bread comes with cheese, we got two- a spicy feta and a fried one w pistachios, awesome; fried mushrooms, a cabbage salad and a lemon chicken filo pie- then a leg of lamb dish from the rotisserie and a bowl of potatoes, all fantastic- rounded out w a dark chocolate hardened mousse w hazlenuts and a blackberry and candied hazelnut garnish. $158 w lunch for two tomorrow from leftovers. A++

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  5. Matt

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Large portions. Server suggested 3 dishes per person but we could have done 2 and been totally satisfied. Excellent cocktails. Crowded but not too much noise.

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  6. Stuart

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food overall, but not spectacular. Had high expectations based on reviews so slightly disappointed. Service was very good and all served quickly. The MOSCHARI ME DAMASKINA red wine braised beef cheeks were excellent and the GARIDES ME GIGANDES freshwater shrimp were very good, but the MANITARIA crispy fried oyster mushrooms were bland and the ARNI STIN SOUVLA slow roasted lamb leg and KONTOSOUVLI slow roasted Greek yogurt marinated chicken were both dry.

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  7. Judy

    N. Ireland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit, and we enjoyed it as much as the first! Portions are generous, very flavorful, and fairly priced for the quality of ingredients. All of the staff are polite and effective, creating a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. We can't wait to return!

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  8. David

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we sat at the bar and Jay was a wonderful bartender as well as server. He allowed us to taste a few wines before deciding on a bottle and recommended some delicious dishes

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  9. Brianna

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner for our anniversary. I forget our server's name (possibly George or something that starts with a J?) but he truly loved what he did and it showed. We split the Vlach Giorti and enjoyed every option on the platter. Definitely make a reservation and expect a possible delay just incase

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  10. Holly

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar , served promptly while we waited for our party to arrive. The plates and napkins on the bar were off putting but pushed aside. Our table finally was available. Waiter was very very attentive. Possibly a little too much. The noise was very loud. Could not hear others talk. Pretty room and good location for our gang. Super pricey but the food was extremely fresh .

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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 843 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 73 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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