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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.9
4.9
780 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 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 780 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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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.

780 Reviews
  1. Sybil

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    6 of us met for brunch this morning to celebrate the New Year and a birthday. Top notch experience. Fabulous food that we shared. Jorge, our server, is terrific!! And the staff was very kind to let us bring in a Three King’s Cake so we could celebrate Twelfth Night and the birthday. We all enjoyed brunch at Bar Vlaha! We’ll be back. Thank you.

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  2. Chris

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Understand why this is so highly rated place. Food, drink, coffee was amazing and everything from their bread, yogurt, butter, etc are all made in house.

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  3. Sarah

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to Bar Vlaha, the server made great suggestions on Wine and Food selections. Very knowledgeable about the menu and was an excellent guide. The food was excellent - we loved the bread and dips of course, and the rainbow trout and beef cheeks were excellent!
    Bar VlahaResponded today
    Hello Sarah - thank you for your wonderful review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit and that our server's wine and food suggestions enhanced your dining experience. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal soon!

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  4. Andrea

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered lamb and arrived in a timely manner. However, it was overcooked and tough. We mentioned to server and they brought us a new plate of lamb which was a thousands times better-appearance and taste And they removed from bill. My question is why did they serve the first dish which looked like it was left over from the previous night. We will not be back. Food value was way overpriced.
    Bar VlahaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Andrea - thank you for your review of Bar Vlaha! We're pleased to hear that the second plate of lamb met your expectations, but we're sorry that the first dish fell short. Our food is made fresh daily. Your feedback regarding the food quality and pricing is valuable to us, and we will take your comments into consideration as we work to enhance our offerings. We appreciate your input and hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future.

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  5. Martha

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent way to usher in 1/1/25! Fabulous service! Delicious food! Wonder filled beverages! A fantastic and delightful meal!
    Bar VlahaResponded today
    Hello Martha! Thank you for your fantastic review of Bar Vlaha! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience ushering in the new year with us. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the fabulous service, delicious food, and wonderful beverages. Your kind words truly inspire our team to keep delivering delightful meals. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing experiences soon!

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  6. Kate

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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 4 days 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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  7. Whitney

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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 4 days 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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  8. Tim

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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 4 days 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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  9. Neal

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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 4 days 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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  10. Eli

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 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 4 days 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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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 780 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 104 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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