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Bar Vlaha, Brookline, MA

Bar Vlaha

4.8
4.8
760 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 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
  • Website
    http://www.barvlaha.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brendan Pelley
  • Location
    1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505
  • 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

Menu

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What 760 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

760 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience and I can't wait to go back! The food and cocktails were perfection.

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  2. Steven

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there for Sunday brunch. Our entrees were outstanding. Can’t remember the Greek names. We shared the dessert sampler. Which was also great. It had olive oil ice cream which was surprisingly good.

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  3. Caryn

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! I told the waitress it was my boyfriend’s birthday and she surprised us with a lit candle on the appetizer! I didn’t have to ask ! We had the French toast (Greek style) which was delicious! I had the lamb gyro and my bf had the egg mushroom and feta scramble with toast. The meal, the atmosphere, and service was terrific!

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  4. Liz

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Perfect brunch at the bar. The staff were superb. The TOST with mushrooms was my favorite. We also loved the SAGANAKI (fried cheese like halloumi with fruit and pistachios on it - YUM!!!!!) The marinated grilled lamb chops were delicious. Ended the meal with two desserts - the baklava & olive oil ice cream and a yummy almond cake with a berry ice cream. Looking forward to going back in January for dinner with friends!

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  5. Iakovos

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing restaurant with high quality food very close to the original Greek

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  6. Soultana T

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was worth the wait and the hype. Great food and service and very cozy. Will def be going back!

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  7. Richard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food is delicious and the service impeccable. The noise level is beyond belief and no one at our table could hear any conversation. For the high cost of the meal, the noise level is a downer, and we will probably not return.

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  8. Leonard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding menu. Best restaurant chicken my wife and I have ever eaten. The bread and spreads are phenomenal. Points off for excessive noise level, which can easily be mitigated if management wishes to perfect the dining experience.

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  9. Jeff

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wow’d by my dinner experience at Bar Vlaha. Food, service, atmosphere was all knocked out of the park. Just go and love it for yourself.

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  10. Natalia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a perfect combination of good food, great service and perfect atmosphere, we will be back to try new dishes.

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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 760 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 54 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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