Bar Vlaha

4.8

865 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 80 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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Location
1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505
Phone number
(617) 906-8556
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brendan Pelley
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 865 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Vlaha offers an authentic Greek culinary journey with "delicious authentic Greek food" and "wonderful Greek cuisine," praised for its "fantastic food options" and "superb preparation." The staff is "extremely attentive" and "friendly," enhancing the warm, inviting atmosphere. Despite noise concerns during busy hours, the restaurant remains a "family favorite" with its "unique decor" and "cozy ambiance."

865 Reviews

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vishalJ VIP
Kansas City3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great but for the ambience it was way too expensive. Prices were close to an upscale restaurant which this is not
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Helen
Greater Boston11 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff was wonderfully welcoming and attentive. Server was knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to enjoy every aspect of the meal. Bench seats surprisingly uncomfortable- ask for a table with chairs. Cushions against bench backs not big enough, bench very narrow (I am 5’3” and average wt)) and seat cushions somewhat attached by Velcro so need to be adjusted when sitting. A bit disconcerting to have to worry about making yourself comfortable upon settling in at a lovely restaurant. Vibe was great, crowded on a rainy Thursday evening. Delicious food!
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Nicole VIP
Greater Boston48 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks, as well as service, as usual!
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Zachary
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing but Jorge the waiter and the host (I never got his name) were the ones who really made the visit so special!! The best always!! We had been one time before 4-5 months prior and Jorge remembered us!!
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Jules VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place so hard. The food is spectacular. We did a birthday brunch and were delighted by a couple of unexpected birthday treats provided by the restaurant. We lingered a bit long and no one rushed us. A fantastic experience.
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Timothy VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! We will definitely be back. Everything was amazing, and the staff is incredibly welcoming.
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Christie
Greater Boston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always amazing and so fresh. The staff are very welcoming. My first time having brunch there and it was very good!
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Rita VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service complementing the amazing home style food.
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Demetri VIP
Greater Boston41 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Best restaurant in Boston. I love sitting at the bar especially
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Ajani VIP
Greater Boston24 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and great service. We will be back
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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 865 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505

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Additional information

Phone number
(617) 906-8556
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brendan Pelley
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Bar Vlaha

Make a reservation

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What 865 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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