Bar Vlaha

Name: Bar Vlaha
Address: 1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA, United States, 02445-4505
Telephone: (617) 906-8556
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (995)

$31 to $50

Greek

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Bar Vlaha invites you to explore the authentic flavors of Vlach cuisine in the heart of Brookline. Experience a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Greek home, filled with vibrant textiles and the aroma of hearty dishes. Our menu showcases the rich culinary heritage of the nomadic Vlach people, featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients prepared using rustic techniques like charcoal grilling and open-fire cooking. Delight in freshly baked bread with goat milk butter, savory spreads like kopanisti and melitzanosalata, and succulent wild boar with lemon potatoes, reflecting the Vlach's deep connection to nature. Bar Vlaha is not just a restaurant; it’s a cultural journey into the heart of Greece, celebrating its people and traditions. Gather around the table and let Bar Vlaha transport you to a world of flavor and hospitality.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 906-8556
Website
https://barvlaha.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brendan Pelley
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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
Vegan

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What 995 people are saying

Bar Vlaha reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Bar Vlaha in Boston is renowned for its authentic Greek cuisine and warm hospitality. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "wonderful service," emphasizing the knowledgeable and friendly staff. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and "exceptional" dishes, like lamb chops and spreads, make it a must-visit for special occasions.

995 Reviews

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Gary
Greater Boston33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A very nice experience. Flavorful food and very attentive service.
Bar VlahaResponded 2 days ago
Thank you from the heart — efcharistó! That care comes from honoring the Vlach traditions and cooking with intention, seasonality, and fire. We’re so glad you felt it, and we’d be proud to welcome you back again soon.
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Natalia VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a wonderful experience Food was outstanding and the service really great
Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
Efcharistó poli, Natalia! We set out to honor the Vlach people — the nomads and shepherds who shaped Greek cooking long before it was defined by the islands. We’re grateful you embraced that journey with us. Kali orexi until next time!
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Ellen VIP
Greater Boston41 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening! Our party of four shared all our apps and two entrees, which enabled us to each try a variety of dishes- all delicious! Thanks for a terrific experience!
Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
Efcharistó poli, Ellen! We set out to honor the Vlach people — the nomads and shepherds who shaped Greek cooking long before it was defined by the islands. We’re grateful you embraced that journey with us. Kali orexi until next time!
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isabel
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overpriced and over hyped . Was much better when it opened
Bar VlahaResponded 1 day ago
Hi Isabel, Thank you for joining us at Bar Vlaha. We’re sorry to hear your recent experience didn’t reflect the impression we left when we first opened. We take pride in honoring the rustic, regional traditions of Vlach cooking — and we’d love to hear more about what felt different this time around. If you’re open to sharing, we would truly appreciate if you could provide some more details. Warmly, Journey Director of Employee Relations Bar Vlaha | Xenia Greek Hospitality
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2bsticks
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and are old school so we were not sure what to expect. Met my daughter and her boyfriend there for her birthday, she loves the place. My wife and I were not expecting to find anything we would like. I let my daughter order, I could have been satisfied with the tomato salad, the chicken was delicious and the pita breads were delicious. We will be back. Toughest part is parking.
Bar VlahaResponded 6 days ago
Thank you from the heart — efcharistó! That care comes from honoring the Vlach traditions and cooking with intention, seasonality, and fire. We’re so glad you felt it, and we’d be proud to welcome you back again soon.
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DONIA
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really tasty! Delighted to discover this great spot.
Bar VlahaResponded 6 days ago
Efcharistó poli, DONIA! It means a lot to hear that. At Bar Vlaha, we aim to share the lesser-known traditions of Greek cooking — the kind that comes from shepherds, open fires, and mountain villages. We’re honored you experienced that. Na 'ste kala!
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Lauren
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food amazing vibe amazing service! We sat (2 people) at the communal counter next to the kitchen expo, great spot! It was for a birthday and our server made us feel special giving an olive oil ice cream scoop and digestif to celebrate, I unfortunately forget her name but we went at 7 pm July 8th!
Bar VlahaResponded 6 days ago
Kaliméra and efcharistó poli! Your words mean everything to us. At Bar Vlaha, we pride ourselves on not just serving food — but sharing stories, culture, and the spirit of filoxenía. We’re honored to have shared that with you. Come back anytime — there’s always a seat waiting for you.
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Jake VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
You don’t go to Bar Vlaha for clichés. There’s no Santorini-blue decor or tourist-friendly platters. This place reaches deeper. Past the postcard islands into the forests and hills of Northern Greece, where Vlach shepherds turned necessity into the roots of Greek cooking. The room is alive. Not loud, not forced. Just humming. Art lines the walls with the ease of a place that knows who it is. You half expect someone’s grandmother to walk out of the kitchen, towel in hand, to refill your plate. It smells like smoke, lemon, and fire-roasted memory. We started with the Karpouzi 2.0, a strange but brilliant tequila drink with watermelon shrub, sunchoke, and a feta-boukovo foam that somehow worked. The Opuntia Swizzle was just as wild, mixing prickly pear, mandarin, bergamot, and a wink of tequila. Drinks that didn’t ask permission. The manitaria—crispy oyster mushrooms with parsley salad—was simple and confident. The smoked eel had edge. Served with sourdough and kapparosalata, it brought salt and smoke with no apologies. Then came the mains. The karavides was subtle and elegant, with crayfish, ouzo, tomato, fennel, and orzo. A dish that tasted like a coastal breeze. The agriogourouno, wild boar shoulder braised in red wine with warm spices and hilopites, grounded the meal. Rich, tender, and deeply satisfying. Service was warm. The staff knew the specials by heart, brought a complimentary birthday shot from the birthplace of chewing gum, and kept things flowing without ever hovering. They forgot the bread, though. A simple slip, but we missed a few great dipping moments. I sat facing the wall while my guest took in the scene. I left curious, not full. Like I’d tasted the beginning of something I want to know better. Bar Vlaha isn’t a one-and-done. It’s a place worth returning to, not just for the food, but for the story it’s telling.
Bar VlahaResponded on July 7, 2025
Efcharistó Jake! That’s exactly what we hope for — a taste of home, wherever home may be. From the first sip of krasi to the last bite of meze, we want every moment to feel wrapped in true Greek filoxenía. Na ‘ste kala, and see you again soon!
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Jacqueline
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff was knowledgeable and accommodating. They sat us inside rather than waiting for an outdoor table that we had reserved. Food was well prepared despite the lamb leg being cooked a little more than I would have liked.
Bar VlahaResponded 4 days ago
Efcharistó poli, Jacqueline! It means a lot to hear that. At Bar Vlaha, we aim to share the lesser-known traditions of Greek cooking — the kind that comes from shepherds, open fires, and mountain villages. We’re honored you experienced that. Na 'ste kala!
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Tiffany VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in ever way-- food, service, environment-- all stunning.
Bar VlahaResponded on July 6, 2025
Efcharistó poli, Tiffany! It means a lot to hear that. At Bar Vlaha, we aim to share the lesser-known traditions of Greek cooking — the kind that comes from shepherds, open fires, and mountain villages. We’re honored you experienced that. Na 'ste kala!
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Bar Vlaha is rated 4.8 stars by 995 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445-4505

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Washington St
Neighborhood
Brookline
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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
Vegan
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://barvlaha.com/
Phone number
(617) 906-8556

Bar Vlaha

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