Bar Vlaha

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

4.8 (986)

De $31 a $50

Griega

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, 02445-4505 MA

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2 personas

9 jul 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 102 veces hoy

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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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Ambiente
Informal
Precios
De $31 a $50
Cocinas
Griega
Horarios
Diario 17:00–00:00 Sáb, Dom 10:00–15:00
Número de teléfono
(617) 906-8556
Página web
https://barvlaha.com/
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
De vestir
Chef ejecutivo
Brendan Pelley
Delivery & takeout
Pedido directo

Ubicación
1653 Beacon St, Brookline, 02445-4505 MA
Zona
Brookline
Intersección en calle
Washington St
Parking details
Estacionamiento en vía pública
Public transit
C Line Washington Square
Adicional
Vegana

Lo que dicen 986 personas

Reseñas de Bar Vlaha de comensales del restaurante. Basadas en valoraciones recientes.

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

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4.8

4.8 de acuerdo a calificaciones recientes

4.8Comida
4.8Servicio
4.7Ambiente
4.5Valor

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986 reseñas

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Jake VIP
Gran Boston20 reseñas
5.0
Comieron hace 3 días
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 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 VlahaRespuesta enviada hace 2 días
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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Tiffany VIP
Gran Boston20 reseñas
5.0
Comieron hace 5 días
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Outstanding in ever way-- food, service, environment-- all stunning.
Bar VlahaRespuesta enviada hace 3 días
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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Michael VIP
Gran Boston44 reseñas
5.0
Comieron hace 7 días
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 4
Wonderful experience. All the food we had was absolutely delicious.
Bar VlahaRespuesta enviada hace 5 días
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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Andy
Gran Boston21 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 1 de julio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
First time dining and really enjoyed the food. We had the Xeli appetizer (eel), Melitzana Yiahni (eggplant), Arno Aston Souvla (lamb), and the Kronos (dark chocolate) and all were delicious. Portions were good as well. Nick, our server, gets a shout out for great service. Highly recommended!
Bar VlahaRespuesta enviada hace 7 días
Efcharistó poli, Andy! 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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susan
Gran Boston1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 28 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
First time at Bar Vlaha at 7:45, Saturday night. Last-minute reservations are nearly impossible to get, but I think I snagged a recent cancellation. We were seated promptly. After our meal, all members of our party of 4 agreed that this restaurant's popularity is well-deserved. We began by sharing 2 appetizers- zucchini-feta fritters (3) and dolmades (4). Both were delicious; one member of our party thought that ordering 2 of the dolmades plates would make a perfectly fine dinner. (Pet peeve: why do restaurants have appetizers in a set of 3? It doesn't work for either 2 or 4 people.) We went family-style on four dishes, and each of us had our own favorites: I found the wild boar shoulder a bit salty for my taste, but it was my husband's favorite. A friend liked the braised beef cheeks the best; another the Spanakopita (a close second for me); and I decided the simple crayfish/orzo dish hit the spot. Service was fast, friendly, efficient - impeccable. Can't wait to come again!
Bar VlahaSe respondió el 30 de junio de 2025
Efcharistó poly! We love bringing lesser-known flavors to the table, and nothing pairs better with meze than a little tsipouro and a lot of filoxenía. Glad you enjoyed your visit — na perásis panta ómorfa!
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Meagan
Gran Boston3 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 28 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 4
The food is amazing! All family style, fresh and delicious. I can’t wait to return with friends so we can try out even more dishes.
Bar VlahaSe respondió el 30 de junio de 2025
Efcharistó poly! We love bringing lesser-known flavors to the table, and nothing pairs better with meze than a little tsipouro and a lot of filoxenía. Glad you enjoyed your visit — na perásis panta ómorfa!
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Heidi
Gran Boston11 reseñas
4.0
Comieron en 28 de junio de 2025
1. Global 4
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Great servers and fun ambiance although it was very loud as it’s a small space. The tables are also so close we could overhear the neighboring tables entire converations. Loved our starters but wish there was a little more detail on the dishes or help understanding what the main (traditional) dishes were actually going to be. I got the eggplant traditional dish and had no idea it was a sort of lasagna with potato as the noodles instead of pasta. Wasn’t really to my taste as the potato fully overpowered the eggplant which was cooked beautifully but I couldn’t taste. My boyfriend’s grilled pork was wonderful. The staff did ask if we had questions on the menu and we did ask questions on ingredients but I guess I interpreted the dish as something different. The baklava we got was really dry. No honey suffusing the layers only a tiny bit on the bottom. It wasn’t good, unfortunately. The olive oil ice cream however was divine. Wine was excellent and at first I was hesitant about drinking my wine from a highball glass but it contributed to the homey vibe and I got into it. Price a bit high. I think if you’re looking for hearty charcoal grilled interesting Greek fare you’ll love it. Vegetarians may have a hard time finding something flavorful.
Bar VlahaSe respondió el 30 de junio de 2025
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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Marika
Philadelphia County1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 28 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 4
Hands down one of the best restaurants in the Greater Boston Area. The food at Bar Vlaha is true to the cuisine of central Greece and provides a traditional dining experience with fresh twists. The wine list has great Greek wines and the cocktails are fun and tasty! The village bread takes like the bread my yiayia (grandmother) used to make. My family especially loved the spreads. None of the spreads were too salty or too garlicky, which is nice for pickier eaters. With all the food, you can tell the ingredients are fresh and of good quality. The service is also exceptional. Whenever a platter was finished or a jug of water needed replenishing, a staff member immediately came by to take care of the matter. Our waiter, Sean, stopped by a number of times to check in on us, though it didn't feel excessive or intrusive. He also recommended wines that the pickier people at our table really liked. Additionally, the last time we went was to celebrate a birthday, and the staff reached out before hand to ask what the birthday person's name is and added a candle to our dessert. The ambience of the restaurant is quite nice. The interior is a sleek, contemporary design with rustic elements. I love the wall containing photographs of people wearing traditional Greek clothing. They showcase outfits from Central Greece, where the food takes inspiration from. They also have a wall of embroidery hoops with actual traditional Greek embroidery designs! The venue is nicely sized, especially for parties ranging from 1-6 patrons. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's great for date nights, showing people around town, and special occasions.
Bar VlahaSe respondió el 30 de junio de 2025
Efcharistó poli, Marika! 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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Pedro
Nueva York2 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 28 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Excellent brunch food, authentically Greek and absolutely delicious. Very generous portions.
Bar VlahaSe respondió el 28 de junio de 2025
Efcharistó poli, Pedro! 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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george VIP
Georgia costera3 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 27 de junio de 2025
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Great experience as always at Bar Vlaha! Food was excellent and service by Jorge was even better. Brought friends who were first-timers and they loved it.
Bar VlahaSe respondió el 28 de junio de 2025
Efcharistó poly! We love bringing lesser-known flavors to the table, and nothing pairs better with meze than a little tsipouro and a lot of filoxenía. Glad you enjoyed your visit — na perásis panta ómorfa!
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Bar Vlaha tiene una calificación promedio de 4.8 estrellas, según 986 comensales de OpenTable.

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2 personas

9 jul 2025

7:00 p.m.

Reservado 102 veces hoy

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, 02445-4505 MA

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Información adicional

Intersección en calle
Washington St
Zona
Brookline
Horarios
Diario 17:00–00:00 Sáb, Dom 10:00–15:00
Precios
De $31 a $50
Cocinas
Griega
Ambiente
Informal
Dress code
De vestir
Parking details
Estacionamiento en vía pública
Public transit
C Line Washington Square
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef ejecutivo
Brendan Pelley
Adicional
Vegana
Delivery & takeout
Pedido directo

Página web
https://barvlaha.com/
Número de teléfono
(617) 906-8556

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