First time at Bar Vlaha with a friend- overall, solid but not life changing We started with spreads and bread and we got the trio: Kopanisti (whipped feta), Melitzanosalata (charred eggplant), and Taramosalata (carp roe). The dips were all good. The whipped feta was creamy, the eggplant had that nice smoky depth and the taramosalata was super interesting, very briny in the best "yes, this is definitely roe" kind of way. Only note is that the Horiatiko Psomi (house bread) could've been warm/toasted for my preference especially given the price of the dips, I expected the bread to be a little more elevated too Then we got the Lahanodolmades (cabbage stuffed with beef and pork, rice, mint, avgolemono). Well seasoned, the cabbage was tender without falling apart and that lemony avgolemono sauce tied everything together- it was bright and savory. For mains, we shared the Moschari me Damaskina (red wine-braised beef cheeks with prunes, trahanas) and Arni stin Souvla (slow-roasted lamb leg). The beef cheek was ridiculously tender- like barely touch it and it falls apart. Rich, slightly sweet from the prunes, with that warm spice note of the cinnamon that balanced the tomato acidity really nicely. The lamb was cooked well and definitely tasty but nothing super extravagant compared to other Greek lamb dishes I've had. Still really yummy especially with the onions and a squeeze of lemon cutting through the lamb. Portion-wise, the pricing felt a little high for what you get but the ambience is beautiful, definitely a great date night spot. Low lighting, cozy, feels elevated without being stuffy read more

Excellent service and food taste and presentation. The beet ginger beer and mezcal negroni were outstanding. Our plates were constantly being cleared, not necessarily a bad thing given the amount we ordered, but it was clear we were being timed to turn our table over. We purposely went as 4 people so we could enjoy more plates and not feel as rushed given the table time limits. read more

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This is such a cute Greek restaurant! I love how the inside is decorated, it truly reminds me of restaurants in Greece! The food imo is okay. Some things are good, some are fine. - Dips: eggplant, tzatziki, whipped feta (6.5/10): I think I've had better of all of these at different restaurants, so I wasn't too impressed by these. - manitaria (6.1/10): these mushrooms weren't that flavorful - lamb chops (9.3/10): my favorite thing on the menu! so flavorful and juicy. The cocktails here are pretty good! Overall a 4/5 because the service and ambiance are amazing. read more

Food - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 I visited Bar Vlaha for a weekend brunch with family and would absolutely come back again! We shared a few dishes tapas style - saganaki, followed by the Strapasada scrambled eggs dish and the Paidakia lamb tray. Everything was very good, the lamb and eggs were especially noteworthy. Just a heads-up: the food is very rich. I really appreciate our server letting us honestly know that three dishes would be more than enough for three people because they may look small to medium sized but they're hefty. All of us were so full we had to go on a walk after! The only other note from a service perspective is that they're so busy that I had to get up and physically track someone down to ask for an extra piece of bread and more water. I fully understand though - I'm happy Bar Vlaha is doing well and is so busy! They deserve it! read more

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Expensive for small portions so come expecting to spend a pretty penny if you want to feel full. Beef cheeks were very tender and flavorful, but a bit too greasy for me. The oyster mushrooms were most recommended on Beli but unfortunately I wasn't blown away by them - batter was thin but there was so much oil that the fried feeling was overly heavy, instead of light and crispy. My sister enjoyed them though. Ambiance was nice, service pretty standard. Probably would not revisit. read more

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I had a very solid dinner here! I enjoyed the ambiance and it felt like a very nice spot without being overpriced. I liked the fried mushrooms the most. The lamb ribs were also good. Although this was good, I find their sister restaurant Krasi to be the more appealing option of the two. read more

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Brunch was good, quality is there and prices are decent, I loved the vibe during the day read more

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This place does everything right the food is fresh and delicious prompt and courteous service cool vibe. Good drinks very clean. read more

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Some good tastes but dramatically overpriced food. The bread and spreads were the highlight. After that, the small plates and entree were okay but nothing special to warrant the prices charged. Service was mixed. Ambiance was fine. I don't get the hype and don't see myself returning. read more

The food is amazing here for authentic Greek cuisine! Came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday and it was well worth it. The boar leg was fall off the bone and delicious with orzo pasta and the meat platter was huge and delicious. Love the lamb chops and the chicken were my favorite I would come here again anytime. read more

What a great way to dine and not just eat. Bar Vlaha provided a casual yet upscale experience from the vibe to the service to the food. We had a great seat facing the kitchen ain't got to watch them put together dishes. Part of the reason why I did not give this place five stars is because the people cooking the food did not look very enthused. The food was delicious, especially the beef cheeks dish. That was out of this world! If I went back, I would not order the sourdough bread and the dip again, though. It was just OK. read more

Bar Vlaha - Sourdough bread and eggplant dip - Greek Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Came here on a Friday evening to celebrate an anniversary and everything was amazing! First, we tried to make a reservation 3 weeks in advance and could only get a 9:00pm table, but after emailing back and forth with the Director of Guest Relations through the website form, we were able to switch to a 6:45pm patio reservation. Of course, with Boston weather being as it is, the day before our reservation showed rain so we thought we'd have to revert to our 9:00pm dinner, but amazingly they were able to find a table inside at 6:45 for us! The reservation process was so accommodating and cordial that it alone deserves 5 stars for spectacular service! Now for the actual meal - everything was top notch and really well seasoned. Specifics: 3 Spreads ($24) - TZATZIKI - yogurt, cucumber, dill - This was really nice and refreshing. It was also surprisingly light for what it was, and really tasty with the perfect amount of acid! - GALOTYRI - creamy sheep's milk cheese, aged feta - This was very creamy and rich. The chives on top added a nice bite as well. - TARAMOSALATA - carp roe, lemon, olive oil - My favorite of the three spreads - it was salty and tasted like seafood very slightly. It was rich, creamy, and just delicious with the provided sourdough bread which itself was soft and delicious! MANITARIA - crispy fried oyster mushrooms, maidanosalata ($18) - This was the star dish of the night, and all of the other Yelp reviews back this up. This was the one dish we absolutely had to try and it was soooo good - perfectly crisp without being oily at all with really flavorful mushrooms beneath the breading. The parsley salad on top was nice and refreshing, and the capers added a nice zing - it was a touch on the salty side, but really wonderful with the sourdough bread. I wish it were larger! SAGANAKI - fried Vlahotyri cheese, Metaxa, seasonal spoon sweet, pistachios ($16) - Soooo rich and warm, this dish came sizzling in the cast iron pan. It was the perfect amount of sweet and the pistachios added a nice crunch to the creamy and rich cheese! TASTE OF GREECE - Idoniko Tsipouro, Barbayanni 'Aphrodite' Ouzo, Kleos Mastiha ($18) - We didn't originally order this but wanted to try some Greek drinks, so we had this between our meal and dessert. The first drink had a very strong alcohol flavor and wasn't our favorite, but the Ouzo was deliciously licorice flavored, and the last of the three smelled like tree sap and tasted slightly sweet with very little burn. 1 oz per drink is small, but it was nice to try a few options! GIANNIOTIKO - rolled baklava and kataifi, almonds, olive oil ice cream ($10) - The baklava was yummy, but the star of this was the olive oil ice cream and the crunch underneath it - it tasted like a crunchy salted caramel with olive oil, and the flavors really balanced each other out well. The ice cream actually tasted of olive oil but was still sweet with actual oil drizzled on top and salt crystals - super interesting, new, and delicious! To end the evening, the staff even gave us a card, a postcard, and sparkling wine to celebrate our anniversary! Absolutely a 5/5 experience - everyone was so friendly and the food hit it out of the park! read more

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Wonderful brunch! Fun Greek twists on brunch classics, and the sausage was sooooooo good!!!

This sister restaurant to Krasi certainly has a high bar to up hold to. And I would say expectations were exceeded. Food was spectacular..even more preferable to Krasi, which can be a preference. read more

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Dinner at Bar Vlaha was one of those meals where everything just works. We started with the bread and three dips, and honestly, every single dip was delicious -- rich, balanced, and perfect with their warm, soft homemade bread. Easily one of the best bread-and-dip spreads I've had in Boston. The crispy mushrooms were a total standout -- they almost had the texture of calamari at first bite (in the best way possible). We also loved the fennel sausage, full of flavor and a touch of spice, and their pie of the day, which rounded out the meal beautifully. We sat at the bar and were lucky to do so! With the menu being more tapas style, our bartender was hospitable and recommended us dishes with a passion that only came with knowing the food and believing in it as well! Bar Vlaha nails that cozy-yet-lively vibe with food that feels both thoughtful and comforting. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

Absolutely LOVED our brunch here! We ordered a few things to try and everything blew us away. The breakfast platter let us try a bunch of things on the menu such as greek coffee, greek yogurt, and the OJ, but what I really loved was the greek yogurt and the candied walnuts with honey - this was one of the best greek yogurts I've ever had with the light sweetness and smooth texture. We also ordered the saganaki cheese and it paired so nicely with the pistachio and cooked orange sweet. I definitely recommend getting the lamb souvla - it was so tender and seasoned so perfectly that I couldn't taste any gaminess that typically comes with lamb. It was a beautiful restaurant and had a great ambiance. Definitely want to visit again! read more

Bar Vlaha - Breakfast platter - Greek Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I came to Bar Vlaha to celebrate my birthday, but also to check out some Greek-style food. What initially was a last-minute and arbitrary decision became the best decision I have made. The ambiance was nice, gave such a village, rusty feel. The staff greeted me, they were upbeat, courteous and personable. It felt like a team effort, where the manager, servers and bussers all worked synergistically to provide a great experience for myself and my family. The food and drinks were superb. I tried the wild boar shoulder, red wine, warm spices, hilopites, manouri, and it was tender and absolutely delicious. I sampled some of my family member's spinach, with rice, dill, lemon and eggplant with potato, feta, garlic, onion, tomato sauce and was WOW'd. I washed it down with a Miso Miso (a rye with chicory) and a Vlaha Blast (rum, with salep, mastiha, lime sorbet) and they were made like a great mixologist would. Just when I thought everything was all set, my family had mentioned to them it was my birthday and they gave me a wonderful dessert with a mix of amazing treats. Throughout our meals, the service from the team was attentive and accommodating. I want to thank one of the servers (I believe he goes by AJ for short) and the manager (I wish I remembered his name) for providing such excellent service. Tasty food, attentiveness, positive, upbeat, and accommodating. I recommend anyone going here. read more

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Truly a five star experience! I can now understand why it is so hard to get a reservation here. Despite logging on to Open Table about three weeks before we intended to dine here, the only available reservations were at 5pm and after 9. We made things work to do the 5pm reservation, which is just when the place opens. The interior is very warm and inviting with beautiful photography depicting women in traditional Greek clothing and nice pottery. There is a bar as well as several dining tables. We were seated at a four top as a party of three, but noted that there were larger tables seating six or more that may provide a more communal dining experience. To start, we tried their cocktails. My love had their variation of a Negroni, which included a Greek bitter that was a little more bitter than a traditional Negroni, but refreshing. I had their Golden Solstice with tequila and mezcal garnished with a cherry tomato. The drink had a nice smoky flavor, as expected, but the unusual garnish really made it stand out. For apps, we had the tzatziki, which was excellent and served with their made in house bread. We also had the saganaki, which was so good! I was disappointed that it was not flambéed table side but after tasting it, I really didn't care anymore- so yum. We also tried the crispy oyster mushrooms, which were fabulous! For an entrée, I had the Aradopita, which is a gluten-free dish of cornmeal , feta and greens that was highly recommended by our server. This was delicious. My love had the Melitzana which was kind of an eggplant, feta stew and my friend had the lamb slouva, which was a substantial portion and served on a large cutting board. I honestly probably could have stopped eating after the apps, but still finished my meal because it was just so delicious. We all really enjoyed the food. Service was excellent. I didn't even realize I dropped my napkin and a fresh one was already on the table. Fresh silverware with each course. It is definitely pricey for Greek food, but the whole experience and ambience makes it worth it. We finished with Greek coffees and dessert wine. The coffee is beautifully presented on a golden tray and includes a Turkish delight. I am looking forward to returning here. Get reservations well in advance if you don't want to dine either very early or very late. read more

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We decided to venture to Brookline after seeing Bar Vlaha top the list of best restaurants in Boston by Boston Magazine. The restaurant was filled on a Sunday morning but we had already reserved a table, definitely recommended for the weekends. The space was inviting and I enjoyed being able to see into the kitchen as well. On our reservation we put down that we were celebrating a special occasion and our waiter brought over some ouzo on the house, which was drink in between sips of greek coffee. We definitely appreciated the gesture and it provides a picture on how kind the staff is. The variety of food that we ordered met our expectations and we were impressed with the quality of the ingredients used. We kept on commenting how we want to come back to try their dinner menu, and whenever that happens you know the food is right up your alley read more

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A beautiful brunch at Vlaha on a winters day. Truly a space that invokes cozy, connection, family and fun. We came in for Horta (greens), potato's and a drink and left once again warmed by the sweet service, genuine touches of care and abundant flavors. Pump the Breki is a fan favorite of ours with a delicious walnut foam, balanced cafe flavor body, and aromatic yet cool flavor. The Horta is healthy and light while being substantial and filling and the potato's are just divine. Can't express enough how much I appreciate Vlaha and their ability to feel rustic, contemporary and like family. Thank you! read more

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I visited Bar Vlaha for a date night and was impressed by the welcoming atmosphere as soon as we walked in. The service provided was very friendly. I started with their house wine, which had a smooth finish. For appetizers, we had the Kopanisti, which offered a delightful tart and tangy flavor, and the Alevropita, which was crispy and paired perfectly with the Kopanisti. For the main course, we tried the Kontosouvli. The chicken was tender and fell right off the bone. This was my first time at a Greek restaurant, and it definitely did not disappoint. Unfortunately, I was too full to try dessert, but I'm looking forward to coming back and bringing others with me! read more

This has been on my list for a while and it did not disappoint. A great date night spot, with friendly servers. The restaurant advertised itself as a specific region in northern Greece. Get the fried mushrooms, frog legs, fish and the dessert sampler. Wifey loved the olive oil ice cream, and has proceed to try to replicate it at home but I think we just need to go again to satisfy her craving. read more

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If you love Krasi, you'd probably like Bar Vlaha even more. I think the food and ambiance are slightly better. In terms of food, I tried the Saganaki (sans pistachios), whole fish special, and patates (lemon potatoes). Every dish tasted as good as it looked, but my eyes were bigger than my stomach. I paired my meal with a glass of amazing wine...I really love the wine list. Service was great. Reservations are highly recommended even for bar seats. As a solo diner, I was fortunate to snag a seat at the bar. Check it out! read more

Terrific service and food. Very accommodating for families as well. It is always an excellent sign when kids eat everything off their plates! read more

Had such a great experience at Bar Vlaha! The food, wine, and atmosphere all came together perfectly for a memorable meal. Our waiter was super personable and helped us with the wine selection. Overall amazing impression of the service. The lamb was absolutely delicious -- tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. I also really enjoyed the wine list, which had some fantastic Greek selections that paired beautifully with the food. The fried cheese was another standout -- crispy, melty, and addictive. But the highlight of the night for me was the baklava. Hands down my favorite dish! Perfectly balanced layers of pastry, nuts, and honey -- sweet but not overwhelming, and the ideal way to finish the meal. Overall, Bar Vlaha delivered an authentic and welcoming dining experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I came to Bar Vlaha tonight with a friend and we had such a good experience. The ambiance here is beautiful, great spot for a date or special occasion. We sat at the bar and my friend got a cocktail which we liked but didn't think it was anything special. The bartender was very friendly. The chicken was a standout dish-so tender and juicy. The fried cheese was a bit odd with the fruit on top but we liked the dips a lot. Overall, this is a nice restaurant and while Greek food isn't my go to I still liked it. read more

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I was in town visiting friend's and they brought me to Bar Vlaha. It's a Greek restaurant in the Brookline area. We came here for Sunday brunch and I was not disappointed! It's a lovely spot with really nice and minimalistic decor, friendly service, and really tasty food/drinks. I started with the Greek citrus mimosas and an order of the KOLOKITHAKIA TIGANITA for the table (crispy zucchini). It was delicious along with the yogurt sauce but will say the portion was a bit small. I also ordered SFOUGATO which was a baked frittata, and the shakshouka to share with my partner. Both were so delicious, but I especially loved the frittata. It was so light, airy and flavorful. The shakshouka was also tasty and their homemade bread was very fresh and delicious. This is a great spot for food and drinks and would definitely return on a future visit. read more

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We love @krasi so of course we had to try the sister restaurant at boogie Brookline. The high ceiling and open kitchen give a laid back vibe. And the service is reasonably fast. We got the trio of dips $18: the tzatziki is creamy and cool, the kopanisti tangy with a slight bite, and the melitzanosalata, rich with smoky eggplant, was my personal favorite. These were served alongside their signature sourdough, which is wonderfully chewy and abundantly sour, complementing the dips perfectly. We felt the need to try the Greek yogurt $10, which was topped with honey, walnuts, and kiwi, adding a lovely mix of textures and an extra layer of flavor. But i don't even enjoy the dry plain Greek yorgurt idk why im always trying. Souvla and eggs $28 was my favorite dish by far. The lamb was perfectly cooked--tender and juicy on the inside, with crispy, charred edges--and it paired wonderfully with the rich, runny yolk of the fried eggs and a side of fresh, healthy veggies. But why is there only 4 slices of lamb? The unfiltered Greek coffee was too exotic we unfortunately did not acquire the taste, but the lemon tea was refreshing. Overall I only liked 1/3 dishes, so can't say I'm a fan, but it's always better to waste money on food than the stock market anyway. read more

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What a hip and hot place in Brookline! Make sure you make a reservation before dining here on the weekends. I came for brunch and was pleasantly surprised by how tasty everything we ordered was. Prices are steep, but I'd say for the taste and quality of food, they're not too bad. Service was a tad bit slow and maybe it was the corner we were seated, but our server barely came by to check on us, and even if we had requests, it took a while to grab his attention. Aside from that, it's a cute place for weekend brunch or a date night! By the way, to sausage in that pasta is sooooo good. I can't stop thinking about it! read more

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Not sure I can totally buy into Boston Magazine's rating of #1 in the city. Yes, very welcoming vibe, comfortable setting and good energy throughout our entire meal. The other "goods"? Our bartender/server, Nick. Really well versed in all things menu and drinks. He was very attentive but not too attentive. Overall a well paced meal. The tzatziki spread was delicious and a good sized serving. I loved the big, 4 to a serving, grape leaves. More meat than rice and I liked that. Things weren't as good as we got to the shared entrees. We got the claim to fame lamb dish and it was a bit boring. Bare, shaved lamb on a wooden board with pickled onions ($46). It was good but not show stopping good. Sides are extra, a lot extra. We got the potatoes and they were fine. The wild boar was very good albeit I thought the pasta component of the dish was over cooked. We also had the crayfish/rice dish. Neither of us cared for it, very vinegary. Dessert was very good- chocolate cake. We did get a bottle of wine it was nice that it was from Greece. Over all the bill was quite high, like fine dining high and we didn't feel like the food met the price point. Still, a nice neighborhood restaurant that is worth the try. read more

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Interesting take on Greek cuisine, but ability to improve to reach those 5 stars! PRICE: Though the menu can seem jarring, the prices are actually quite filling and the total bill came out to around $65 each. Not a bad split for a supposed higher level dining experience. FOOD: The lamb chops were excellent, a set of 4. Very soft meat and well seasoned. The bread was served with a delicious whipped sheep's butter that we couldn't get enough of! I would skip the saganaki, I'm not used to it being so oily and there was a bit too much sweetness added. EXPERIENCE: Easy to get to, well connected by train in Brookline. You must reserve a table, and reservations seem to fill up sometimes months in advance. Be aware! We reserved a spot outside, my only qualm is that the circular tables are super small for a "sharing plates" style of restaurant. I did feel a bit crammed and rushed to keep eating and make room for the next plates quickly. There are just a few tweaks missing for those 5 stars, but overall a a cool and new dining experience! read more

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We came here on a Wednesday with a 6:30 dinner reservation for a party of 2 and were promptly seated. The interior has lovely photographs of Greek rural life and there is an open view of the kitchen and bar which I always enjoy, we put in our food and drink orders just after being seated and everything started coming out shortly thereafter. For appetizers, we got the dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with rice, pork, and beef) which were pretty good, but the standout was the various spreads and their delicious sourdough bread. We got the tzatziki, kopanisti (whipped feta with roasted red pepper), and melitzanosalata (roasted eggplant) dips. They were all so incredibly flavorful and their psomi sourdough bread was thickly sliced, dense, and a great vessel for the spreads. For entrees, we got the kontosouvli (Greek yogurt marinated chicken) and the melitzana yiahni (seasoned eggplant, potato, and feta in a tomato sauce). I got the chicken which was two drumsticks and two smaller chicken thighs that are cooked on a rotating horizontal spit which you can see in the kitchen (I always appreciate seeing how the food is made just because I'm a cooking nerd). The chicken was so well-seasoned and had a great taste even though it had a deceivingly simple appearance. For dessert, we got an espresso and the bougatsa (custard and phyllo dough with sorbet). This rounded out the dinner very nicely. My only qualm which knocked it down a star for me was the price of the soda (which feels like a ludicrous thing for me to say as I write this). It pains me to say this given that the meal was amazing and I don't think I've ever once critiqued an establishment for the price of a commodity/very low overhead item such as this. When we got the bill, I was surprised to see that the two diet cokes I got were $5 each for an 8 fluid ounce glass bottle. For reference, a can of soda is 12 fl oz and a typical plastic bottle is 20 fl oz. I tried to find this listed on the menu anywhere, but I can't quite seem to find it anywhere. I just can't wrap my head around the price of this given that it's such low overhead (whereas cocktails which require a lot of time and ingredients to produce would be a high overhead item). It really was jarring and unexpected and I hope that they can either correct the price or help me understand the justification of it or just straight up not sell soda if the price isn't reduced. Overall, the food was amazing and worthy of a trip and I highly recommend this place for dinner! I would just avoid the expensive soda. Also, I unfortunately didn't enjoy their brunch anywhere near this much, so I can't say my dinner recommendation holds the same for brunch. read more

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Was very excited to try Bar Vlaha and it didn't disappoint. The service was awesome and ambiance was good. The decor isn't anything crazy but the table setting and design is nice. As for the food it was delicious. We got the sausages, trio dip, chicken, spinach pie, and grape leaves and all were very good. The bread with the dip was very fluffy and fresh. The sausages had a great crisp to them. I would recommend for date night! read more

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Food and service were great! We got a little less food than our family usually does because it is quite rich but everything tasted great! read more

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Went to Bar Vlaha with my wife, daughter and her boyfriend for brunch. It's not large and well designed, open dining area. I ordered a shashouka, my wife and daughter's boyfriend ordered a sfougato (actually just a quiche) and my daughter ordered the greek breakfast. All dishes were good, but none were outstanding. Not sure why there is so much hype. (My daughter indicated dinner is better.). The toast was very good. Service was very efficient. I had previously lived nearby, and if I was still in the neighborhood, would go back if it was not too hard to get a table. Otherwise, I am not likely to return. read more

tl;dr amazing food and drink with caring service - will be back without a second thought! Some friends and I (4 people total) made a Sunday night dinner reservation about a month in advance for Bar Vlaha after seeing it in Boston Magazine and repeatedly on Instagram, and it did not disappoint in the slightest. The atmosphere is welcoming and feels cozy yet not overcrowded. I started off with the Pump the Briki cocktail, which was not only tasty, but also presented quite artfully. Another friend got an Ambrosia cocktail which was also excellent. We shared all dishes, starting with a spreads trio of the Galotyri (soft cheese), Tzatziki, and Melitzanosalata (eggplant). All were excellent and came with sourdough - the Galoytri in particular was some of the best I've had. Beyond the spreads, we got an Aradopita, Karydokeftedes (walnut fritters), and Saganaki. All were phenomenal, though for me personally, the Saganaki stole the show. I don't even like pistachios that much, but the dish was so artfully done, that I enjoyed it way more than expected. We also got the Melitzana Yiahni (eggplant) and Patates to round out the meal, and both were excellent. We rounded out the meal with the Gianniotiko (baklava with ice cream). I did not expect to enjoy it, honestly, as I'm not the biggest baklava fan... but I was proven wrong in the best way and ate every bite I could! I can't recommend Bar Vlaha enough. I'm very excited to return to try more dishes (I've got my eye on the Manitaria i.e. crispy mushrooms) as well as to finally try Back Bay's Krasi, which is under the same ownership. read more

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Adding my voice to the mix to support this wonderful spot - really enjoyed our experience here. We sat at the center of the chef's table, which felt both bustling (slammed kitchen with graceful chefs) and private (we were totally unaware of the 50+ diners behind us). Lovely and attentive, personal service from a handsome young man with a nose ring. Great food and drinks. Spent $150 for two people with two rounds of drinks and too much food. 4 stars because it was delicious and I'd go back, but doesn't have to be soon. read more

Unbelievably good. You probably consume a solid 1/2c of olive oil over the course of the meal and smile while doing it. Theres nothing light or restrained about Bar Vlaha. They deliver really punchy flavors, great textures, and know how to make ingredients sing. My LDL can't handle eating here regularly but 100% worth an indulgent meal. read more

Overall: sister to Krasi does not disappoint whatsoever. Service was top tier with a little funny oopsie and the food was great albeit maybe a little too salty. Food: like everyone else recommends get the Beef cheeks and lamb (either works). The beef cheeks are so rich and decadent with a couscous thats almost orzo/risotto like. The lamb is grilled so that it's not too gamey and salted well but the crust could've been dusted a little better. There's like a 50% on any given bite that the lamb may be too salty. The pies are absolute insane but I think the phyllo could've been a bit thinner. Maybe another fold or two and it would've been perfect as it became noticeable how thick it was once it was rolled up near the crust. Ambience/Decor/Service: the ambience and decor was incredibly well thought out. It was giving transport me to Greece vibes. The only caveat is that there was a lot going on between the bar the open seating the chefs table the little nook in the corner and the open kitchen. The service was exceptional with the one funny thing that happened. The server brought a covered plate and said it was the crayfish dish (which we didn't order) double checked us (felt a little gaslit) and then came back later with the similar looking covered plate with our beef cheeks. Funny situation but he was super nice about it. read more

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Lemon Chicken Pie (10/10): This was their special pie of the day. I'm sure their other pies are delicious as well. The chicken was amazingly tender. The tartness of the lemon was balanced perfectly with the savory elements of the dish. The homemade phyllo dough is to die for. Baked to a perfect crisp, and full of bready aromas. Tsoureki (9/10): This sweet bread was also amazing. The whipped cream was delicious and tasted homemade. The maple yogurt was also delicious, adding just the right amount of acidity to cut through the sweetness of the dish. Breakfast Hilopites (7/10): Very unique dish. Our waitress described it as a "breakfast carbonara." The sausage was the best part of this dish. The pasta was tasty as well. Saganaki (3.5/10): The fried cheese is way too greasy. It comes in the pan, so there's a pool of grease still at the bottom. We had this dish last, and it felt like a bad way to finish the meal. The cheese itself was delicious (the nuts too), but the dish still lacked something to cut through the grease. Service is very friendly. I would definitely come back. It's very much as good as their other restaurant, Krasi. read more