We have gone for dinner and it was amazing. I left and thought it was my favorite restaurant in Boston. Went back for brunch and had the worst service and food was only okay. I would personally skip brunch and come back for dinner. read more

Food was sooo yummy. A little expensive but I think it was worth the price. Service was good too.

Great food, expensive but so worth it. A bunch I want to try, all very unique and flavorful. The whipped feta spread is amazing. It was our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary glass of sparkling wine with our dessert, very thoughtful. read more

It was good, but the prices were extremely high, and I'm not sure that I will return. $36.00 for a gyro is ridiculous, as is $48.00 for a lamb chop. read more

I came here before, the food is great, I decided to come back, the place accepts walkins, but because of my Hispanic appearance I was told no we don't accept walk ins, the place was half empty and yes I asked 3 couples in the line if they had a reservation and they all said no, they are just walking in! I couldnt believe it! Don't go over there unless you are white or Asian lol the owner was even there and he didn't care either! read more

Just say yes to delivery. Everything we tried was flavorful, fresh, and quality, and there's enough variety of options to hit all the right notes. Highlights include the feta dip and the mouthwateringly-tender pork shoulder with lemon potatoes, but it all was very good- much of it familiar to anyone who likes Greek cuisine, but with enough specifics to set it apart. Excited to try more of the menu. read more

Amazing food and great atmosphere. Had fresh bread with 3 spreads, pita of the day, and lamb chops. Phenomenal

I thought it was pretty mediocre and I was very excited to try it. After waiting for months for a reservation, it was a letdown. The Taramasalata didn't taste like one, the tsasiki could have been store bought. As for the lamb, you'd get a better one next door at the Abbey or the Tavern. The rest was so forgettable that I forgot about it. We didn't stay for dessert, given the meal thus far. read more

6 stars for everything here! I ate here the evening of the Boston Marathon and it was slammed. They still snuck us in, offered incredible service & incredible food. This is the kind of place you don't want to leave and you can't wait to come back to. It makes me want to run the race again in 2025 just so I can eat here. Yes, it's that good!!! read more

Summary: This is a very pleasant restaurant that serves delicious food. It lived up to its reputation. It is a bit pricey, and we view it as a place for future special occasions. Review: The greeter was friendly and we (party of 4) - were seated on time. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. We elected to eat "family style". The bread brown - coarse - was the perfect accompaniment to the spreads, that were tasty. I wish they had given us more than 4 bread pieces total, because this was not enough for the spreads (we needed to order an additional bread serving). We shared saganaki, a politiki salad and an aradopita pie. All terrific. The beef cheeks were incredibly tender and pulled apart with our forks (we were surprised that they were a bit oily.) The slow roasted lamb leg was delicious but not as tender as we expected, and a little bit dry - overcooked. The chicken was also delicious and incredibly flavorful. In retrospect, the side order of potatoes was almost too much for us. A bottle of Atima Assyrtiko wine went well with the meal. We were all full by this point, but not too full to share a dessert. We shared the bougatsa with pumpkin sorbet. The dessert, including the sorbet, was prepared at the restaurant. A perfect meal finish. The mountain tea might be an acquired taste. Though we mention a few criticisms of the meal, these were minor; we had not previously eaten this type of food. so, we did not have any experience against which to compare this. The food and experience were excellent. We found the food to be unique. Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening! read more

Great food and very friendly staff,went early on Monday and it was full set at the bar 5:15pm and Alex bartender gave us a full explanation about all of the ingredients on drinks list , we had great time . read more

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This is the best restaurant I have been to in a long time. I went there for dinner with family. Firstly the interior design is minimalistic, but very cozy and beautiful. Everything was thought through down to the very smallest details (plates, silverware, menus...) . Not to mention the service. The waiter was friendly, and very knowledgeable of the menu. He was perceptive of our needs and only improved the flow of the experience and the night. With the beverages, everyone was happy. Everyone ordered different wines which paired well with their different dinner options, only thing was that it was served in glass cups, as opposed to the usual wine glass. Which at least white wine should remain chilled and not warmed up by the presence of fingers around the glass. I ordered a gin and mulberry liquor cocktail, which I thought was presented beautifully, and wasn't too sweet, which I find is a big tendency among other restaurants. We ordered the oyster mushrooms, dolma, and the seasonal pita for appetizers. Each one was incredible, I was suspicious of the seasonal pumpkin flavor, but quite on the contrary, it was absolutely divine. The oyster mushrooms were also beautiful, crispy and flavorful on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Everything was gone in a matter of seconds. The dolma came in a set of three, I wish there was one more so that we could all taste one full one, but the juiciness and flavor of the meat inside with the yoghurt sauce on top was very complementary and a favorite classic of ours. My Armenian aunt who makes dolma all the time approved, so that means a lot! For the main entrees, we all decided to share our meals with each other. The dishes that we ordered were lamb, trout, assorted charcoal fired vegetables, and charcoal fired chicken marinated in yoghurt sauce. These were all unbelievably delicious. The lamb had a medium cook on the inside, and was a perfect mix of flavor and juices. The chicken was also very tasty, but not as exciting as the others. I was not able to sample the trout because the person who ordered it finished it without being able to share: very delicious, self explanatory. The fired vegetables were surprising. They were all seasoned quite nicely with a beautiful presentation. Some veggies were marinated which really elevated this dish in my eyes. We ordered it as a balanced vegetable variety for all the protein dishes. The eggplant and red peppers were my favorite on this platter. The eggplant was cut thin, and had the texture comparable to thinly cut, chewy steak which I loved, and was seasoned very well. The red peppers were marinated and gave a nice kick to the other parts of the platter. We decided to sample two desserts, a custard dessert wrapped in pastry dough with seasonal sorbet, and the dark chocolate with biscuits and candied hazelnuts and fruits. The custard dessert was a comforting and warm blend of spices, and the soft texture was delicious. We were once again skeptical of the pumpkin spice seasonal flavor sorbet, but it was a fun addition to the custard. I enjoyed the custard dessert more, but for chocolate lovers, the dark chocolate dessert tasted like a rich brownie with crunchy biscuits on the inside, and nuts and fruits to complement. It was a nice side with coffee/tea at the end. Thank you Bar Vlaha! We will be returning:) read more

What a delightful evening! Our server, Valentina, was welcoming and friendly. Cocktail and wine delish. Beef cheeks and fried enoki mushrooms as good as everyone raves about; pastitsio also very tasty. Lovely ambiance, and unlike too many restaurants didn't have to strain to hear each other. We'll be back for sure! read more

Ambiance: communal table for date night kills the vibe :) Food was ok Service was good read more

Great service, great food. One of my favorite restaurants in Boston. The fried mushrooms are my FAVORITE.

A good time at brunch with gals catching up, laughing and sharing good eats for a while. read more

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I highly recommend this restaurant for the people who want a unique dining experience. For me, it was the first time going to a Greek restaurant. It was a pleasure to experience a brand-new food that I have never tried before. I especially liked Paidakia, the lamb. The servers and managers were so nice and kept trying to communicate with me when I was struggling with choosing the menu. The vibe was also perfect to take an aesthetic food picture. But one thing I want to mention is that the overall price per person was quite expensive as a college student. It was absolutely higher than I expected. However, overall, the interior and servers were perfect for the dining experience. read more

Bar Vlaha - Greek Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Fabulous ambiance, warm, welcoming and attentive staff, amazingly flavorful dishes and libations. Definitely a gem in Brookline if you can get a reservation. Highly recommend!! My favorites are the fried mushrooms, grape leaves, the eggplant feta potato dish, pork chop, and lamb chop. Everything was SO freaking delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

My go to place in Brookline. Food is Superb as Is service. Brought visitors from LA for dinner and they were blown away. GM Tomas runs a great restaurant read more

Tasty authentic Greek food with good portion sizes. Great service. Will visit again soon.

Really nice service, inventive food -most of which I had never heard of before, and so perfectly executed. Truly worth the hype! The whipped fish row is simply to die for. Spacious, yet warm environment and atmosphere. read more

Delicious food and very friendly service. The dishes are small, but really delicious especially the delicious stuffed mushrooms. A fun place to share a fun night out read more

Good food, great service. The bread was amazing. Given the number of middle eastern tapa kind of places in the Boston area, I think the competition is tough. read more

LOVE this new restaurant in Brookline from the same restaurant group as Krasi. They serve Vlach cuisine here and is more of a traditional greek style compared to the more modern restaurants we have in Boston. We started with some cheese which we thought was ok, not amazing. The alevropita which is a crispy thin batter feta pie was delicious although it could be quite heavy, I personally liked it with the kopanisti dip to cut some of the heaviness. The MUST GETS are the crispy fried oyster mushrooms (this is a 10/10 dish), and the chicken which was cooked so beautifully with a crispy skin but super tender meat. Lamb chops was also really good although it could use a little more salt/ flavor. I would personally skip dessert as neither the greek yogurt or milk pie was that good imo. Service was excellent and our server was super friendly with explaining everything. Will definitely be back to try a bunch of other dishes. Overall, a really great experience. read more

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While I don't eat lamb chops often, the ones here are the tastiest I've ever had. And the service is great! read more

Showed up at 6pm Friday night and they said they were no longer accepting walk in's. Just thought it was a bit odd considering how early it was, I would recommend not trying to walk in and making a reservation instead. read more

Was kicked out after a massive meal while still drinking my tea. They needed the table. I had a reservation. Disappointing ending to an OK meal. read more

None of the food wowed or delighted. The highlights: The butter that came with the bread was phenomenal. (Bread was mediocre). The Smokey eggplant dip was flavorful and spicy. The fried mushrooms were woodsy and came with a unique sauce. Good cocktails! The low lights: Greek salad was huge and filled with mealy tomatoes. The baked eggplant came out cold and the flavor profile was unappealing. The beef cheek was uninspiring. The fava was not reminiscent of Greek fava. Service was uneven despite not being that busy. Wouldn't go back read more

It was our first time at Bar Vlaha. Our server, Maria, was wonderful as she was warm, confident and knowledgeable. We started with drinks and had the Freaky Greeky Tiki, White Wine Estate Sauvignon Blanc and a Rose and they were all delicious. We had four spreads and some were better than others. We really liked the Tzatziki, Gaylotiri, but the charred eggplant was too smokey and the Tamarosalaka was not great. Maria recommended the mushrooms which were outstanding! For main dishes we had the Melitzana (eggplant and potatoes) and the Prestigania (pork shoulder) and they were both good but enjoyed the former more. For dessert we had the homemade yogurt with toasted caramelized walnuts and cherries which was a perfect ending to our meal. Lastly, I found the photographs really interesting. We will definitely go back and try more dishes! read more

Highly rated and frequently written about - and for good reason: Bar Vhala does an excellent job taking Greek food to its most flavorful version. From the housebaked sourdough to its pies and traditional dishes, this is a restaurant you'll be glad you tried. read more

Exceptional food, wonderful waitstaff, great vibes. Perfect place for a date night! I can't wait to come back and try more of the dishes

The Greek grandma I never had is cooking here. Rustic and nomadic dishes that pays respect to Hellenic cooking. A restaurant with purpose and culture that tells the story of Vlach people through ever authentic dish. Lamb chops and beef cheeks to delicious roasted mushrooms. A great addition to the Brookline restaurant scene. read more

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Visited Bar Vlaha few months ago and gave it 5 stars. Went again few days ago and everything is the same but the quality of the food is different. it just did not taste as great as before. the absence of Chef Kat is evident. I hope she returns! read more

Food and drinks were so good!! Service was amazing and very helpful. Definitely would recommend

The service and food was absolutely amazing!!! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. It's a gem in the neighborhood. I have a diary allergy and the server and kitchen was beyond accommodating. Everything on the menu was thoughtful and delicious. The eggplant spread was SO INCREDIBLE. The chickpea strew too. They even had diary free dessert! Incredible! Will be back. read more

We had a fabulous dinner at Bar Vlaha this evening! The service was impeccable! The food was delectable! Bar Vlaha is most definitely such an exciting and delightful addition to the Brookline restaurant scene! read more

This place was so good! A hidden gem with authentic cuisine. The staff was also very nice. Hard to get a reservation, we made one months in advance. Worth it! read more

It was my first Greek restaurant experience here in Boston, and I think I had a great starting experience with the Greek restaurant here at the Bar Vlaha. The food was amazing, and the service was exceptionally welcoming. I especially loved their drinking menu, which was "Olympic Cleanse." As a detox drink enthusiast, I found such integration of ingredients fabulous. It could be a little bit expensive compared to the portions they distribute for each dish. read more

Food, service, and ambience were 10 out of 10. Jimmy at the bar made incredible drinks and provided outstanding service. Highly recommend.

Great food and ambiance. The Horiatiki salad was outstanding, the oyster mushrooms, fave spread and baked fish were all great. The tsaziki is sweet so not what you expect read more