Bar Vlaha is located in Washington Square in Brookline, MA, serving delicious Vlach cuisine. The Vlach people were a nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured Hellenic cooking techniques as we know them today. We aim to capture the true spirit of Greek cuisine, serving locally sourced ingredients combined with the roots of Greek culture—right here in Brookline, MA! Here are five dishes you should try when visiting us at Bar Vlaha:
Dinner Dishes To Share in Brookline
Our “for the table” menu items include a variety of Greek-inspired dishes, each offering unique flavors and textures.
- The Manitaria consists of crispy fried oyster mushrooms served with a refreshing maidanosalata.
- The Karydokeftedes offers walnut fritters with potato, mint, and a makalo sauce.
- The Saganaki highlights fried Vlahotyri cheese, complemented by Metaxa, seasonal spoon sweet, and pistachios.
- For those who enjoy traditional flavors, the Dolmades presents grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, pork, rice, and mint, drizzled with avgolemono.
- The Xeli features smoked eel, pickled peppers, roasted garlic, capers, and grilled sourdough toast.
- The Saligarria offers braised snails cooked with red wine, tomato, pearl onion, and rosemary for a heartier option.
- Lastly, the Loukaniko presents a pan-fried house-made pork and fennel sausage served with mustard yogurt.
Traditional Greek Dishes in Brookline
We have a range of traditional Greek cuisine dishes featuring a selection of Mediterranean-inspired dishes with bold flavors.
- Melitzana Yiahni’s comforting dish combines eggplant, potato, feta, garlic, onion, and tomato sauce.
- Karavides presents crayfish cooked with ouzo, tomato, fennel, and orzo for a delightful seafood experience.
- The Agriogourouno offers wild boar shoulder braised in red wine, warm spices, and hilopites and manouri cheese for a rich, savory profile.
- Moschari me Damaskina features red wine-braised beef cheeks, complemented by prunes and trahanas for a tender, flavorful combination.
- Lastly, Garides me Gigandes brings freshwater shrimp with giant bean plaki, tomato, and leek for a hearty and flavorful dish.
Make Reservations at Bar Vlaha Today
Visiting Bar Vlaha in Brookline, MA, for dinner is a memorable experience. Our trendy Mediterranean restaurant offers a cozy yet stylish atmosphere, perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner. As featured above, our menu is an inventive mix of modern yet traditional Vlach cuisine, focusing on locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Whether you’re sitting at the bar or our cozy tables, Bar Vlaha is a top choice for a flavorful, memorable dining experience in Brookline. Make reservations with us today.
