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Vlora serves true Mediterranean cuisine that is characterized by a minimlist approach to cooking with an emphasis only on the taste of the freshest ingredients.
(617) 600-7685
545 Boylston Street
(Clarendon Street)
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3506
-71.076
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Back Bay East
Hours:
7 days a week: 10 am until closing
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Validated parking at 500 Boylston St, garage - $ 7.00 after 4pm
Vlora
Last updated 11.26.09
What People Are Saying About Vlora
The Owner
Vlora
Owner
Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Aldo and Cindy, Vlora specializes in Albanian, Greek, and Southern Italian cuisine.
The Editor
Gerrish Lopez
Citysearch
In Short – A focus on authentic Mediterranean cuisine--from Italy, Greece, and Albania--makes this restaurant a healthy and affordable alternative in the Back Bay. Named for the chef's hometown, Vlora embodies a minimalist approach to cooking with an emphasis on taste and fresh ingredients. The grilled octopus is as good as any in the city, and the salads, pies and grilled meats and fish are all suitable authentic. The extensive and reasonably priced wine list offers something for everyone. A cozy, European atmosphere enhances the dining experience.
07/09/09
Menu and wine is phenomenal
by JanusFoodie at Citysearch
The trendiness of Vlora is amazing I will go back again in August. Wonderful Decor in and out as well exceptional appetizers I am glad we put our trust in our waitress to pick our appetizers. Wish they would stay open till 3am lol
- Pros: Wine was amazing and sent me to the sky
- Cons: they close to early
03/10/09
Delicious Food! Impeccable Service!
by IrishTemper at Citysearch
I was pleasantly surprised by the unbelievable delicious food and the extremely attentive service. We tried the octopus and trip of pies for appetizers and both were to die for. I had a yellow fin tuna that was cooked to perfection over spinach and couscous. Others in my group had the sole and the shrimjp over couscous. I would caution the Shrim over Couscous dish was a mild spice (i love spicy food! - one person can barely handle mild salsa) so the waitstaff might want to make caution about that.
the decor was modern, trendy and inviting. The restuarnt is difficult to find. They are below street level and difficult to find unless you are looking for them. I would suggest a sign that is more visible from the street.
- Cons: When the door opens there is a draft if youre near the door
02/04/09
LA Life in Boston
by Molls707 at Citysearch
My best friend and I just moved here from Los Angeles a month ago, so we're new the city. The other night, we went looking for a place to go out for drinks/appetizers after work, and decided to try Vlora after a co-worker recommended it to me as an upscale, trendy night spot. Well, let me tell you, we were not dissapointed! The inside of the restaurant/bar area is beautiful, very reminiscent of an LA lounge atmosphere, like S Bar, or the Palomar. We sipped glasses of tasty prosecco and shared the Arancini (filled with rice, feta, and mushroom: super yummy) and the Saganaki (pan fried Greek cheese: melts in your mouth!) I highly recommend Vlora to anyone looking for a relaxing bar to hang out in after a long day of work.
- Pros: Ambience, Service, Food, Wine
The Details on Vlora
When to Go:
On Sundays, from 5pm-9pm, Vlora offers a three course, family-style "Sunday Supper" for $30 per person ($20 for kids).
Know Before You Go:
Breakfast (mortadella and scrambled eggs on a croissant, authentic Greek frappes) is served daily from 7am-11am; lunch (homemade gnocchi, Greek peasant salad) from 11am-3pm; a light menu from 3pm-5pm and 11pm-1am; and dinner from 5pm-11pm. There's also a weekend brunch from 10am-3pm.
When to Go:
Monday through Thursday, Vlora restaurant offers 50% off all appetizers from 3-5pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Vlora
- Authentic Mediterranean
- Greek,Albanian,Southern Italian specials
- Good for groups
Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Aldo and Cindy, Vlora specializes in Albanian, Greek, and Southern Italian cuisine.
