Vlora Restaurant

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4.4 rating over 4 reviews

617-600-7685

545 Boylston St ()

Boston, MA 02116

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Tags: Mediterranean, Good For Kids, Good for groups, Takeout, Greek, Dinner, Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Middle Eastern, and Delivery
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Tips:
  • On Sundays, from 5pm-9pm, Vlora offers a three course, family-style "Sunday Supper" for $30 per person ($20 for kids).
  • 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.
  • Monday through Thursday, Vlora restaurant offers 50% off all appetizers from 3-5pm.

From OpenTable: 

Located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay (Boylston Street and Clarendon Street), Vlora Bar and Restaurant focuses on truly authentic Mediterranean cuisine that is characterized by only the use of olive oil, a minimalist approach to cooking with an emphasis on taste and the use of the freshest ingredients. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Aldo Velaj and Cindy Tsai, the restaurant is named after Aldo's home town - Vlora, Albania. Vlora's menu stems largely from Aldo's experiences traveling and eating through the Northern Mediterranean region of Southern Italy, Greece and Albania. Featuring an extensive yet reasonably priced wine and beer menu, the restaurant also offers a late night menu available until closing.

From CityGrid: 

Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Aldo and Cindy Velaj, Vlora features flavors inspired by the Northern Mediterranean region including Southern Italy, Greece and Albania. \n\nDine in the relaxed, sophisticated ambiance of this authentic Mediterranean restaurant. Vlora's menu and wine list are an extension of the flavors and dishes served in Aldo's own home, including exclusive handpicked wines and lovingly prepared signature dishes that are unmatched within Boston. \n\nPlanning a special event or desire private dining? This Copley Square Mediterranean restaurant's main dining room seats up to 175 guests and accommodates 200 people for cocktails. The private dining room accommodates up to 50 seated guests and 80 people for cocktails.\n\nVisit Vlora's website to view their complete menu and picture gallery. (617) 600-7685

  • Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Greek, Albanian, Southern Italian Fare
  • Good for Groups, Special Events

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Unfortunately, unimpressive

On its face, it looks like Vlora is trying very hard to keep up. The location is difficult — while it’s on Copley Square, it’s underneath the street, which makes the restaurant a little less visible to passersby. However, the restaurant has had, on several different occasions, people to pass out menus and samplers. This was the reason that I wanted to try it — I had a watermelon and feta “tidbit” that was delicious.

The actual experience, however, was a disappointment.

The interior is nice enough — elegant, but very dark. The seats near the windows are at a premium, so you don’t feel like you’re sitting in a cave.

Appetizer: The baked stuffed clams with crabmeat filling was mediocre. It didn’t have a particular flavor or design, and the pink dipping sauce was uninspired.
Entree: The “Vlora Special” gnocchi was a shame. The gnocchi itself was mushy, and the overall taste of the dish was an interesting idea (olives, tomato, onion) but executed poorly. Too salty.

Overall, I was looking forward to something really special from this restaurant, but it simply fell flat. To support such a difficult location, they’re going to have to really step it up with the menu.

Dishes I tried:

Baked Stuffed Clams

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Vlora Special Gnocchi

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March 23, 2013

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Great appetisers, not so good entrees..waiters may take orders in Albanian or in Turkish too:)

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December 4, 2012

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Delicious food and nice service. The exterior is currently undergoing some renovations to improve the patio and store front.

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July 4, 2012

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The octopus is a MUST!

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