Eater Boston: The Best Restaurants and Bars in Brookline

Spicy ramen in Coolidge Corner, Colombian-style steaks on Beacon Street, and an excellent cocktail scene throughout

by Celina Colby

After many years of living in the shadow of Boston’s drinking and dining scene, Brookline, more than ever, is holding its own. The town hosts a diverse array of options across its various squares, corners, and main streets. The menus are wide-ranging and fun, with cozy and gorgeous decor to boot. This map highlights 14 of the best dining choices in Boston’s neighbor to the west. — Additional reporting by Erika Adams and C. Shardae Jobson

What’s changed in this update: We added French cocktail spot Bar Lunette, Capricho Colombian Steakhouse, and Italian restaurant La Morra. We’ve removed Orinoco since it closed.

Bar Vlaha

Bar Vlaha is a homey Greek restaurant from the hit team behind swanky spot Krasi and cocktail bar Hecate in Back Bay. At this spot, the focus is on the cuisine of the Vlachs, an ethnic group of nomadic shepherds in northern and central Greece. Alongside the hearty foods — stews, roasted meats, and savory pies fill out the menu here — expect to see delightful touches of Vlach culture throughout the dining room.