Oleana
Mediterranean restaurant · Neighborhood Four
134 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Highlights
Inventive Eastern Mediterranean dishes in a warm interior/garden
Inventive Eastern Mediterranean dishes in a warm interior/garden
"Talented pastry chefs all around Boston are making names for themselves with beautifully plated, intricate creations. But go back a few years before the explosive growth of Boston’s dessert scene, and find one classic that has always been there — the ethereal baked Alaska at Oleana, full of coconut ice cream and sitting in a sweet pool of passion fruit caramel." - Erika Adams
"An intimate, celebrated restaurant with a standout baked Alaska dessert and a famously romantic patio described as "the most romantic patio in town," offering eastern-Mediterranean–leaning tasting-menu experiences and a signature balance of inventive flavors and atmosphere." - Erika Adams
"The backyard patio at Oleana in Cambridge, where diners can enjoy chef Ana Sortun’s award-winning Mediterranean cuisine, might be one of the most beautiful in the Boston area. Patio seating, surrounded by greenery and colorful umbrellas, is in high demand and is first come, first served; good luck." - Tanya Edwards
"You might be surprised to find me at Oleana, indulging in their Middle Eastern-inspired menu. It’s a bit unexpected since it’s outside my own culinary style, but the bold use of spices and unique flavor combinations always intrigue and delight me. — Sumiao Chen" - Tanya Edwards
"If you want to get into Oleana on a weekend night, plan accordingly. The relatively few tables in this small but much-loved Mediterranean restaurant on the edge of Inman Square book up quickly. It’s worth the effort, though, and it’s a little easier to get in during the summer when the backyard is open. Order some wine, and then pick out a few good-looking mezzes to share. If your date isn’t interested in the Sultan’s Delight, it’s kind of a red flag." - lala thaddeus, joel ang, dan secatore, tanya edwards
