Description:
Both casual neighborhood place and culinary travelogue, Oleana occupies a cozy space outside Inman Square and another one close to my heart. The wonderful food and welcoming atmosphere make it one of the best restaurants in the Boston area. The seasonal menu, which features cuisine typical of and inspired by the Mediterranean -- not just the usual suspects, either; Turkey and Armenia figure prominently -- relies on fresh ingredients and chef and co-owner Ana (short for Oleana) Sortun's signature unusual flavors. Tempting aromas signal the arrival of Moroccan-spiced grouper, which might land next to a plate of succulent lemon chicken; poultry is often the dull option on even the most adventuresome menu, but here it's a match for the most exotic dishes. Even better is spicy tuna, in a peppery sauce that trades intense heat for intense flavor, a perfect match for the meaty fish. Portions are generous, vegetarians are happy, and the dessert menu is heavy on house-made ice cream. My only caveat is that at busy times, the servers tend to fall behind. In warm weather, there's seating on the peaceful patio -- and it can't be reserved, so try to eat early.
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User Reviews for Oleana
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many taste treats
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We went to this restaurant having heard that it had gotten some awards. We were not disappointed. There were many different small dishes to try, all delicious. It is a casual, comfortable...
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- posted on 11.26.12
- by travelmagic
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Great atmosphere, innovative food
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My boyfriend and I recently booked a table at Oleana for our anniversary. I reserved a table on opentable and requested a quiet seat. They saved us an amazing, quiet table in the corner...
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- posted on 11.18.12
- by gboston
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if you like to try new places/foods this is a MUST!
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The food was absolutely fantastic, although my bf and I were not so familiar with Turkish Mediterranean food we trusted that this place new what they were doing and sure enough this...
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- posted on 11.05.12
- by Jesse S
Awards:
Food and Wine Magazine
- Go List 2007
CitySearch
- Mediterranean Food 2005 – Audience Winner
- Mediterranean Food 2006 – Editorial Winner
- Outdoor Dining 2006 – Editorial Winner
Boston Magazine
- Best of Boston 2008
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 617/661-0505
- fax: +1 617 661 3336
Address:
- 134 Hampshire St
- Inman Sq
- Cambridge, MA 02139
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Hours:
- Sun-Thurs 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm
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