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Oleana has become of my favorite restaurants in Boston.
We did a walk in on a Wednesday and they were super accommodating. We had a drink outside until a table was ready, but it didn't feel like a wait because we could enjoy the very interesting live music! The cocktails were ok, the beer selection limited, although kudos for carrying non-alcoholic beer. I'm sure the wine is great but I'm not a big wine drinker. Ok, now the food is AMAZING! Super interesting. The Vege dishes were my favorites although everything was good. They are small dishes but still filling. And our waiter was helpful in helping us decide how to order. This is the cutest little place and I can't wait to go again!
We originally made a reservation at Sarma for Sunday at 8
We originally made a reservation at Sarma for Sunday at 8 pm. 10 minutes after being seated the power went out and the restaurant filled with smoke. The manager came by and gave us his card and apologized and asked us to leave because the restaurant was closing for the night. He offered to make us a priority for a re-reservation but that didn't work for us because I had guests in town and specifically made special effort to make this reservation for them a month in advance. I had the idea to go to Oleana, their sister restaurant, who did manage to squeeze us a tiny corner and feed us about 1.5 hours later. However at that point, we were tired and frustrated and hangry and so needed the food to be stunning and it was just... decent. The standouts were the topik and the fatteh. The red pepper dumplings were good but I thought were missing some spice (flavor or heat). They'd sold out of the striped bass at this point which was disappointing (annoyance after annoyance this night!) The lamb shish was decent but a little salty and pilaf was so basic I thought I could make it at home. The sultan's delight was a little too salty but the eggplant puree was very good. And finally the zaatar chicken was good but nothing to rave about. My dad found the crunchy top of it salty. The chocolate sarma was good but not balanced enough for me - a little too heavy and the ice cream didn't cut through the caramel enough. I'm still frustrated that neither Sarma nor Oleana did anything solid to apologize for the bad Sarma experience. Maybe I'm spoiled by other cities but for example after a longer wait than usual, I've been offered a free appetizer with an apology. Oleana did nothing more but I am grateful they squeezed us in at least. I'm no longer interested in trying Sarma and Oleana was just ok so I'll just avoid both restaurants frankly. I should say our server Mari (sp?) was very nice and attentive. Because they didn't have enough room for us, they squished us in this tiny corner. I know I should be glad they found us a table at all I guess but it was just so small. They did offer to change us later which was nice but at that point it's kind of too late when you've started eating. TLDR: don't eat at Sarma. Oleana is good but not the standout I was hoping for.
Very unique Mediterranean Restaurant.
Not the common dishes. Small portions but very innovative and delicious. Parking is very difficult.
Delightful treasure in Cambridge!
I stumbled upon this place because of convenient location, we had a later on plans in the same area, and decided to give it a try. when I couldn’t make a reservation online, I called and they told me just come down there that it’s a good chance to be seated after perhaps some waiting, when we got there, they had table out on the patio, and it was absolute delight from ambience to all the people who works in the restaurant, it was such a wonderful, friendly, happy vibe, and most importantly, the food was exceptional, freshness, flavor, and texture combination was exciting. while I was sitting there and enjoying, I was already planning to come back to Boston just to visit this restaurant! So I would highly recommend anyone to try it.
Family Dinner
Great environment, friendly service, and nice pace of dishes coming out. Most dishes were delicious but slightly too small to share amongst our group of 4. Would love to have the opportunity to scale-up some dishes for easier sharing. That said, would come back in a heartbeat, one of the best restaurants in the Boston area!
love this place.
Such a cozy restaurant with a kind of bohemian vibe. Bartender there was very friendly and knowledgeable and responded some amazing dishes, which are small meddetrrian tapas style. The food was outstanding 1) Bluefish Conserva- light and flavorful with good acidity. Bluefish was fresh and tender 4/5 2) Fatteh- so good. Very savory and light. Greta textures with different vegetables and the crunchy flatbread. The yugat sauce added a nice light tartness too 5/5 3)Sultan's Delight- beef was so tender and great umami flavor. Eggplant pair great with it 5/5 4) red peper dumplings- the only heavy dish I had. Was very interesting and tasty with a rich tomato yogurt sauce. 5/5 5) Vermont Quail Kebab- Tasty dish with thick tender quail atop crispy rice. Very mild kick to the dish with pistachios to add a little nuttiness and sweetness 4/5 6) Turkish Style Profiteroles- a little salty a little sweet, a little savory. Great dessert. Halva added the sweetness and the cooked cashews added a nice saltiness and good texture. 5/5 Will be coming here many more times for the food, ambiance, and kind staff
Absolutely incredible all around.
What a hidden gem. It looks so casual on the outside, but once you step inside, you're transported. They have incredible decor both indoors and on the patio space. The service was lovely. Everyone was always caring and attentive to our every need and went the extra mile. As for the food...WOW. The prices are a bit high, but it reflects in the variety of dishes and how unique each is. From the diverse, deep flavor palette they over to the indulging yet freshness of every bite. I can't say enough. This place really had it all going on. I recommend you treat yourself and take yourself here asap
If i said this was the best meal in the world I probably
If i said this was the best meal in the world I probably wouldn't be exaggerating. It tastes AMAZING!!! The sultan's delight was so good and so was the fatteh. My waitress was so kind and all of the staff was friendly and attentive! The plates are so small! It's hard because my mom is a Christian Scientist and usually she doesn't let me have more than one bite (she doesn't believe in osembic:() But fortunately since the plates are small, you really only get one bite when you shair this food with your big family. Go here if you love to eat some great bites.
The best!.
..enjoy every bite, music of flavors, aromas and textures. Mediterranean with a delicious twist.
Hard to get a reservation but worth to wait! absolutely
Hard to get a reservation but worth to wait! absolutely delicious, including a warm welcome.
5 Stars for what I can honestly say is in my top 5
5 Stars for what I can honestly say is in my top 5 restaurants I've ever eaten at. Also- order everything on the vegetable meze section. We had a Sunday 9:30pm reservation as that's all that was available a week out, but we tried our luck and came in early and scored a spot at the bar. Rebecca was the bartender and came highly recommended by the hostess who suggested those seats over others that happened to be available. We fully trusted Rebecca after she suggested the perfect mineral-forward white wine based on my very bad description of flavor preferences. Of all the dishes we ordered, there was not a single one that felt forgettable. Each dish was surprising and had at least one element that completely blew us away. Below are the dishes you MUST order! - Za'atar bread with pistachio muhammara: This was my single favorite bite of the evening and tbh of 2024. The bread was exceptionally seasoned and the pistachio muhammara was a revelation. It was topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and olive oil. I'm considering going back tomorrow for this dish. - Spinach falafel with tahini sauce, beet tzatziki, and pickle slices: These falafel were moist and hearty. They balanced the zesty beet tzatziki and pickles perfectly. - Fatteh-- caramelized onions, cauliflower, crispy mushrooms, pine nuts, and yogurt between delicate sheets of filo. Every element of this dish was intentional and necessary to create this simultaneously light and satisfying small dish. Potato and red lentil Kubba featuring Swiss chard, pistachios, eggplant jam, and fried carrots. This is a more robust, filling dish that comes piping hot. It felt like comfort food elevated. Dessert: Do not miss the Turkish style profiteroles or the Milk jam filo rolls. Both are sweet and complex, but also totally decadent. Beyond that, the wine list (many natural wines!) is robust and well curated. And for us newbs, the bartenders and staff are unbelievably helpful and unpretentious. Overall, the service, ambiance, and food stood out and make this restaurant one of my new forever favorites. It truly cannot be missed!
Everything about this restaurant is terrific.
Service, food, even the somewhat crowded dining room. If you have enough people, order one of everything. Delicious. Good wine list too.
Wonderful hospitality! Just want to give Leslie a shout out
Wonderful hospitality! Just want to give Leslie a shout out for being so kind in recommending food over the phone! She was so patient and gave me such great advice. Her kindness and expertise are so appreciated. I'll report back about the food after we eat.
I hadn't been there in a long time and loved everything I
I hadn't been there in a long time and loved everything I ordered (great vegetarian options). It's been around for a long time but the quality is still at its best. The patio was lovely and service was great.
My favorite restaurant in Cambridge! We went here for a
My favorite restaurant in Cambridge! We went here for a celebratory team dinner, and the ambiance was warm, casual, and intimate. Stand-outs on the menu were the desserts! Definitely get the Baked Alaska. Excited to come back and try more of their mezze
I love this place! it's one of a kind! Heart warming and
I love this place! it's one of a kind! Heart warming and delicious. Never had a bad time or bad service.
This place was yum! Very fun to try lots of small dishes.
The spread was good but very small. I really liked the samosa dish. But the star was the donuts for desert. They're like elevated Taco Bell donuts w the yummy cream filling and cinnamon. I came back and got some to go cuz I was daydreaming about it. Great service and cool cozy place but I def felt a little close and cramed to other tables. But delicious fresh foods
The food and service were fantastic.
Everything we got was delicious. It's not a cheap place, but it's worth it!
Loved this restaurant although I visited many years ago and
Loved this restaurant although I visited many years ago and haven't been able to secure a reservation since!
A phenomenal meal.
A special occasion restaurant for sure, but 100% worth trying if you live in Cambridge or Boston. Very easy to order for dietary restrictions. Been thinking about the food for months.
With nearly 2k reviews, you know this is a restaurant worth
With nearly 2k reviews, you know this is a restaurant worth trying. So I'm going to keep it short and sweet with what we ate and what I'd recommend. Fantastic and would highly recommend: - Fatteh - Vermont Quail Kebab - Spinach Falafel - Baked Alaska Good, but not great: - Scallops & Spanish-Style Bean Stew - Whipped Feta - Almond Cremolata - Seasonal Sharbat (cocktail) Would not recommend - Deviled Eggs - Bamboo Improved (cocktail)
Truly the best service in Boston.
Wine selection is amazing, love their sparkling red wine. "Best chicken of my life" - my boyfriend
fine food
Dining at Oleana in Boston was a culinary voyage that celebrated the flavors of the Mediterranean and the art of fine dining. The restaurant’s elegant and contemporary ambiance set the stage for an exceptional meal. The menu was a symphony of fresh ingredients and creative combinations, highlighting the richness of Mediterranean cuisine. The tasting menu was a journey into innovative flavors and exquisite presentations. The staff’s knowledge of the menu and their dedication to culinary excellence made the dining experience truly exceptional. Pairing the dishes with wines from the carefully curated list was a delightful exploration of Mediterranean gastronomy. Oleana is not just a restaurant; it’s a tribute to the beauty of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a must-visit for anyone seeking an exceptional gastronomic experience in Boston.
Never again
I.e.: nine dollars for one deviled egg is outrageous. Prices are not logical for vegetables and beans. Added gratuity for adminstration/staff whereas a higher salary should be given to employees, this is not the responsibilty of patrons.
Several disappointing glitches
Oleana has been a favorite of mine and my friends for many years. However, some of its allure is beginning to wear off, though the garden patio is still lovely and the food remains good-to-excellent. Last night, my party of four waited in line for half an hour in order to secure a first-come-first-serve patio table. We were relatively near the beginning of the line. The table that we were presented with wasn’t in a location that we preferred. When we asked the employee who was seating people if we might change tables, the response was borderline nasty, so we decided to let it go. We were advised that the meze dishes were likely to arrive in staggered fashion, and so they did. But we were chagrined (and perplexed) that the one person in our party who ordered a large plate had to wait nearly an hour and a half for her dinner. Consequently, the rest of us were at the dessert stage by the time her dish was delivered. Finally, I have been consistently disappointed that what I imagine must be one of Oleana’s all-time most delectable, popular offerings, lamejuns, has been absent from the menu for the last few years. I’ve received various explanations, none of which make much sense to me. Hopefully, the glitches in service and cordiality that we encountered were flukes and the much-missed lamejuns will return.
Upon entering I was underwhelmed by the restaurant as it
Upon entering I was underwhelmed by the restaurant as it felt cramped and stuffy. Our table wasn't ready and there was no where to wait comfortably. However, once seated, the service was prompt and the vibe changed for the better for me. This is a foodie spot! They serve wine and beer only but do have their unique "wine" cocktails which are a fun menu item! To start we got the "hot toddy" and it was warm and flavorful. For apps we ordered the olives , the whipped feta and quail kabob. The olives were so tasty and the quail kabobs were unreal! Loved the plating. We also ordered the latke and I would say this was a must have! For our main dish we shared the lemon chicken. The cheese pancake was delicious! So flavorful and cooked perfectly. Big enough to share. We were sadly too full for desert. We will be back in the spring to hopefully sit outdoors!Tip- pricing is pretty reasonable for the high quality of food if you limit the number of "cocktails" you have.
I love this place and will be bringing every guest I have
I love this place and will be bringing every guest I have in town to try this spot. All the dishes are delicious and the Baked Alaska is a MUST! Make sure to have a reservation because the space is small and more intimate. The ambience is great for drinks, date night, and good conversation with friends.
The food is absolutely delicious! Tastes fresh and has
The food is absolutely delicious! Tastes fresh and has really unique flavors. These are not dishes you can typically make at home. The service was really good, very fast, and the restaurant has a great vibe. Plus they have a great wine menu. Would recommend to fellow foodies in a heartbeat!
Super cute restaurant.
The drinks were fantastic & the food was very flavorful. I recommended a reservation
This may be my new favorite restaurant.
Let me start with the service, everyone was extremely welcoming and the atmosphere was perfect for a nice night out. Now for the food, while the portions felt slightly smaller than I expected, every dish we got was absolutely delicious. My two favorites were the Fatteh and the Falafel. We paired it nicely with a bottle of red. At the end of the night, we enjoyed the food so much that we ended up buying a copy of their cookbook!
Came here for dinner with friends on Sunday and absolutely
Came here for dinner with friends on Sunday and absolutely loved it! For the three of us, our waiter recommended 6-7 plates--we ended up ordering 6 which was the perfect amount for us. We ordered the Spinach Falafel, Za'atar Bread & Whipped Yellow Lentils, Butternut Squash Hummus Special, Dark Leafy Greens, Fatteh, and Stuffed Latke. For drinks, I got a Rose Lemonade, which was perfectly floral and refreshing. Since I can't eat gluten, they were nice enough to provide some crudités for me (cucumber, radish, bell pepper)! Out of the dishes, the Butternut Squash Hummus Special was definitely my favorite, followed closely by the Za'atar Bread & Whipped Yellow Lentils. My least favorite dish was the Fatteh, but overall everything was delicious and super flavorful. For dessert, we ordered the Turkish Coffee Chocolate Custard and the Almond Cremolata. I honestly loved both and am having trouble picking a favorite--the Turkish Coffee Chocolate Custard was creamy and had a variety of textural components which worked well together and the Almond Cremolata was light and delicious. I'd highly recommend both. Overall, this was a great dining experience! Service was so lovely and our food came pretty fast one after the other. I would definitely come back to try more on the menu.
Oleana is one of the best restaurants I've been to in
Oleana is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Cambridge. All of the Mezze were amazing, with standouts for our group being the Spinach Falafel, the Fatteh, the Sultan's Delight, and the Topik. The desserts were also wonderful, the profiteroles were decadent, very sweet and caramel-y. Plating was beautiful. The ambience was intimate. And the service was very attentive, I've never been so consistently refilled on water in my life. Definitely snag a reservation ahead of time!
This place!I'd venture to say it's one of the best in
This place!I'd venture to say it's one of the best in Boston! Hands down!Everything they make is to die for! Absolutely delish! Melts in your mouth! Just yum! Had the Hummus, latke, quail, and gyro! With each a glass of wine. To finish the baklava. And literally no complaints other than I wish I could eat and try more! If you have one night in boston, make this your spot to try! You won't be disappointed. Make a reservation though if you can, or come prepared to wait for awhile. As it's popular for good reasons. The staff was wonderful! And the prices reasonable. To have the meal we did for $150. Is unheard of in California. Easily a $300 meal where we are from! So take it from some foodies! This place is the bees knees.
Came here for an early dinner on a Wednesday.
The restaurant was pretty empty when we got there at 5:30 but it filled up quickly. I'd recommend making reservations ahead of time here.The Fatteh was my favorite dish here. The crispy flatbread was so crunchy and delicious, and it paired well with the roasted cauliflower and the sauce. I also really liked the Zaatar bread and whipped yellow lentils. It was so smooth and I liked the flavor a lot. The Zaatar bread was well seasoned and went so well with the lentil paste, we didn't let the waiter take the lentils away until we scraped off every last drop.We also got the Sultan's Delight and the Whipped Feta. Those were pretty good in my opinion but not as good as the top two.The Broccoli Kale Kohlrabi was disappointing, unfortunately. I was bummed to find out it tasted like someone decided to stuff broccoli into some microwaveable pizza rolls. Of course the quality of the food was amazing, but the taste was just very average.Lastly for dessert, we got the baked alaska. It was good, but honestly not that good. I didn't realize a good 40% of this is straight up whipped cream. We ate heaping spoonfuls of whipped cream with every bite of this dessert. Ate it with the delicious burnt sugar shell, ate it with the unique guava cake. Even ate it with the ice cream. At the end, there was STILL MORE WHIPPED CREAM LEFT! We were left eating entire spoonfuls of JUST whipped cream, since we paid $16 for it....So a good mix of delicious and disappointing here, but overall the food was still really really good and perhaps I just had high expectations because of how much I loved Oleana's sister restaurant, Sarma. Service and atmosphere were spectacular.
At the forefront of my mind during my first visit to Oleana
At the forefront of my mind during my first visit to Oleana was "How does this place compare to Sarma?" Unfortunately, I must report that Sarma blows Oleana out of the water. Out of the 6 dishes we ordered, there were a lot of bright spots, but also a lot of room for improvement. The fatteh was a bright spot, but as for everything else, even the good dishes Sarma can do better. Whipped Feta (4/5): The feta was delicious. It had a really nice blend of peppers and cheese, finely balancing the spiciness and the strong cheese aroma. This was my 3rd favorite dish.Za'atar Bread & Whipped Yellow Lentils (5/5): The bread was deliciously seasoned and soft. It didn't come out that warm, though. The whipped lentils were SO smooth and creamy. Really incredible. This was my 2nd favorite dish.Fatteh (FAVORITE): This was my favorite dish. The cauliflower was so perfectly roasted and yet so tender. It was charred to perfection. The crispy pita bread was awesome. The yogurt sauce brought it all together.Broccoli, Kale, Kohlrabi Borek (3/5): This was very average. Nothing bad, but the vegetables tasted like they could have been frozen. The sauce was also uninspired.Sultan's Delight (4/5): The first bite I had of this was great. The meat was so, so tender. As I ate more, the sauce become overwhelming. The sauce overpowers the meat and the smoky eggplant puree. We could have used more eggplant puree to balance out the sauce (the puree was delicious, by the way)Baked Alaska (3/5): Tasty, but definitely not a must-order like everyone else says. WAY too sweet. Even if it weren't too sweet, I don't think it's anything special. It also costs $16... for that much, you could get another hot mezze dish! Overpriced and not worth.Service was great. Seating is also very cozy. We were near a nice little fireplace.
Perfect meal
Great atmosphere. Expertly prepared with the freshest ingredients available. Great wine list with staff who knows their stuff and how to be hospitable. It was one of the best meal in a long time. Only tiny ( and I mean tiny) was that the tables were too close and could use some sound buffering. But overall excellent. Will come back for sure.
Really tasty, really cozy
Very good food in a warm environment. Service was pleasant and unpretentious. Really nice for Boston, as places with food this good tend to get a little haughty.
An absolute treat to eat here!!!
Unfortunately we live in Los Angeles. But we come to Boston regularly to visit our daughter. We come to Oleana at least once every time we come to Bostn area. Fortunately there were six of us, two young foodie children, (5&8) One is a vegetarian. Both love to eat great food. We shared almost every dish that we ordered. We had the Tapik, stuffed potato hummus, pine nuts, tahini and radish. Loved by all! As was the feta with sweet peas and hot peppers and seeded crackers. The flattened potatoes we ordered two orders because we remembered them from last time. They are AMAZING! We had the spinach falafel with tahini sauce, beet Tzatziki and pickles. How do they come up with such delicious and complex combinations? We had two orders of the Sultans Delight-tamarind beef and smoky eggplant puree. Always consistently wonderful. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly. The outside was crisp and the inside was medium rare. I love arctic char and my wife loves the white bean plyaz. We each had some of the arctic char other than our vegetarian grandson. We all shared the 7- vegetable Brik. With mushrooms, potatoes, corn and red pepper relish. We ordered a lot of food but it was all gone when we left. The dessert was the Baked Alaska which was really good. Our waiter “Topher” was a delight. He was very informative and helpful. He was cheerful and nothing was too much trouble. The people who delivered our food to the table were so professional. They spoke about what each dish was. My wife who is allergic to shell fish in particular to muscles was told about each dish that she could or could not eat. The kitchen separated items for her and our grandson. They were very busy but we never felt pushed to finish. Just an “AMAZING”experience. Thank you everyone!!!!
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