Oleana
What the experts agree on
Ana Sortun's acclaimed Cambridge flagship elevates Turkish and Mediterranean flavors with farm-fresh ingredients and skillful spicing. The wisteria-covered patio is a must in warm weather, with meze and mains reflecting fine-dining craft.
“If you can, secure a table here on the blissful, wisteria-laden patio, where you can linger over Mediterranean-fused lamb steak with fava-bean moussaka.”
– Rough Guide
"With three restaurants (including Sofra in Cambridge and Sarma in Somerville), and a cookbook to her name, chef-owner Ana Sortun is one of the city's culinary treasures." Full review
"Foodies sing the praises of this Mediterranean masterpiece in Inman Sq. Ana Sortun’s exotic yet still accessible cuisine evokes Greece, Morocco and Turkey."
"The menu focuses on Middle Eastern dishes and locally sourced ingredients: Vermont lamb with Turkish spices, whipped feta with sweet and hot peppers, and wild salmon in grape leaves." Full review
4.7
"Chef Ana Sortun continues to "expand dining horizons" by embedding "complex", "memorable spice combinations" in every "taste bud–tantalizing" Mediterranean dish." Full review
"To experience what farm-to-table really means, come to Oleana during the growing season."
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Book ahead when the weather is nice, and ask for a table in the blooming garden.
15.0
"Chef Ana Sortun's singular brand of Eastern Mediterranean cooking reconciles the cuisines of Turkey, Spain, Morocco, Italy and Armenia." Full review
"Oleana’s chef-owner is the winner of many culinary accolades."
"A showcase for chef-owner Ana Sortun's passion for and mastery of the hauntingly aromatic cuisines of Turkey, Greece, Armenia, Morocco, Egypt and Sicily." Full review
"Meze: $4-$14 Main courses: $24-$28 Desserts: $12-$14."
"Top-notch Mediterranean. Patio seating in warm weather."