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Mediterranean, International, Middle Eastern
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Oleana in the Greater Boston area is a three star Mediterranean restaurant. This restaurant is situated in the Central neighborhood. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar and fine wines. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups. Diners found the food superb. The service is good.
3.0 of 5 stars.
It pains me to update this review, as the first time I ate here, I thought I had finally found a Boston area restaurant where I could eat vegetarian fare in a fine dining experience. But after...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess it's kind of silly to write a review where there are already 248 of them, but I wanted to put in a word for the excellent service I had at Oleana a couple of weeks ago. First, we were 20...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Veggie tasting menu awesome. Generally I expected a more distinct farm fresh experience with the food. While sensational I feel the food got managed one or two steps too many beyond the straight from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been looking forward to dining at Oleana for quite some time. Overall it was a very pleasant experience with just a few little kinks. We were unable to get reservations on such short notice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best restaurant in the Boston area, with inventive Middle eastern food that is light and satisfying. There are always great appetizers and interesting wine selections. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a lot of buzz so we were excited to try it. We went at 6:30 and the place was packed. The outdoor area is lovely, but we ate inside.Here's what we ordered:-The hummus appetizer - we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in cambridge/boston! The appetizers are fantastic -- and their menu changes depending on what is in season. They happen to have a zucchini pancake they are serving right now. It...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service. Great food. Great decor. Priced accordingly. Get reservations.Dissapointing desserts if you are looking for more cuinary classic dishes. Why does everything have to have ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I picked out this restaurant over a year ago as the place I wanted my parents to take me when they came to visit. I have to say, I was not at all disappointed.I had the vegetarian tasting menu, at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
definitely one of the best restaurants i've been to in boston. we first ordered a sampler of the small starters which i highly recommend doing...lots of different spices and textures. the beef short...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service was fantastic. Our waitress was incredibly attentive. Example: after opening our wine, for some reason a few fruit flies showed up. One found it's way into our bottle. The waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The vegetarian tasting menu is creative and delicious. All of the desserts are amazing; their pastry chef really deserves the awards she's won.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is, WOW. Went here to kick off my honeymoon, and it was a fabulous dining experience - the ambiance was fabulous (outdoor patio, on a Tuesday w/ live music), wait staff was the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants, ever. In my 3 visits here, I've been fortunate enough to be able to try a wide range of what Oleana offers- thanks, pharmaceutical company for sponsoring our dinners...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a business dinner. OMG, it was fabulous! I had always wanted to go here to Oleana but somehow hadn't. The food and service were fantastic and I will most definitely go back again!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Oleana twice, this most recent time for my birthday dinner. Quiet and intimate, tucked away at the far bar table we were offered a view of the kitchen and service by an awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious. My Mom and I both got the vegetarian tasting menu but still recieved different courses. It was a lot of food. Overall good but not worth the price.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is really a special restaurant. I took a couple of my directors here for a thank you meal at the suggestion of one of my chefs/professors who knew it would be to my tastes. Our waitress was a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our upbeat waitress quickly greeted us and offered drinks, which was much appreciated given the high humidity of a Cambridge summer. She read off several specials from her notebook, which sounded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Oleana twice for business dinners. The restaurant is very cozy and the food is very good! A nice change from downtown Boston.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food- Very creative interpretation of Mediterranean and North African cuisine. They don't try to copy any particular cuisine and use a range of exotic spices. Everything was delicious with a seasonal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely adore Oleana. The food is out of this world and so fresh and made with locally sourced foods whenever possible. Their wine and beer selections are great. The service is friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana's fusion of Middle Eastern and Central Asian flavors with French precision is very unique; at least here in Boston. I have never been to a restaurant that blends flavors the way Oleana does....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm... Before going to Oleana, I read review after review stating how amazing it was. Well, I can't say that my review is going to follow suite. My friend and I started with hummus, which was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Oleana yet. This place is probably in my top 3 of places to eat in the Boston/Cambridge area. I had my 1st date here with my now wife and it has become our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent foodAmazing vegetarian tasting menuYou must come here at least once, it's a little pricey, but so worth it! It's a little out of the way and hard to find, but is def one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea how we got here, but the wife and I were completely turned-around and lost in Cambridge or Somerville or both. She had to use a bathroom and I was pretty hungry. I found a parking spot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to try Oleana for a long time and tried to get a table last minute with a friend on a gorgeous Saturday night. I called knowing it was a long shot, but was greeted by a pleasant,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've had in Boston...which says a lot since I love food, am part Lebanese and am obsessed with mediterranean / middle eastern food. Everything is fresh and flavorful...many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to Oleana. So good. Totally worth the price. Def sit out side if you can, the garden is beautiful! Had sangria and swordfish. Gosh, love swordfish but there was a tasty bean salad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated a great birthday meal at Oleana on a Wednesday night. I'm going to seperate service, food, ambiance and customer service for the purpose of this review.Food: It was ourstanding. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Plain and simple. What more could be said about the charming and delightful dining experience I just had at Oleana on Friday night? Thanks to my fellow yelpers, my party arrived early in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the majority..this place is awesome. The food and service was great. I learned that I don't like turkish coffee.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
brilliant! business dinner with a fussy designy vegetarian. had reservations, but decided to walk across cambridge, and we showed up 1/2 hour early. we were seated at the bar, and bellied up to a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, absolutely delicious! I brought my mother here for Mother's day - had a reservation for 5:30 but as it turns out, that's when they open... We had to wait outside a little longer than I'd have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had been obsessed with the food at this place for quite some time, I literally had said the desserts are orgasmic. I still think the desserts are good. During my last visit though I was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After wanting to try Oleana for a long time, I finally got my wish! My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to score a table on the patio for a terrific spring evening meal! Because we both wanted to try...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get what's the big deal with Oleana. I had dinner here with my partner last week, and we both left a little disappointed. Service and ambiance were both excellent. Our server knew lots...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
215 reviews with an average of 4.5 stars. Soooo...go here. It's amazing. Al fresco dining at Oleana is like 6 stars. If you can't sit outside, you'll still have a five-star kind of night.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is expensive, But it's priced around what you'd expect from a restaurant of this caliber in the Boston area.I went with my mother and sister for their birthday. (Yes, same day-convenient...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was thoroughly unimpressed with Oleana. After reading the reviews on Yelp, we were excited to go for a great meal. We were sorely disappointed upon eating the food. The appetizer we ordered,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am on a roll with 5-star places, but I guess I just ate well in April. Anyways, another date night with the man, this time we ventured to the other side of the river. I scored a 7:30pm reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Six of us went for a 6 pm "planning dinner" on a Thursday night. Food was great. All the appetizers we tried (from the vegetarian "pret a manger" to "Sultan's Delight" (glazed beef) were great. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The spinach falafel is amazing. On the appetizer menu, only $10 and big enough for a meal. We live around the corner, so it's nice to go and sit at the bar, order the falafel and a glass of wine and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came on a mild April day, about twenty minutes before opening, and staked out at the door and managed to get the second-to-last patio table. The garden is immaculate, but we could not figure out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a bad meal here. Outside dining in the summer.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, being honest. Time for some tough love. I've been several times over the years, and I am a big fan of this fantastic food and the chef - it's fresh, inventive, just damn good. Those folks at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Original and delicious food. Attentive staff. Parking was okay, but hey at least they have it! Nice interior. I bought her book as did the woman sitting next to me. I can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is certainly a great pleasure to find a restaurant like Oleana, with an interesting menu and ingredients sourced locally and seasonally. The food is very tasty, full of robust flavors, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard so many good things about Oleana and when I finally went for the first time I was very pleased that it lived up to its expectations. I went here for my birthday with my family, and would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in Cambridge! This place is not cheap by any means but totally worth it. I have never had anything I didn't like here. The executive chef, Ana Sortun, is simply...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oops. Did I stumble into the "it's SAID to be so good and all who've been to it **one time on a special date** seem to blabber about it being so good that it MUST be good" pointless review section?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As the stars indicate this place is only A-Ok. I was a little underwhelmed. I had very high expectations based on the reviews. I would have MUCH rather gone to Hungry Mother, which is just down the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is the rare mix of class, accessibility, affordability, delicious cuisine and neighborhood feel. Seriously, it is hard to pull all that off! People come here dressed up or in whatever. Young...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the food and the ambiance, but the baked Alaska was way too sweet and not the best choice for dessert after a filling meal.I will have to come back here soon so that I can write a more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on my last visit to Boston a few weeks ago. It's located in Inman Square. When I was in college I didn't venture too far into Cambridge so I never knew there were so many ethnic restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Oleana for the first time this week, and it was fantastic. We sat in the back of the restaurant, in the little sun room overlooking the outdoor seating area (which isn't open until May). The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarian tasting menu is awesome. Well, to be honest, I wasn't really into the 5th course, but I was too full to really eat much of it anyways, and was saving room for dessert (The tasting menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you look for a restaurant to satisfy your physical and spiritual hunger, look no further than Oleana.I have been consistently delighted with the food and atmosphere here. I'm a big garden dining...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has all been said before, but I rarely find a restaurant that has it all from beginning to (almost end..too full for dessert this time). Unfortunately, we waited almost 25 minutes past our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never ate at Oleana while a Boston resident (despite my desire to do so, it just never happened for one reason or another) so, when I came back as a tourist, my boyfriend made a point of taking me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food ambiance great service = Oleana! The night after we got hitched, my husband and I wanted to celebrate by going out to dinner. He had actually made reservations for another place, but after...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My heart sings when I eat at Oleana. Though portions to some might be considered small, the spices and flavor are so vivid you can't really take more than what's served, and I mean this in the best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an incredible place. Heard about it from a client and decided to go on a whim late Sunday night..no reservation! The atmosphere was cozy and upscale. Great wait staff.. got seated right away at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner at Oleana was a fantastic experience. I had made a reservation through opentable and made a note that it was my wife's B'Day and we were vegetarians.The maA�tre d' took us to our table and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is quite good. I am rating it A-OK because the food was excellent !! if you like trying different spices. Our server was very knowledgeable. While I enjoyed my meal I can't say I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Oleana! When you can sit outside, it is by far the best outdoor dinning in the area. The food is fantastic, but the best is the wine menu! Great ecclectic varietals, but classics as well, that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been waiting to write a quick review after a few more visits, and Oleana has slid back a few stars from my first visit, unfortunately. The first time I went was one of the best meals I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana...a word synonymous with so much for me. This will be a messy and emotional review. Strap in:-Rare, beautiful, exotic.-White fish cooked sous-vide with white truffle and cauliflower (my first...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was probably my 6th or 7th visit there, and it remains one of my favorites. My mom is a vegetarian, so we always get the $42 5 course dessert vegetarian tasting, and we've never been...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After going to Oleana for my birthday dinner on Friday, I am now rethinking every other five star review I have ever given. I would give this place 17 stars if I could. I had the vegetarian tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Olenea is definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Cambridge/Boston. The Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean flavors in the dishes are simply amazing. Every-time I've been here I've had the vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with 4 other people and we all said Yum.. the best was the Parsnip Hummus & Spicy Cilantro Tabouleh with Homemade Pita Bread. For dinner I had the Cod, Pepita Crumbs, White Beans with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hummus is as good as it gets.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
'Twas great, but one star off for the anti-climatic entree.Thanks to some gracious friends, The Boy received a $100 certificate to Oleana for his birthday (in 2007!!), so we were able to enjoy a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. The food is amazing, the service outstanding and the setting relaxed. I've been here a number of times already. I *always* get the Spinach Falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars from this carnivore. 1 for being a great date spot to come with my vegetarian girl.First off, the biggest complaint is this place is a pain in the arse to find. Maybe not if you live in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As most have mentioned, and most know by now - the food is very very good. The service is perhaps a bit overbearing and the layout of the tables a bit cramped in places.very good vegetarian choices.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a meat eater I would recommend this restaurant - vegetarians beware of the hype!Oleana is a great restaurant - but I don't think it deserves a vegetarian award. Being a vegetarian - this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for vegetarians. I consider Oleana to be my favorite restaurant in Boston/Cambridge. I love the vegetarian tasting menu and the chocolate panini/almond ice cream (no dairy!) dessert. I cannot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good...and really well plated...The coziness factor was off the charts!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The carrot puree appetizer is great!! The atmosphere is nice, but was a bit crowded when I was there. I could barely hear the person I was with from across the (small) table. The tuna roll is such a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I've been hearing about how this place is just the jam. I've always wanted to go, and my lady suggested it for her birthday so I figgerd is was as good of an excuse as any.So off we went, after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All day long I had to stop John O. from snacking as we waited for our 8:30 reservation to Oleana. This storied Mediterranean restaurant had been on our list for a while, so we jumped at the chance...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great presentation. don't really like this genre of food, but I'd go here again.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I have been putting off writing this review because there are so many glowing reviews and I don't have much else to add. I loved it here! My boyfriend took me here for my birthday back in October...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Continues to impress
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love Oleana. The vegetarian tasting menu is probably our favorite meal, but the brisket is also delicious, and the sultan's delight is an amazing appetizer. We love the unique tastes in the food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An absolutely amazing meal!After reading some recommendations I decided to take the BF here for a birthday celebration meal. We were seated immediately in a super busy dining room. It was a Wednesday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best meal I've had in a long time.My boyfriend and I went to Oleana for his birthday, so we went all out on ordering. We started with the turnip soup with the 'crabcake' appetizer, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always been a semi-adventurous eater, but I sometimes still get scared looking at a menu where the only clearly distinguishable words are "served with," "and," and the such. That probably...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, Oleana is a place you need to try. If you're not sure what to order, get fish. She seems to be particularly good with seafood. Her vegetarian dishes are also really impressive and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Quite a disappointing evening at Oleana tonight for my birthday celebration. Not going to go on and on because it's frankly not worth my time.Probably THE most disappointing meal I've had in Boston....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The falafel roll ups and tomato dish were just amazing. The feta cheese dip goes really well with their complementary zatar bread.. Just can't have enough of this food. I'll be heading out there again...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and have always enjoyed the food, drinks, service, and ambience. I've eaten inside and outside; both are nice, obviously depending on the season and the weather. As...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with all the rave reviews of the food - this is my & boyfriend's go-to birthday/anniversary/special dinner place. They get their produce from a small farm right in Sudbury MA, and they do...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotten the vegetarian tasting menu at Oleana almost every time I've gone, which is maybe 5 times now. I think it's really too much for one person, especially if you indule in the very tasty bread...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of Boston's best chef-owned restaurants, a culinary trip around the Mediterranean that doesn't leave vegetarians and vegans behind.There's a round-the-Mediterranean tour going on every night at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is amazing!it is quite expensive but totally worth it.I've been there for my birthday and once i sat at the bar with my mom and had appetizers. the most amazing one is the spinach falafel!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a couple times now and I must say this place is great. Inside and outside seating is lovely. Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. There are classics and really unique...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've noticed that, unfortunately, in Boston at least (or in many places I've visited along the US East Coast anyway) it's hard to find a restaurant that does upscale Arabic/Middle Eastern or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place lives up to its reputation! the food was amazing, i had the Heirloom Tomato Kibbeh with Heirloom Tomato Dolma & Labne, which was out of this world bursting with flavor! and for my main...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hi Oleana! I have been thinking about you for a while since my best friend Yelp mentioned you to me. I think you really have a lot to offer me. I have to admit, I go on bostonchefs.com to look at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of the best restaurants in Cambridge. Reservations are must, especially if you have a group larger than four since the restaurant is not very big. As mentioned in another recent review, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love.Oleana is one of the best restaurants I've been to lately. The ambiance is romantic, though the tables ARE a bit too close together (felt like we were snooping on other people's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana has given me a wonderful experience, but it's one of those places where you wonder if the more traditional, and cheaper turkish/middle eastern foods aren't comparable for much less money....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Oleana at the end of a gluttonous month - 2 weeks in Chicago (a great food city), a week in Sonoma/San Francisco and a week with friends visiting back in Boston. So, while I kind of just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food at Oleana but what does not get enough recognition is their wine list. If you are passionate about food AND wine they you have reached your mecca. Of all the restaurant wine lists in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good meals, a bit on the pricy side. great atmosphere, especially if you can get the outdoor seating. the food is delicious (sorry, can't remember exactly what i ate), but we had appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In short: wow. I've been meaning to check out Oleana for a long, long time but its price-ology kept it up there in "special occasion dining" territory and nothing thus far had merited the right kind...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a relaxing dinner for two here last weekend after returning from a hectic business trip to Portland, OR.My date and I started with the warm spiced olives with za'atar -- perfectly ripe, with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I too loved Oleana. So, why not 5*s?Most of the things that we ate for dinner were incredible. Not necessarily overly complicated, or intricate, but reminded me of what I learned in Berkeley - good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Oleana's a couple weeks ago and was I ever impressed! Some nice variations on typical Mediterranean cuisine. Flavors were complex, but delicate and the fish is superb. The feta cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had pretty high expectations for Oleana and they were met for the most part. The za'tar on the warm olives was nice and I loved the spice served with the spicy carrot puree, which was delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying that I have been coming to Oleana for dinner for each of my birthdays (as well as at other times) since they opened in 2001. I have loved this place and had many special...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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If you are able to get past the expense your in for a meal that will not be forgotten. There wasn't a bad meal on the menu and everything was extremely fresh. Went there on a nice evening and sat in there...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Being part Turkish I must state my disappoitment of the strange mix of ingredients. They get a star for growin fresh oregno (Zatar) at the front door and using zatar in just about every entree. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are able to get past the expense your in for a meal that will not be forgotten. There wasn't a bad meal on the menu and everything was extremely fresh. Went there on a nice evening and sat in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere was just what we were looking for and the Piaella was delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were seated quickly enough at the table (we had rezzies), I with my back to the bar, he facing it, and all of a suddent my co-conspirators eyes were wide as plates -- and he was looking right over...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You've seen the accolades:"Best Chef Northeast" - James Beard FoundationTop 10 Restaurants in Boston - ZagatBest of Boston - 2002, 2003You've read the reviews."Exquisite. Gorgeous. Decadent. Perfect."...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What my friends don't know is that I was totally hesitant about trying the food here after viewing the menu the night before. Although I love middle eastern food, everything here seemed just a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Oleana three times: The first two times I had good experiences and loved the food, but didn't feel ready to write about it. I'm ready now.Last night I met up with four friends for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food was uninspired. Beautifully presented, but none of the flavor combinations surprised me or caught my interest. Given the average ambience and wait-staff, I would have thought...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exquisite. Gorgeous. Decadent. Perfect.Last night two cousins and I dined out on Oleana's patio and enjoyed foodie bliss as we sampled an array of Oleana's finest Arabesque/Mid Eastern inspired...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohmygoodness. Oleana was perfect for my post-graduation dinner. At first I was disappointed that a veganized vegetarian sampler could not be made that night, but our waitress did give me a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic. truly works of art. I heard good things about this place, and have to say it is the first place in cambridge that has lived up to its reputation in my mind. It's not overpriced in my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm Oleana:The Good:-Understated decor makes for the *perfect* atmosphere, especially the patio - great for a romantic dinner!-Love the pret a manger list -- especially the Armenian Bean & Walnut Pt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food: i've only been here for desserts and they're amazing. i highly recommend the baked alaskaambiance: romantic. a great date place. it's small - you should make a reservation.price: on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not Turkish/Greek/....Med but it's an American interpretation of Med cooking. It's fusion cooking at best and the chef does whatever she wants to...and in my opinion does not succeed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is one of my favorite special occasion restaurants..the tables are a little close but the food/wine/sangria/specialty drinks are ALL SO AMAZING. The menu remains pretty consistent but that's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service, atmosphere, taste, and even price went beyond my wildest expectations at Oleana. There's something to say about a restaurant that serves foods that I would ever think to use and flavors that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great date place! It's pricey, but the ambiance is relaxed but classy. We ordered the vegetarian mezze, which is basically a chef's pick of five courses, all of which are small in size, but plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I actually really liked the food here, or at least what there was of it! We ordered the lamb steak and halibut... the halibut was nice and moist, and was a decent portion. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Before I get attached , see my reasoning.Food--goodservice-very goodPrice--absolutely too highThe price does not fit the food. A beef brisket and only be soo good--so how can you charge $32 . I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom line this is the best restaurant in Boston (even though it's in Cambridge). Everything on the menu while adventurous, is excellent. The food is very flavorful. My favorite items on the menu are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone here a few times and the food is always solid - I have a hard time finding something I feel like eating. The menu is inventive which is cool, but can be intimidating - luckily everything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to try the vegetarian tasting menu. Being a new vegetarian, I wasn't disappointed! The concoctions were creative.Some of my favorite things on the menu were the ricotta and bread...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give this place 800 stars. AMAZING food, AMAZING service. I'm shocked by some of the reviews here. "Not many choices"... uhh, yeah when you're used to dining at TGIFriday's or The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is my absolute favorite restaurant in Boston. Sure, Oleana is actually in Cambridge. But, for me, Oleana beats out all of those far fancier spots in downtown Boston and beyond.Oleana's menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both food and service are excellent! You have to try the beef appetizer and the baked Alaska. I saw lots of people ordered a flamable cheese dish too. Sadly my friend doesn't eat cheese so we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I've heard a lot about this place, mostly involving flaming, ouzou-soaked haloumi. But, I wanted to go somewhere special for an anniversary, and we hadn't been yet, so ...There were two of us,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is incredible. I had no idea what half of the things on the menu were, but they were all delicious. My waitress was very helpful in recommending dishes and wine pairings. They take...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Several of us had the vegetarian tasting menu. While the food served was indeed interesting at times, I think Oleana is expensive for what you get.I could have been just as happy by only having two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, apparently, I'm now making trips to recognized YELP hotspots; wtih 115 reviews, who needs an introduction to this place?This is what happened. My palate and tastebuds were hohumming all week...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Oleana needs and deserves yet another 5 star review. I am in heaven. Oleana knows food. The chef is a goddess.I'll start of by saying that our waitress was an absolute gem. She didn't hover at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't rave enough about this place. For reasonable prices you get incredibly delicious, inventive food, very attentive and caring service and a warm, sophisticated atmosphere. This has been by far...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I tried this place a while back. It was arguably the finest gastronomic experience I have had in Boston (maybe tied with Monica's in the North End). Everytime we find occasion to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is heaven! The atmosphere and decor are beautiful as well, albeit a bit small and noisy. Go in summer and get a seat in the terrace in the back. The other plus is that they have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many good reviews here, I expected far more from Oleana. Yelpers, do not lead fellow yelpees astray!! So I am writing this to tell people who haven't been there before: don't have too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
S and I had such a great experience here-- I'm not really sure how non-vegetarians could possibly enjoy Oleana as much as we did. We both ordered the vegetarian tasting menu and each got different...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana has great food, a fine dining atmosphere and attentive staff. However if you are looking for variety, comfort and price, this may not be your first choice. While the food is absolutely cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a while back with my girlfriend with high expectations, and, for the most part, they were met. Intriguing, new flavors prepared by a chef who knows how to use them. We had the vegtarian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i feel bad. sooo bad. everyone loves this place. and i wanted to love it too. but i couldn't.maybe it was the amount of spices used in the food. the menu was certainly inventive. the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
how can i give one of my favorite restaurants in town 2 stars? because they would not let my wife, who is in her early 30s drink with out her ID! i had mine, i am 34 so its not like i look 19 or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegetarian, but if there is but one possibility of my giving up the meats, it would probably involve feasting daily at Oleana. Now while Oleana is not a vegetarian restaurant, I just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, there's no way I can NOT give Oleana 5 stars- it deserves them! There are a few personal minuses, though, so keep reading.First, the staff was gracious, accomodating, and knowledgeable- ALL of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps 102 glowing reviews just isn't enough. This place is fantastic -- the perfect restaurant for a la de da date or when you want to impress your parents or something.The food was top notch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of perfectly seasoned and flavorful Mediterranean food I could eat every single day. The menu is so inspired I couldn't stop ordering - there were 3 of us and here's what we ate:From...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dining at Oleana is an incredible experience. The menu is extremely creative -- I definitely recommend trying several appetizers. Every selection blends a variety of unique flavors, some of which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite place to eat in Boston.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down one of the best dining experiences in the Boston area. The food is all organic ingredients and chef ana sortun has carefully blended the spices in all of her recipes to creat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food; good service; reasonable prices for an upscale place. I like the fact that they source local farmers and I have never had a bad meal here! Great deviled eggs (app) and chicken entrees!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just experienced one of the most unbelievable meals at Oleana in Cambridge MA run by chef and owner Ann Sortun who also has a book "Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean". Rustic, warming,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Oleana a couple times and the food has been exquisite each time. The Sultan's Delight and Ricotta Bread Dumplings are a MUST. I have to say my experience indoors and outdoors on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a comfortable neighhood restaurant that serves world class food. You won't be disappointed with this place. Outdoor garden area during summer months and quaint dining inside with a small bar...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If only I had the budget to go to Oleana more than on special occasions. Now that would be the life!Tucked away in the side streets of Cambridge, Oleana's take on contemporary Mediterranean/Arabic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is delicious. The deviled eggs were to die for (w/ tuna and curry flavor) and I loved the spinach falafel. They use chickpea flour to make the falafel really light and fluffy. Really tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is good, but not great. The food is interesting, which always gets points from me, but not everything works. We had the nougat for dessert and while well executed it didn't hold together as a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a discerning food snob I consider this the best food in greater Boston. Their food and desserts are consistently "pitch perfect" always wonderfully prepared and creative and ingredients with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I'm very price sensitive!Fancy Mediterranean Food. That's basically what Oleana is. They do it pretty well! I had very high expectations after reading that they were one of the top 10...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just putting together a list of good vegetarian restaurants and wanted to add Oleana, only to find I hadn't reviewed it.The vegetarian tasting here is AMAZING. Such a value ($40), SO MUCH FOOD!I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tired of Italian food? Sick of Mexican? Don't want Chinese again? Longing for the exotic spices of Turkey and the Middle East? This is the place for you.Oleanna is in a strange location. The street is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My party of two had:1.) 04 Sauvignon Blanc, Claude Courtois 'Plume d'Ange,' Sologne, Loire Valley, FR 532.) Grilled Octopus with Spicy Sicilian-Style Bread Salad & Cauliflower 123.) Spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana was a real dining experience for me. John F. and I went for my birthday in July and I'm constantly looking at the menu and trying to plan the return trip, though we can't frequent these kinds...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana was magnificent. Even if my food had been poor, the atmosphere of the restaurant (especially on the patio, where we sat) was awesome. The live band, playing some simple, unobtrusive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana was a really warm and romantic place to have your meal...the outdoor patio is really cozy with its fireplace beside every table...and when I still felt a little cold they gave me a soft shawl...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's taken me a week or so to write this review -- too much wining and dining to catch up with! But Fri., 7/20, Lynn and I went with friends (also attending the law conference) to Oleana. This was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's no secret that Ana Sortun's Mediterranean-influenced cuisine is served in the city's most enchanting al fresco dining atmosphere. Sip white sangria at the bar while you wait for a table in their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to really love this place but it turns out I only liked it, which is fine.We just had dinner here this past Saturday night. No reservation but the website said none was needed for the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the four stars are just for their dessert menu. i've eaten a bunch of times here and while very impressed, it's the dessert offerings that do it for me.the bread pudding on the winter menu is to die...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of the best resto's in boston area. this place is always packed and very hard to get a reservation. the patio is unreal. love sitting out there sipping some sangria. the best item i had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no point in writing a review for a place like this, I'll just add my 5-stars to the collection. I went last night, I was amazed, I'll be going back. Eat here, this many people can't be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
echoing many reviews here...fantastic. i made a reservation for two for an early dinner and was able to get a table in the Gorgeous outdoor area.our waiter was just the right amount of attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is probably the best restaurant I have been to in the Boston/Cambridge area. My boyfriend, two of his relatives and I went there for dinner this weekend. We had a reservation and were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Oleana over twenty times and the food is always great. The food has Turkish accent and is very unique to other restaurants. The atmosphere is subdued artsy; small tables; small bar with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are quite a few lengthy reviews, so I don't have too much extra to say...A few quick comments: the falafel appetizer and whipped feta w/peppers are excellent. Definitely make a reservation if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, every now and then I tear myself away from the dive bars and PBR and go somewhere Nice, with nice people. So it was the other night, I went and checked out Oleana. And it is. Nice. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pret a Manger not bad but would have been better if the kalamata olives were warmed. Nevertheless, the delicious olive oil was awesome. We loved the crispy fried squid appy (which was actually crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was deeply depressed when Daddy-Os closed several years ago, but this little seedling that sprouted into Oleana is phenomenal. The food is spectacular, wine list extensive & you cannot beat the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enter the lovely O...Context: It seems that chef Ana Sortun has created the ultimate trifecta-of-sorts by joining hands with farmer, Chris Kurth: an elegant restaurant serving remarkable, innovative...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Congratulations are due to Oleana which has knocked off Mistral & No9 for my favorite restaurant in Boston. I am vegetarian/mostly vegan and the $40 Vegetarian tasting at Oleana absolutely blew my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this restaurant! I wasn't sure what to expect initially. I had heard the falafel appetizer was supposed to be one of the best 25 dishes in boston (this year)- from Boston magazine. I went and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was unbelievable. The food was unique and absolutely delicious. I ate outside and it was like being in a backyard. I didn't feel like I was in the city at all. There are trees and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've not written a review for Oleana yet. This is by far my favorite restaurant in the Boston area. Its not a place a I frequent, only because I like it for special occasions. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go when the weather's nice and sit out back and just drink it in. The grapes and other goodies growing off the fence and the live guitarist (or whatever musical variant is there that night) will take...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met Chef Ana Sortun at the World Of Flavors Conference at the CIA in California in 2004. I was then a culinary student at Napa Valley College in St. Helena. The greatest chefs in the world of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the 57th reviewer I'm not sure it would make an impact to say anything at all but I still want to write this review.DO NOT BE SCARED OF THE MENU.It seems a bit too ethnic authentic (which makes no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
From its superb ratings on Yelp and from the Phantom Gourmet, I had high expectations when I headed toward Oleana tonight. Unfortunately, they were not met. Not even close. The frustration actually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TASTY! This chef is definitely not afraid to use those spices. To me it's always a good sign when the restaurant gives you yummy bread to start. We love variety so MW and I each ordered 2...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Oleana is unique in atmosphere and cuisine and this restaurant is absolutely worth checking out. The dishes are creative and captivating. During warm months there is a pleasant garden out back and the indoor...
menupages.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fine atmosphere, superior food....worth the cost. Great attention to detail creates my best dining experience in Cambridge. There is even a sufficient selection for vegitarians. Best to make...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i wont be saying anything that hasn't ben said before, but am putting my 2 cents in anyway:)from reading the reveiws, it looks like oleana has good nights and off nights, and luckily, we hit it on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet mediterranean food in an intimate atmosphere with attentive service. I have only a couple of caveats. One, the food here really is gourmet in the half-way pejorative sense. Exciting,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place winter or summer. Cozy interior, nifty bar and wonderful garden in summer. East Mediterranean fare served here. Appetizers: Sultans Delight: beef and apricot, traditional Turkish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I please eat here every single night for the rest of my life? My boyfriend took me here for my birthday a couple of weeks ago, and I cannot get over how perfect it was for a nice, quiet, romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Just had my bday dinner here. The setting wasn't perfect, but the food was. We were seated in the bar area, which seemed a little strange. I guess they're short on table space so they use...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
spending your 30th birthday in braintree, ma for work is not the best thing to have happen to you. however, my week in braintree was made brighter by eating at oleana on the night of my birthday. i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent but pricey, Mediterranean influenced Turkish, great atmosphere. The deviled eggs with Tuna and black olives were spectacular, could have eaten 100 of em' The flattened lemon chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tended to gravitate away from adding my two cents on places that have already been extensively reviewed, especially when I agree with the status quo. I think it's actually a potential problem...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there about two years ago. Maybe it was not a good restaurant back then. The food was average. the ratio of flavor to price was definitely too low. I might go back to see if I can experience...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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We've always been pleased with the menu and selection of wines here. It's a wee bit pricey, but worth it. This is a nice place to take a date or have a nice night out with friends. I recommend the...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my parents took me here for my birthday and i just loved the food and the outdoor patio. no one seems to have mentioned that they don't take reservations for the patio. you need to show up early (i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of the best dining experiences in Boston / Cambridge. This place is great.This is how we did it. They don't take reservations for the outside patio, so show up around 6:30, put your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of my best meals in the Boston area at Oleana. It was about a year ago, so I don't remember what I had, but I was a very satisfied customer when I left.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On one of my few trips to Boston from NYC I was very lucky to dine with one of my best friends at Oleana. A few people had recommended the restaurant to me, but I didn't do much research and I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finding this hole in the wall shall reward you in a variety of ways. First off, lots of residential housing around, very little street lighting, & deserted neighborhood. Not the typical fun, lively,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time my husband and I went, the food was fantastic, the service..meh. We recently went back on our anniversary. I specifically asked for a table out of the high-traffic areas (by the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always have a good experience here, food is unique and staff very helpful. I love the outdoor heated patio!
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I read a lot of review about Oleana before deciding to go there for my girlfriend's birthday. People say the place has its on and off days. Sadly, I probably come on an off day. We got the table by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ana sortun is a master - hands down. oleana never misses when it comes to food. i haven't been a big fan of mediterranean cuisine, but she has converted me. reservations are highly recommended....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found out about this place through a feature in the Boston Sunday Globe - the best restaurants for vegetarians in Boston. They offer a $40/person, five course plus dessert vegetarian tasting menu....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, you have to call wayyyyy ahead to even sit in here. The devil eggs app was scrumptious, but the lamb main course wasn't too impressive. I ordered it medium rare, and it came out medium well. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unique blends of flavors, Mediterranean, Californian, Middle Eastern? You must make reservations because it is warm and intimate. One thing, the food is very rich. That is usually a plus, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Oleana a few months ago with one of my good friends, and we had an incredible meal. From before dinner drinks, appetizers, our main, dessert, and wines throughout it was perfect. Our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even though i went here a year and a half ago, seeing the featured review today inspired me to write about my bad experience. It was my second date with my now long term girlfriend and we were still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an outstanding, high end restaurant just outside of Inman Square. The food is amazing as are the desserts. It's a small place and it fills up so you'll want to make reservations. It's also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had the money, I would eat here every single week!SOO good!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best dining experience I've had in Boston. The atmosphere is classy without being stuffy, the service is friendly and professional, and the food...Ah, the food...I went with a large...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really a FANTASTIC restaurant. I highly recommend the vegetarian dishes (particularly the vegetarian tasting menu if you can afford it) - they will blow you away. My only word of caution is that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My ALL time favorite restaurant, and my experiences there keep getting better and better because we have gotten to be good friends with the amazing staff and owner, Ana Sortun.Its just delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Oleana's for our wedding anniversary after reading lots of good reviews about it. We're picky with our restaurants when we go out for special occasions and want to make sure that the money...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As others have mentioned, the food is fascinating and flawless, and hasn't missed a step in my 5-6 visits. I'd add a 6th star if I could for the following reason: Ana Sortun has racked up a few very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jumping on the bandwagon with the good reviews.....nothing to say that wasn't said before me. If I wanted to marry the princess of monaco and needed a place to take her mom to impress her, it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We are the outliers! We were served raw food by an unapologetic staff, could barely breathe we were wedged in so tightly at our table. As we left in a downpur, we found our umbrella had been stolen....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful experience!My husband and I went there for an early valentine's day dinner, and it was one of the best experiences we've had eating out in a while. Not only was the food fabulous,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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By far the best pastry dough I have ever tasted. I had the pork and apple empanada and it was delicious. I highly recomend this dish to anyone who likes pastry dishes.
menupages.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had one average meal here, one great one. Seems like the great meal is more representative. Not exactly exotic, but more interesting than your average upscale restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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A twist on Turkish food that is so trendy you can't tell its Turkish!! The menu is so inviting you can't decide what to order. Even if the presentation can be fussy, the food is great and imaginative, Not your...
menupages.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my fiancee, my daughter and one of her friends. Little did we know, but her friend was not an adventurous eater at all. I was groaning inside, wondering if we were going to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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A fantastic restaurant with unique and wonderful food. Definitely one to come back to.
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I have ever had. I went here for a celebatory work dinner and it was incredible. The staff were so helpful and patient - and the food was simply - breathtaking. The flavors were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anna Sortun is the most creative and complete chef . She uses exotic seeds, nuts and fresh herbs . All this creates dishes like her crispy lemon flattened chicken (with z'aatar and Turkish cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Boston! A few things to add to the other glowing reviews: I recommend the white sangria when available, the baked alaska for dessert, and if you're chilly while sitting on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This five-star rating is my summer rating, due mostly to the absolutely beautiful patio in the back. I'd take away one star for the winter time (the indoor seating is not nearly as beautiful), but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good lord, the vegetarian tasting menu is amazing. Not to mention being the only one that exists in Boston/Cambridge. Every bite was superb. And the patio might be the cutest in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a fantastic New Years Eve meal here last year. I highly reccomend the deviled eggs and if it resurfaces on the menu again, the brie soup!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is one of the few restaurants in Boston that absolutely never disappoints. Food is fabulous and consistently so. As a tried and true carnivore, I've even been delighted with the vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Among my favorite restaurants in the greater Boston area, Oleana has been a choice spot for dates and family dinners for years. The Ouzo-flambe Haloumi cheese is a don't-miss appetizer, and following...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oleana is my all-time favorite restaurant! I first went there a few years ago for my birthday. I chose it based on a review which gave the restaurant top honors for al fresco dining. It was one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
French food is great and authentic. Turkish food is superb and original. Combine the two, and you're at Oleana Restaurant in the heart of Mass. Great food with great deserts; a must-go!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the inventive flavor combinations and dining in the charming backyard garden that keep me coming back year after year for special occasions.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, I hit this place on a bad night. From what I hear from my friends and other Yelpers, it was a fluke. My fish was undercooked (it was not the type of fish best served undercooked...), my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought dining in Boston was second tier until I tried this place. Wonderful food and amazing desserts - try the apple ice cream Souffle!
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best and unknown places in Boston - the owner is the chef and she fuses French with Turkish, never failing to deliver a perfect blend of flavors and textures. And, it's right down the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2004
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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...
frommers.com - user review
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Oleana is a neighborhood restaurant with a strong focus on flavors and comfort. The cuisine centers on the Arabic influenced foods of the Mediterranean with a strong lean towards Turkish fare. Winter months...
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an spice infusion for east cambridge...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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contrary to other restaurants that give you your money's worth by providing way too much food, oleana presents quality food in appropriate proportions. order an appetizer and dessert! you'll have room and...
amazon.com - user review
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chef and owner ana sortun is one of the city's culinary treasures--and so is oleana. here, flavors from all over the middle eastern mediterranean sing loud and clear, as they do in the hot, crispy fried...
fodors.com - user review
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This was my first time at Oleana, although my wife is a regular. The dinner was such a treat, really. The meal was hearty entrees with unusually intense flavors. The Chef's creations are food with a twist of...
boston.com - user review
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The portions on the vegetarian tasting menu were parsimoniously small. At $40 the vegetarian meal was clearly overpriced in comparision with other options. The menu was advertised as 5 dishes + desert but the...
boston.com - user review
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ana sortun has one of the truly unique restaurants in the boston area. her flavors cling to your memory like an exotic trip abroad.. the food is superb and itneresting...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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a favorite among the inman square crowd, this mediterranean restaurant boasts an innovative menu and pleasant waitstaff. entrees derive their inspiration from turkey, north africa, and greece and include bread...
10best.com - user review
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Great ambiance, but mediocre food. The lamb, although cooked medium rare, was tough, poor quality, and flavorless. Perhaps it had been sitting the freezer too long. Service was poor and unattentive. Lots of...
openlist.com - user review
oleana is chef ana sortunis (ex. casablanca) first solo venture. as the saying goes, it has been very highly anticipated...
gayot.com - user review
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mediterranean dishes both greek and turkish. turkish-style red pepper rubbbed lamb steak with fava bean moussaka. outdoor garden in back...
usrg.com - user review
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The food here was wonderful. The soft-shell crab and the lamb were especially good. Quality ingredients and subtle flavors. The service was good as well. We will certainly go back.
boston.com - user review
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Went there monday night (5/29/06)for our wedding anniversary. Requested a table either away from the front door or away from the entrance to the kitchen / bar area. They sat us right in that spot. Waiter was...
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