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Is Oleana Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Cambridge, MA)

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As of September 2026, Oleana is listed open on oleanarestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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oleanarestaurant.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website lists current hours, address, and an online ordering option, consistent with active operation as of the September 2026 check.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured a poultry dish from Oleana on the 'Bird Is The Word' episode. According to Wikipedia, revised 2026-07-11, Oleana is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant in Cambridge's Inman Square neighborhood, owned by chef Ana Sortun and opened in 2001, with menu influences from Spain, Turkey, and Armenia. According to the restaurant's website, oleanarestaurant.com, checked September 8, 2026, Oleana operates at 134 Hampshire Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, opening daily at 5:00 p.m., and the site lists reservations, gift cards, and parking information along with an online ordering option. The website also names the nearby Central Square T stop. No source reporting a closure, relocation, or ownership change was found for this restaurant.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Bird Is The Word
What was featured
A poultry dish on the 'Bird Is The Word' episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Oleana

Frequently asked questions

Is Oleana still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Oleana is listed open on oleanarestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Oleana after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured a poultry dish from Oleana on the 'Bird Is The Word' episode. As of September 2026, Oleana is listed open on oleanarestaurant.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Oleana located?

134 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Oleana?

Season 6, Episode 6 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Bird Is The Word”.

Is Oleana still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

According to Wikipedia, revised 2026-07-11, Oleana is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant in Cambridge's Inman Square neighborhood, owned by chef Ana Sortun and opened in 2001, with menu influences from Spain, Turkey, and Armenia. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
134 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
oleanarestaurant.com

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