Strega

3.8(1,066)

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Location & Hours

Address

379 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Boston, MA 02113
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 4:00 PM

Monday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friday4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Information

(617) 523-8481

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About Strega

Venerable, glitzy old-world Italian spot known for gangster-inspired decor & celebrity sightings.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

3.8/5

Based on 1,066 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Mandy Alexander

a month ago

i want to first say that the hostess and waiters were doing the best they could given the crazy atmosphere of the restaurant. they were kind and attentive throughout. that being said: we made a rese...

N. M.

2 months ago

Came here for a date night and ordered bread & oil, two pasta dishes, and a bottle of white wine. The flavors of each sauce and texture of the pasta was absolute perfection. Only downside was the size...

Meg Torresan

5 months ago

I come from Italy and everywhere I go I look for an authentic Italian spot. This place was a perfect blend of Italian and Italian-American cuisine. The flavors tasted fresh and very Italian, we loved ...

Ryan Jette

a month ago

Ordered a grey goose martini, but their best vodka is Svedka? The selection behind the bar is mediocre at best. Proscuitto and burrata app was good but small. Stuffed veal chop was disappointing. I o...

Richard Lee

a year ago

Life is Short. F…it up. Family, Flavor, Friends Haven’t wanted to check out this place for a long time at high expectations. Sitting down for dinner at this place was very loud and very crowded. I f...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears inconsistent, ranging from very disappointing to highly enjoyable, with food quality and value being key determinants of satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

Pasta dishes, particularly those with fresh and authentic Italian flavors, and Shirley Temples, seem to be well-received. Prosciutto and burrata appetizer was considered good, despite small portion.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is often loud and crowded, typical of North End restaurants, which can impact the dining experience. Staff are generally perceived as kind and attentive, despite a potentially chaotic environment.

Value & Quality

Some dishes are considered overpriced for the portion size or quality, such as the stuffed veal chop and certain pasta dishes. Food quality is inconsistent, with some items praised for freshness and flavor, while others are criticized for being raw, rotten, or mediocre.

Areas for Improvement

Music volume and the quality control of certain dishes (like ensuring seafood freshness and proper cooking of pasta) are key areas for improvement. Addressing portion sizes relative to price could also enhance customer satisfaction.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews indicate issues with food quality (e.g., rotten mussels, raw gnocchi) and a disappointing overall experience despite attentive service. The loud atmosphere continues to be a consistent characteristic.