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Strega North End, Boston, MA

Strega North End

4.2
4.2
3499 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Strega North End

4.2
$31 to $50
Italian
North End

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Strega is a hip Italian restaurant in the North End. Come enjoy fantastic food and a great atmosphere!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 523-8481
  • Website
    http://www.stregabynickvarano.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Farouk Bazoune
  • Private party facilities
    Strega can be rented out for private functions. Contact info@thevaranogroup.com for information
  • Location
    379 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Between Fleet St. and Clark St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MBTA Blue Line<br /><br>Aquarium, Government Center<br /><br>MBTA Orange Line<br /><br>Haymarket Station
  • Entertainment
    Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

All fish and meats are cooked to order. Please allow us ample time. Consuming raw and undercooked meats, poultry eggs, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of good borne illness

Antipasti Ed Insalate

  • CapreseUSD 3.75

    Homemade mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil and imported extra-virgin olive oil

    • La StregaUSD 9.95

      Baby arugola, Grapefruit, Walnut and shaved parmigiano in a citrus vinaigrette

      • Prosciutto Bocconcini E PeperoniUSD 15.95

        homemade fresh bocconcini mozzarella wrapped with the finest Italian prosciutto and served with marinated roasted peppers

        • La RomanaUSD 8.95

          Traditional caesar salad

          • MisticanzaUSD 7.95

            Wild mixed greens with imported tomatoes

            • Portobello Al FornoUSD 13.95

              Baked stuffed portobello mushrooms with homemade ricotta cheese and spinach, served with spiced san marzano tomatoes

              • Gamberi in PadellaUSD 16.95

                Sauteed jumbo shrimp with garlic and white wine lemon sauce

                • Cozze Alla MarinaraUSD 13.95

                  Sauteed farm raised mussels in a spicy tomato sauce served with grilled tuscan bread

                  • Capesante Al Grand MarnierUSD 18.95

                    Deep sea scallops sauteed with grand marnier

                    • Antipasto Della CasaUSD 15.95

                      assortment of Italian imported cheeses and cold cuts

                      • Fritto Di CalamariUSD 13.95

                        Light deep-fried fresh calamari

                        • Rollatini De NicoUSD 13.95

                          Rolled sicilian eggplant with fresh ricotta, spinach and mozzarella and baked with plum tomatoes and parmigiano

                          Specialita Della Casa

                          • Costata RipienaUSD 42.95

                            Veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese in a white demi-glaze sauce

                            • Il Filetto Al CognacUSD 42.95

                              Grilled filet mignon served with mission figs and Remy-martin sauce

                              • La FiorentinaUSD 42.95

                                Grilled porterhouse steak served wit baby arugola and shaved parmigiano

                                Primi Piatti

                                • Fettuccine StregaUSD 26.95

                                  Jumbo shrimps, deep sea scallops and baby spinach in a touch of creamy strega sauce

                                  • Fettucine Con GamberoniUSD 23.95

                                    Jumbo shrimps, asparagus and fresh cherry tomatoes

                                    • Pappardelle SelvaticheUSD 23.95

                                      Wild mushrooms, black truffles and a touch of cream sauce

                                      • Linguine Alle Vongole VeraciUSD 19.95

                                        Little count neck clams in your choice of scampi or fra' Diavolo sauce

                                        • Fettuccine Alla CarbonaraUSD 16.95

                                          The traditional carbonara

                                          • Pappardelle All'EmilianaUSD 21.95

                                            Ragu of ground tenderloin and fresh porcini mushrooms

                                            • Gnocchi SorrentinaUSD 16.95

                                              Fresh potato dumplings served with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese

                                              • Pennette Al BasilicoUSD 13.95

                                                Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with san marzano plum tomatoes and fresh basil (spicy or mild)

                                                • Casarecci Di MarinaUSD 17.95

                                                  Baked homemade Fusilli with sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant and fresh mozzarella in a light tomato sauce

                                                  • Tagliolini All' AragostaUSD 29.95

                                                    Homemade pasta sauteed with 1/2 jumbo lobster wit fresh spicy cherry tomatoes

                                                    • Ravioli All' AragostaUSD 22.95

                                                      Lobster stuffed ravioli finished with crab meat in a pink sauce

                                                      • Ravioli Alla FormaggioUSD 15.95

                                                        Half-moon shaped cheese ravioli served with plum tomato sauce and fresh ricotta cheese

                                                        • Bucatini All' AmatricianaUSD 19.95

                                                          Pasta sauteed with pancetta, san marzano tomato sauce and lots of onions, covered with a blend of pecorino and parmigiano cheeses

                                                          • Risotto Di MareUSD 25.95

                                                            Arborio rice sauteed with shellfish

                                                            • Risoto Don PietroUSD 19.95

                                                              Arborio rice sauteed wit a julienne of chicken, portabello mushrooms and baby spinach

                                                              Secondi Piatti

                                                              • Il FagottinoUSD 24.95

                                                                Veal medallions stuffed with prosciutto di parma and fontina cheese finished in a porto wine sauce

                                                                • ValdostanaUSD 24.95

                                                                  Veal medallions topped with prosciutto di parma and fontina cheese finished in a porto wine sauce

                                                                  • CapricciosaUSD 21.95

                                                                    Light deep-fried breaded veal medallions and topped with diced marinated tomatoes

                                                                    • SorrentinaUSD 23.95

                                                                      Veal medallions with san marzano tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil

                                                                      • MarsalaUSD 24.95

                                                                        Sauteed veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms and a marsala wine sauce

                                                                        • CalabrisellaUSD 20.95

                                                                          Chicken breast with prosciutto, spinach and fontina cheese

                                                                          • Supreme Al LimoneUSD 18.95

                                                                            Tenders of chicken breast sauteed in a fresh lemon and light butter caper sauce

                                                                            • Alla RomanaUSD 20.95

                                                                              Sauteed chicken breast wit sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and mushrooms

                                                                              • Alla CacciatoraUSD 19.95

                                                                                Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, red peppers, onion and plum tomato sauce

                                                                                Last updated: 5 February 2022

                                                                                What 3,499 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.2
                                                                                4.2 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.4Food
                                                                                • 4.3Service
                                                                                • 4.1Ambience
                                                                                • 4Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Strega North End offers "amazing food" and an "incredible experience," perfect for those seeking authentic Italian cuisine. The bustling atmosphere is lively, featuring engaging tableside preparations that captivate guests. While service is generally praised, prepare for a "very loud" environment that some may find overwhelming. Reservations are recommended.

                                                                                3,499 Reviews

                                                                                1. Brittany

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                  I used to love this restaurant but the service has gone down hill. The restaurant is loud!!! It’s like eating in a nightclub. They were not in time with our reservations. We could not have a cocktail at the bar while we wait so we had to wait outside in the freezing cold. To top it off the hostess was rude about it. We were there on a Saturday night but I will not be going back. We used to love this restaurant, but there are much better options in the north end for an older crowd. I think this place is catering to the gen z clientele which is clearly working out well for them because the restaurant was packed with 20 year olds. They didn’t even offer desert and we were freezing cold at the window seat after being outside in the cold waiting. This is not for an older crowd, at least on Saturday night.

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                                                                                2. Gia

                                                                                  San Diego

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Music was so loud you could not hear a thing or speak across the table

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                                                                                3. Lynn

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Food was amazing as always. The noise level was a bit too high for us. Hard to talk to each other.

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                                                                                4. Meg

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Another great meal — although we were a little crammed in. Carlo is always just awesome; kudos to him for his professionalism and spirit!

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                                                                                5. Erin

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                  I am not sure why this restaurant is so popular with celebrities. It’s super small and have a limited menu. They didn’t not have tea or coffee: they also don’t serve dessert on the weekends. Honestly offended. The table was also extremely wobbly and thought the entire table of food was going to fall all over my lap. The tables are very cramped together, reminds me more of small nyc restaurants. The food was very good, not anything life changing though.

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                                                                                6. Julie

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Service was good Meatballs are good Main entrees are average We had chicken parm and the special of the night the steak I felt both could have been better for there hype of how good they are

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                                                                                7. Daniele

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  One of the best restaurants around. The service is great and the food just delicious we will come back again definitely

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                                                                                8. Heather

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  36 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  36 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We always have a great experience dining at Strega North End. Our server Eddie is always the best!!!

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                                                                                9. Stacy

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                  We did not go because they didn't have the table ready. Truely, it was like going to a nightclub because the music was so loud. The manager asked us to go down the street as an option for their quiet resturant. We chose to go somewhere else as they didn't honor our reservation and seemed flustered. I then received an email from them to use their direct reservation method instead of a third party.

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                                                                                10. Beth

                                                                                  Pittsburgh

                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                  To me the restaurant seemed like they crammed in as many people as they could into the small space. Our table seemed too small to hold our meals, drinks and bread. My husband thought the TV’s on the wall was a distraction from the ambiance of the restaurant. The food was delicious so that made up for the other things.

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Strega North End offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 523-8481.

                                                                                Strega North End is rated 4.2 stars by 3499 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                A photo of Strega North End restaurant

                                                                                Strega North End

                                                                                4.2
                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                Italian
                                                                                North End

                                                                                Make a booking

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 pm
                                                                                Booked 41 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Strega North End

                                                                                379 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  Between Fleet St. and Clark St.
                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  North End
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Italian
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  None
                                                                                • Public transit
                                                                                  MBTA Blue LineAquarium, Government CenterMBTA Orange LineHaymarket Station
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                  Farouk Bazoune
                                                                                • Entertainment
                                                                                  Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://www.stregabynickvarano.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (617) 523-8481
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Strega can be rented out for private functions. Contact info@thevaranogroup.com for information

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