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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay, Boston, MA

STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.4
4.4
623 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
Strega Italiano Back Bay, located in the beautiful Park Plaza Hotel, is a neighborhood destination that caters to guests seeking a premier location for a business meeting and those winding down after the workday, while simultaneously serving as Boston's epicenter for exceptional, inspiring dishes, creative cocktails and upscale nightlife. Now featuring Strega After Dark, a new late-night experience where dim lights meet sweet and savory bites! The After Dark menu features our house-made selection of late-night dessert treats to satisfy that something-sweet craving! Or enjoy something savory and cravable with a group of friends (or strangers!) to keep the evening going strong. Enjoy curated, craft cocktails like our S'mores After Dark, our classic Espresso Martini, or other concoctions (with or without alcohol!) from our full bar.now open until Midnight Wednesday thru Saturday at both restaurants!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 456-5300
  • Website
    https://stregaitaliano.com/locations/back-bay/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Brian Doyle
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, STREGA Italiano – Back Bay can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Fruittie Nguyen: (617) 345-3992
  • Location
    64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    At Boston Park Plaza
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MBTA Green Line, ARLINGTON
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Antipasti

  • OYSTERS*$22.00

    half dozen, cucumber basil mignonette

    • BURRATA$19.00

      tomato compote, pesto, grilled focaccia

      • OCTOPUS$27.00

        crispy potatoes, tonnato sauce, squid ink aioli

        • FRITTO MISTO$23.00

          calamari, shrimp, zucchini, fennel, calabrian aioli

          • BRUSCHETTA$17.00

            basil pesto, mozzarella, pear compote, arugula, balsamic

            • ROMAN STYLE GNOCCHI$21.00

              braised wild boar, tomato, pomodoro sauce

              • MUSSELS$21.00

                your choice of : fra diavolo, calabrian chile, garlic white wine, lemon cream, prosciutto

                • POLPETTE$21.00

                  beef and pork meatballs, signature pomodoro sauce, whipped ricotta, fresh basil

                  • ARANCINI$19.00

                    mushroom and taleggio, lemon aioli

                    • CRAB SALAD$23.00

                      calabrian chile vinaigrette, avocado, mango

                      • EGGPLANT PARMESAN$17.00

                        crispy eggplant, signature pomodoro, mozzarella

                        • GUAZZETTO DI POLPO$23.00

                          baby octopus braised in red wine and tomato, olives, potato, crostini

                          Salumi e Formaggi

                          • SELECTION OF THREE$21.00

                            prosciutto di parma, finocchiona, coppa, bresaola, salami picante, stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano, taleggio, gorgonzola dolce, ricotta salata

                            • SELECTION OF FIVE$31.00

                              prosciutto di parma, finocchiona, coppa, bresaola, salami picante, stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano, taleggio, gorgonzola dolce, ricotta salata

                              • GRAND BOARD FULL SELECTION$61.00

                                with pear mostarda, honeycomb, marcona almonds, giardiniera. prosciutto di parma, finocchiona, coppa, bresaola, salami picante, stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano, taleggio, gorgonzola dolce, ricotta salata

                                Zuppa e Insalata

                                • ITALIAN WEDDING$12.00

                                  meatballs, vegetables, ancini de pepe

                                  • TOMATO SOUP$12.00

                                    crispy mozzarella, basil pesto, pine nuts, calabrian chile

                                    • CAESAR$16.00

                                      romaine, parmesan, olive tapenade, ciabatta croutons

                                      • ARUGULA$16.00

                                        parmesan, toasted pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

                                        • TRITATA$16.00

                                          kale, radicchio, arugula, honey balsamic, cranberry, pecan, ricotta salata

                                          Pasta

                                          • LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE$37.00

                                            littleneck clams, white wine and garlic sauce, calabrian chile

                                            • SEAFOOD SCAMPI$49.00

                                              spaghetti, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, lemon garlic brodo

                                              • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE$36.00

                                                cast iron baked, slow braised beef and pork ragù, mascarpone

                                                • CAMPANELLE E SALSICCA$36.00

                                                  sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino romano, calabrian chile

                                                  • SCALLOP E RISOTTO$45.00

                                                    cacio e pepe risotto, crispy prosciutto

                                                    • BUCATINI$35.00

                                                      braised octopus, tomato sugo, calabrian chile

                                                      • CINGHIALE E GNOCCHI$36.00

                                                        braised wild boar, tomato, fresh herbs, gnocchi

                                                        • GNOCCHI GENOVESE$27.00

                                                          potato gnocchi, pesto alla genovese, pine nuts, pecorino romano

                                                          • CACIO E PEPE$26.00

                                                            spaghetti, goat cheese, pink peppercorn

                                                            Secondi

                                                            • BONE-IN VEAL$69.00

                                                              Your choice of milanese (crispy potatoes, arugula, tomato, pickled onion) or parmesan (tomato, mozzarella, spaghetti)

                                                              • VEAL OSSO BUCO$69.00

                                                                parmesan risotto, herb gremolata

                                                                • CHICKEN MARSALA$38.00

                                                                  half chicken, wild mushrooms, marsala sauce, homemade fettuccine

                                                                  • CIOPPINO$58.00

                                                                    maine lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, tomato brodo, red chili flake

                                                                    • SALMON*$42.00

                                                                      shrimp and pepper scampi, polenta, carrot asparagus salad, beurre blanc drizzle

                                                                      • SWORDFISH$42.00

                                                                        zucchini, potato, caper and tomato butter

                                                                        • BRANZINO$45.00

                                                                          stuffed with artichoke, romesco sauce, arugula salad

                                                                          • FILET MIGNON*$65.00

                                                                            10oz, mushroom sugo, grilled asparagus

                                                                            • NEW YORK STRIP*$69.00

                                                                              14oz, broccoli rabe, creamy polenta, barolo reduction

                                                                              • RIBEYE*$72.00

                                                                                16oz boneless, cannellini bean, crispy potato, anchovy vinaigrette

                                                                                Contorni

                                                                                • GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.00

                                                                                  • BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE$15.00

                                                                                    • CRISPY YUKON POTATOES$13.00

                                                                                      • SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$16.00

                                                                                        • CREAMY POLENTA$13.00

                                                                                          Enhancements

                                                                                          add to salad or pasta dish

                                                                                          • TENDERLOIN*$26.00

                                                                                            • SHRIMP$19.00

                                                                                              • SCALLOPS$19.00

                                                                                                • MAINE LOBSTER TAIL$19.00

                                                                                                  Last updated: September 11, 2024

                                                                                                  What 623 people are saying

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                  4.4
                                                                                                  4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.1Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                  • Boston

                                                                                                    Romantic

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the attentive staff, especially servers like Pablo and Mark, who make special occasions memorable. The elegant ambiance complements the menu's highlights, including flavorful Branzino and perfectly charred Filet. Ideal for celebrations or a cozy night out.

                                                                                                  623 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Richard

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined today

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Absolutely the BEST - price, value, quality, quantity and the service superb- outstanding Bravo

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                                                                                                  2. lynne

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Traffic and snow made us late for our reservation but we called and Strega was very accommodating. Nice ambiance, great location and food was excellent.

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                                                                                                  3. Allie

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Very peculiar server. Knew absolutely everything about the menu inside and out and gave great recommendations. However he knew nothing about cocktails orders. Kinda funny. We walked from the theater district and the restaurant was perfectly chill and quiet after all the crowds after the show. Ambiance was great, food was fine - my husband actually complained that the portions were too big. I guess I'd agree because I couldn't even finish my app as an entree.

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                                                                                                  4. S

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Strega lives up to its reputation. Food and service were excellent. We were greeted with a spumante in honor of an anniversary, which was a lovely start. The fritto misto was deliciously light as a shared antipasto/starter. Ossobuco is another highly recommended dish. They were kind enough to accommodate a request for pasta instead of risotto. The pasta was fresh with a classic tomato sauce. Filet was perfect over a sugo ai funghi (mushroom sauce) which is great for mushroom lovers but can be a little salty for some. We enjoyed every morsel. We topped off the evening with a shared tiramisu and couldn’t be happier with our meal. Thumbs up!!

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                                                                                                  5. Turbo66

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    38 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    38 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    It’s been awhile since we’ve gotten back to Strega Back Bay and we’re not disappointed. Our server Stevie was great and he was attentive and personable. We enjoyed the arancini for an appetizer. For the entree we split a tenderloin surf and turf special that included two 5 oz steaks plus a lobster tail. The tenderloin was cooked perfectly and the lobster was sweet. For dessert we enjoyed the apple crostata.

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                                                                                                  6. lauren

                                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The food was delicious and the portions were more than enough. Small issue with attentiveness of the waiter but certainly will overlook!

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                                                                                                  7. Ally

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Amazing dinner, ambience, and booth! Can’t wait to come back soon

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                                                                                                  8. Brendan

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                                                    23 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    23 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Host was superb, service was attentive but lacked attention to detail and please stop asking if we are done just because we put our forks down, I realize you want to go home. Biggest disappointment was the mediocre food, my expectations were much higher.

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                                                                                                  9. Kristen

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Delicious! And great service. Great spot to go to before a show

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                                                                                                  10. Nancy

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                                                                                                    Charleston

                                                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We had such a lovely dinner at Strega. The food and wine and the service were all outstanding. And what a beautiful space! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

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                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 456-5300.

                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay is rated 4.4 stars by 623 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  7:00 PM
                                                                                                  Booked 21 times today

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                                                                                                  Google Map for STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

                                                                                                  64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116

                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                    At Boston Park Plaza
                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                    Back Bay
                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    Italian
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    None
                                                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                                                    MBTA Green Line, ARLINGTON
                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                                    Chef Brian Doyle
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                    https://stregaitaliano.com/locations/back-bay/
                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (617) 456-5300
                                                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                                                    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, STREGA Italiano – Back Bay can accommodate all your special event needs.
                                                                                                  • Private party contact
                                                                                                    Fruittie Nguyen: (617) 345-3992
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