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Strega - New Haven, New Haven, CT

Strega - New Haven

4.8 (75)
$31 to $50
Italian
1006 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510-2402

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”.
At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections.
At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.
We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 75 people are saying

Strega - New Haven reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Service

  • New Haven

    Innovative

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

  • New Haven

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Strega in New Haven offers an intimate dining experience with only six tables, creating a cozy and exclusive atmosphere. Renowned for its "phenomenal service" and "best Italian food," the restaurant features a "wonderful ambiance" and "stunning presentation." The chef's tasting menu and wine pairings are highly recommended, showcasing "creative dishes" and "exquisite preparation."
75 Reviews
  1. Michael

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta carbonara with duck egg and duck breast is the finest pasta I’ve had outside of Italy. Very intimate and great service. 5 Star Experience!

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  2. Candace

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant deserves all the accolades it has been given. We enjoyed the chef’s 5 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. Each course was beautifully prepare and presented and absolutely delicious. This is one of the best dining experiences we have ever had.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wine and service were fantastic. Carbonara was delicious. However, my partner and I both ordered tataki di manzo and were expecting this beautifully presented piece of angus steak, however they were switching around the menu which resulted in us getting wagyu instead, so we said "okay!" Obviously sounded like it'd work in our favor. However, the meat looked like it was just plopped on the plate and it tasted mediocre. The sauce was delicious but there wasn't enough of it. The "caponata" on the side was perfectly tender but otherwise boring. Unfortunately for the price of the dish I could have made a better steak at home. The dessert with the Chantilly cream was okay. The tiramisu though, was some of the best we've ever had. Overall, kind of disappointed given the hype and high expectations I had.

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  4. Eric

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a small restaurant with only six tables. It provides an intimate setting to enjoy amazing Italian food. The attention to detail is superb, as is the food.

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  5. Randy VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish staff and food were excellent! Thank you Rosanne for making my 65th birthday special!

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  6. Kareema VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The dinner was delish BUT some of the courses was slap in your face good. The carbonara was special w the thoughtfulness of the duck yolk and duck prosciutto and the rigatoni ragu was also special w the chunky beef you can actually bite into. What made the angus good was the tatami sauce. Presentation was lovely all around.

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  7. seth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing dinner. Some of the best food I have ever had in Connecticut. Impeccable service but not overly oppressive. Carbonara is my favorite pasta dish and their version is the best one I have ever had. Could not recommend more.

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  8. Steven

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around. Fine dining in New Haven in a gracious warm setting with a cool vibe and exceptional food and service.

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  9. Jerome

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal service, even better food, wine and cocktails! Was completely blown away and surprised on how great the food was. I will be going again and would 100% recommend

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience in an intimate setting. The chef’s treating was outstanding.

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Strega - New Haven is rated 4.8 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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1006 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510-2402

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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