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Strega North End, Boston, MA

Strega North End

4.3
4.3
3519 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Between Fleet St. and Clark St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MBTA Blue LineAquarium, Government CenterMBTA Orange LineHaymarket Station
  • Entertainment
    Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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

  • Caprese$3.75

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

    • La Strega$9.95

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

      • Prosciutto Bocconcini E Peperoni$15.95

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

        • La Romana$8.95

          Traditional caesar salad

          • Misticanza$7.95

            Wild mixed greens with imported tomatoes

            • Portobello Al Forno$13.95

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

              • Gamberi in Padella$16.95

                Sauteed jumbo shrimp with garlic and white wine lemon sauce

                • Cozze Alla Marinara$13.95

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

                  • Capesante Al Grand Marnier$18.95

                    Deep sea scallops sauteed with grand marnier

                    • Antipasto Della Casa$15.95

                      assortment of Italian imported cheeses and cold cuts

                      • Fritto Di Calamari$13.95

                        Light deep-fried fresh calamari

                        • Rollatini De Nico$13.95

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

                          Specialita Della Casa

                          • Costata Ripiena$42.95

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

                            • Il Filetto Al Cognac$42.95

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

                              • La Fiorentina$42.95

                                Grilled porterhouse steak served wit baby arugola and shaved parmigiano

                                Primi Piatti

                                • Fettuccine Strega$26.95

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

                                  • Fettucine Con Gamberoni$23.95

                                    Jumbo shrimps, asparagus and fresh cherry tomatoes

                                    • Pappardelle Selvatiche$23.95

                                      Wild mushrooms, black truffles and a touch of cream sauce

                                      • Linguine Alle Vongole Veraci$19.95

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

                                        • Fettuccine Alla Carbonara$16.95

                                          The traditional carbonara

                                          • Pappardelle All'Emiliana$21.95

                                            Ragu of ground tenderloin and fresh porcini mushrooms

                                            • Gnocchi Sorrentina$16.95

                                              Fresh potato dumplings served with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese

                                              • Pennette Al Basilico$13.95

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

                                                • Casarecci Di Marina$17.95

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

                                                  • Tagliolini All' Aragosta$29.95

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

                                                    • Ravioli All' Aragosta$22.95

                                                      Lobster stuffed ravioli finished with crab meat in a pink sauce

                                                      • Ravioli Alla Formaggio$15.95

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

                                                        • Bucatini All' Amatriciana$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 Mare$25.95

                                                            Arborio rice sauteed with shellfish

                                                            • Risoto Don Pietro$19.95

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

                                                              Secondi Piatti

                                                              • Il Fagottino$24.95

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

                                                                • Valdostana$24.95

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

                                                                  • Capricciosa$21.95

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

                                                                    • Sorrentina$23.95

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

                                                                      • Marsala$24.95

                                                                        Sauteed veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms and a marsala wine sauce

                                                                        • Calabrisella$20.95

                                                                          Chicken breast with prosciutto, spinach and fontina cheese

                                                                          • Supreme Al Limone$18.95

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

                                                                            • Alla Romana$20.95

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

                                                                              • Alla Cacciatora$19.95

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

                                                                                Last updated: February 5, 2022

                                                                                What 3,519 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                4.3
                                                                                4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.5Food
                                                                                • 4.3Service
                                                                                • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                • 4.1Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Strega North End offers "amazing food" with a lively atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a vibrant dining experience. Highlights include "authentic Italian" dishes like Mama's meatball and Fettucine Strega. While reservations can be tricky, the service is often "fantastic," especially with standout waiters like Carlo. Ideal for a fun, high-energy night out!

                                                                                3,519 Reviews

                                                                                1. Thomas

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Having been to Strega North End a few times, it has been a pleasure dining with them as the service is always great, and the food is exceptional…especially the Parmesan Wheel Pasta. However, the past two time I visited Strega North End were not pleasant experiences. Upon arriving to our reservation on time, we were checked in and asked to wait outside as our table would be ready “momentarily”. The first time, we ended up waiting for our table for over an hour and then once seated, the service seemed rushed in a way that I was unfamiliar with having dined at Strega previously. The second time, which was this past Saturday, started off the same way. We showed up to our reservation on time, were checked in, and asked to wait outside. After waiting for over 30 minutes. We overheard groups next to us complaining amongst each other for waiting over an hour to be seated. At that moment, we decided to leave and dine somewhere else. We have no issue in how Strega conducts their business as they are a private establishment. However, providing transparency to the patrons dining there would be appreciated and a step in the right direction to help manage the unusually long wait times.

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                                                                                2. Tred

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Boston's North End has some astounding restaurants and Strega is one of those. From The Godfather movies playing overhead to the outstanding service and food it is a must go if you're in Boston looking for a true dining experience!

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                                                                                3. Jenny

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on January 3, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great food and our waiter was very attentive and gave us some great recommendations. Service was excellent. We all enjoyed our dishes. Would definitely recommend.

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                                                                                4. Carmen

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on January 2, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  I lived in Boston for a long time and visited Strega for many many years. I moved four years ago and was in town with my girlfriend to show her Boston. Let’s just say that she was so impressed with the food that we went and had dinner there twice in three days. If that doesn’t speak volumes, I don’t know what does

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                                                                                5. William

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Such a good spot. Always fun place to go on a Sunday

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                                                                                6. Jessica

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Baja California

                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Love love love this place. The meatball the calamari the arugula salad shrimp and on and on. Sit with Carlo!!

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                                                                                7. PAUL

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We have been going to STREGA for 15 years.. NEVER Disappoints … food is amazing, cocktails and wines are fabulous!!! The price is right, waitstaff is absolutely the best

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                                                                                8. Ted

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  6 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 31, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Simply perfect! Simply perfect! Simply perfect! Simply perfect! Simply perfect!

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                                                                                9. Jannette

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 31, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Wonderful time and delicious food with early dinner on New Year’s Eve.

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                                                                                10. marli

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  14 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  14 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 31, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  We had to wait a bit for service. Not sure why. He was very nice but it took a while for an actual server to wait on us.

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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 4.3 stars by 3519 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                Booked 50 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.
                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                  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, Takeout, 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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