Strega North End

4.2

3503 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 36 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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Popular dishes

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

What 3,503 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
4.1Value

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.

3,503 Reviews

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Jerry
VIP
Greater Boston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The singer put it over the top for us. Always an amazing time and amazing food.
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Paul
Greater Boston
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another memorable experience at Strega. The service, food and cocktails were exceptional, as always.
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Michaela
Greater Boston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was my first time at Strega and we enjoyed ourselves! The drinks were AMAZING and food was delicious. The service could’ve been improved more, as we saw more of the wait staff than our waitress itself. Also, we were slightly disappointed that there is no coffee/espresso on the menu. It would’ve been an ideal treat after the meal.
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Nicole
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Strega is the best place for dinner in the North End if you want amazing food, great drinks, and incredible people and energy! I always have a great time when I go to Strega!! Special shout out to Carlo and David who are the best 😊
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Carey
VIP
Houston
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service!! Highly recommend!! They had singers and they were amazing but a bit loud. It’s a small restaurant so they really didn’t need microphones. Fabulous but a little loud.
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Liz
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not as good as it used to be. I brought three of my colleagues for our free night out during our conference. My medium-rare lamb chops were just a hair shy of well done. One of the two pasta dishes was well past al dente, all the way to the consistency of Spaghetti-Os. Before I moved away from Boston, ten years ago, you couldn't get me out of Strega with a crowbar. Now, I have to say that I won't come back, and I won't be recommending it to anyone. I don't remember our server's name, but he was lovely.
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Brittany
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Gia
VIP
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 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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Lynn
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Meg
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 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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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 3503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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Strega North End

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Fettuccine Strega

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara

Antipasti Ed Insalate

Caprese$3.75

La Strega$9.95

Prosciutto Bocconcini E Peperoni$15.95

La Romana$8.95

Misticanza$7.95

Portobello Al Forno$13.95

Gamberi in Padella$16.95

Cozze Alla Marinara$13.95

Capesante Al Grand Marnier$18.95

Antipasto Della Casa$15.95

Fritto Di Calamari$13.95

Rollatini De Nico$13.95

Specialita Della Casa

Costata Ripiena$42.95

Il Filetto Al Cognac$42.95

La Fiorentina$42.95

Primi Piatti

Fettuccine Strega$26.95

Fettucine Con Gamberoni$23.95

Pappardelle Selvatiche$23.95

Linguine Alle Vongole Veraci$19.95

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara$16.95

Pappardelle All'Emiliana$21.95

Gnocchi Sorrentina$16.95

Pennette Al Basilico$13.95

Casarecci Di Marina$17.95

Tagliolini All' Aragosta$29.95

Ravioli All' Aragosta$22.95

Ravioli Alla Formaggio$15.95

Bucatini All' Amatriciana$19.95

Risotto Di Mare$25.95

Risoto Don Pietro$19.95

Secondi Piatti

Il Fagottino$24.95

Valdostana$24.95

Capricciosa$21.95

Sorrentina$23.95

Marsala$24.95

Calabrisella$20.95

Supreme Al Limone$18.95

Alla Romana$20.95

Alla Cacciatora$19.95

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