STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.4

621 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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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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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Popular dishes

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

What 621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Romantic

Review summary

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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.

621 Reviews

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Allie
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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S
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Turbo66
Greater Boston
38 reviews
vip
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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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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Ally
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
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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Brendan
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
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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Kristen
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 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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Nancy
Charleston
13 reviews
vip
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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Nancy
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiter Mark was great . Food and drinks delicious!
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Rocco
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The service was great. The atmosphere was amazing.
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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 621 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116

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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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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

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Private dining

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RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

STREGA

CRAB SALAD

Antipasti

OYSTERS*$22.00

BURRATA$19.00

OCTOPUS$27.00

FRITTO MISTO$23.00

BRUSCHETTA$17.00

ROMAN STYLE GNOCCHI$21.00

MUSSELS$21.00

POLPETTE$21.00

ARANCINI$19.00

CRAB SALAD$23.00

EGGPLANT PARMESAN$17.00

GUAZZETTO DI POLPO$23.00

Salumi e Formaggi

SELECTION OF THREE$21.00

SELECTION OF FIVE$31.00

GRAND BOARD FULL SELECTION$61.00

Zuppa e Insalata

ITALIAN WEDDING$12.00

TOMATO SOUP$12.00

CAESAR$16.00

ARUGULA$16.00

TRITATA$16.00

Pasta

LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE$37.00

SEAFOOD SCAMPI$49.00

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE$36.00

CAMPANELLE E SALSICCA$36.00

SCALLOP E RISOTTO$45.00

BUCATINI$35.00

CINGHIALE E GNOCCHI$36.00

GNOCCHI GENOVESE$27.00

CACIO E PEPE$26.00

Secondi

BONE-IN VEAL$69.00

VEAL OSSO BUCO$69.00

CHICKEN MARSALA$38.00

CIOPPINO$58.00

SALMON*$42.00

SWORDFISH$42.00

BRANZINO$45.00

FILET MIGNON*$65.00

NEW YORK STRIP*$69.00

RIBEYE*$72.00

Contorni

GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.00

BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGE$15.00

CRISPY YUKON POTATOES$13.00

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$16.00

CREAMY POLENTA$13.00

Enhancements

TENDERLOIN*$26.00

SHRIMP$19.00

SCALLOPS$19.00

MAINE LOBSTER TAIL$19.00

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