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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay, Boston, MA

STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.5
4.5
645 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Menu

STREGA Italiano – Back Bay's menu was last updated on 1/4/2025.

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

                                                                                                  What 645 people are saying

                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                  4.5
                                                                                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay offers a "perfect ambiance" with "amazing food" and attentive service, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests enjoy "exceptional" dishes like Chicken Marsala and gnocchi, paired with "amazing drinks." Though some noted inconsistencies, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its "wonderful" dining atmosphere and service.

                                                                                                  646 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Brian VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston30 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Excellent food, attentive service, great location for a pre-show meal.

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                                                                                                  2. Ann

                                                                                                    Greater Boston50 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our server Adrain was great! We shared the meatball appetizer (highly recommend)I had the seafood scampi and my husband had the filet. Food was very good

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                                                                                                  3. Bridget

                                                                                                    Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The ambiance was perfect! It’s absolutely beautiful, the food was amazing, and the drinks hit the spot!! Our waiter was very attentive and personable! Overall we had such a great time and will definitely be back! Thank you!!

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                                                                                                  4. Joe VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston23 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Everything was excellent. Three out of the fours of us got steaks. The temperature of all were off from what we ordered. The two mediums were definitely rare and the rare was medium. Perhaps the waiter messed up.

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                                                                                                  5. Marie

                                                                                                    Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on February 19, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Excellent service. Excellent food. Celebrating our 35th Anniversary and every staff member wished us a Happy Anniversary. We were very impressed with both the complimentary champagne and scrumptious cannoli. Dinner was delicious and the ambiance and attentive staff made our night.

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                                                                                                  6. Andrew VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston4 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Place was great highly recommended. We definitely go there in the future.

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                                                                                                  7. chuck VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    Dined on February 10, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                    Place was empty but still could never find our waiter. Nothing seemed special about the restaurant.

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                                                                                                  8. Chris

                                                                                                    Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on January 25, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The perfect walking distance from Cutler Majestic Theatre and 200 Stuart St. parking garage. Water, drinks, bread to start. Bruschetta, Polpette, and Mussels in cream sauce for appetizers. More than enough for five adults to share. Three Bollonaise (?), one Pesto Gnocchi, one Chicken Marsala. Five take home containers. The meal was fantastic and the portions were large. The service and pace of the meal couldn’t have been better as we waited on our 5th diner who had a tight window to join us. The staff was understanding, attentive, but not intrusive. Ages of the diners were 30/52/59/79/84 and all had a wonderful time. 100% going back before or after our next trip to the theater.

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                                                                                                  9. Lawrence VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston40 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on January 24, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    I will definitely come back! Great place, food, and service.

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                                                                                                  10. Daniel

                                                                                                    New York City189 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on January 19, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our first time at Strega-Back Bay and it did not disappoint! It was very slow evening which made us feel even more special. Ambience, food, drinks, service - all exceptional. You will not be disappointed.

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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 4.5 stars by 645 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                  Permanently Closed

                                                                                                  This restaurant is permanently closed.

                                                                                                  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–Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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
                                                                                                  • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                    Order direct
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