Strega North EndWell Worth the tripI've wanted to go to Strega for a long time. The food was great. I had cioppino that had half a lobster, a whole claw and tons of mussels, little neck and shrimp. The service was great. Our waiter was from Italy and was very knowledgeable about the menu. When we first sat down the manager came over and said they could make us anything we like that we don't see on the menu and that if we wanted to change anything the answer is yes! Great! The only drawback is they don't have a full bar....6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing food. My husband,Amazing food. My husband, son and I all had different apps and main courses, and each was fantastic. My son had the seafood app, grilled in a balsamic glaze which was fantastic, and the fish stew, which although messy to eat, was well worth it. My husband says the mozzarella and tomato app is amazing and the sole main course is the best he has had. We will definitely return. The waiter was friendly and knowledgable.6/9/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing!!!Can NOT wait to go back here!! Went over the weekend with 2 friends and haven't stopped thinking about the amazing food!!!! Loved it!!!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat presentation / friendly staffPlace was jammed, but that is part of the gig in the North End. If restaurants are not jammed, then they are not that good - general rule of thumb. Had to wait 20 minutes to be seated, but the food made up for it. Best lemon chicken I had in years. Complimentary cocktail due to the extra wait. Joe (at the door) kept checking on us. Nice touch. Very friendly wait staff and not just going thru the numbers. They actually cared. Food was presented quickly and attractively, and very tasty. Grated parm cheese with oil on the bread - yummy. We sat at a high top for two table at the end of the bar, overlooking Hanover Street. Not really in the crowded restaurant part of the bldg, but could not have been better.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding, as alwaysMy wife and I have been to Strega now fewer than a dozen times and it is easily our favorite restaurant. When special guests for work or friends who are new to travelling in Boston come into town, Strega is often the place we go. We have never had even a mediocre meal or average service, everything is always above average. The host was as charming as always and Carlo, our favorite waiter (whom we always request) was there to greet us. Our friend from Seattle, whom I have had many amazing business dinners with in Seattle, was blown away by, well...everything. Her friend is from southern New Hampshire and had never been before and was gushing about how she would soon be taking her husband into town for the experience.5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMGraduation celebrationWe were referred to tis restaurant by a friend and it was excellent!
Great atmosphere, staff and the food was delicious.
We were in the North End celebrating a graduation and I am very happy we chose this restaurant!5/30/2013 12:00:00 AMSmall space but Big TasteNot many tables or space in this gem - but the food is worth enduring the cramped quarters and long wait for your table. Bartender and wait staff are excellent.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMOur favorite!Best Italian in the north end hands down. Crowded and noisy but the food makes it worth it. Ate at the bar and we had great service. Great wine list! Reservations are a must.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious!!We celebrated our anniversary at Strega. Food is truly delicious. Presentation is appealing. It's very noisy but we adapted quickly and could still hear each other. Bar scene looked vibrant. The screens showing various films, all with Italian roots, was inventive, fun and soundless. Highly recommended.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious food, great serviceThis restaurant was recommended by a fellow conference attendee. I made the reservations for that evening and our wait was minimal. I found the food to be quite good and wonderful robust wine list. I recommend the lobster raviolis.5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMStrega and AcapellaThis was a great find while many were standing in a long line down the street!5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service is Superb.Food and service is Superb. Every bite was delicious. My favorite restaurant in the North End.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat first dateThe food was fantastic and the company was great. The seats were a little too closer for casual conversation and the table was too small for 2. We had 2 specials one sea bass and the other shrimp, lobster, mussels, clams, and calamari.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food great charmI've been to Strega many times. My favorite on Boston's north end. From the olive bread to start, the veal as a main course, and the lemon cookies to finish I've never been disappointed. Make a reservation, this place is small and fills up.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous Food!The restaurant is small & very loud during prime dining time, but was pleasant once it cleared out a bit. We were seated at table against back wall which diffused a bit of the noise. The waiter was efficient but not overly friendly, if there were specials he didn't tell us about any, nor did he provide us w/recommendations. The food was fabulous overall-we had Strega Salad, Ceasar Salad & Fried Calamari. Calmarai was delicious, very tender & perfectly cooked, Ceasar was great but Strega salad was not my favorite- it was very bitter. I had Pappardelle w/Wild Mushrooms, Black Truffles & Cream-it was to die for! Husband had Carbonara & said it was delicious. Bread was fabulous too, especially olive bread! Overall a great meal, we will go back.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMNorth end's BEST!I have eaten here god knows how many times over the past 4 years, but I can say you will never find a better Italian meal in Boston then strega! If you have the pleasure/luck to have Carlo as your server I highly recommend him! If you cant Johnny is also OUTSTANDING! My wife and I try to go there at LEAST once a month. HAts off to the WHOLE crew at Strega North End!5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMEccellente!The service, food, and atmosphere was eccellente here at Strega ! I believe everything from the bread to the desserts are created by eccellente chiefs that pour pride into their work. The service is outstanding with the waitstaff and bus boys concentrating on each customer to insure that they have the best experience at Strega. I can not wait to return to try some of the other scrumptious dishes. You will not be disappointed, and return many times. So much good food , so little time. Thank You Strega!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMAtmosphereI have been on several occasions. The food and service is excellant whoever it is crowded and noisy. Having said that I will return.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMHonest reviewStrega is, in my opinion, the best quality food in the North End. The service staff is very attentive and pleasant, especially if you appreciate Italians. They are very accomodating from the time you enter until the valet pulls your car up. I would honestly recommend them to anyone I know, both personally or professionally.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMExpensive, but Worth It!Each of our party of four picky people who have eaten at most of Boston's high end restaurants, loved our dinners. The Buffalo Mozzarella is the best we had ever had. All the dishes, which included shrimp and asparagus, salmon, lobster and alla amatriciana had all very fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. We had previously been to Strega Waterfront several times and equally enjoyed the North End version, which has a cozier, neighborhood feel. Can't wait to go back again!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMSix dishes, six gems - everyoneSix dishes, six gems - everyone very much enjoyed their dinner!5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMGREAT ItalianStrega was recommended to us by some friends and we were very happy they did. I had the 1/2 lobster w/homemade pasta & tomatoes and my husband had the Sunday dinner with 2 kinds of sausage, meatballs & pasta. They were both amazing. I even asked if they would add artichokes to my dish which they happily did. The atmosphere is very lively and loud as it is a small place but it added to the experience instead of being a distraction. This is not the place for intimate conversation over dinner but it is GREAT italian food. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Boston.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMAuthentic Italian in BostonFrom the service to the specials Strega North End does it right! Amazing!!!!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMLoudAwesome food and service, obviously a well-known place to go in the North End. It was my first time here. I was a little surprised that I could not hear myself think. The place was louder than Chucky Cheese or any sports bar (including during Bruins playoffs.) I can recommend it as a cool and trendy place to go, with quality food and service. Do not bring a date for a romantic evening though, the tables are close together (4 inches) and it's like trying to talk at an Aerosmith concert. The mussels were good, both salads were good, the pasta was good, the veal was good, as was the beer, the wine, and the service. So in summary it's like you could get the best Italian food in the city in a crowded sports bar that takes reservations.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Experiencewonderful hostess and the waiters were very helpful in suggesting a wonderful meal. Great Value.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMmemorable eveningWe were in Boston for my sons graduation and made reservations for 9 people. When we arrived we were greeted promptly and energetically. The waiter was excellent. He was attentive and knowledgeable about the food and wine. He suggested bringing appetizers to the table, which he did, and his choices were delicious. The entrees were very good, made better by the service.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants an authentic Italian dinner.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMGood fun for a small business groupWe booked Strega for a dinner with a business group (6) in Boston for the evening. Although space between the tables is a bit tight, the overall experience was a pleasure. Our waiter ordered an assortment of antipasti for the table -- divers and all very good. Entrees were equally varied and well prepared. The wall of running videos of the "mob" movies are a bit of a schtick -- but the overall ambiance of this North End Italian mainstay was quite fun and enjoyable.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dinner- some of theGreat dinner- some of the BEST Italian food I have ever had!4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMI love this place!! CarloI love this place!! Carlo the wine manager was our waiter and his wine recs were spot on. Great food. I had been at Boston marathon bombing earlier and this meal and wine and Carlo made it better. I'm glad i found this place and will be back!!!!4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMSunday supperI have been here countless times over the years and this time they OUTDID themselves. To Carlo my friend and my waiter you are the best and we could not get better service EVER! I had the sunday dinner special and i am still savoring it in my mind today.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, great experience,Great food, great experience, great waiter. Tiramisu was just ok.
See you again soon!!!!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMI booked my reservation atI booked my reservation at Strega to take a first date and it could not have gone better. The ease of the valet parking and the great ambiance and romantic setting set a great tone. Our waiter Gianni made sure our experience was top-notch. Although we were running a few minutes late for our reservation we only had to wait 5 minutes or so to be seated and immediately we were brought bread and a wine list. The food was to die for also. I will definitely be back!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMNice but overpricedGreat breads. Ordered shrimp scampi off the menu. Not a good idea. Very tasteless, however, everything else off menu was very good. Overpriced for portions and selection.4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMOh yea the place is that good!Well this resturant is more than expected in many ways from top quality food to outstanding service. I go back to this place when there are hundreds in the area becuase it has never failed to give me a wonderful and satisfying dineing experience. My waitstaff in particular Carlo Ianniciello, yes he gave me his card, made my whole experience memorable. He suggested appitizers and wine that I would never have ordered and I will now order again. I think that is the best thing you can say about a quality place.4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMBellisimaQuality ingredients. Very fresh seafood. Beautiful presentation. Attentive waiter. Something on the menu to satisfy everyone. A wobderful experience alk around.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMfROM CAPE CODwaiter couldnt understand his speech very well hard to order woman behind bar was very rude to me and my party host was great were were few minitues late becase we went to wrong location chatted with us very nice man food was the BEST4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and Service were fabulous!Food and Service were fabulous! Prices were very reasonable as well. Had a fantastic Easter dinner and would go there again. Looking forward to also trying Nico and Strega on the Waterfront.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMEaster Sunday at Strega isEaster Sunday at Strega is a wonderful experience. The waitstaff goes above and beyond to make the holiday special. The food was perfect and the wine perfectly matched.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our first vist toThis was our first vist to Strega North End. It was very good. We went during Restaurant Week and tried their 3 course meal. I had an eggplant appetizer, thinly sliced rolled around Ricotta and Spinach in a delicious Marinara sauce. My husband had the calamari which was lightly breaded and he liked very much. For our entree I had the eggplant parmm which was delicious - the pasta was homemade and the perfect al dente consistency. My husband had Chicken Limone with asparagus and potatoes - another hit. For dessert we both had the tiramisu. Slightly different from other places, in a custard cup but it was incredible So light, fluffy and creamy. We will definitely go back. Plus my huband enjoyed his concersation with Carlo in Italian.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous food! Not greatFabulous food! Not great for special occasion as the noise and movies are too much of a distraction.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMIt's very cozy at the StregaIt's very cozy at the Strega North End location. Not really any where to wait while waiting for a table. The food was aweseom and the service was great after we were seated!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and ambiance, butGreat food and ambiance, but a tad too noisy and such a small space.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AM