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Strega - New Haven, New Haven, CT

Strega - New Haven

4.8 (98)
$31 to $50
Italian
1006 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510-2402

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”.
At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections.
At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.
We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 98 people are saying

Strega - New Haven reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Service

  • New Haven

    Innovative

  • New Haven

    Great for fine wines

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

  • New Haven

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Strega in New Haven offers an "authentic Italian dining experience" with phenomenal cuisine, including standout dishes like carbonara and tiramisu. The small, intimate setting with only six tables ensures "attentive service" and a personal touch. The "beautiful atmosphere" and "impeccable service" make it a must-visit for a special occasion.
98 Reviews
  1. Margot VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food. The atmosphere is fantastic and the attention to detail was fabulous.

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  2. Gigi VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef’s tasting menu and wine were outstanding. Noisy though. Hard to hear the server explain the delicious dishes.

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  3. Shawn

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and amazing service! The best all around.

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  4. Randy VIP

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When you are named World Famous by Italy you need to make reservations. This is our second time to Strega and I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is amazing and different from the Italian food in America. It reminds me of my days in Sicily and Capri. Attention to detail is amazing and tonight the Pistachio gelato from Italy (my favorite in Italy) can not be found in America. Attention to detail can not be found in other restaurants and the views of Yale bring me back to my childhood. Thank you for making our Anniversary so special just as special as you are.

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  5. Stefanie

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the food was incredible. Loved every bite. Perfect positions and beautiful presentation. Wonderful.

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  6. Peter VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal we’ve had in our 2 years in New Haven. The flat iron steak and branzino were beautifully presented and delicious. Roseanna is a gracious and attentive host as was Brianna! What a gem.

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  7. Stuart VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is small and personal. The chef’s wife is the waitress (from Sicily) and like most Italians appreciated our efforts to speak Italian. The dishes were thoughtfully prepared. Eggplant parm is half a personal sized eggplant, no breading, nice flavor. The duck leg and the Branzino were both delicious and well-prepared. No bones in either. Salad was basic but fresh and crunchy and subtly dressed. Tuna tartare also nice, with thinly sliced fennel and microgreens.

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  8. Leonard VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special place. Food was outstanding. Drinks and wine were reasonably priced. I would love to get back there soon One small thing- I find the reservation app hard to use with this restaurant. It shows times that are open but then u can’t book that time. I called the restaurant and it was patiently explained to me how it works, but still I would tweet that.

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  9. sue

    Springfield / Branson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate venue which provided attentive service. Food was amazing and just the right portions. The pistachio gelato I highly recommend

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  10. Georgia

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first experience of this nature and I must say I loved it. The food was phenomenal - we did the chef tasting menu. The only thing I would suggest is not to give two pastas for the tasting menu and maybe change one for a salad of some sorts. I also suggest offering coffees prior to serving the desert, it was offered when the desert was finished. Other then that - the service / the flavors and the look overall of the restaurant was stunning.

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Strega - New Haven is rated 4.8 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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1006 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510-2402

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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