STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.4

615 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.4

$30 and under

Italian

Back Bay

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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 615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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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.

615 Reviews

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Kristen
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 6 days ago
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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Alejandro
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, what an unforgettable experience! Our waiter, Juan Pablo, truly elevated our time at Strega to extraordinary new heights. The entire team was incredibly attentive. We’re so grateful for their amazing service and absolutely cannot recommend this place enough!
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Dominic
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience. Confortabe and quiet Great food, presentation, and service. I would highly recommend Strega. .
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James
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, our dinner at Strega was generally very satisfying. My only reservation about the food is that the Bolognese - one of their signature dishes - while it was tasty was less substantial - less meaty - than I had expected it to be. Also, the bread was served as a basket of “pieces” with nothing distinctive or flavorful about it. Still, I would return to Strega to sample some of the many other eye-pleasing dishes on the menu - and for the excellent ambiance.
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abbi
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I recently visited this location hoping for a dining experience similar to the Strega in the North End, where I’ve always enjoyed exceptional food and service. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing on multiple levels. First, the restaurant smelled distinctly like curry, which felt out of place in an Italian setting. Our drinks took an incredibly long time to arrive—even though the restaurant wasn’t crowded—which made the slow service all the more puzzling. When the food finally came, it didn't live up to expectations. The soup was nearly inedible, completely over-salted, which made it impossible to enjoy. It’s hard to believe this is part of the same restaurant family as the North End location. The contrast in food quality, atmosphere, and service was night and day. I’m hopeful this location can step up to match the high standards of its sister restaurant, but as of now, I can’t recommend it.
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Frederic
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service très lent. J’ai commandé une bouteille de vin qu’ils n’avaient pas ce qui peut arriver. Une deuxième qui est arrivée largement après que nous ayons terminé les entrées… bref pas terrible
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Candice
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service really was made the dinner. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The bartender at closing was everything. He allowed us to take birthday photos and was patient. The music at closing help us set the tone for our night. The drinks were really good.
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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 615 OpenTable diners.

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

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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.4

$30 and under

Italian

Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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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–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

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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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

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Dining areas

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