Strega North End

4.1

3490 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 35 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

Strega is a hip Italian restaurant in the North End. Come enjoy fantastic food and a great atmosphere!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 523-8481
Website
http://www.stregabynickvarano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Farouk Bazoune
Private party facilities
Strega can be rented out for private functions. Contact info@thevaranogroup.com for information

Location
379 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Between Fleet St. and Clark St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
MBTA Blue Line Aquarium, Government Center MBTA Orange Line Haymarket Station
Entertainment
Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Caprese$3.75
Homemade mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil and imported extra-virgin olive oil
La Strega$9.95
Baby arugola, Grapefruit, Walnut and shaved parmigiano in a citrus vinaigrette
Prosciutto Bocconcini E Peperoni$15.95
homemade fresh bocconcini mozzarella wrapped with the finest Italian prosciutto and served with marinated roasted peppers
La Romana$8.95
Traditional caesar salad
Misticanza$7.95
Wild mixed greens with imported tomatoes
Portobello Al Forno$13.95
Baked stuffed portobello mushrooms with homemade ricotta cheese and spinach, served with spiced san marzano tomatoes
Gamberi in Padella$16.95
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with garlic and white wine lemon sauce
Cozze Alla Marinara$13.95
Sauteed farm raised mussels in a spicy tomato sauce served with grilled tuscan bread
Capesante Al Grand Marnier$18.95
Deep sea scallops sauteed with grand marnier
Antipasto Della Casa$15.95
assortment of Italian imported cheeses and cold cuts
Fritto Di Calamari$13.95
Light deep-fried fresh calamari
Rollatini De Nico$13.95
Rolled sicilian eggplant with fresh ricotta, spinach and mozzarella and baked with plum tomatoes and parmigiano

Specialita Della Casa

Costata Ripiena$42.95
Veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese in a white demi-glaze sauce
Il Filetto Al Cognac$42.95
Grilled filet mignon served with mission figs and Remy-martin sauce
La Fiorentina$42.95
Grilled porterhouse steak served wit baby arugola and shaved parmigiano

Primi Piatti

Fettuccine Strega$26.95
Jumbo shrimps, deep sea scallops and baby spinach in a touch of creamy strega sauce
Fettucine Con Gamberoni$23.95
Jumbo shrimps, asparagus and fresh cherry tomatoes
Pappardelle Selvatiche$23.95
Wild mushrooms, black truffles and a touch of cream sauce
Linguine Alle Vongole Veraci$19.95
Little count neck clams in your choice of scampi or fra' Diavolo sauce
Fettuccine Alla Carbonara$16.95
The traditional carbonara
Pappardelle All'Emiliana$21.95
Ragu of ground tenderloin and fresh porcini mushrooms
Gnocchi Sorrentina$16.95
Fresh potato dumplings served with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese
Pennette Al Basilico$13.95
Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with san marzano plum tomatoes and fresh basil (spicy or mild)
Casarecci Di Marina$17.95
Baked homemade Fusilli with sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant and fresh mozzarella in a light tomato sauce
Tagliolini All' Aragosta$29.95
Homemade pasta sauteed with 1/2 jumbo lobster wit fresh spicy cherry tomatoes
Ravioli All' Aragosta$22.95
Lobster stuffed ravioli finished with crab meat in a pink sauce
Ravioli Alla Formaggio$15.95
Half-moon shaped cheese ravioli served with plum tomato sauce and fresh ricotta cheese
Bucatini All' Amatriciana$19.95
Pasta sauteed with pancetta, san marzano tomato sauce and lots of onions, covered with a blend of pecorino and parmigiano cheeses
Risotto Di Mare$25.95
Arborio rice sauteed with shellfish
Risoto Don Pietro$19.95
Arborio rice sauteed wit a julienne of chicken, portabello mushrooms and baby spinach

Secondi Piatti

Il Fagottino$24.95
Veal medallions stuffed with prosciutto di parma and fontina cheese finished in a porto wine sauce
Valdostana$24.95
Veal medallions topped with prosciutto di parma and fontina cheese finished in a porto wine sauce
Capricciosa$21.95
Light deep-fried breaded veal medallions and topped with diced marinated tomatoes
Sorrentina$23.95
Veal medallions with san marzano tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil
Marsala$24.95
Sauteed veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms and a marsala wine sauce
Calabrisella$20.95
Chicken breast with prosciutto, spinach and fontina cheese
Supreme Al Limone$18.95
Tenders of chicken breast sauteed in a fresh lemon and light butter caper sauce
Alla Romana$20.95
Sauteed chicken breast wit sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and mushrooms
Alla Cacciatora$19.95
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, red peppers, onion and plum tomato sauce

What 3,490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Strega North End offers a lively atmosphere with "spectacular" food and "outstanding" service. Known for its "authentic Italian" dining experience, the restaurant features a "fun vibe" with live performances. Despite some noise complaints, guests often leave satisfied, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.

3,490 Reviews

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Beth
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
To me the restaurant seemed like they crammed in as many people as they could into the small space. Our table seemed too small to hold our meals, drinks and bread. My husband thought the TV’s on the wall was a distraction from the ambiance of the restaurant. The food was delicious so that made up for the other things.
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Melissa
Atlanta Metro
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pumpkin ravioli (special) and meatball appetizers were delicious! Get a reservation early as the restaurant is always bustling for good reason. The wine selections were vast and the service was top notch. I will definitely return when I am in Boston!
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Michelle
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very crowded seating- as in you’re bumping into the table next to you while you eat. Felt very rushed, but the food is fantastic and the servers are professional. Just understand that you go there for the vibe, not a peaceful dinner environment.
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Max
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food! Would 100% go back soon
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Linda
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
We truly enjoyed our dinner at Strega North End. From the service to the food and wine it was wonderful! Ever our waiter was outstanding! Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I made an 8:45pm reservation for 3, only to wait until almost 10:00pm to be seated. No apology, no trying to explain or even an offer to cover a few drinks. Server was lovely, food was fine but not good enough to wait that long again.
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Brendan
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was on time for the reservation and waited outside in the cold for 45 minutes. Very little apology or extra service. Waiter rushed us through our drinks/meal and then waited 20 minutes to collect the check.
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Christine
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing!!! The service is wonderful! The food is authentic and delicious!!!
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent, but the service left a lot to be desired. Our waiter seemed extremely rushed although we were one of the first and the restaurant. He took our order , I ordered wine and before my guest had a chance to do the same he was gone. When our appetizers came, I waited until we finally were able to ask for dishes to eat the appetizer.
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Lauren
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ordered the ricotta as an app and it was sweet, light, and perfect as an app when you’re not too hungry but want to sample menu items. Ordered the truffle pasta and it was exactly what I wanted and expected. Ambience was cute but not very intimate and service was great! Would go again any day
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FAQs

Strega North End offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 523-8481.

Strega North End is rated 4.1 stars by 3490 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

379 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

Cross street
Between Fleet St. and Clark St.
Neighborhood
North End
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
MBTA Blue LineAquarium, Government CenterMBTA Orange LineHaymarket Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Farouk Bazoune
Entertainment
Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stregabynickvarano.com/
Phone number
(617) 523-8481
Private party facilities
Strega can be rented out for private functions. Contact info@thevaranogroup.com for information

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Strega North End

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Fettuccine Strega

Gnocchi Sorrentina

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara

Antipasti Ed Insalate

Caprese$3.75

La Strega$9.95

Prosciutto Bocconcini E Peperoni$15.95

La Romana$8.95

Misticanza$7.95

Portobello Al Forno$13.95

Gamberi in Padella$16.95

Cozze Alla Marinara$13.95

Capesante Al Grand Marnier$18.95

Antipasto Della Casa$15.95

Fritto Di Calamari$13.95

Rollatini De Nico$13.95

Specialita Della Casa

Costata Ripiena$42.95

Il Filetto Al Cognac$42.95

La Fiorentina$42.95

Primi Piatti

Fettuccine Strega$26.95

Fettucine Con Gamberoni$23.95

Pappardelle Selvatiche$23.95

Linguine Alle Vongole Veraci$19.95

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara$16.95

Pappardelle All'Emiliana$21.95

Gnocchi Sorrentina$16.95

Pennette Al Basilico$13.95

Casarecci Di Marina$17.95

Tagliolini All' Aragosta$29.95

Ravioli All' Aragosta$22.95

Ravioli Alla Formaggio$15.95

Bucatini All' Amatriciana$19.95

Risotto Di Mare$25.95

Risoto Don Pietro$19.95

Secondi Piatti

Il Fagottino$24.95

Valdostana$24.95

Capricciosa$21.95

Sorrentina$23.95

Marsala$24.95

Calabrisella$20.95

Supreme Al Limone$18.95

Alla Romana$20.95

Alla Cacciatora$19.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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