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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay, Boston, MA

STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.5
4.5
641 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
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 style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–21:30 Thu, Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:30 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Antipasti

  • OYSTERS*US$22.00

    half dozen, cucumber basil mignonette

    • BURRATAUS$19.00

      tomato compote, pesto, grilled focaccia

      • OCTOPUSUS$27.00

        crispy potatoes, tonnato sauce, squid ink aioli

        • FRITTO MISTOUS$23.00

          calamari, shrimp, zucchini, fennel, calabrian aioli

          • BRUSCHETTAUS$17.00

            basil pesto, mozzarella, pear compote, arugula, balsamic

            • ROMAN STYLE GNOCCHIUS$21.00

              braised wild boar, tomato, pomodoro sauce

              • MUSSELSUS$21.00

                your choice of : fra diavolo, calabrian chile, garlic white wine, lemon cream, prosciutto

                • POLPETTEUS$21.00

                  beef and pork meatballs, signature pomodoro sauce, whipped ricotta, fresh basil

                  • ARANCINIUS$19.00

                    mushroom and taleggio, lemon aioli

                    • CRAB SALADUS$23.00

                      calabrian chile vinaigrette, avocado, mango

                      • EGGPLANT PARMESANUS$17.00

                        crispy eggplant, signature pomodoro, mozzarella

                        • GUAZZETTO DI POLPOUS$23.00

                          baby octopus braised in red wine and tomato, olives, potato, crostini

                          Salumi e Formaggi

                          • SELECTION OF THREEUS$21.00

                            prosciutto di parma, finocchiona, coppa, bresaola, salami picante, stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano, taleggio, gorgonzola dolce, ricotta salata

                            • SELECTION OF FIVEUS$31.00

                              prosciutto di parma, finocchiona, coppa, bresaola, salami picante, stracciatella, parmigiano reggiano, taleggio, gorgonzola dolce, ricotta salata

                              • GRAND BOARD FULL SELECTIONUS$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 WEDDINGUS$12.00

                                  meatballs, vegetables, ancini de pepe

                                  • TOMATO SOUPUS$12.00

                                    crispy mozzarella, basil pesto, pine nuts, calabrian chile

                                    • CAESARUS$16.00

                                      romaine, parmesan, olive tapenade, ciabatta croutons

                                      • ARUGULAUS$16.00

                                        parmesan, toasted pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

                                        • TRITATAUS$16.00

                                          kale, radicchio, arugula, honey balsamic, cranberry, pecan, ricotta salata

                                          Pasta

                                          • LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLEUS$37.00

                                            littleneck clams, white wine and garlic sauce, calabrian chile

                                            • SEAFOOD SCAMPIUS$49.00

                                              spaghetti, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, lemon garlic brodo

                                              • RIGATONI BOLOGNESEUS$36.00

                                                cast iron baked, slow braised beef and pork ragù, mascarpone

                                                • CAMPANELLE E SALSICCAUS$36.00

                                                  sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino romano, calabrian chile

                                                  • SCALLOP E RISOTTOUS$45.00

                                                    cacio e pepe risotto, crispy prosciutto

                                                    • BUCATINIUS$35.00

                                                      braised octopus, tomato sugo, calabrian chile

                                                      • CINGHIALE E GNOCCHIUS$36.00

                                                        braised wild boar, tomato, fresh herbs, gnocchi

                                                        • GNOCCHI GENOVESEUS$27.00

                                                          potato gnocchi, pesto alla genovese, pine nuts, pecorino romano

                                                          • CACIO E PEPEUS$26.00

                                                            spaghetti, goat cheese, pink peppercorn

                                                            Secondi

                                                            • BONE-IN VEALUS$69.00

                                                              Your choice of milanese (crispy potatoes, arugula, tomato, pickled onion) or parmesan (tomato, mozzarella, spaghetti)

                                                              • VEAL OSSO BUCOUS$69.00

                                                                parmesan risotto, herb gremolata

                                                                • CHICKEN MARSALAUS$38.00

                                                                  half chicken, wild mushrooms, marsala sauce, homemade fettuccine

                                                                  • CIOPPINOUS$58.00

                                                                    maine lobster tail, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, tomato brodo, red chili flake

                                                                    • SALMON*US$42.00

                                                                      shrimp and pepper scampi, polenta, carrot asparagus salad, beurre blanc drizzle

                                                                      • SWORDFISHUS$42.00

                                                                        zucchini, potato, caper and tomato butter

                                                                        • BRANZINOUS$45.00

                                                                          stuffed with artichoke, romesco sauce, arugula salad

                                                                          • FILET MIGNON*US$65.00

                                                                            10oz, mushroom sugo, grilled asparagus

                                                                            • NEW YORK STRIP*US$69.00

                                                                              14oz, broccoli rabe, creamy polenta, barolo reduction

                                                                              • RIBEYE*US$72.00

                                                                                16oz boneless, cannellini bean, crispy potato, anchovy vinaigrette

                                                                                Contorni

                                                                                • GRILLED ASPARAGUSUS$14.00

                                                                                  • BROCCOLI RABE & SAUSAGEUS$15.00

                                                                                    • CRISPY YUKON POTATOESUS$13.00

                                                                                      • SAUTEED MUSHROOMSUS$16.00

                                                                                        • CREAMY POLENTAUS$13.00

                                                                                          Enhancements

                                                                                          add to salad or pasta dish

                                                                                          • TENDERLOIN*US$26.00

                                                                                            • SHRIMPUS$19.00

                                                                                              • SCALLOPSUS$19.00

                                                                                                • MAINE LOBSTER TAILUS$19.00

                                                                                                  Last updated: 4 January 2025

                                                                                                  What 641 people are saying

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                  4.5
                                                                                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                                  • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                  • Greater Boston

                                                                                                    Romantic

                                                                                                  • Boston

                                                                                                    Romantic

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay is a delightful dining destination known for its "fantastic meal" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious" Italian classics like Chicken Marsala and Pesto Gnocchi. Attentive staff and a welcoming ambiance make it perfect for pre-theater dinners or special occasions. Highly recommended.

                                                                                                  641 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Nick

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                    Food was good, but the communication style left a bad taste. Probably won’t return for that alone. They called a few days before to confirm we were coming and said if we didn’t call back by a certain time the next day we’d lose our reservation. We had to call by 5:00 pm and they open at 4:00... Then, the first thing our server said to us after he introduced himself was we have 90 minutes. Do what you will with this information.

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                                                                                                  2. Andrew

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  3. chuck

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  4. Chris

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 25 January 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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                                                                                                  5. Lawrence

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    38 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    38 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 24 January 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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                                                                                                  6. Daniel

                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                    187 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    187 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 19 January 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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                                                                                                  7. Cheryl

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 17 January 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Chicken Marsala & gnocchi genovese both delicious! The torta di cioccolate was to die for!

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                                                                                                  8. Stefan

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 14 January 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Had an amazing dinner at the bar-lounge area,Bryan the bartender was very personable and makes amazing drinks. Caesar salad,Chicken Marsala were out of this world!! Compliments to the Chef. Manager checked on us couple times and he brought parmesan to the table when asked. Esmael if i am not mistaken. We Also got a Key Lime pie that really made the night excellent.(Cherry on top) Thanks Strega Staff!!!!

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                                                                                                  9. joe

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Absolutely incredible The tomato soup and Italian wedding soup was wonderful ! The steaks and sides were cooked to perfection! Our waiter Max was incredible both attentive And personable!

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                                                                                                  10. Fran

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 31 December 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our go-to for special occasions. Wonderful food. Creative and comforting. Wonderful service

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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 641 OpenTable diners.

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

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

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                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  19:00
                                                                                                  Booked 11 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
                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                    Back Bay
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Mon–Wed 16:00–21:30 Thu, Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:30 Sun 16:00–21:00
                                                                                                  • 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, Takeaway, 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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