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STREGA Italiano – Back Bay, Boston, MA

STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

4.5
4.5
645 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
20:00
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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Additional information

  • Location
    64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116
  • Phone number
    (617) 456-5300
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Brian Doyle
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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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 645 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
                                                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                  • Greater Boston

                                                                                                    Romantic

                                                                                                  • Boston

                                                                                                    Romantic

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  STREGA Italiano – Back Bay offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests applaud the staff, particularly servers like Pablo and Khalil, for enhancing their dining experience. The "perfect char" on dishes like the filet and the flavorful specialty cocktails make for memorable meals.

                                                                                                  645 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Brian VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston30 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 28 February 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Excellent food, attentive service, great location for a pre-show meal.

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                                                                                                  2. Ann

                                                                                                    Greater Boston48 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our server Adrain was great! We shared the meatball appetizer (highly recommend)I had the seafood scampi and my husband had the filet. Food was very good

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                                                                                                  3. Bridget

                                                                                                    Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The ambiance was perfect! It’s absolutely beautiful, the food was amazing, and the drinks hit the spot!! Our waiter was very attentive and personable! Overall we had such a great time and will definitely be back! Thank you!!

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                                                                                                  4. Joe VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston23 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Everything was excellent. Three out of the fours of us got steaks. The temperature of all were off from what we ordered. The two mediums were definitely rare and the rare was medium. Perhaps the waiter messed up.

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                                                                                                  5. Marie

                                                                                                    Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 19 February 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Excellent service. Excellent food. Celebrating our 35th Anniversary and every staff member wished us a Happy Anniversary. We were very impressed with both the complimentary champagne and scrumptious cannoli. Dinner was delicious and the ambiance and attentive staff made our night.

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                                                                                                  6. Andrew VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston4 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  7. chuck VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    Dined on 10 February 2025

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  8. Chris

                                                                                                    Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  9. Lawrence VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston39 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  10. Daniel

                                                                                                    New York City189 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                  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 645 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
                                                                                                  20:00
                                                                                                  Google Map for STREGA Italiano – Back Bay

                                                                                                  64 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116

                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (617) 456-5300
                                                                                                  • 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
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    None
                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                                                    Chef Brian Doyle
                                                                                                  • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                    Order direct
                                                                                                  Gift card

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