We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Boston?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Boston each week.

Strega: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
  • A summary score based on quality, quantity and age of traveler ratings.
4.5 of 5 stars 23 ratings
23 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
7
4.0 of 5 stars
4
3.0 of 5 stars
6
2.0 of 5 stars
3
1.0 of 5 stars
3
TripAdvisor Popularity Index:
  • Measures overall traveler satisfaction based on ratings, reviews and other sources.
#306 of 1,782 restaurants in Boston
Show Restaurant DetailsHide Restaurant Details
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
  • Address: 379 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113-1907
  • Tel:  (617) 523-8481

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of Strega

( 8-12 of 12 )
“very disappointing”

Strega

Oct 23, 2007

Given the huge choice of Italian restaurants on Hannover St it's difficult to believe that you could come across a poor one, however our visit to Strega was depressing. The food was poorly presented and very average in quality. We were quite obviously given the hurry up during the meal as a large party was booked and they needed the seats. A large video wall showing bits of the Godfather hardly added to the ambience.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes No
“Good food...but really rushed!”

Strega

3 of 5 stars
massachusetts
Apr 20, 2007

We recently dined her on a Saturday evening. We were seated promptly in a cramped area of tables. Our waiter was attentive,
but we were definately rushed. The eggplant appetizer and the
salad with grapefruit were delicious. Our entrees were the veal marsala, and a shrimp with pasta. Both were very good....
No coffee is served here. I've never seen such a small amount of espresso........They obviously don't want you to linger!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes No
“forgetaboutit”

Strega

Oct 1, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

eat there this past saturday sept. 30, 2006, got the table right by the door, then waited to long for a waiter to wait on us, when he finally did his attitude was something else, like we should be happy he finally got to us. food was okay, not at all worth the money, one salad and two lunches, two wine (they do not serve hard liq.) $75.00. unbeleivable. will not go back. there are so many other places to try in the north end. do not need the attitude.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes No
“Too much hype”

Strega

Sep 28, 2005
0/1 found this review helpful

I somewhat agree with "watered down's" comments, although my experience wasn't as terrible. Curious how I keep seeing this restaurant on the "Phantom Gourmet" though.

Food was just okay. The veal was chewy, the antipasti was pretty good but uninspired. We've had much better Italian food at much better prices.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes No
“Watered down Strega”

Strega

1 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Sep 26, 2005
2/4 found this review helpful

Don't be fooled by the pictures of the celebrities on the walls and HDTV's showing The Godfather 2, A Bronx Tale, My Blue Heaven, Gotti & Goodfella's. The clam appetizer in a garlic broth was dry & overcooked and my shrimp & fafalle pasta came with a non-existant red sause with the worst shrimp I'veever had in Boston. Waiters are attentive and friendly and the owner does his table to table politicing however this still can't make up for some really bad food at 5 star prices.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Was this review helpful? Yes No

Reviews of Strega

( 8-12 of 12 )
Write Your Own Restaurant Review
Been to Strega? Share your experiences!

Strega Address

379 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113-1907
Tel: (617) 523-8481
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.