Strega

04/12/2008 Posted by freewilly7

was having high hopes w/the gnocchi. still can't get back the one i had in florence. the rest of the meal is a blur. but i did remember the tables were placed pretty tightly and i felt like my not-too-protruding butt could easily knock down my neighbor's flower/dinner/something as i passed through that slit. :)

Pros: nice & cozy

Cons: not enough room between tables

03/27/2008 Posted by rantipole

If you want a place which is like a cartoon of an "Italian" restaurant, and don't really care if the food tastes good, this is the place for you!

Pros: Flashy ambience

Cons: Food

02/18/2008 Posted by JBomms

Strega's food is great. I would love to sample the entire menu. I had the filet. Perfection. Great wine selection. Definitely make a reservation. We got there in time for our reservation but 2 of our party were late so we ended up waiting at least half an hour. The place is a lot smaller than I thought so there is very little standing room by the bar (which is not a full bar by the way). The owner was there greeting everyone and entire staff was very friendly. I actually thought their prices were very reasonable...especially considering the quality. My filet was $36. I've paid over $50 at other local restaurants. I also had the caprese for an app. It was delicious. Everyone in our party loved their meals. I will definitely be back.

Pros: Celebrity spotting, delicious food, great wine

Cons: small space, not a full bar menu, parking (obviously...it's the North End)

02/01/2008 Posted by SoStaahvin

My friends and I frequent the North End weekly and try a new restaurant each time. Last week we tried Strega. I will never go back there again. It's awful, it's everything the North End shouldn't be. It's cramped, overpriced and the servers act like you're lucky they're talking to you. The ambience makes you feel like you're in a nightclub, which is not what the North End is about (for me any way). My friend ordered the eggplant appetizer as her meal and the server asked if we'd all like to try a little piece and we agreed. At the end of the night he had charged us extra for it! I mean, what's that all about? I would suggest you just walk right past Strega and dine at one of many other delicious, affordable, and quaint restaurants in the North End.

Pros: They serve booze

Cons: Everything else

11/24/2007 Posted by tiliad

On a visit to Boston few years ago, found this place to be quaint and old world... Great service. great atmosphere, great food... Like what I remember when I was in Italy... My recent visit was like going to Little Italy in New York... Commercial, rushed, none of the personal touches that made this a specal place for my girlfriend and I. The food was good, but the overall experience lacked everything we remembered it to be... I am was disappointed as was my girlfriend... Customer care is a thing of the past in this place....wont be back....

Pros: The food quality remains good..

Cons: The experience lacks that special ambience that made it special...

10/08/2007 Posted by trailmonkey

My husband and I walked in around 6:30 and were able to sit right at the bar immediately for dinner. Great choice because Christina was a joy as a bartender! We shared the stuffed mozzerella app, a strega salad, great bottle of wine, and the osso bucco on papardelle. Fantastic! I think the bar seats are the best in the house. You probably could get food that is just as good at a less expensive restaurant, but the experience and atmosphere of this place is worth it.

09/23/2007 Posted by bostonite101

Took my parents for their Anniversary. We were sat promptly and our waiter was prompt and courteous but insisted on the bottled water which we did not want and he ended up pouring and charging us. Also the food is very expensice. Fruti Di Mare with linguine $48.00 Give me a break it was good but not worth almost $50.00 Would definetly not go back many more reasonable restaurants with good food.

Pros: Service

Cons: Food too expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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07/29/2007 Posted by coolidgecorner21

This place has a very modern atmosphere in the typically outdated, traditional North End section of Boston. There are a row of tv's showing classic mob movies. This place has the best gnocchi in the city - get it with the cream sauce. Be warned: A weekend night gets PACKED here, and there is little to no room at the bar to wait. Try a more offbeat time for a better experience, but do give it a shot. The waiters are great characters.

Pros: Decor, servers

Cons: Crowded, hot

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

07/05/2007 Posted by cohibalou

Last night was our first visit to Strega. We live outside Boston and visit the North End frequently. After my wife and I were squeezed in like sardines, poured spring water that we did not ask for nor drink (but were charged $6 for), then waited 15 minutes for the waiter to come over and ask if we wanted anything from the bar (we were just about ready to get up from the table when he arrived but decided to stay). On the positive side, other than noisy and crammed the Calamari and Risotto dishes were excellent. Would I go back.................probably not. There are much more relaxing places to eat in ther North End were the food is just as good with better service and atmosphere.

04/01/2007 Posted by perhphc

Complete Tourist Trap!!! High Prices for the quality of food. Make sure you do not ask for recommendations from the waiter. Although he was nice and he said he would take care of us, he brought out every appetizer on the menu (charged us for all even though we never requested any), and served the most expensive main dish. Much better Restaurants with higher quality and lower prices. Also, TV monitors showing Mob shows (pg --> R) not really appropriate for children.

Pros: They have valet parking

Cons: HIgh Prices, Waiters take advantage of the customers.