Strega - New Haven

Strega - New Haven reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   William

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was prepared with utmost care to assure freshness and outstanding taste whether it was the scallops appetizer my wife had or the Rigatoni I had along with scumptious desserts such as Cannolo and the Neapolitan ones-excellent-fine ambience and interesting electic settings made for a memorable evening , my wife`s birthday!
   

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   Michael

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic- app, pasta, desert. All top notch. Definitely will return and recommend
   

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   Fabiola

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Strega is a rare place. Small, hidden, with only 6 tables. I came here on a chilly Monday night, and from the moment I walked in was arrested by its intimately quaint nature. Each element of the plating and dish felt intentional and wholesome.
   

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   Richard VIP

   New York City31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We decided to dine here based on an article in the local newspaper about a month ago. When you first walk in the space is very beautiful. They did a nice job with renovation. There are only six tables of four chairs in the entire restaurant. It’s very contemporary in the dining area. We were immediately greeted and sat within a few minutes. The table settings were also very contemporary. We both started out with wine and they were both very good. Bread was brought to the table along with olive oil poured in each of our individual bowls. I have to say that the dishes, bowls and the table settings were very unique in style. I really like the flatware rests so you don’t have to place your flatware directly on the table. Also, of note is the flatware was replaced between courses. I chose a salad for an appetizer and my other half had the scallops. My salad consisted of arugula with lettuces, radishes and shaved carrot. It had a very simple dressing on it. My partner’s scallops were accompanied by a green sauce that we couldn’t figure out what it was, but it was very tasty. My partner chose the salmon for his entrée, and I had the rigatoni. At this point I’m going warn all of you big portion eaters, the portions are small. You may want to go to Pepe‘s or Sally’s or modern Pizza after here or order two entrées. My partner’s salmon was more of a normal size, but the rigatoni that I ordered was very small. I’m not a big portion eater when I dine out. It was satisfying for me, but it would have been nice to bring leftovers home because my entrée was very very good. My partner also enjoyed his salmon. For dessert we both had the pistachio gelato imported from Italy with a pour over of pistachio cream liqueur. With the tip for the two of us, it was about $220. I can say that I went there, tried it , I’m good and not sure that I will be going back.
   

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   Jill VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I recently dined at Strega. We absolutely loved it! The restaurant is very small, only six tables, so if you want to eat here you definitely have to secure a reservation. We had the octopus appetizer, branzino entree and gnocchi entree, and dessert. Very delicious, and excellent service without being in any way pretentious. Will definitely return!
   

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   Diane VIP

   New York City104 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We participated in the Chef tasting and wine pairing. Every dish was a surprise since it was all the chef's choice. The presentations were amazing. The dinnerware is amazing. The wines were very good although young. The food was fantastic. Cacio de pepe was delicious. The rabbit was amazing and something we never thought we could enjoy. Servers were excellent and knew the menu and explained each course in detail. Very small venue but every table was filled. It was a wonderful experience although it was expensive. We will go again for dinner.
   

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   Nick VIP

   New York City16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding servers and an incredibly engaging and charming owner. Wonderful ambiance. Delicious food prepared with great care and creativity right down to the restaurant owner’s choice of china and silverware. A must visit on the New Haven restaurant scene!
   

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   Ted

   Connecticut2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall a great experience! We had the chef's tasting menu (5-course) and wine pairing. Good portion. I would describe the menu as lavishly decorated, yet traditional and robust. Excellent plating. Pasta reminded me of my trip to Rome. Classic Italian recipes and wine pairing, e.g. Langhe Nebbiolo with Ragù. Maybe not the ultra modernist take some may hope, but I love the robustness. Excellent service and top-notch explanation of wines. Decor was perfect. Great reliable place for a comfortable upscale and elegant dinner in the heart of New Haven.
   

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   Jessica

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a fabulous time. Sercice and food were outstanding. If I had to criticize anything it would be the plates they used- aesthics over function and also the music was odd covers of pop songs. Would have been nice to have some Italian music 🎶
   

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    Paul

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a sumptuous meal in a quiet setting where there are only a half dozen tables. The staff were attentive and helpful. It was a perfect meal and evening. We highly recommend it.
    

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