"Strega has won two out of three forks from Gambero Rosso, a top food and wine group in Italy. The award officiallty named Strega one of the best Italian restaurants in the world." It lives up to it, and it's right in our back yard! Thats all I have to say. Been multiple times, and will continue to book it! If you like italian food, get a reservation in.
John Brigham
For a meal when you feel that you can afford something special, this is stunning food that is equal to the (slightly) over the top presentation. We were charmed from beginning to end with magical dishes. Five courses, five wines. A total triumph. The meal was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Silvana
Strega is refined dining at its best: exquisite food, excellent service, intimate ambience. We loved it!
Jeannie
Small restaurant. Nice vibe. Excellent food and service. We never felt rushed and were well attended to.
jennifer
We were disappointed with a gloppy salad made with huge chunks of jarred artichoke hearts and run-of-the-mill grocery store arugula. Our soup appetizer was clearly just microwaved so that it came to the table boiling hot. Lovely server and ambience, though, and we liked the pastas.
Craig
The food is amazing!! Best Cacio Pepe I've ever had. Great drink & wine selection. Perfect location! Near the theatre's. We've been 4 times and every time is great!
shawn
Strega delivered an exceptional dining experience from beginning to end. The food was delicious and truly outstanding. We chose the chef's tasting menu, and every course was decadent, refined, and beautifully composed. Each dish felt intentional and elevated, with flavors that unfolded thoughtfully rather than competing for attention. We opted for the wine pairing, and it was superb. Each wine was carefully selected to complement its corresponding dish, and together the food and wine told an exquisite narrative. Every pairing enhanced the flavors on the plate and deepened the overall experience, creating a seamless flow from one course to the next. We were visiting Connecticut and made this a priority, and it proved to be an absolute must. Strega exceeded expectations in every way. We will definitely return and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable and sophisticated dining experience.
Spencer
Great experience - high quality, creative menu. Every dish was special. The Pulpo app was the best I ever tasted and had a lovely crispness. Selection of wine was good and prices were reasonable. Bar is a bit limited but has the basics. Ambience was really peaceful and pleasant. Overall, a great meal and experience.
Brad
Chef Danilo and Rosanna provide the extraordinary classic Italian dining experience. We were totally blown away with the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairing.
Matthew
Creative Italian cuisine in a very intimate space. Imaginative plating and a top notch wine list with some unusual options adds to the experience. Would highly recommend a reservation as the dining room has under ten tables. Very special meal with excellent service.
The four of us were greeted warmly & welcomed by Rosanna. Her knowledge & passion for the food & wine made the experience even better. My husband & I split tagliatelle alla Bolognese for an appetizer. The Bolognese sauce was rich, meaty & delicious. The fresh tagliatelle done to perfection. Duck, salmon & branzino were the main dishes. Each delicious & flavorful. The meal was finished with the dark chocolate mousse. It was intensely chocolaty & not overly sweet. What contentment! We highly recommend Strega & look forward to our next meal there
John
Interestingly, the service was too fast, we were in and out in about an hour, but the temperature of the food was only warm, not hot. Even the after dinner coffee was just warm. The meals are overpriced. $35 for pasta is excessive. Portions were small to average sized, which is ok. It's a small menu. Entrées were good, but not exceptional. The chef's tasting menu might be interesting. They clearly are selling themselves as an upscale restaurant, with crazy shaped but interesting and functional dinner plates. I hope they are successful. We need more fine dining restaurants in New Haven. But at these prices, Union League up the street is a better dinning experience.
Laurie
Visited Strega before a show at a he Shubert and were wowed by every aspect of our meal. Service was attentive and friendly, tableware was unusual and beautiful, and most importantly, food was excellent! I had a pork dish which was tender and flavorful, my husband had a pasta dish which was excellent, and my son chose beef cheeks which were also delicious. We would highly recommend a visit to Strega if you are in New Haven!
gaboury
The restaurant is pretty remarkable. Table settings are beautiful and very imaginative/artistic. Food is the main factor and it was unusually good though my fennel/artichoke salad was a little too subtle in its taste (under-salted?) and I would have preferred artichokes cooked on site. I had the carbonara, which I ordered to compare to similar dishes elsewhere. Pasta was cooked to just the right texture. The dish was excellent, though perhaps a little too rich. For dessert we tried tiramisu. It was very good though perhaps lacking in texture variety (ladyfingers too soft) but delicious. Service means little to me and it was fine. Doing the job and not overbearing. These are all minor criticisms, and it is a wonderful restaurant.
Dave
Not for my wife and I. The food quality was very good but overpriced with very small portions. The service became annoying watching us and constantly reaching over our shoulders to fill water glasses and to remove empty plates.
"Strega has won two out of three forks from Gambero Rosso, a top food and wine group in Italy. The award officiallty named Strega one of the best Italian restaurants in the world." It lives up to it, and it's right in our back yard! Thats all I have to say. Been multiple times, and will continue to book it! If you like italian food, get a reservation in.
For a meal when you feel that you can afford something special, this is stunning food that is equal to the (slightly) over the top presentation. We were charmed from beginning to end with magical dishes. Five courses, five wines. A total triumph. The meal was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Strega is refined dining at its best: exquisite food, excellent service, intimate ambience. We loved it!
Small restaurant. Nice vibe. Excellent food and service. We never felt rushed and were well attended to.
We were disappointed with a gloppy salad made with huge chunks of jarred artichoke hearts and run-of-the-mill grocery store arugula. Our soup appetizer was clearly just microwaved so that it came to the table boiling hot. Lovely server and ambience, though, and we liked the pastas.
The food is amazing!! Best Cacio Pepe I've ever had. Great drink & wine selection. Perfect location! Near the theatre's. We've been 4 times and every time is great!
Strega delivered an exceptional dining experience from beginning to end. The food was delicious and truly outstanding. We chose the chef's tasting menu, and every course was decadent, refined, and beautifully composed. Each dish felt intentional and elevated, with flavors that unfolded thoughtfully rather than competing for attention. We opted for the wine pairing, and it was superb. Each wine was carefully selected to complement its corresponding dish, and together the food and wine told an exquisite narrative. Every pairing enhanced the flavors on the plate and deepened the overall experience, creating a seamless flow from one course to the next. We were visiting Connecticut and made this a priority, and it proved to be an absolute must. Strega exceeded expectations in every way. We will definitely return and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable and sophisticated dining experience.
Great experience - high quality, creative menu. Every dish was special. The Pulpo app was the best I ever tasted and had a lovely crispness. Selection of wine was good and prices were reasonable. Bar is a bit limited but has the basics. Ambience was really peaceful and pleasant. Overall, a great meal and experience.
Chef Danilo and Rosanna provide the extraordinary classic Italian dining experience. We were totally blown away with the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairing.
Creative Italian cuisine in a very intimate space. Imaginative plating and a top notch wine list with some unusual options adds to the experience. Would highly recommend a reservation as the dining room has under ten tables. Very special meal with excellent service.
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The four of us were greeted warmly & welcomed by Rosanna. Her knowledge & passion for the food & wine made the experience even better. My husband & I split tagliatelle alla Bolognese for an appetizer. The Bolognese sauce was rich, meaty & delicious. The fresh tagliatelle done to perfection. Duck, salmon & branzino were the main dishes. Each delicious & flavorful. The meal was finished with the dark chocolate mousse. It was intensely chocolaty & not overly sweet. What contentment! We highly recommend Strega & look forward to our next meal there
Interestingly, the service was too fast, we were in and out in about an hour, but the temperature of the food was only warm, not hot. Even the after dinner coffee was just warm. The meals are overpriced. $35 for pasta is excessive. Portions were small to average sized, which is ok. It's a small menu. Entrées were good, but not exceptional. The chef's tasting menu might be interesting. They clearly are selling themselves as an upscale restaurant, with crazy shaped but interesting and functional dinner plates. I hope they are successful. We need more fine dining restaurants in New Haven. But at these prices, Union League up the street is a better dinning experience.
Visited Strega before a show at a he Shubert and were wowed by every aspect of our meal. Service was attentive and friendly, tableware was unusual and beautiful, and most importantly, food was excellent! I had a pork dish which was tender and flavorful, my husband had a pasta dish which was excellent, and my son chose beef cheeks which were also delicious. We would highly recommend a visit to Strega if you are in New Haven!
The restaurant is pretty remarkable. Table settings are beautiful and very imaginative/artistic. Food is the main factor and it was unusually good though my fennel/artichoke salad was a little too subtle in its taste (under-salted?) and I would have preferred artichokes cooked on site. I had the carbonara, which I ordered to compare to similar dishes elsewhere. Pasta was cooked to just the right texture. The dish was excellent, though perhaps a little too rich. For dessert we tried tiramisu. It was very good though perhaps lacking in texture variety (ladyfingers too soft) but delicious. Service means little to me and it was fine. Doing the job and not overbearing. These are all minor criticisms, and it is a wonderful restaurant.
Not for my wife and I. The food quality was very good but overpriced with very small portions. The service became annoying watching us and constantly reaching over our shoulders to fill water glasses and to remove empty plates.
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