My pasta was way undercookedThe chicken was dry and probably previously frozen….(chicken Parmesan)$28.00……My girlfriend had a dish called caparelliRapiene.. basically a pasta stuffed with cheese spinach and prosciutto$28.00…She was relatively satisfied with her meal.I made a complaint to the waitress and she came back with another serving of pasta that was just on the edge of not being cooked it was definitely al dente …The waitress was super nice and offered a free dessert, we declined because I did not want to look like that person looking for something for free.The restaurant has a nice view, but the food is Way over priced for the quality !!!!That dish for the air quality should have been about $9.95, not going back. They need to pay attention to what’s going out of the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Sharon Paronich
Cannot comment on food atmosphere or service because we received none of those things. We decided to dine at Strega last night because it had been a while since we had eaten there and we were in the mood for some good Italian. When we dine out we always sit at the bar. Knowing how busy it gets in there and how small the bar is we arrived at 4:27p.m. We entered and the bar was completely full, (both sides), and people were already served drinks. I was a bit confused because hours posted on line and on the door state they open at 4:30. I checked their clock on the wall it said 4:27 and asked the hostess if the opened at 4:30. She confirmed they did, I commented that I was confused if they opened at 4:30 how could the bar be completely full at 4:27? She shrugged and offered us a seat in the alcove. I declined because just like the other reviewer sitting in the alcove next to the wait station and computer is not enjoyable. We were Very disappointed to discover that it seems they open at 4:30 to the general public but must have different hours for the 10plus people that clearly arrived before that (they were already served drink!!!) So I guess if you want a bar seat at Strega you better be there at 4pm and maybe need the double secret password to get in the door!
Caitlin Sullivan
I am very saddened by the experience my boyfriend and I had at Cafe Strega this past Saturday. I have been going to Cafe Strega since I was a child and have had many special occasions and date nights here. Saturday night was a special day for my boyfriend and I, and he had booked a reservation for us a week prior. The staff were completely overwhelmed. We waited 30 minutes for our table just to be asked if we would be ok sitting at the counter in the service hallway. We spent another 25 minutes waiting for one drink listening to the stressed shouts and aggravated swearing of the wait staff yelling back and forth to each other in the service hallway. I was sat an inch away from the server's computer. We ended up paying for the drinks and left. No apologies from the staff. Could have at least comped the 30$ worth of cocktails that they had initially forgotten to put in. I am wary to go back after truly loving this restaurant for years. The hostess told us this was typical for a weekend night, reservation or not. This restaurant is not cheap, and it did not feel worth it to spend money and sit in a stressful service hallway for dinner. I hope they are able to solve this problem in the future, as the food is truly 5-star.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
Sarah Freel
This is our second time dining at Cafe Strega and both times were superb. Its the North End in Plymouth. I absolutely love their red sauce! Last night we went to celebrate my birthday. There were 4 of us and we were all loving our plates! I had the chicken parm. Large plate. The chicken is ao tender and not overdone! The cheese is incredible. They use the best ingredients and it shows.We also had Penne alla siciliana (eggplant), Spaghetti al Fruiti Di Mare (shrimp only) and Pollo Saltimbocca. Everyone raved!Also, we were seated by the window in the glassed room.Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Roberts
First time (last year) I brought out of town friends here - should have left a review then but I figured the undercooked salmon was a one off.Tried to go there again - only because we have a gift card, we were so turned off the first time - and we were turned away before 5PM because there are just reservations. This is despite at least two spread out seats at the bar. The lady up front had a bad attitude and offered an alternate seating area once she saw us leave.Strike 2. I REALLY wish the gift card was elsewhere. Maybe I’ll sell it to a friend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Doreen Vela
We made reservations and arrived a few minutes early, the were able to seat us within 10 minutes. The hostess was very pleasant. We sat and the waitress came over and apologized for the wait.. it was extremely busy, a wait was to be expected.. we ordered a drink and appetizers, she did not ask for our dinner, I commented how nice it was not to be rushed…. Our waitress brought our drinks and never came back. The young people helping the servers brought our appetizers , then cleaned up. Our server was waiting on the tables around us. 1 hour and 15 minutes later I asked one of the staff to see if our server could come over and take our order..,I tried to get her attention but no luck. We were told when she had a minute she would come over..another 15 minutes went by… we finally just asked for the check and left. This was not the fault of the restaurant … when I explained the situation to the hostess, she was horrified and wanted to try to make it better, but at that point it was just too late, but I did appreciate the effort. I completely understand that they were busy and probably understaffed . She could’ve just apologized because she obviously forgot about us but instead she acted like nothing was wrong with a bit of an attitude like we were being annoying for asking her to come over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Sean Dias
Awsome food! Great staff and the chiefs team are awsome!!! I highly recommend popping in and enjoying a meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Hammond
I was having a bad night and this restaurant completely turned everything around for me. Starting with the Hostess who was engaging, funny and very invested in making sure we got a seat. We had a reservation but we arrived 45 minutes early. The atmosphere is quaint and comfortable. There is a pleasant chatter in the restaurant from everyone having a nice time, but it is not so loud that you can't hear everyone at your table. The staff is unsurpassed. Our waitress in particular made our night.(Ashley M) She was hilarious and thought we were fun too. (Always a good feeling!) Now for the food... We started with a fresh, delicious Caesar Salad. Followed by incredible Chicken Parm with the most delicious red sauce! We wrapped up our evening with a hugh, delicious piece of chocolate cake and Vanilla Bean Gelato. We WILL be back again and again. I regret that I waited this long to try Strega!
Joseph Grødahl
Great service, cozy small place. Food very good. Ordered several dishes. Sauces all a bit on the watery side, but still very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Alla Boscaiola, Ravioli Di Costolette Di Manzo Brasati, Penne Alla Siciliana
Mike Wonderlich
The food is very good. The prices in the online menus are very out of date. Most entrees are $28-35 with a few around $21. Our meals were excellent. Enjoyed a very good cannoli for dessert. Cappuccino was only lukewarm when brought out.
Service and food are consistently good! The bartenders are the best!
jamesoO3091TN
We had a party of nine for dinner before an 8:00 show at the Spire (a nearby concert venue). Service was excellent, Food was very good. i don't think I heard one complaint. Meals all arrived at the same time which can be challenging with such a large party. Menu is quite extensive. Bolognese was outstanding as was the Zuppa di Crostaccei (fisherman's stew). Veal dishes were exceptional. About the only issue I had is the place is a bit cramped.
Steve F
Tonight was BRUTAL!!! Have been a dozen times before this & it was pretty good, tonight we got caught in no mans land, server was not attentive, took 30 minutes for drinks, an hour for appetizers, asked us twice if we already got our food & total of 2.5 hours for dinner. Watched a bunch of tables come after us & leave before us. We were told "kitchen was busy" but no one else waited like we did, apparently there was a show that everyone was trying to get to, no one asked if we were going, just ignored us. I am patient but tonight was beyond inexcusable. Not even a glass of wine or a complimentary dessert for our time.
Tai Sylvia
Went into bathroom and got harassed by worker to get out because I was with my daughter. Absolutely ridiculous. Service was extremely slow and all workers were rude.
Rozanne F
I guess it's the norm now to spend a lot and get very little. But I expected a better quality of dining at Stregas and got less than we bargained for. slow service, one cold dish that needed an upgrade, and a less than flavorful pasta puntanesca. in addition, asked to "finish up" quickly due to needing the table....they no doubt overbooked for the amount of waitstaff available (im sorry, but NO ONE should be asked to LEAVE unless they're being unruly!)... poor communication between hostess and waitstaff...sadly, will not be returning to this underwhelming restaurant with the popular reputation.
My pasta was way undercookedThe chicken was dry and probably previously frozen….(chicken Parmesan)$28.00……My girlfriend had a dish called caparelliRapiene.. basically a pasta stuffed with cheese spinach and prosciutto$28.00…She was relatively satisfied with her meal.I made a complaint to the waitress and she came back with another serving of pasta that was just on the edge of not being cooked it was definitely al dente …The waitress was super nice and offered a free dessert, we declined because I did not want to look like that person looking for something for free.The restaurant has a nice view, but the food is Way over priced for the quality !!!!That dish for the air quality should have been about $9.95, not going back. They need to pay attention to what’s going out of the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Cannot comment on food atmosphere or service because we received none of those things. We decided to dine at Strega last night because it had been a while since we had eaten there and we were in the mood for some good Italian. When we dine out we always sit at the bar. Knowing how busy it gets in there and how small the bar is we arrived at 4:27p.m. We entered and the bar was completely full, (both sides), and people were already served drinks. I was a bit confused because hours posted on line and on the door state they open at 4:30. I checked their clock on the wall it said 4:27 and asked the hostess if the opened at 4:30. She confirmed they did, I commented that I was confused if they opened at 4:30 how could the bar be completely full at 4:27? She shrugged and offered us a seat in the alcove. I declined because just like the other reviewer sitting in the alcove next to the wait station and computer is not enjoyable. We were Very disappointed to discover that it seems they open at 4:30 to the general public but must have different hours for the 10plus people that clearly arrived before that (they were already served drink!!!) So I guess if you want a bar seat at Strega you better be there at 4pm and maybe need the double secret password to get in the door!
I am very saddened by the experience my boyfriend and I had at Cafe Strega this past Saturday. I have been going to Cafe Strega since I was a child and have had many special occasions and date nights here. Saturday night was a special day for my boyfriend and I, and he had booked a reservation for us a week prior. The staff were completely overwhelmed. We waited 30 minutes for our table just to be asked if we would be ok sitting at the counter in the service hallway. We spent another 25 minutes waiting for one drink listening to the stressed shouts and aggravated swearing of the wait staff yelling back and forth to each other in the service hallway. I was sat an inch away from the server's computer. We ended up paying for the drinks and left. No apologies from the staff. Could have at least comped the 30$ worth of cocktails that they had initially forgotten to put in. I am wary to go back after truly loving this restaurant for years. The hostess told us this was typical for a weekend night, reservation or not. This restaurant is not cheap, and it did not feel worth it to spend money and sit in a stressful service hallway for dinner. I hope they are able to solve this problem in the future, as the food is truly 5-star.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
This is our second time dining at Cafe Strega and both times were superb. Its the North End in Plymouth. I absolutely love their red sauce! Last night we went to celebrate my birthday. There were 4 of us and we were all loving our plates! I had the chicken parm. Large plate. The chicken is ao tender and not overdone! The cheese is incredible. They use the best ingredients and it shows.We also had Penne alla siciliana (eggplant), Spaghetti al Fruiti Di Mare (shrimp only) and Pollo Saltimbocca. Everyone raved!Also, we were seated by the window in the glassed room.Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time (last year) I brought out of town friends here - should have left a review then but I figured the undercooked salmon was a one off.Tried to go there again - only because we have a gift card, we were so turned off the first time - and we were turned away before 5PM because there are just reservations. This is despite at least two spread out seats at the bar. The lady up front had a bad attitude and offered an alternate seating area once she saw us leave.Strike 2. I REALLY wish the gift card was elsewhere. Maybe I’ll sell it to a friend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
We made reservations and arrived a few minutes early, the were able to seat us within 10 minutes. The hostess was very pleasant. We sat and the waitress came over and apologized for the wait.. it was extremely busy, a wait was to be expected.. we ordered a drink and appetizers, she did not ask for our dinner, I commented how nice it was not to be rushed…. Our waitress brought our drinks and never came back. The young people helping the servers brought our appetizers , then cleaned up. Our server was waiting on the tables around us. 1 hour and 15 minutes later I asked one of the staff to see if our server could come over and take our order..,I tried to get her attention but no luck. We were told when she had a minute she would come over..another 15 minutes went by… we finally just asked for the check and left. This was not the fault of the restaurant … when I explained the situation to the hostess, she was horrified and wanted to try to make it better, but at that point it was just too late, but I did appreciate the effort. I completely understand that they were busy and probably understaffed . She could’ve just apologized because she obviously forgot about us but instead she acted like nothing was wrong with a bit of an attitude like we were being annoying for asking her to come over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Awsome food! Great staff and the chiefs team are awsome!!! I highly recommend popping in and enjoying a meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was having a bad night and this restaurant completely turned everything around for me. Starting with the Hostess who was engaging, funny and very invested in making sure we got a seat. We had a reservation but we arrived 45 minutes early. The atmosphere is quaint and comfortable. There is a pleasant chatter in the restaurant from everyone having a nice time, but it is not so loud that you can't hear everyone at your table. The staff is unsurpassed. Our waitress in particular made our night.(Ashley M) She was hilarious and thought we were fun too. (Always a good feeling!) Now for the food... We started with a fresh, delicious Caesar Salad. Followed by incredible Chicken Parm with the most delicious red sauce! We wrapped up our evening with a hugh, delicious piece of chocolate cake and Vanilla Bean Gelato. We WILL be back again and again. I regret that I waited this long to try Strega!
Great service, cozy small place. Food very good. Ordered several dishes. Sauces all a bit on the watery side, but still very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Alla Boscaiola, Ravioli Di Costolette Di Manzo Brasati, Penne Alla Siciliana
The food is very good. The prices in the online menus are very out of date. Most entrees are $28-35 with a few around $21. Our meals were excellent. Enjoyed a very good cannoli for dessert. Cappuccino was only lukewarm when brought out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli All Aragosta
Restaurantji Recommends
Service and food are consistently good! The bartenders are the best!
We had a party of nine for dinner before an 8:00 show at the Spire (a nearby concert venue). Service was excellent, Food was very good. i don't think I heard one complaint. Meals all arrived at the same time which can be challenging with such a large party. Menu is quite extensive. Bolognese was outstanding as was the Zuppa di Crostaccei (fisherman's stew). Veal dishes were exceptional. About the only issue I had is the place is a bit cramped.
Tonight was BRUTAL!!! Have been a dozen times before this & it was pretty good, tonight we got caught in no mans land, server was not attentive, took 30 minutes for drinks, an hour for appetizers, asked us twice if we already got our food & total of 2.5 hours for dinner. Watched a bunch of tables come after us & leave before us. We were told "kitchen was busy" but no one else waited like we did, apparently there was a show that everyone was trying to get to, no one asked if we were going, just ignored us. I am patient but tonight was beyond inexcusable. Not even a glass of wine or a complimentary dessert for our time.
Went into bathroom and got harassed by worker to get out because I was with my daughter. Absolutely ridiculous. Service was extremely slow and all workers were rude.
I guess it's the norm now to spend a lot and get very little. But I expected a better quality of dining at Stregas and got less than we bargained for. slow service, one cold dish that needed an upgrade, and a less than flavorful pasta puntanesca. in addition, asked to "finish up" quickly due to needing the table....they no doubt overbooked for the amount of waitstaff available (im sorry, but NO ONE should be asked to LEAVE unless they're being unruly!)... poor communication between hostess and waitstaff...sadly, will not be returning to this underwhelming restaurant with the popular reputation.