Sportello

Upscale diner offering fresh pasta & housemade baked goods in modern, minimalist surrounds.

"WHAT: Modern trattoria from dining-scene queen Barbara Lynch, cleverly disguised as a brightly lit greasy-spoon lunch counter. 

WHY: While you won’t go wrong in any corner of Lynch’s empire, insiders know this undersung gem — wedged between her craft-cocktail temple, Drink, and upscale-French flagship, Menton — currently rocks a vibrant energy equal parts A-game and fresh. Classically trained “short-order cooks” rattle off riffs on the regional-Italian canon. Duck-prosciutto crostini with rhubarb compote, salsa verde, and burratini. Marinated mackerel with fresh chickpeas and chile oil. House-forged strozzapreti with rosemary-perfumed braised rabbit brightened with picholines." [Eater]

Italian Restaurant

Website: Sportello

Address: 348 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210