Sportello

348 Congress St, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 USA

2,073 Reviews

View Photos

$$$

Pricey

Open Now

Thu 5p-9p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
No Wifi

No Longer Maintained

This location is no longer maintained in Roadtrippers. Please confirm location details before visiting.

Learn more about this business on Yelp.

“A modern interpretation of the classic diner”

A modern interpretation of the classic diner, Sportello (Italian for “counter service”) offers a menu of chef Barbara Lynch’s trattoria-inspired Italian dishes for lunch and dinner. Sportello’s casual, lively, Italian spirit is captured in the sleek, minimalist design of the cuisine — fresh pastas, creamy polenta, and simple soups — and in the supremely approachable, artisanal wine list created by wine director Cat Silirie. Located in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood, Sportello (Italian for counter service) offers a menu of Chef Barbara Lynch's trattoria-inspired Italian dishes for both lunch and dinner. Grab a seat at the counter and enjoy a bowl of handmade pasta and a glass of wine from wine director Cat Silirie's approachable, artisanal wine list. Sportello also offers freshly baked breads, pastries, sandwiches and coffee from the bakery counter, along with a selection of prepared dishes and pantry items.

Reviewed by
Erika G.

November 29, 2023

Just re-visited after many years. The service here is truly wonderful. Thank you to the host who was able to snag us a table, even though we would have settled for the bar. We split three dishes... Read more

Reviewed by
Kylie L.

April 09, 2023

They were pretty booked for all the standard dinner times on a Saturday night so we got a reservation for 9:30p then were able to move it up by 40 mins. We actually arrived before our reservation... Read more

Reviewed by
Kim P.

August 22, 2022

Pasta is outstanding. Visited Boston for a long weekend. We visited many Italian restaurants along the way but the pasta at Sportello was a standout. The gnocchi was very flavorful and fresh with... Read more

Reviewed by
TastingTable

This warm offshoot of The Blue Room debunks the myth that wine is too intimidating to be truly fun. Instead, serious by-the-glass pours are organized beneath lighthearted headers like "Vitamin Pink" and "We Dare You"--and pair wonderfully with snacks like fried chickpeas. Read more

Reviewed by
AYYUSH

=) Read more

Reviewed by
chelsea.koglmeier

I'd call this a Modern Italian place. One my favorite restaurants in Boston. Tagliatelle is the standard in the area, but their menu is broad, always changing and the experience is different than most places. They have a well-thought out wine selection and a great staff. The bar downstairs, called Drink, is very cool and has a lot of different artesian cocktails to pick from (if that's your thing). Read more

View 2,073 reviews on