Sportello

Barbara Lynch's Italian style full-service trattoria with counter, bar & table seating

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. lunch: 11:30a – 4:30p mon - sun
dinner: 4:30p – 11p mon-sun

Follow Sportello on Twitter at @sportelloboston

12/08/2023

Unveiling our new menu, a mix of classic and fresh. Just in time for the holiday season!

11/14/2023

The calm before the storm. Come join us for dinner! We’re open every night until Saturday.

11/09/2023

Our chefs hard at work executing our new menu! Lots of fun additions and twists on our classics. And of course, we have more to come! Check out some of our new offerings on our story or come visit us to try them.

Photos from Sportello's post 06/01/2023

Bringing the flavor party straight to your plate!
Try our Confit Portabello - burrata, pesto and grilled red onion.

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10/27/2022

We are proud to be featured as one of Top 50 Restaurants! Huge thank you to all of our supporters and staff, we could not of done it without you!

08/13/2022

There are worse places to spend one of the nicest days of the year. Make your reservation for our patio today!
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08/13/2022

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07/09/2022

The summer heat doesn’t stop and neither do we. New edition to the ever changing options , stop by today and experience it for yourself!
Long Island Duck Breast
🥕 , beet, black sesame tuile, 🍒

Photos from Sportello's post 06/19/2022

We’ve been hard at work trying to bring you the most interesting Italian craft beer available, and we think we’re off to a good start. Our favorites so far is the 2013 Tibir Grape Ale produced by which has delightful carbonation with notes of honey, and the collaboration with Oud Brunelleschi which is an oud bruin style ale aged in oak barrels. Come by today and explore Italy thru their craft beer.

Photos from Sportello's post 06/17/2022

Thank you Boston Magazine for continually naming us one of Boston’s best Italian restaurants!

05/25/2022

Have you tried our Pork Milanese Panino? We take our Pork Milanese and toast it to perfection on fresh ciabatta and top it with provolone, pickled onion, tomato sauce, and arugula. What are you waiting for?

Photos from Sportello's post 05/22/2022

Summer is approaching! Host your special occasion or family gathering here at Sportello. To book call us directly or contact our party coordinators on our website. We’ll see you soon.

05/19/2022

We’ve been doing some experiments.
Alta Marea(Mocktail)
Lavender Simple Syrup
Lemon Juice
Soda
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Or make it a ‘Maremoto’ by adding vodka, we won’t judge.

Photos from Sportello's post 05/15/2022

It’s official Boston, Sportello is officially open for lunch! Join us Wednesday thru Sunday 11am-2:30pm and experience what makes us an Essential 38 Restaurant by . Make your reservations on OpenTable today!

04/22/2022

The weather has changed and so has our cocktail menu. Come try one of our new selections while enjoying our famous pasta. Pictured our Tramonto with Arette Tequila, Grapefruit, Italicus, and Citrus Oil.

04/17/2022

Tonight’s special from our friends at Tamarack Farms this heritage Tunis Lamb served with tomato butter, broccoli rabe, and basil. You don’t want to miss this one!

04/16/2022

Thank you Eater Boston] for the shoutout about our Strozzapreti Pasta with Braised Rabbit! Please join us and experience why Eater Boston] continually names an essential Boston restaurant.

04/01/2022

Our Pork Milanese, not only a menu staple but also a staff favorite. Prepared classically because it’s hard to improve on perfection.

03/23/2022

**ATTENTION**
This weeks Trattoria special is here!! Available now thru Sunday night.
Roasted Chicken Dinner For Two $65
Little Gem Salad
pickled shallot, roasted garlic, blu di bufala
Roasted Half chicken
fermented garlic polenta, black pepper
Cannolis
pistachio, and chocolate chip

All dinners are fully cooked and just need to be heated when you are ready to impress someone. Call us today.

03/16/2022

When was the last time you had a charcuterie selection completely sourced from Italian style varieties of meats and cheeses? Here at Sportello this is our standard. Come see for yourself. Pictured:
20 Month Prosciutto di Parma, Speck, Soppressata, Blu di Morozzo, Pecorino Romano, and accoutrements

03/12/2022

Our city is once again lucky to host the 2022 North America Seafood Expo. Please join us and sample our selection of locally sourced, sustainable seafood. . . . .

Photos from Sportello's post 03/10/2022

Get ready Boston!!! Lots of exciting changes happening at Congress Street starting tomorrow! Come see why considers us an essential stop in the city.

02/14/2022

No matter which way you go about celebrating Valentine’s Day, and whoever you’re celebrating it with, we hope your day is full of love!

- Team Sportello

❤️

02/13/2022

We’ve upgraded our Vday dinner menu for a more memorable dining experience! Caviar & truffle just joined the list as an optional & supplemental course. Pls. note that our 4-Course Prix Fixe menu is replacing our a la carte for Feb. 14th’s dinner service. Thank you!

02/08/2022

Valentine’s Day is also known as Valen-wine’s Day. Check out our wine list!

02/06/2022

We still have a few counter seatings available after 9pm for VDay service. Make a late dinner date reservation now via www.sportelloboston.com/reservations.

02/05/2022

Here’s a present version of our dinner menu. Please note that some items are subject to change depending on availability & seasonality.

Send us an email at [email protected] for any questions.

02/03/2022

Presenting our VDay Prix Fixe Dinner Menu, $125 per person.

02/03/2022

Reminder: Make sure to contact us ahead of time to confirm your reservation! For pricing, menu, & other inquiries, you may call us at 617.737.1234. Grazie!

02/02/2022

Mi scusi for an early post, but I just had pasta for breakfast & I could not contain myself from the joy it brings me. 🤣

Buon giorno ragazzi!

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348 Congress Street
Boston, MA
02210

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

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