Private Events Information About

PRIVATE EVENTS INFORMATION ABOUT

Located in Fort Point, Boston’s waterfront cultural district, Sportello is Chef Barbara Lynch’s modern interpretation of a classic diner, serving trattoria-inspired Italian dishes. Sportello’s fun, Italian spirit and is captured in the sleek, minimalist design of the space. Sportello (Italian for counter service) features two u-shaped counters situated around an open kitchen, as well as table seating. A sophisticated blend of tradition and contemporary may also be experienced in the conception and execution of the cuisine — artisanal salumi, handmade pastas, and beautiful seasonal dishes— and in the expertly crafted wine list created by James Beard Award-winning wine director Cat Silirie.

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SPORTELLO / PRIVATE EVENTS INFORMATION SPACE

Whether you are planning a festive rehearsal dinner or a team building event with colleagues, Sportello offers a fun and unique space in which to gather. The u-shaped counter seating provides guests with an opportunity to watch the activity of the chefs in the open kitchen, creating a memorable dining experience. While Sportello does not have a private dining room, the entire restaurant can be reserved for private events. Sportello accommodates up to 45 guests for a seated dinner or standing reception.

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SPORTELLO / PRIVATE EVENTS INFORMATION HOW TO PLAN AN EVENT

Our professional private events team will work closely with you to ensure that your event is perfectly tailored to your needs and imagination.

Please contact our private events team for further information: [email protected] 857.957.0099

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SPORTELLO / PRIVATE EVENTS INFORMATION OUR SAMPLE MENU: ANTIPASTI PASSED APPETIZERS RECEPTION

Selection of five, $15 pp Selection of four, $20 pp

Delux Selection of five, $25pp (includes all three crosini’s + Selection of five, $25 pp selection of four)

Marinated Olives Salmon Crudo fennel, olive oil Pickled Peppers Squid Ink Arancini Fava Bean Purée lemon aioli

Grilled Shishito Peppers Fig Crostini proscuitto, olive STATIONARY DISPLAY Mortadella Mousse Crostini Salumi $20 pp aged balsamico mortadella / prosciutto / coppa / hot soppressata Polenta Cake

Formaggio $18 pp fontina, hazelnut

four selections / traditional Veal Tonnato accoutrements /seasonal fruit / toast fried caper

Fried Sausage-Stuffed Olives

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SPORTELLO / PRIVATE EVENTS INFORMATION OUR SAMPLE MENU: SECONDI SEATED LUNCH & DINNER PRIMI (THIRD COURSE) (FIRST COURSE)

Faroe Island Salmon Roasted Cauliflower Salad fava bean, fiddlehead fern, royal trumpet mushroom, ramp BARBARA’S REGIONAL FEAST endive, pickled peppers, pine nuts

Grilled Red Fish Salmon Tartare 0 3 Courses- Family Style Lunch $45 pp english pea, lemon, gremolata cara cara, oroblanco, cucumber, bottarga

Includes: 1 - Primi Sirloin Asparagus Salad 14 2 - Pasta’s artichoke, parsnip, pistachio, olive breakfast radish, parmesan vinaigrette 1 - Cannoli Wine Pairings $35 pp Pork Milanese Spicy Tomato Soup 14 potato, rosemary, lemon taleggio + caraway crostini 2 Courses- Family Style Lunch $35 pp Rohan Duck (supplement $4 pp) Includes: 1 - Primi — tuscan kale, toko turnip, pear butter 2 - Pasta’s 21 Wine Pairings $25 pp PA S TA (SECOND COURSE) RECOMMENDED (All pasta is made in-house, everyday, by hand) — 3 Courses- Family Style Dinner $70 pp Includes: 2 - Primi Tortelloni 2 - Pasta’s broccoli, pecorino, black pepper DOLCE 1 - Secondi (DESSERT) Add 2 Dolce $15 pp Bigoli clams, garlic, white wine Cannoli Wine Pairings $45 pp 6 Gemelli23 Coconut Cake 8 2 Courses- Family Style Dinner $55 pp baby spinach, piopini mushroom, pork belly toasted coconut, custard, buttercream frosting Includes: 2 - Primi 2 - Pasta’s Strozzapreti 25 Frozen Trio 8 Add 2 Dolce $15 pp braised rabbit, picholine olives, rosemary vanilla gelato, plum sorbetti, cherry sorbetti

Wine Pairings $25 pp Potato Gnocchi 25 Affogato lobster, mushroom ragu, peas Gelato + Amaro Tagliatelle 23 sauce bolognese + parmigiano *May be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats,

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SPORTELLO / PRIVATE EVENTS INFORMATION BEVERAGE PROGRAM For parties that are exclusively reserving our space, a full bar Our carefully curated wine list, created by James Beard option is available (please note, 1 week prior notice required Award-winning Wine Director Cat Silirie, is comprised of and an additional fee will apply). incredibly food-friendly, artisanal Italian wines that complement Sportello has a variety of rotating selections of mostly local the cuisine, offer great value, and capture the casual, fun spirit craft New England beers that is designed to celebrate and of Sportello. To accomplish this, Cat searched for interesting support local breweries and business’. This list is perfect for the and delicious wines from her favorite regions of Italy that would beer lover in your party. pair well with the trattoria-inspired dishes on Sportello’s menu. Amaro, Italian for “bitter”, is an Italian herbal liqueur that is The result is a collection that represents the diverse regions of commonly enjoyed as an after-dinner digestif. Sportello has a Italy, from the light bodied, aromatic wines of the North, to the variety of different styles of amari imported from Italy. A round sunny, full-bodied wines of the South, and the earthy, rustic, of amari at the end of a meal is a traditional and perfect way to medium-bodied wines of Central Italy, all supremely drinkable send off your satisfied guests from your experience at Sportello. and food friendly. If you have guests who will not be imbibing we have an exten- In addition to our carefully crafted wine list outlined above we sive non alcoholic beverage list. We offer Coke products, house do offer a selection of cocktails, beers, amari, and nonalcoholic made Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Limeade. We have a variety of beverages. teas by MEM Tea as well as a house blend of regular and decaf Classic Cocktails: Campari & Soda espresso based beverages from Fazenda Coffee. Aperol Spritz Americano Sbagliato Garibaldi Italian Greyhound Boulevardier Signature Cocktails: Tramonto Italiano Vodka, Aperol, Grapefruit Barrel Aged Negroni Gin, Campari, Cinzano Manhattan Nero Rye, Averna, Bitters $14 per berverage

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SPORTELLO / PRIVATE EVENTS INFORMATION

348 CONGRESS ST, BOSTON, MA 02210 IN BOSTON’S FORT POINT NEIGHBORHOOD.

[email protected] 857.957.0099

LUNCH ( MON — SUN ) 11:30AM to 4:30PM

DINNER ( SUN — WED ) 4:30PM to 10:00PM (THR — SAT ) 4:30PM to 11:00PM

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