(617) 536-7500
224 Newbury St
(Fairfield Street)
Boston,
MA
02116
42.349933
-71.081259
Neighborhoods: Back Bay East, Back Bay
from Christine Liu
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Piattini Gelateria and Cafe
The Editor
Linda Clark
Citysearch
Adding a breath of old-world Italian to Back Bay, Piattini Gelateria and Cafe is the sister business to Piattini Wine Cafe next door, which helped pioneer the small-plates trend in Boston. The innovative gelateria serves a daily-changing menu of gelato flavors made from grass-fed, hormone-free cow milk and, where possible, locally sourced fresh produce. In addition to the classics like vanilla or hazelnut, flavors like sweet potato gelato and grapefruit Campari sorbetto add an unexpected gourmand kick to the city’s sweet scene. The cafe, which is decorated in warm toffee and caramel tones,…
The Details on Piattini Gelateria and Cafe
Where to Sit:
A window seat gives views over Newbury Street--always a good dose of passersby voyeurism.
What to Drink:
There's a sizeable list of reasonably priced wines by the bottle and glass (from Sardinia Vermentino to Paolo Leo Negroamaro), as well as a reserve list, wine flights, aperitifs, grappa and dessert wines.
Fun Fact:
Piattini's coffee comes courtesy of La Colombe, a conscientious company committed to improving the quality of life in the world's poverty-ridden coffee regions.
Category:
Cafes, Catering, Dessert Shops, Sandwich Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Quiet, View Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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