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Piattini
266 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 [Map] (Courtesy of Google Maps)
617-536-2020

Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: $20 - $30 (per person)
Walking distance from the Hilton Washington

“Second time's a charm - Crispy calamari, which approach the crispest, come in a petite paper bag with a dipping sauce of real Italian marinara. Arancini likewise have the crispest crust yet on these rice balls (two, the size of tennis balls). These are heavily flavored with saffron; they are also somewhat flavored with lobster and peas at the center, but taste mostly of creamy carnaroli, my favorite of the imported short-grain rices for risotto.”- The Boston Phoenix

www.piattini.com

Review by Robert Nadeau, Boston Phoenix