From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby Italian (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Boston, MA Sorellina (Restaurants - Italian) 1 Huntington Ave, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-412-4600 Distance: ~650 ft         Description: BACK BAY. It's not unusual to spot celebs at this trendy Italian dining room, where the sophisticated bunch comes to see and be seen. The food, while pricey, is superb. Ornate Mediterannean style starters, specialty pastas and exquisite meat and fish dishes make quite a lasting impression, as does the wine list, with 24 varieties available by the glass. Davio's (Restaurants - Italian) 75 Arlington St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-357-4810 Distance: ~0.30 mi         Description: BACK BAY. In the mood for savory Italian food or a specialty steak? Davio's should be your next stop. Northern Italian cuisine features lasagna, veal chops, and Kobe beef sirloin. The well-chosen wine list features over 300 varieties. Lovely high ceilings, impressive columns, and expansive windows set the scene for a classy, sophisticated crowd. Sasso Restaurant & Bar (Restaurants - Italian) 116 Huntington Ave at W Newton St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-247-2400 Distance: ~0.31 mi         Description: BACK BAY. This contemporary Italian restaurant, sister of the North End's Lucca, overlooks Copley Place and features a dining room decorated with columns, cherry wood wine bins, and well-spaced, smartly-appointed tables. Among the savory main courses are olive-crusted scallops with beluga lentils, braised beef short ribs with root vegetables and roasted rack of venison with mostarda fruit glaze. If cocktails are in order, give their lounge a try; there, the skilled bartenders pour everything from grappas and amaros to Cucumber Mojitos and Parisian Martinis. Ciao Bella (Restaurants - Italian) 240-A Newbury St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-536-2626 Distance: ~0.32 mi         Description: BACK BAY. Loyal followers of this Back Bay Italian claim it's Boston's best alternative for upscale, authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant is most proud of its signature chops – swordfish, veal, and baby lamb, in particular. The menu also offers appetizers, pastas, and seafood and chicken selections. The pleasant interior is distinguished by mustard-colored walls and bright blue accents. Via Matta (Restaurants - Italian) 79 Park Plz, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-422-0008 Distance: ~0.36 mi User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. This downtown Italian eatery is Boston's new sweetheart and offers Italian eats made from the freshest ingredients available with the menu changing regularly. Homemade goodies include traditional fare like spaghetti and veal, along with more exotic dishes like rabbit and octopus. Well-selected Italian wines satisfy aficionados and novices alike. The Butcher Shop (Restaurants - Italian) 552 Tremont St, Boston  MA  02118 • 617-423-4800 Distance: ~0.44 mi         Description: SOUTH END. In addition to the store, the Butcher Shop features a wine bar offering over 100 labels and a limited menu of French and Italian-inspired dishes, highlighted by an authentic charcuterie plate. Bin 26 Enoteca (Restaurants - Italian) 26 Charles St, Beacon Hill  MA  02114 • 617-723-5939 Distance: ~0.59 mi         Description: BEACON HILL. Choose from among 50 wines sold by the glass and savory, Italian-inspired shared plates at this casually elegant Beacon Hill café. Figs – Beacon Hill (Restaurants - Italian) 42 Charles St, Boston  MA  02114 • 617-742-3447 Distance: ~0.61 mi         Description: BEACON HILL. Boston's renowned chef Todd English created Figs to showcase his thin-crust gourmet pizzas. Topped with terrific ingredients like fresh arugula, tomatoes, fontina cheese, figs, asparagus, and ham, they're savory treats and perfect light fare. Other menu items include sandwiches and salads – try warm bacon and spinach salad or cobb salad. Draft beers and sodas make up the drink menu. Ristorante Toscano (Restaurants - Italian) 41 Charles St, Boston  MA  02114 • 617-723-4090 Distance: ~0.61 mi         Description: BEACON HILL. This Charles Street restaurant welcomes diners with a burgeoning menu of homemade Northern Italian dishes. Among the options are entrees based on lamb, pork, chicken, pasta, and veal. The decor, with exposed brick walls and old maps, has a rustic, upscale feel, and patrons at this Beacon Hill trattoria are often some of Boston's who's who. The large, varied wine list accommodates most tastes. Smart casual to dressy attire. Valet parking available. Sage Restaurant (Restaurants - Italian) 1395 Washington St, Boston  MA  02113 • 617-248-8814 Distance: ~0.65 mi         Description: SOUTH END. An inviting bar area flanks, where locals enjoy watching baseball on TV, and terrific contemporary Italian cuisine explain this small restaurant's appeal. Thoughtfully prepared dishes, like hand-rolled potato gnocchi with lobster, asparagus and basil, and roasted venison loin with faro salad, appear on the menu and dessert is more than just an after-thought. Finish off your evening with amaretto creme brulee and hot tea or espresso. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.