Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You walk into an evening that feels like stepping onto the Italian coast. The warm lighting catches the gleam of carefully selected wine glasses, and the subtle sounds of live saxophone drift through the air on select nights.
This isn’t your typical neighborhood Italian spot. You’re experiencing something deeper—authentic Abruzzese cuisine that most restaurants can’t even pronounce, let alone prepare properly. Each dish arrives as intended: made to order, using ingredients that honor both tradition and your time.
Your date night, celebration, or business dinner unfolds exactly as you hoped. No rushing. No compromises. Just the kind of meal that makes you understand why people drive past a dozen other restaurants to get here.
Since 2004, we’ve earned our reputation by doing what others won’t: importing chefs directly from the Abruzzo region of Italy and sourcing the rare truffle mushrooms that give our restaurant its name.
Anna Mountzuris founded Tartufo with a clear vision—bring the authentic flavors of coastal Italy to Massachusetts families without the trek to Boston’s North End. Nearly twenty years later, customers still return because they know what they’ll find: consistency, quality, and the kind of attention to detail that turns a meal into an experience.
For Boxborough residents, this means access to our award-winning Italian cuisine that understands both tradition and your expectations. You’re not settling for basic pasta and red sauce. You’re choosing a restaurant that has spent decades perfecting its craft.
Your evening starts with a reservation—always recommended because locals know what you’re about to discover. You arrive to find convenient parking and a warm welcome from our staff who understand that your time matters.
Choose between our elegant upstairs dining room with its chandeliers and golden drapes, or our newly renovated downstairs area with its expansive bar and modern touches. Both offer the same commitment to excellence, just different atmospheres for your mood.
Your server explains dishes that go beyond typical Italian-American fare. Think house-made pasta with wild boar, truffle-infused specialties, and seafood preparations that reflect the coastal Abruzzese tradition. Everything arrives made to order, using organic ingredients and natural preparation methods that you can actually taste.
The evening concludes exactly as intended—whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, closing a business deal, or simply treating yourself to something exceptional. You leave knowing you’ve experienced authentic Italian dining without compromise.
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Your dining experience includes more than just exceptional food. Our upstairs private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail events, making it perfect for corporate functions, wedding rehearsals, or milestone celebrations.
For Boxborough professionals, this means access to sophisticated private dining without the Boston commute. Our full-service catering extends these same standards to your off-site events, whether you’re hosting at your office or planning a home gathering.
Our commitment to dietary accommodations means vegetarian guests find thoughtful options, while our extensive wine selection pairs perfectly with both familiar favorites and adventurous new dishes. Live saxophone music on select evenings adds the perfect soundtrack to your special occasions.
What sets us apart from other local options is our depth of experience—nearly two decades of serving discerning diners who expect both authenticity and excellence. You’re not just getting dinner; you’re accessing a level of Italian cuisine typically reserved for destination dining.
We specialize in authentic Abruzzese cuisine from the coastal Italian region, not typical Italian-American dishes. We import chefs directly from Abruzzo and use rare truffle mushrooms that give Tartufo its name.
This means you’re experiencing regional Italian cooking that most restaurants can’t replicate—dishes like house-made pasta with wild boar, truffle-infused specialties, and seafood preparations that reflect true coastal Italian traditions. After nearly 20 years of operation, we’ve built relationships with suppliers who provide organic meats, fresh seafood, and ingredients that honor authentic preparation methods.
The difference is immediately apparent in both flavor and presentation. You’re not getting mass-produced pasta with generic red sauce; you’re experiencing made-to-order cuisine that reflects the specific culinary heritage of Italy’s Abruzzo region.
Yes, we feature a dedicated upstairs private dining room that accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail functions. This elegant space includes chandeliers, large windows with golden drapes, and full bar service.
Our private dining experience works perfectly for corporate meetings, wedding rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, or any celebration where you want sophisticated ambiance without the hassle of traveling to Boston. We handle all coordination and planning, creating custom menus tailored to your event’s specific needs.
For Boxborough residents and businesses, this provides access to upscale private dining that matches the quality of downtown Boston venues but with convenient local access and parking. Our full-service catering is also available for off-site events when you prefer to host at your own location.
We offer two distinct dining environments to match your occasion. Our upstairs dining room features elegant chandeliers, large windows, and golden drapes for a more formal experience, while our newly renovated downstairs area provides a modern atmosphere with an expansive bar and contemporary touches.
Live saxophone music on select evenings adds sophisticated ambiance without overwhelming conversation. Our service reflects nearly two decades of experience serving discerning diners—attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about wine pairings, and capable of accommodating dietary preferences and special requests.
You can expect the kind of refined dining experience typically found in Boston’s finest restaurants, but with the convenience and comfort of local access. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend evenings, as locals and visitors from surrounding towns have discovered what makes Tartufo special.
Our made-to-order approach allows for significant flexibility with dietary needs and preferences. We use organic ingredients and natural preparation methods, making it easier to accommodate gluten-sensitive diners and those with specific dietary requirements.
Vegetarian guests find thoughtful options that go beyond basic pasta dishes, including seasonal preparations that highlight our commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our kitchen staff, trained in authentic Italian techniques, understands how to modify traditional recipes without compromising flavor or presentation.
For special events and private dining, we work directly with hosts to create custom menus that accommodate multiple dietary needs within the same party. This attention to individual requirements reflects our overall philosophy of treating each guest’s experience as important, not just processing orders efficiently.
Our signature dishes center around the rare truffle mushrooms that give our restaurant its name, featured in preparations like our exquisite veal chop and pappardelle al tartufo. Our coastal Abruzzese heritage shows in exceptional seafood offerings, including our highly praised grilled calamari that sets us apart from typical Italian restaurants.
Our house-made pasta dishes reflect authentic regional techniques—think wild boar preparations, house-cured pancetta carbonara, and risotto featuring fresh local seafood. Our bone-in double-cut veal chop, stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese and topped with mushroom port wine reduction, represents the kind of sophisticated preparation that draws diners from across the MetroWest area.
What makes these dishes special isn’t just the recipes—it’s our commitment to authentic ingredients and preparation methods learned directly from Abruzzese chefs. You’re experiencing flavors that most American Italian restaurants simply can’t replicate, prepared by cooks who understand the traditions behind each dish.
Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling us directly or through online reservation systems. Weekend evenings and special occasion dates book quickly, especially as word spreads about our expansion to serve the Boxborough area.
We offer convenient parking, eliminating the stress of finding spots that you’d face dining in Boston’s North End. Our dress code is smart casual—you’ll feel comfortable whether you’re dressed up for a special occasion or coming from a business meeting.
Plan for a leisurely dining experience, as everything is prepared to order using authentic techniques that take time to execute properly. This isn’t fast casual dining; it’s the kind of meal where you want to savor both the food and the company. Our extensive wine list and knowledgeable staff can guide you through pairings that enhance your chosen dishes.
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