Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You deserve more than just a meal—you deserve an experience that honors the moment. At Tartufo, every dish tells the story of Italy’s Abruzzo coast, prepared with organic ingredients and served in an atmosphere that makes ordinary evenings extraordinary.
Your celebration matters. Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, or milestone achievement, our elegant dining rooms provide the perfect backdrop for life’s most important moments. The soft glow of chandeliers, live saxophone jazz, and attentive service create an ambiance that matches the significance of your occasion.
This isn’t about rushing through dinner. It’s about savoring handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and signature dishes you simply can’t replicate at home, all while enjoying the kind of personalized attention that makes you feel truly valued.
Since 2004, we’ve been North Reading’s connection to authentic Italian dining excellence. Founded by Anna and Theodore Mountzuris, we’ve built something rare: a restaurant where tradition meets innovation, and every guest feels like family.
Our name Tartufo comes from the rare truffle mushrooms found only in Italy’s Abruzzo region. This isn’t coincidence—it’s commitment to authenticity that runs through everything we do, from hiring chefs directly from Abruzzo to sourcing the finest organic ingredients.
North Reading residents no longer need to drive to Boston’s North End for exceptional Italian cuisine. You have award-winning fine dining right in your backyard, complete with the warmth and hospitality that makes this community special.
Your experience begins the moment you step through our doors. You’ll be warmly greeted and seated in either our elegant upstairs dining room with its chandeliers and golden drapes, or our newly renovated downstairs area featuring an expansive bar and intimate table settings.
Your server will guide you through a menu that showcases the best of Abruzzese cuisine—think fresh seafood preparations, handmade pasta, and our signature veal chop that guests rave about. Each dish is prepared to order using traditional techniques passed down through generations of Italian chefs.
Throughout your evening, you’ll enjoy attentive service that anticipates your needs without being intrusive. Many nights feature live saxophone jazz, adding the perfect soundtrack to your dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating or simply treating yourself, every detail is designed to make your evening memorable.
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We offer comprehensive fine dining services tailored to North Reading’s discerning diners. Our main dining experience features authentic Abruzzese cuisine with signature dishes like grilled calamari, lobster ravioli, and our famous stuffed veal chop that keeps guests returning for decades.
For special celebrations, our upstairs private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail events. Our full-service bar offers premium wines, craft cocktails, and an impressive selection of Italian spirits to complement your meal perfectly.
North Reading families particularly appreciate our ability to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining authentic flavors. Our kitchen’s flexibility, combined with the warm hospitality that defines this community, ensures every guest leaves satisfied. Convenient parking and our welcoming atmosphere make Tartufo the natural choice when you want to celebrate without the hassle of traveling to Boston.
We specialize in authentic Abruzzese cuisine from Italy’s coastal region, which sets us apart from typical Italian-American restaurants. We hire chefs directly from the Abruzzo region and use traditional preparation methods that you won’t find elsewhere in North Reading.
Our focus on organic ingredients, fresh seafood, and handmade pasta creates dishes that truly transport you to the Italian coast. The combination of our award-winning cuisine, elegant atmosphere with live jazz music, and 20 years of serving the North Reading community makes us uniquely positioned to provide the authentic fine dining experience you’re seeking.
Unlike restaurants that focus solely on Northern Italian cuisine, our Abruzzese specialties offer unique flavors and preparations that showcase the best of Italy’s coastal culinary traditions, all served in an atmosphere that honors both Italian hospitality and North Reading’s community values.
Absolutely. We designed Tartufo with celebrations in mind, which is why 70% of our guests choose us for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone events. Our elegant upstairs dining room features chandeliers, large windows with golden drapes, and can accommodate private parties up to 45 guests for seated dinners.
We offer customized menus for special events and our staff is experienced in making celebrations memorable—from complimentary birthday desserts to coordinating surprise elements for anniversaries. The intimate atmosphere, combined with live saxophone jazz on select evenings, creates the perfect backdrop for life’s important moments.
Our event coordination team handles all the details, from menu planning to room setup, ensuring your celebration is stress-free. Whether you’re hosting a corporate dinner, family celebration, or romantic anniversary, our private dining options provide the elegance and personalized service that make special occasions truly unforgettable.
Our signature veal chop is legendary—a bone-in double cut stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, topped with mushrooms and port wine reduction. This dish represents the pinnacle of Abruzzese cuisine and has been a guest favorite for twenty years.
Our grilled calamari is another standout, prepared using coastal Italian techniques that create a completely different experience from typical fried calamari. Our lobster ravioli, made fresh daily and served in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula, showcases the seafood focus that defines Abruzzese cooking.
Don’t miss our homemade tagliatelle with half lobster, garlic, plum tomato, and basil—a dish that captures the essence of Italy’s Adriatic coast. These aren’t dishes you’ll find at typical Italian restaurants; we create authentic regional specialties that require both traditional techniques and the finest ingredients to execute properly.
For regular dining, we recommend calling at least a few days ahead, especially for weekend evenings when we often feature live saxophone jazz. North Reading residents have discovered that we offer the fine dining experience they previously had to drive to Boston to find, so weekend tables fill quickly.
For special occasions or private events, booking 2-3 weeks in advance ensures you get your preferred date and seating arrangement. Our upstairs private dining room is particularly popular for anniversaries and birthday celebrations, so early booking is essential during peak celebration seasons.
If you’re planning a last-minute celebration, don’t hesitate to call—we often accommodate walk-ins during weeknight hours, and our staff takes pride in making every effort to seat guests for their special moments. However, for the most stress-free experience, advance reservations guarantee you’ll have the perfect table waiting for your important occasion.
We maintain an elegant but welcoming atmosphere that reflects both Italian sophistication and North Reading’s community warmth. Most guests dress in business casual to semi-formal attire, though we welcome anyone who wants to enjoy exceptional cuisine in a beautiful setting.
Our upstairs dining room offers a more formal experience with chandeliers and refined table settings, perfect for special occasions. Our newly renovated downstairs area provides a slightly more relaxed atmosphere while maintaining the same high standards of service and cuisine quality.
You’ll find our environment sophisticated enough for your most important celebrations, yet comfortable enough that North Reading families feel at home. The live saxophone jazz on select evenings adds an extra touch of elegance without being overwhelming, creating the perfect balance of refinement and accessibility that defines the best fine dining experiences.
Yes, our chefs are skilled at adapting traditional Abruzzese recipes to accommodate various dietary needs without compromising the authentic flavors that make our cuisine special. We regularly work with guests who have gluten sensitivities, dairy restrictions, and other dietary requirements.
Our kitchen’s expertise with fresh, organic ingredients means we can often modify dishes naturally—for example, many of our seafood preparations are naturally gluten-free, and our extensive use of olive oil and fresh vegetables provides excellent options for various dietary preferences.
We recommend mentioning any dietary restrictions when making your reservation so our chefs can prepare appropriately. Our goal is ensuring every guest enjoys the full Tartufo experience, regardless of dietary needs. The authentic Italian approach to cooking—emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared simply—actually makes accommodation easier while maintaining the traditional flavors you’re seeking.
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