Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You know the feeling when a meal transcends food and becomes an experience. That’s what happens when authentic Italian tradition meets genuine hospitality. Your celebration becomes effortless when every detail is handled with care – from the moment you’re seated until the last sip of wine.
No more settling for ordinary when extraordinary is this close. You get the romance of Italy without the travel, the elegance of fine dining without the pretense, and the warmth of family tradition in every bite.
When the evening matters, you need more than just good food. You need the confidence that comes from choosing a place that’s been perfecting the art of Italian hospitality for nearly two decades.
Since 2004, we’ve been Townsend’s answer to authentic Italian fine dining. Founded by Anna Mountzuris with a vision of bringing true Abruzzese cuisine to Massachusetts, we’ve built our reputation one perfectly prepared dish at a time.
This isn’t another Italian restaurant trying to be everything to everyone. We hire chefs from the Abruzzo region of Italy because authenticity matters. We source organic ingredients because quality shows in every bite.
The Townsend community has embraced us as their go-to destination for celebrations, romantic evenings, and those moments when only the best will do. Our 4.5-star reputation isn’t an accident – it’s the result of consistent excellence that keeps families coming back year after year.
Your experience begins the moment you make a reservation. We recommend booking ahead because tables fill quickly, especially for our popular upstairs dining room with its elegant chandeliers and intimate atmosphere.
Upon arrival, you’ll choose between two distinct settings. Our newly renovated downstairs offers a modern ambiance with an expansive bar, perfect for a more casual fine dining experience. The upstairs transports you to elegant sophistication with golden drapes and refined lighting.
Your server introduces the evening’s specials, many featuring our signature truffle preparations that give the restaurant its name. From the warm bread service to the final espresso, every course is timed perfectly. On certain evenings, live saxophone jazz adds the perfect soundtrack to your meal, creating an atmosphere that turns dinner into an event worth savoring.
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Your fine dining experience includes far more than exceptional food. We feature two distinct dining environments – choose the intimate upstairs room for special celebrations or the vibrant downstairs area with its impressive bar selection.
For larger celebrations, our private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests with custom menus tailored to your event. Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, or business gathering, we handle the coordination so you can focus on your guests.
Townsend diners particularly appreciate having authentic Italian fine dining locally. No more hour-long drives to Boston’s North End when you want real Italian cuisine. The convenience of exceptional dining in your own community, combined with our commitment to organic ingredients and traditional preparation methods, creates value that extends well beyond the meal itself.
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 the rare truffle mushroom found only in that area in many of our signature dishes.
We source organic meats, fish, and vegetables, preparing everything fresh using traditional Italian methods. Our signature dishes like the bone-in veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, and our house-made pasta with truffle preparations, represent authentic regional Italian cooking rather than generic Italian-American fare.
Since 2004, we’ve maintained this commitment to authenticity while creating an elegant dining atmosphere with live saxophone music on select evenings, making us a true fine dining destination rather than just another neighborhood Italian place.
Yes, we regularly accommodate both dietary restrictions and large parties. Our kitchen can modify dishes for various dietary needs, and our experienced staff is knowledgeable about ingredients and preparation methods to help guests make informed choices.
For larger groups, we offer a dedicated private dining room on the second floor that seats up to 45 people for dinner service, or up to 55 for cocktail functions. This space includes a full-service bar and allows for custom menu creation tailored to your specific event and group preferences.
We handle all the coordination for private events, from menu planning to service timing, making us popular for birthday celebrations, anniversaries, business dinners, and other special occasions. Many Townsend families have been celebrating milestones here for years because of this reliable, personalized service.
Fine dining represents an investment in experience, quality, and service that goes beyond typical restaurant pricing. At Tartufo, you’re paying for organic ingredients, authentic Italian preparation methods, and the expertise of chefs trained in traditional Abruzzese cuisine.
Entrees typically reflect the premium nature of ingredients like our signature veal chop, fresh seafood, house-made pasta, and imported Italian specialties. The pricing includes not just the food, but the elegant atmosphere, professional service, and the overall experience of dining in one of Townsend’s premier restaurants.
Many guests find the value exceptional when compared to similar fine dining experiences in Boston, especially considering the convenience of staying local. The generous portions and quality of preparation often provide excellent value for special occasions when the experience matters as much as the meal itself.
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend dinners and our popular upstairs dining room. For regular dining, booking a few days to a week ahead typically ensures your preferred time and seating area.
For special occasions like Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, or other holidays, reservations should be made several weeks in advance. Our reputation and limited seating mean these peak times fill quickly among Townsend residents and visitors from surrounding communities.
If you’re planning a private event in our upstairs dining room, booking several weeks to months ahead is advisable, particularly for popular celebration dates like graduation season or holiday parties. Our staff can work with you on menu planning and event coordination once your date is secured.
We offer two distinct atmospheres to match different occasions and preferences. Our upstairs dining room features elegant chandeliers, golden drapes, and intimate lighting perfect for romantic dinners, anniversaries, or important business meals where sophistication matters.
Our newly renovated downstairs area provides a more contemporary fine dining experience with an expansive bar, modern décor, and a livelier atmosphere. This space works well for celebrations with friends, family gatherings, or when you want excellent food in a slightly more relaxed setting.
On select evenings, live saxophone jazz adds ambiance throughout the restaurant, creating that perfect soundtrack for special occasions. The overall atmosphere balances elegance with warmth – upscale enough for your most important celebrations, yet welcoming enough that you feel comfortable and cared for rather than intimidated.
While we are definitely a fine dining establishment, we’re designed to welcome guests for various occasions. Our downstairs area with its modern bar setting accommodates those seeking excellent Italian cuisine in a somewhat more relaxed atmosphere, though still maintaining fine dining standards.
Our upstairs room is ideal for truly special occasions – anniversaries, proposals, important business dinners, or milestone celebrations where the elegant atmosphere enhances the significance of the moment. Both areas maintain the same high standards for food quality and service.
Many regular customers appreciate having both options available. You might choose our downstairs bar area for a quality dinner after work, then return to our upstairs room for your anniversary celebration. This flexibility, combined with our consistent quality, is why many Townsend families have been dining here for years across all types of occasions.
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