Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You know the routine. Craving real Italian food means a 20-minute drive to Newton, fighting traffic, hunting for parking. Not anymore.
Tartufo brings two decades of award-winning Italian dining directly to Boxborough. We’re talking about homemade pasta that actually tastes homemade. Veal chops that rival Boston’s North End. Grilled calamari that’s earned a reputation throughout Middlesex County.
This isn’t chain restaurant Italian food. Every sauce starts from scratch each morning. Our chefs come from Italy’s Abruzzo region. The live saxophone music on Tuesday evenings? That’s just how we do dinner here.
Since 2004, we’ve been the Italian restaurant that sets the standard in this area. Our 4.5-star reputation comes from doing what most places won’t—importing authentic ingredients, hiring chefs from Italy, treating every plate like it matters.
Anna Mountzuris founded Tartufo with a vision for organic meats, fresh seafood, and vegetables prepared in authentic Italian tradition. While Boxborough families have been driving to surrounding towns for quality Italian dining, we’ve been perfecting our craft in nearby Newton.
Now we’re bringing that same commitment to your neighborhood. Same recipes, same standards, same attention to detail that’s kept customers coming back for nearly two decades.
Call ahead for reservations—we’ll always try to accommodate walk-ins, but weekends fill up fast. You’ll choose between our elegant upstairs dining room with chandeliers and large windows, or our renovated downstairs space featuring an expansive bar and modern atmosphere.
Start with warm bread while browsing our menu of Abruzzese specialties. Your server knows every dish—they’ll guide you toward our signature veal chop or suggest the perfect pasta based on what you’re craving. Everything’s made to order using ingredients we source specifically for quality.
No shortcuts, no compromises. Just the kind of Italian meal that makes you understand why people drive from across Middlesex County to eat here.
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Our menu centers on Abruzzese cuisine—Italy’s coastal region known for exceptional seafood and truffle-based dishes. This isn’t heavy, Americanized Italian food. It’s lighter, more refined, with flavors that actually transport you to the Mediterranean coast.
We make pasta fresh every morning. Our ragout combines beef, veal, and lamb in a recipe perfected over decades. The lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce has become a local legend, while our bone-in veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina represents the sophisticated Italian dining Boxborough residents have been seeking.
Families love our homemade gnocchi and classic chicken parmigiana. Wine enthusiasts appreciate our carefully curated selection. And for special occasions, our upstairs private dining room handles everything from intimate anniversaries to corporate events for 45 people.
Frankly, there aren’t many authentic Italian restaurants in Boxborough—most residents drive to Newton, Concord, or Boston for quality Italian dining. We specialize in Abruzzese cuisine from Italy’s coastal region, which means lighter preparations and more seafood than the heavy, Americanized Italian food you’ll find most places.
We hire chefs directly from the Abruzzo region. Every sauce is made from scratch daily, pasta is rolled fresh each morning, and we source organic meats and ingredients specifically for their quality. After 20 years in business, we’ve built relationships with suppliers who understand our standards.
The atmosphere matters too. Our upstairs dining room features elegant chandeliers and large windows overlooking Newton Centre, while downstairs offers a modern bar area with comfortable seating. Live saxophone music on select evenings completes the authentic Italian experience you won’t find elsewhere in the area.
Absolutely. While we maintain an elegant atmosphere, families have been our backbone since opening in 2004. We’ve designed our menu and service to work for everyone from toddlers to grandparents celebrating special occasions.
Kids gravitate toward our homemade gnocchi with tomato-basil sauce and classic chicken parmigiana—both made with the same quality ingredients as our adult dishes. Our servers are experienced with families and can suggest appropriate portions or simple modifications when needed.
Our downstairs dining area tends to be more casual and accommodating for families, while upstairs offers a quieter setting for special celebrations. We provide high chairs, can adjust timing to work with children’s schedules, and our generous portions often mean leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. Many Boxborough families make us their go-to spot for birthday dinners and family celebrations.
Start with our grilled calamari appetizer—it’s become legendary among regular customers and showcases our Abruzzese coastal influences. For the main course, our signature bone-in veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese is what we’re truly known for. It’s the dish that keeps people driving from Boxborough and surrounding towns.
If you prefer pasta, the lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula represents sophisticated Italian cooking you won’t find elsewhere in the area. Our homemade ragout with rigatoni—combining beef, veal, and lamb—offers a more traditional comfort food experience that’s perfect for sharing.
For something lighter, try the pan-seared scallops with pappardelle pasta, spinach, and portabella mushrooms in vodka mascarpone sauce. Our staff can recommend wine pairings for any dish. Most first-time visitors end up ordering appetizers and dessert too because everything sounds irresistible—and our portions are generous enough that leftovers make great lunches.
Our upstairs private dining room accommodates up to 45 people for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail receptions. This elegant space includes its own full-service bar and is perfect for birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, business meetings, or any special occasion requiring privacy and sophistication.
We also provide comprehensive catering services throughout Boxborough and surrounding communities. Our catering menu features all our signature dishes prepared with the same attention to quality as restaurant service. We can customize menus based on dietary preferences, budget considerations, and event style.
Whether you’re planning a corporate lunch, wedding reception, or family celebration, we handle all coordination to ensure stress-free planning. Our nearly two decades serving this community means we understand local preferences and can suggest menu combinations that work perfectly for different occasions. Many Boxborough residents have discovered our catering through word-of-mouth recommendations from neighbors.
We strongly recommend reservations, especially for weekend dinners and special occasions. You can call us directly, book through OpenTable, or use Resy for guaranteed seating—all three options work equally well for securing your preferred time.
Weeknight dinners usually accommodate same-day reservations without issues. Weekend evenings, particularly Friday and Saturday nights, book up faster—calling a few days ahead ensures you get your preferred time slot. For our private dining room or large groups, booking a week or more in advance guarantees availability.
We do accept walk-ins when possible, but busy periods mean potential waits. Our bar area is comfortable for enjoying cocktails and appetizers while waiting for tables. If you have special dietary needs or are celebrating an occasion, mentioning it when booking helps our kitchen prepare appropriately and ensures the best possible experience for your visit.
Our pricing reflects authentic ingredients, homemade preparation, and quality service—but most Boxborough residents find we actually save them money compared to driving to Boston’s North End. When you factor in gas, parking fees, and time spent in traffic, dining locally makes financial sense.
Appetizers range from moderate to reasonable pricing, while signature entrees like our veal chop represent special occasion investments. Pasta dishes offer excellent value considering everything’s made fresh daily with imported ingredients. Our wine list includes options from approachable bottles to celebration-worthy selections.
Portion sizes are generous—most customers take home leftovers that make great next-day lunches. After 20 years, our pricing philosophy remains consistent: charge fairly for exceptional quality, never compromise on ingredients or preparation. Many customers tell us they’ve tried other Italian restaurants to save money, only to return because the quality difference isn’t worth the savings.
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