Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You don’t need to drive to the North End anymore. At Tartufo, you’ll find the same authentic Italian dining that Boston’s famous for, right here in your backyard.
Every dish starts with ingredients that matter. Organic meats, fresh seafood, vegetables picked at peak ripeness. Our pasta? Made fresh every morning in-house, the way Italian grandmothers have done it for generations.
The difference shows up on your plate. Rich, complex flavors that don’t rely on heavy sauces or shortcuts. Clean tastes that let the quality ingredients speak for themselves. This is how Italian food is supposed to taste.
We’ve been serving Malden and the surrounding communities since 2004. Founded by Anna Mountzuris, we’ve built our reputation on one simple principle: authentic Italian tradition, executed flawlessly.
We specialize in Abruzzese and Mediterranean cuisine – the kind of regional Italian cooking you’d find in coastal Italy, not your typical Italian-American fare. Our chefs understand the difference between authentic and imitation, and it shows in every dish.
Malden’s diverse community appreciates genuine flavors and quality ingredients. That’s exactly what we deliver, meal after meal, year after year. Our 4.5-star reputation didn’t happen by accident.
Every morning, our kitchen team starts with fresh ingredients. No shortcuts, no pre-made components sitting in freezers. Pasta dough gets rolled and cut by hand. Sauces simmer slowly to develop deep, authentic flavors.
When you order, everything gets prepared to order. Your veal chop is seared to perfection. Your seafood risotto gets finished with fresh herbs and a touch of white wine. Even our bread comes from our own ovens, warm and crusty.
Service matters as much as the food. Our team knows the menu inside and out. We can guide you toward dishes that match your preferences, suggest wine pairings that enhance your meal, and make sure your dining experience feels effortless from start to finish.
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Our menu covers the full spectrum of Italian cuisine. Homemade pasta dishes like our signature lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce. Fresh seafood preparations including our famous grilled calamari. Traditional meat dishes like our bone-in veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese.
Malden’s location makes us easily accessible from Medford, Everett, Melrose, and surrounding communities. No need to fight Boston traffic or pay downtown parking fees. We offer the same quality Italian dining you’d find in the North End, with the convenience of suburban dining.
For special occasions, our second floor private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail receptions. We also provide full catering services for events throughout the Malden area. Whether you’re planning a family celebration, corporate event, or wedding reception, we handle the details so you can enjoy your guests.
We specialize in authentic Abruzzese and Mediterranean cuisine, which sets us apart from typical Italian-American restaurants. We’ve been serving the community since 2004, focusing on traditional recipes and techniques from coastal Italy rather than heavy, sauce-laden dishes.
Our pasta is made fresh daily in-house, and we use organic meats, fresh seafood, and vegetables prepared according to authentic Italian traditions. This attention to ingredient quality and traditional preparation methods creates the genuine Italian flavors that have earned us our 4.5-star reputation over nearly two decades.
Many Italian restaurants rely on pre-made components and shortcuts. We prepare everything to order, from our signature veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina to our homemade lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce.
Yes, we have a dedicated second floor private dining room that’s perfect for special events and large groups. The space accommodates up to 45 people for seated dining or up to 55 guests for cocktail-style receptions.
We coordinate all the planning details to make your event stress-free. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or corporate function, we create custom menus tailored to your needs and preferences. Our full-service bar is available for private events as well.
We also provide comprehensive catering services throughout the Malden area. From intimate family gatherings to large corporate events, we bring the same authentic Italian cuisine and professional service to your location. Many clients appreciate having restaurant-quality Italian food without the complexity of managing multiple vendors.
Our signature dishes include the bone-in double cut veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, topped with mushrooms and port wine reduction. The grilled calamari appetizer is another guest favorite – it’s prepared with our special technique that keeps it tender and flavorful.
For pasta lovers, the homemade lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula consistently receives rave reviews. Our linguine with half lobster, garlic, plum tomato, and basil represents the coastal Italian cuisine we specialize in.
The risotto dishes are particularly popular, especially our seafood risotto with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and calamari in white wine sauce. These dishes showcase the Abruzzese coastal cuisine that makes us unique among Italian restaurants in the Malden area.
Absolutely. We’re known as one of the premier date night destinations in the area, thanks to our elegant Italian dining atmosphere and attentive service. We feature live saxophone jazz music on select evenings, which creates a romantic, sophisticated ambiance.
Our warm, slightly upscale Mediterranean atmosphere provides the perfect setting for anniversaries, proposals, and other special celebrations. The lighting, music, and overall ambiance create an intimate dining experience that many couples return to year after year.
We also excel at accommodating special dietary needs and preferences, so you can focus on enjoying your evening together rather than worrying about menu limitations. Our staff is trained to make special occasions memorable, from complimentary desserts for birthdays to wine recommendations that perfectly complement your meal.
Our pricing reflects the quality of ingredients and authentic preparation methods we use. While we’re not the cheapest option in Malden, we provide exceptional value for genuine Italian cuisine made with organic meats, fresh seafood, and traditional techniques.
Most pasta dishes range from moderate to upscale pricing, with specialty items like our lobster ravioli and veal chop at the higher end due to premium ingredients. Our portions are generous – many guests take home leftovers to enjoy the next day.
When you compare our pricing to similar quality Italian restaurants in Boston’s North End, plus factor in the convenience of local dining without downtown parking fees and travel time, we offer excellent value. We also provide complimentary bread service and often surprise guests with special touches for celebrations.
Yes, we provide both takeout service and comprehensive catering throughout the Malden area. Our takeout maintains the same quality standards as our dine-in service – everything is prepared fresh to order and packaged carefully to preserve flavors and presentation.
For catering, we handle events of all sizes, from intimate family dinners to large corporate functions and wedding receptions. Our catering menu includes all our signature dishes, and we can customize options based on your preferences and dietary requirements.
We also adapted successfully during COVID-19 by expanding our takeout operations while maintaining our quality standards. Many families discovered our authentic Italian cuisine through takeout and have since become regular dine-in customers. Our catering service brings restaurant-quality Italian food directly to your event location with professional setup and service.
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