Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You don’t need to drive to Boston’s North End for exceptional Italian food. Right here in Framingham, you’ll discover our authentic Abruzzese cuisine that rivals anything you’d find on Hanover Street.
Every dish starts with imported ingredients and traditional techniques passed down through generations. We roll our homemade pasta fresh daily, our seafood arrives from trusted suppliers, and our signature truffle dishes showcase the rare mushrooms that give our restaurant its name.
The result? Meals that transport you straight to the Italian coast, with flavors so authentic that even our Italian customers say it reminds them of home. You’ll taste the difference in every bite.
We’ve been serving Framingham’s diverse community since 2004, earning recognition as an award-winning Italian restaurant specializing in authentic Abruzzese and Mediterranean cuisine. Founded by Anna Mountzuris, we’ve built our reputation on importing the finest ingredients and hiring chefs directly from Italy’s Abruzzo region.
Our commitment to authenticity resonates with Framingham’s multicultural population, from longtime residents to the vibrant Brazilian and Hispanic communities that call this city home. We understand that when you’re choosing where to spend your evening and hard-earned money, you want more than just a meal – you want an experience that honors both tradition and your time.
That’s why we’ve maintained the same standards for nearly two decades, consistently earning 4.5-star reviews and loyal customers who’ve been dining with us since we opened.
Your evening begins the moment you make a reservation – we recommend booking ahead, especially for weekend dining and our upstairs room with live saxophone music. When you arrive, you’ll choose between our elegant upstairs dining room with chandeliers and golden drapes, or our newly renovated downstairs space with its expansive bar and modern mirrors.
You’ll start with warm, fresh-baked bread while browsing our menu of traditional and signature dishes. Our servers, trained in both our cuisine and wine pairings, will guide you through options that match your preferences. Whether you’re craving our famous Grilled Calamari, homemade lobster ravioli, or the signature bone-in Veal Chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina, each dish is prepared to order using authentic techniques.
Throughout your meal, you’ll experience the attentive service that keeps customers returning for years. We’re not just serving dinner – we’re creating the kind of memorable evening that makes special occasions truly special.
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Beyond exceptional restaurant dining, we offer comprehensive Italian food services tailored to Framingham’s busy professionals and families. Our private upstairs dining room accommodates up to 45 people for sit-down dinners or 55 for cocktail functions, perfect for the area’s numerous corporate events and family celebrations.
Our catering service brings the same authentic Abruzzese flavors to your location, whether it’s a wedding at one of Framingham’s venues, a corporate meeting, or a family gathering. We create custom menus that reflect both your preferences and our commitment to quality, using the same imported ingredients and traditional preparations that define our restaurant experience.
For Framingham residents who appreciate convenience without compromising quality, we also offer takeout service. Given the area’s median household income of nearly $100,000, our customers value their time – that’s why we ensure the same attention to detail whether you’re dining in our elegant atmosphere or enjoying our food at home.
We specialize in authentic Abruzzese cuisine from Italy’s coastal region, which sets us apart from typical Italian-American restaurants. We import rare truffle mushrooms from the Abruzzo region and hire chefs directly from Italy to maintain authenticity.
Our menu features unique dishes you won’t find elsewhere, like our signature Grilled Calamari and bone-in Veal Chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese. We’ve been award-winning since 2004, building relationships with local suppliers and maintaining the same high standards that earned us recognition on Chronicle and from Phantom Gourmet.
Most importantly, we focus on the complete dining experience – from our elegant upstairs room with live saxophone music to our extensive wine selection and attentive service that keeps customers returning for nearly two decades.
Yes, our upstairs dining room is specifically designed for private events and can accommodate up to 45 people for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail-style functions. We coordinate all aspects of event planning to make the process stress-free for you.
We create custom menus tailored to your group’s preferences and dietary needs, whether it’s a corporate meeting, wedding celebration, birthday party, or bereavement gathering. Our full-service bar upstairs ensures your guests have access to our complete beverage selection.
Given Framingham’s diverse community and busy professional population, we understand the importance of reliable, high-quality event services. We handle everything from menu planning to service coordination, so you can focus on enjoying time with your guests rather than worrying about details.
First-time guests often start with our famous Grilled Calamari, which showcases our expertise with fresh seafood and authentic preparation methods. Our homemade lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula is consistently praised in reviews.
For main courses, the bone-in double-cut Veal Chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese represents our signature style – it’s a dish you simply can’t get at chain restaurants. Our homemade pasta dishes, particularly the Pappardelle al Tartufo featuring our namesake truffle mushrooms, offer an authentic taste of Abruzzo.
Many customers also love our Linguini Frutti di Mare, which combines shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and calamari in a light cherry tomato sauce. These dishes represent the coastal Italian cuisine we’re known for, using the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques that have kept customers coming back since 2004.
We strongly recommend making reservations, especially for weekend dining, our upstairs room, or any evening you’re planning something special. Weekend reservations should be made at least a week in advance, particularly if you want our elegant upstairs dining room with live saxophone music.
For weeknight dining, you can often get a table with 24-48 hours notice, but calling the same day might mean waiting at our bar, which many customers actually enjoy. Our downstairs bar area has its own charm and allows for more spontaneous dining.
If you’re planning a private event or need our upstairs room for a special occasion, contact us at least two weeks in advance. Framingham has a busy dining scene, and our reputation means popular time slots fill quickly. The peace of mind that comes with a confirmed reservation is worth the planning ahead.
Yes, we offer comprehensive takeout service for customers who want to enjoy our authentic Italian cuisine at home. All our regular menu items are available for takeout, prepared with the same attention to detail as our dine-in service.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we adapted our service to meet community needs while maintaining our quality standards. We found that many Framingham families appreciated having restaurant-quality Italian food available for home dining, and we’ve continued this service based on customer demand.
While we don’t offer direct delivery, several third-party delivery services work with us to bring Tartufo to your door. However, for the best experience with dishes like our fresh pasta and seafood preparations, we recommend pickup when possible. The short drive ensures your food arrives at optimal temperature and quality.
For special occasions, reserve our upstairs dining room, which features elegant chandeliers, large windows with golden drapes, and live saxophone music on select evenings. The ambiance is perfect for anniversaries, proposals, birthday celebrations, or any time you want to create lasting memories.
Start with a cocktail at our full-service bar, then let our servers guide you through wine pairings that complement your meal choices. Consider sharing our antipasto selection and trying multiple courses – our portions are generous, but the experience is about savoring each element of the meal.
Many customers celebrating special occasions choose our signature dishes like the Veal Chop or lobster ravioli, paired with selections from our extensive wine list. The combination of authentic cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and attentive service creates the kind of evening that makes occasions truly memorable. Just remember to mention you’re celebrating when making your reservation – we love being part of your special moments.
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