Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You walk in craving something special, and you leave knowing you found it. Our seafood isn’t just fresh – it’s prepared the way Italian coastal families have done it for generations. Each bite delivers the kind of flavor that makes you pause mid-conversation.
When you choose Tartufo, you’re not settling for typical seafood. You’re getting dishes crafted with organic ingredients, authentic techniques, and the kind of attention that comes from nearly 20 years of perfecting our craft. Your evening becomes the kind of experience you’ll want to recreate.
The difference shows in everything from our signature Grilled Calamari to our house-made pasta topped with the day’s freshest catch. This is what happens when Italian tradition meets Newton convenience.
Since 2004, we’ve been Newton’s answer to authentic Italian seafood without the trip to Boston’s North End. Founded by Anna Mountzuris, Tartufo brings the coastal flavors of Italy’s Abruzzo region directly to your table.
We hire chefs from Abruzzo to maintain the authenticity you taste in every dish. Our name comes from the rare truffle mushroom found only in that region – a detail that reflects our commitment to genuine Italian tradition rather than Italian-American interpretations.
Newton families have trusted us for their special occasions, date nights, and those times when only exceptional food will do. Our 4.5-star reputation isn’t built on marketing – it’s earned through consistent quality and the kind of service that makes you feel like family.
Your experience starts the moment you make your reservation – and yes, you’ll want one, especially for weekend dining. We source our seafood with the same care Italian coastal restaurants use, focusing on freshness and quality over convenience.
Our chefs prepare each dish using traditional Abruzzese techniques, whether that’s our signature Grilled Calamari or our house-made pasta with fresh lobster. You’ll taste the difference in the first bite – this isn’t seafood that’s been sitting around or prepared with shortcuts.
The atmosphere complements the food perfectly. Our recently renovated dining room features elegant touches like white tablecloths and wine displays, while live saxophone jazz on select evenings creates the perfect backdrop for your meal. You can also book our private dining room upstairs for larger celebrations – we’ll work with you to create a custom menu that fits your occasion.
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You’re getting more than just a meal – you’re getting access to authentic Abruzzese coastal cuisine that you won’t find elsewhere in Newton. Our menu features signature dishes like house-made ravioli stuffed with lobster in vodka pink sauce, linguini with half lobster and fresh herbs, and our famous bone-in veal chop.
Newton diners choose us because we’re consistently open for lunch – a rarity for fine dining establishments in the area. We also offer full catering services and can accommodate groups up to 45 people in our private upstairs dining room, complete with full bar service.
The convenience factor matters too. We’re located right in Newton Centre with public transportation access and parking options, making us far more accessible than comparable restaurants in Boston’s North End. You get the same authentic experience without the travel time and city parking hassles.
We specialize in authentic Abruzzese coastal cuisine, which features abundant fresh seafood prepared using traditional Italian techniques. Our menu includes signature dishes like house-made lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce, linguini with fresh half lobster, and our famous Grilled Calamari that guests rave about.
Unlike typical Italian-American restaurants, we focus on the coastal flavors of Italy’s Abruzzo region. This means you’ll find dishes like our seafood risotto with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and calamari, all prepared with authentic ingredients and techniques passed down through generations.
Our chefs are hired directly from the Abruzzo region to maintain authenticity, so you’re getting genuine Italian coastal cuisine rather than adapted versions. The difference is immediately noticeable in both flavor and presentation.
Yes, we strongly recommend making reservations, especially for weekend dining and special occasions. You can book online or call us directly. Our restaurant can get quite busy, particularly during prime dinner hours, so reservations help ensure you get the table and timing you prefer.
We’re one of the few fine dining establishments in Newton that’s consistently open for lunch, which many of our regular customers appreciate. Lunch tends to be less crowded if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, while dinner service offers the full experience including our live saxophone jazz on select evenings.
For larger groups, we have a private dining room upstairs that accommodates up to 45 people for dinner service or 55 for cocktail functions. We’ll work with you to create a custom menu for your special event, whether it’s a birthday celebration, anniversary, or business gathering.
We offer something unique in Newton – authentic Italian coastal cuisine from the Abruzzo region, which is quite different from typical New England seafood or Italian-American fare. While places like Legal Sea Foods focus on American-style seafood preparation, we bring traditional Italian coastal techniques and flavors to our dishes.
Our location gives us a significant advantage over Boston restaurants. You get the same quality and authenticity as North End establishments without the travel time, parking hassles, or city dining premiums. We’ve been serving Newton for nearly 20 years, building relationships with local families who return for our consistent quality.
The atmosphere is another differentiator. Our recently renovated space features elegant dining room details, live jazz music on select evenings, and the kind of warm, family-style service that makes special occasions memorable. We’re ranked #12 among 176 restaurants in Newton on TripAdvisor, which reflects both our food quality and overall dining experience.
Start with our signature Grilled Calamari – it’s what many guests specifically mention in reviews and showcases our authentic Abruzzese preparation style. For pasta, try our house-made lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula, which perfectly represents our coastal Italian approach to seafood.
Our bone-in double-cut veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese is another signature dish that demonstrates our commitment to traditional preparation methods. If you prefer lighter fare, the linguini with half lobster, garlic, plum tomato, and fresh basil gives you authentic coastal flavors without being too heavy.
Don’t skip dessert – our cannelloni paired with a glass of limoncello provides the perfect ending to your meal. Many guests also appreciate that we use the rare tartufo truffle (our namesake) in several dishes, adding a unique element you won’t find elsewhere in Newton. Our servers are knowledgeable about wine pairings and can recommend selections from our extensive Italian wine list.
Yes, we work with guests who have dietary restrictions and can often accommodate special requests with advance notice. Our chefs are experienced with modifications and can discuss options when you make your reservation or speak with your server.
For large groups, our private dining room upstairs is perfect for celebrations, business dinners, or family gatherings. We can accommodate up to 45 people for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail-style events. We’ll create a custom menu tailored to your group’s preferences and budget, and our events team handles all the coordination to make your planning stress-free.
We also offer full catering services if you’d prefer to bring our Abruzzese cuisine to your location. Whether it’s a small intimate gathering or a large celebration, our catering maintains the same quality and authenticity as our restaurant service. Many Newton families rely on us for their special events because we understand how to make occasions memorable through exceptional food and service.
We source our seafood using the same standards Italian coastal restaurants employ – freshness and quality over convenience or cost-cutting. Our relationships with suppliers ensure we’re getting the best available catches, and our chefs from the Abruzzo region know exactly what to look for in terms of quality and preparation.
Unlike restaurants that rely on frozen or pre-prepared components, we make our pasta fresh in-house and prepare seafood dishes to order. This means your linguini with clams or seafood risotto is made with ingredients that meet our authentic Italian standards, not shortcuts that compromise flavor.
Our nearly 20 years in Newton have built trust with local diners who know they can count on consistent quality. We’ve maintained our 4.5-star reputation because we don’t cut corners on ingredients or preparation. When you order our seafood dishes, you’re getting the same attention to quality that has kept Newton families coming back for two decades.
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