Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You know that feeling when everything just works. Your guests are impressed, conversations flow naturally, and people actually ask where you found the caterer. That’s what happens when you choose authentic Italian catering that doesn’t cut corners.
We’re talking about the kind of food that makes your corporate lunch feel less like work and more like a celebration. The kind of wedding reception where guests spend more time talking about the incredible pasta than checking their phones. When you work with a catering restaurant in Malden, MA that’s been perfecting authentic Abruzzese cuisine since 2004, you get results that speak for themselves.
Your event becomes the one people reference months later. Not because of flashy presentations or trendy fusion dishes, but because the food was genuinely exceptional and the service made everything effortless for you.
Tartufo isn’t just another catering restaurant in Malden, MA. We’re the award-winning Italian restaurant that’s been serving authentic Abruzzese and Mediterranean cuisine to this community for nearly two decades. Founded by Anna Mountzuris, we’ve built our reputation on something simple: bringing the real flavors of Italy’s coastal Abruzzo region to your table.
Our chefs aren’t just trained in Italian cooking – many come directly from Abruzzo, bringing generations of traditional techniques with them. When you taste our signature Grilled Calamari or our hand-made pasta, you’re experiencing the same recipes and methods that have been perfected in Italian kitchens for centuries.
Malden’s diverse community appreciates authenticity, and that’s exactly what we deliver. Whether you’re planning a corporate event for your Malden business or celebrating a milestone with family, you get the same attention to detail and quality that’s earned us recognition as an award-winning restaurant.
First, we talk. Not a sales pitch, but a real conversation about your event, your guests, and what you want to accomplish. Corporate lunch for 20? Wedding reception for 150? Private celebration in your home? Each situation gets a custom approach because cookie-cutter catering never works.
Next, we create a menu that fits your vision and budget. Our extensive selection includes everything from elegant antipasto platters to our signature Veal Chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese. We can accommodate dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, and specific requests without compromising on authenticity or quality.
Finally, we handle the execution. Our team coordinates everything from delivery timing to setup, so you can focus on your guests instead of logistics. We’ve been doing this in Malden long enough to know that the best catering happens when you don’t have to think about the catering. For larger events, our upstairs private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail-style gatherings, complete with full bar service.
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Every catering order starts with ingredients we’d serve in our own restaurant. Fresh pasta made daily, imported Italian cheeses, locally-sourced seafood, and organic meats prepared using traditional Abruzzese methods. No shortcuts, no substitutions that compromise flavor.
You get menu flexibility that actually makes sense. Want family-style platters for a casual corporate meeting? Done. Need elegant plated dinners for a wedding? We’ve got you covered. Looking for cocktail reception appetizers that wow without breaking the budget? Our extensive antipasto selections and signature dishes like our famous Grilled Calamari create the perfect atmosphere.
Malden’s business community has learned they can count on us for professional presentation and reliable service. We understand timing matters when you’re hosting clients or celebrating with colleagues. Our coordination team handles setup, service, and cleanup, so your event runs smoothly from start to finish. Whether you’re working with our private dining space or having us cater at your chosen venue, you get the same attention to detail that’s kept us busy in this community for nearly twenty years.
For most events, we recommend booking at least two weeks in advance, though we can often accommodate shorter notice depending on your date and group size. Larger events like weddings or corporate conferences should be booked 4-6 weeks ahead to ensure we can fully customize your menu and coordinate all logistics.
Peak seasons (graduation time, holiday parties, wedding season) fill up faster, so earlier booking gives you more flexibility with menu options and timing. We maintain a calendar specifically for Malden area events, and our coordination team can walk you through available dates when you call.
If you have a last-minute event, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’ve successfully catered same-day requests when our kitchen capacity allows, especially for smaller corporate lunches or family gatherings.
The difference is authenticity that you can actually taste. Our chefs come from the Abruzzo region of Italy, bringing traditional techniques and family recipes that have been perfected over generations. When we prepare Osso Buco or hand-roll our pasta, we’re using the same methods you’d find in Italian kitchens, not shortcuts designed for mass production.
Most catering companies in Malden focus on pizza or generic Italian-American dishes. We specialize in the sophisticated coastal cuisine of Abruzzo – think fresh seafood preparations, house-made pasta with complex sauces, and signature dishes like our truffle-infused specialties that you simply won’t find elsewhere in the area.
Our restaurant has been award-winning for nearly 20 years because we never compromise on ingredients or preparation methods. That same standard applies to every catering order, whether it’s a small business lunch or a large celebration.
Absolutely. Malden’s diverse community means we regularly work with various dietary needs, cultural preferences, and specific restrictions. We can prepare gluten-free pasta dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, and accommodate allergies to nuts, shellfish, or dairy products.
Our kitchen is equipped to handle these requests properly – not just removing ingredients, but creating dishes that are delicious in their own right. For example, our gluten-free pasta is made fresh, not pulled from a box, and our vegetarian dishes feature the same attention to authentic Italian preparation as our meat-based options.
When we plan your menu, we’ll discuss any dietary considerations upfront and suggest specific dishes that work well for mixed groups. Many of our traditional Abruzzese preparations are naturally accommodating to different dietary needs, and we’re experienced at creating cohesive menus that satisfy everyone at your event.
Our pricing includes the food preparation, professional packaging for transport, and basic setup at your venue. For events using our private dining room, we include table service, linens, and full bar access. Delivery within Malden and surrounding areas is included for orders over a minimum threshold.
What sets our pricing apart is transparency – no hidden fees for “service charges” or surprise costs for basic items like serving utensils or chafing dishes. We provide detailed quotes that break down exactly what you’re paying for, so you can make informed decisions about your event budget.
For full-service events where we handle everything from setup to cleanup, we’ll discuss those additional services upfront. Many clients find our coordination fee worthwhile because it eliminates the stress of managing multiple vendors and ensures everything runs smoothly on event day.
Corporate catering is straightforward with us because we understand business timelines and requirements. You can place orders by phone, email, or by visiting our restaurant to discuss your needs in person. We maintain corporate accounts for regular clients, making repeat orders simple and efficient.
For recurring corporate events – weekly lunch meetings, monthly client presentations, quarterly celebrations – we can set up standing orders with menu variations to keep things interesting for your team. Our kitchen schedules corporate orders to ensure consistent timing, which is crucial when you’re coordinating with business schedules.
We also understand that corporate events sometimes require last-minute changes or additions. Our coordination team maintains flexibility for reasonable modifications up to 24 hours before your event, and we can often accommodate smaller adjustments even closer to your event date.
We cater events ranging from intimate business lunches for 8-10 people up to large celebrations for 200+ guests. Our private dining room upstairs accommodates up to 45 people for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail-style events, complete with full bar service and elegant atmosphere.
For larger events at external venues, our kitchen capacity and coordination team can handle substantial orders while maintaining our quality standards. We’ve successfully catered corporate conferences, wedding receptions, and community celebrations throughout Malden and surrounding areas.
The key is matching our service level to your event size. Smaller groups get the same attention to detail as large events – we just scale our approach accordingly. Whether you need family-style platters for a casual gathering or individually plated courses for a formal celebration, we have the experience and capacity to deliver exactly what your event requires.
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