Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You’ll discover signature dishes like exquisite Grilled Calamari and signature Veal Chop, served in a warm, inviting atmosphere with live Saxophone Jazz music that creates the perfect backdrop for cozy dinners and romantic date nights. When 69% of fine dining guests prioritize food quality and 70% value the dining environment, you get both without compromise.
Instead of traveling all the way to Boston’s North End, you can enjoy quality Italian cuisine in a local setting. Every visit delivers the authentic taste of Italy’s Abruzzo region, where rare truffle ingredients elevate familiar dishes into something extraordinary. Guests consistently describe their experience as “excellent food and service” in a “lovely” ambiance, with accommodating staff that enhances the welcoming atmosphere.
We have been serving guests in Newton Centre, Massachusetts since 2004, and our long-standing presence in the community makes us stand out. Founded by Anna Mountzuris, our concept entails an enticing assortment of organic meats, fish, vegetables, freshly baked bread and desserts, all prepared in the Authentic Italian tradition.
The name Tartufo is based on a rare truffle mushroom only found in the Abruzzo region of Italy, and we use the truffle in many of our dishes from the veal chop to pappardelle al tartufo to various seafood options. We often hire chefs from Abruzzo in order to embrace the cuisine and the tradition, ensuring every dish reflects authentic Italian heritage that Ashby residents can trust.
We recommend making a reservation ahead of time, so you can book your table today. When dining, guests have two different seating options – our upstairs restaurant is more elegant, featuring chandeliers and large windows accented by golden drapes, while our newly renovated downstairs portion features an expansive bar and elegant tables with white table cloths.
Our menu is comprised of made to order Italian cuisine, with all natural ingredients in a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy our delicious Italian food, as well as our wide selection of premium wines. You’ll enjoy warm rolls of bread while browsing the menu, and a quiet ambiance fosters conversation, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying an evening out.
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Tartufo Restaurant is an award-winning Italian restaurant and full service bar featuring authentic, unique, Abruzzese and Mediterranean cuisine, known for our delicious real seafood and Grilled Calamari dishes. Our signature offerings include bone-in double cut veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, chicken breast with champignon and porcini in marsala reduction, and sautéed chicken breast with artichokes, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes.
We host special events in our second floor dining room, coordinating stress-free planning with a full service bar that accommodates up to 45 people for dining services and up to 55 people for cocktail functions, creating custom menus tailored to your needs for social events, corporate functions, or bereavements. Tartufo is a popular choice for date night thanks to our elegant Italian dining, live saxophone some evenings, and attentive service, offering a warm, slightly upscale Mediterranean atmosphere with generous portions and standout dishes.
Tartufo features authentic cuisine from the Abruzzo region of the Italian coast, with unique cuisine that features plenty of seafood and sets us apart from other Italian restaurants – we’re not your basic lasagna and chicken parm kind of place, although we do offer that. The name Tartufo is based on a rare truffle mushroom only found in the Abruzzo region of Italy, and we use the truffle in many of our dishes from the veal chop to pappardelle al tartufo to various seafood options.
We often hire chefs from Abruzzo in order to embrace the cuisine and the tradition, ensuring authenticity that you simply can’t find elsewhere in the region. Since opening in spring 2004, we have stayed in the same location over nearly two decades, and our long-standing presence in the community makes us stand out.
Tartufo offers a 4.5-star reputation with amazing delicious flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere with live Saxophone Jazz music, making it the perfect destination for a cozy dinner and romantic date night, and also celebrating dining experience. Even without reservations, we accommodate guests and provide great treatment, including sending cake and candles to tables for birthdays without being asked.
You have two seating options – our elegant upstairs featuring chandeliers and large windows with golden drapes, or our newly renovated downstairs with an expansive bar and elegant tables with white tablecloths, where mirrors on the walls make the dining room seem bigger and more modern. We are family-friendly with comfortable seating, and guests frequently celebrate birthdays while our staff accommodates dietary needs.
We specialize in homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and signature dishes like our exquisite Grilled Calamari and our signature Veal Chop. Popular choices include our bone-in double cut veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese topped with mushrooms and port wine reduction, and chicken breast with champignon and porcini in marsala reduction with wild mushroom ravioli.
Standout dishes that guests consistently praise include lobster ravioli and risotto, with generous portions that provide excellent value. Regular customers love rotating between seafood, chicken parm, and risotto, with our classic chicken parm coming in large portions with rigatoni pasta covered in tomato-basil sauce, featuring perfectly crunchy chicken with sauce and cheese that melts in your mouth – portions big enough to take home leftovers.
We recommend making a reservation ahead of time, and you can book your table today. Within the fine dining sector, 60% of customers prefer booking online over calling, and we accommodate both preferences for your convenience. We have been serving guests since 2004, establishing reliable systems for handling reservations and walk-ins.
Even without reservations, we work to accommodate guests when possible, though booking ahead ensures you get your preferred seating time and location within our restaurant. You can request either our elegant upstairs dining room with chandeliers and large windows, or our more casual downstairs area with the expansive bar. We maintain consistent hours throughout the week to serve both weeknight diners and weekend celebrations.
Our location is much more convenient for area residents than traveling all the way to Boston’s North End, allowing us to provide quality Italian cuisine in a local setting. While our owners are from Newburyport, we emphasize the importance of our location and its proximity to the region, noting it’s especially convenient for local residents.
Ashby is nestled in the heart of New England as a charming small town that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and modern amenities, whether you’re a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or a foodie. The area boasts a variety of dining options that cater to different tastes and preferences, offering a delightful mix of cuisines ranging from classic American to international flavors, with many eateries showcasing locally sourced ingredients that appeal to foodies. Tartufo provides the sophisticated dining experience that complements Ashby’s refined character.
It’s a pleasure for us to host your special event in our second floor dining room, coordinating and assisting you with stress-free planning, with our upstairs dining room and full service bar accommodating up to 45 people for dining services, and for cocktail functions up to 55 people. Whether you are celebrating a special social event, corporate function meeting, or a bereavement, a custom menu tailored to your needs will be created.
Our catering service brings the warmth and richness of Abruzzese cuisine to your event. We serve as an elegant events venue for Birthday Celebrations, weddings or College Graduations, private events and also provide exceptional catering. Our experienced team handles all coordination details, ensuring your event reflects the same quality and attention to detail that makes Tartufo a destination for special occasions.
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