Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You’re not just booking a room—you’re securing peace of mind. Your guests experience award-winning Abruzzese cuisine in our elegant upstairs dining room designed specifically for celebrations that matter.
No scrambling to coordinate details or wondering if the food will impress. No worrying about whether your group will feel comfortable or if service will be professional.
Just you, your people, and an evening that unfolds exactly as it should. We handle every logistical detail while you focus on what actually matters: celebrating with the people who are important to you.
Since 2004, we’ve been where Somerville families and businesses turn when their celebration absolutely has to go well. We’re not the newest restaurant in town, and that’s exactly why people trust us.
When Anna Mountzuris founded Tartufo, she brought authentic Abruzzese recipes from Italy’s coastal region and an uncompromising commitment to doing things properly. Twenty years later, the same families choose us for graduations, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations because they know we deliver.
Our upstairs private dining room has hosted everything from intimate family gatherings to corporate functions that needed to impress. The chandeliers, the attention to detail, the staff who genuinely care about your event’s success—it all adds up to something you can count on when it matters most.
First, we listen. You tell us about your event—the occasion, group size, any special requirements or concerns. We ask the right questions because every celebration has different needs and every host has different priorities.
Next, we plan together. We create a custom menu that fits your group and budget perfectly. Whether you want our signature veal chop, fresh seafood specialties, or lighter options, we tailor everything to your specific event.
Finally, you show up and actually enjoy your own party. Your private dining room is ready, your guests are impressed from the first course, and you get to participate in your celebration instead of managing details. That’s exactly how it should work.
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Our upstairs private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dining or 55 for cocktail-style events. The space includes a full-service bar, elegant chandelier lighting, and large windows that create the perfect celebratory atmosphere.
Every menu is completely customizable based on your preferences and budget. We prepare everything to order using organic ingredients and authentic Italian techniques passed down from the Abruzzo region. From handmade pasta to fresh seafood, every dish reflects our commitment to quality that your guests will notice.
In Somerville’s competitive restaurant scene, you need a venue that understands local expectations and delivers consistently. We serve the greater Boston area while maintaining that neighborhood authenticity that makes celebrations feel personal rather than corporate.
We recommend booking 3-4 weeks in advance, especially for weekend events or during busy seasons like graduation time and holidays. Popular dates fill up quickly because we only have one private dining room, and many families book their annual celebrations with us year after year.
That said, we’ve accommodated last-minute requests when our schedule allows. If you have a specific date in mind, call us even if it seems short notice. Sometimes we have availability that isn’t obvious from our regular booking patterns.
The earlier you book, the more flexibility we have with menu planning and special arrangements. This is particularly important if you have dietary restrictions, want specific wine pairings, or need any special accommodations for your guests.
We don’t enforce a strict minimum, but our private dining room works best for groups of 15 or more people. Below that number, you might be more comfortable in our main dining area where you can still enjoy the same quality food and attentive service.
The room is designed to feel intimate even with smaller groups, but it really comes alive when you have enough people to create that celebratory energy. Most of our private events range from 20 to 45 guests, which seems to be the sweet spot for both atmosphere and logistics.
If you’re planning something smaller but still want privacy, talk to us about options. We might be able to arrange semi-private seating in our main restaurant during quieter times, especially for weeknight celebrations or business dinners.
Absolutely, and this is one of our strengths. We’re experienced in accommodating dietary restrictions, and since we prepare everything to order, we have flexibility that many restaurants simply can’t offer.
We regularly handle vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs without compromising on flavor or presentation. Our menu naturally includes many gluten-free options, and we can modify most dishes to meet specific requirements.
For special requests like particular wines, dishes that aren’t on our regular menu, or ingredients with personal significance to your celebration, we need advance notice. Our relationships with local suppliers often allow us to source special items, but we need time to make those arrangements properly.
Our upstairs private dining room features elegant chandeliers, large windows with natural light during day events, and classic Italian restaurant ambiance that photographs beautifully. It’s completely separate from the main dining area, so your group has total privacy for conversations and celebrations.
The space includes a dedicated full-service bar, so your guests can enjoy cocktails, our wine selection, or premium spirits without waiting. We provide all linens, elegant place settings, and can configure tables for seated dining or cocktail-style mingling.
We also include basic audio capabilities if you need to give toasts, brief presentations, or speeches. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance—formal enough for important business events or milestone celebrations, but comfortable enough that your guests can relax and actually enjoy themselves.
Pricing is based on your group size, menu selections, and any additional services you need. We work with a wide range of budgets and can suggest options that deliver great value within your financial parameters.
Generally, you’re looking at a per-person cost that includes your customized menu. Bar service can be handled as a hosted bar, cash bar, or consumption-based arrangement—whatever makes most sense for your situation and budget.
We provide detailed, transparent pricing upfront with no surprise fees or hidden costs. Once we understand your needs and preferences, we’ll give you a clear breakdown so you can make an informed decision. Many clients are pleasantly surprised by how reasonable private dining can be when you consider the value, convenience, and peace of mind.
We handle all food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, service timing, and dining logistics—which is often the most critical part of any successful event. We have extensive experience with corporate events, family celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and milestone parties.
While we’re not a full-service event planning company, we work with trusted local vendors for flowers, entertainment, or special decorations. We can make recommendations and help coordinate timing if you want to bring in outside services.
Our real strength is ensuring the dining experience is absolutely flawless. We coordinate with your schedule, manage service pacing so conversations flow naturally, and handle all the details that keep your guests comfortable and well-fed. When the food and service are perfect, everything else tends to fall into place.
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