Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You’ll discover what happens when 20 years of Italian culinary expertise meets the freshest seafood available. Every dish tells a story of authentic Abruzzese tradition, from our signature grilled calamari to house-made pasta paired with the day’s finest catch.
Your evenings transform into memorable experiences here. The warm ambiance, live saxophone jazz on select nights, and attentive service create exactly what you’re looking for when the occasion calls for something special.
This isn’t just dinner—it’s the kind of meal that reminds you why quality matters. You taste the difference in every bite, from our organic ingredients to our traditional preparation methods that have earned us recognition as an award-winning establishment.
We bring authentic Italian dining to Ashland with the same commitment to quality that has made us a trusted name since 2004. Founded by Anna Mountzuris, we’ve built our reputation on genuine Abruzzese and Mediterranean traditions.
You’ll find us different from typical Italian-American restaurants. We source organic meats, fresh seafood, and vegetables, preparing everything according to time-honored methods passed down through generations. Our kitchen creates each dish to order, ensuring you receive the freshest possible meal.
Ashland diners appreciate authenticity, and that’s exactly what we deliver. From our signature veal chop stuffed with prosciutto to our house-made lobster ravioli, every plate reflects our dedication to genuine Italian cuisine that honors both tradition and your expectations.
Your dining experience begins when we source the freshest seafood available each day. Our chefs inspect every piece personally, selecting only what meets our exacting standards for quality and freshness.
Next, we prepare your meal using traditional Italian techniques refined over two decades. Whether you’re enjoying our linguine with seafood medley or our pan-seared scallops with pappardelle, each dish receives individual attention from our experienced culinary team.
Finally, we present your meal in our warm, inviting atmosphere where live saxophone music often accompanies your dining experience. Our attentive staff ensures every detail meets your expectations, from wine pairings to dietary accommodations. You leave satisfied, already planning your next visit.
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You receive more than just a meal when you choose Tartufo in Ashland. Our seafood menu features signature dishes like grilled calamari, linguine with clams and mussels, lobster ravioli in vodka sauce, and risotto with scallops and shrimp. Each dish showcases our commitment to authentic Italian preparation methods.
Ashland residents particularly appreciate our attention to dietary needs and special occasions. We accommodate large parties up to 45 people in our private dining room, perfect for celebrations, business dinners, or family gatherings. Our full-service bar complements every meal with carefully selected wines and expertly crafted cocktails.
Your experience extends beyond the dining room with our professional catering services. We bring the same authentic Italian seafood excellence to your events, ensuring your guests enjoy the quality that has made us an award-winning establishment for over two decades.
Our seafood stands apart because we combine authentic Italian preparation methods with the freshest available ingredients. Unlike typical seafood restaurants, we prepare dishes like our signature grilled calamari and lobster ravioli using traditional Abruzzese techniques passed down through generations.
We source our seafood daily, ensuring peak freshness and quality. Our chefs personally inspect every piece before it reaches your plate. This attention to detail, combined with our house-made pasta and organic ingredients, creates an experience you simply won’t find elsewhere in the Ashland area.
Absolutely. We regularly accommodate various dietary restrictions and have experience serving guests with specific needs. Our kitchen can modify many dishes to meet gluten-free, vegetarian, or other dietary requirements when you inform us ahead of time.
For larger gatherings, our private dining room seats up to 45 people comfortably, with cocktail capacity for 55 guests. We create custom menus tailored to your event, whether it’s a business dinner, family celebration, or special occasion. Our staff coordinates every detail to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Our signature grilled calamari consistently ranks as a guest favorite, prepared with our unique blend of spices and served with house-made marinara. The linguine with seafood medley features fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and calamari in a light garlic and white wine sauce.
Many guests also choose our lobster ravioli, made fresh daily and served in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula. Our risotto with scallops and lobster showcases Arborio rice perfectly prepared with fresh seafood in our signature lobster sauce. Each dish represents our commitment to authentic Italian seafood cuisine.
We highly recommend making reservations, especially for weekend dinners and special occasions. You can book your table through our website or by calling directly. This ensures you get the seating time you prefer and allows us to prepare for any special dietary needs.
Tuesday evenings feature live saxophone music, creating an especially romantic atmosphere perfect for date nights. For a quieter experience, consider lunch service or early dinner seating. Weekend evenings tend to be our busiest times, so reservations become essential for avoiding wait times.
Our catering brings the full Tartufo experience to your location. We provide authentic Italian seafood dishes prepared with the same quality ingredients and attention to detail you’d receive in our restaurant. Popular catering options include our seafood pasta dishes, grilled calamari, and signature entrees.
We handle setup, service, and cleanup, allowing you to focus on your guests. Our team coordinates with you beforehand to create a menu that fits your event size, budget, and preferences. Whether it’s a corporate lunch, wedding reception, or family gathering, we ensure your catered event meets our restaurant’s high standards.
We maintain strict quality standards by sourcing seafood daily from trusted suppliers who meet our specifications for freshness and sustainability. Our chefs inspect every delivery personally, accepting only seafood that meets our exacting standards for color, texture, and aroma.
Once in our kitchen, we store seafood at optimal temperatures and prepare it the same day whenever possible. Our made-to-order approach means your seafood is cooked fresh when you order, not sitting under heat lamps. This commitment to freshness, combined with our traditional Italian preparation methods, ensures every seafood dish meets the quality standards that have made us an award-winning establishment.
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