Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You walk in craving something special. You leave understanding why people drive from surrounding towns for this experience.
Our Abruzzese coastal cuisine brings Italy’s seafood traditions to your table. Lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula. Linguini loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and scallops in cherry tomato sauce. Pan-seared scallops over pappardelle with spinach and portabella in vodka mascarpone.
This isn’t your typical seafood restaurant fare. Each dish starts with all-natural ingredients and gets the attention that built our reputation over two decades. You taste the difference.
Since 2004, we’ve been the seafood restaurant Holliston, MA residents trust for special occasions and Tuesday night dinners alike. Founded by Anna Mountzuris with a vision to bring authentic Abruzzese cuisine to MetroWest, we’ve built something lasting.
We hire chefs from the Abruzzo region because authenticity matters. We use organic meats, fresh fish, and vegetables prepared in Mediterranean tradition because quality matters. The name Tartufo comes from the rare truffle mushroom found only in Abruzzo – that attention to sourcing the finest ingredients defines everything we do.
Twenty years of serving neighbors who’ve become friends and visitors who become regulars. That’s what happens when you consistently deliver on your promises.
Every morning starts with selecting the freshest catch. Our kitchen team prepares each order from scratch. No shortcuts, no compromises.
Your seafood gets the full Italian treatment. Homemade pasta paired with perfectly cooked lobster, scallops, or our signature mixed seafood combinations. Risotto made with Arborio rice, fresh shellfish, and technique that takes years to master. Even our calamari gets grilled instead of just fried, bringing out flavors most places never achieve.
The atmosphere works whether you’re celebrating upstairs with chandeliers and live saxophone, or enjoying casual dinner downstairs at our renovated bar. Either way, you get the same commitment to excellence that’s kept us busy for twenty years.
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Holliston, MA residents don’t need to drive to Boston’s North End anymore for authentic Italian seafood. We’ve brought that level of cuisine right to your backyard, with service that makes every visit feel special.
Our upstairs dining room handles private events up to 45 people – perfect for milestone celebrations that deserve something better than chain restaurant experiences. The downstairs renovation gives you elegant casual dining with full bar, white tablecloths, and atmosphere that works for date night or family dinner.
Lobster arancini with black truffle. Risotto with three types of seafood in lobster sauce. Tagliatelle with half lobster in garlic and cherry tomato. These aren’t dishes you’ll find at other Holliston restaurants. They’re the result of twenty years perfecting recipes that honor Italian tradition while meeting local expectations for quality dining.
We specialize in authentic Abruzzese coastal cuisine, which means our seafood preparations follow Italian traditions you won’t find elsewhere locally. Instead of typical American seafood restaurant fare, we serve dishes like homemade lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce, risotto with mixed seafood in lobster sauce, and linguini with six types of fresh seafood in cherry tomato sauce.
Our chefs come from the Abruzzo region of Italy, bringing authentic techniques and recipes perfected over generations. We’ve been serving the Holliston, MA community since 2004, building relationships with local families while maintaining quality that keeps people coming back for twenty years. The combination of authentic Italian preparation methods with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients creates an experience you simply can’t get at chain seafood restaurants.
Absolutely. Our kitchen team regularly accommodates dietary restrictions and preferences, and we’re experienced in modifying our seafood preparations to meet your needs. Since we prepare everything from scratch using all-natural ingredients, we have flexibility to adjust recipes for gluten sensitivities, dairy restrictions, or other dietary concerns.
Our staff understands the importance of getting this right, especially for special occasions and family celebrations. We recommend calling ahead to discuss specific requirements, particularly for larger parties or complex restrictions. This allows our kitchen to prepare properly and ensures your dining experience meets your expectations. Many of our regular customers have specific dietary needs, and we’ve built lasting relationships by consistently delivering meals they can enjoy with confidence.
Start with our signature appetizers – the pan-fried calamari with marinara sauce or the sautéed mussels in cherry tomato and white wine give you a taste of our Italian coastal approach. For the main course, our mixed seafood linguini showcases six different types of fresh seafood in lightly spicy cherry tomato sauce that represents what we do best.
If you’re celebrating something special, the lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula is our most popular dish for good reason. Pair any seafood entrée with a selection from our premium wine list – our staff can recommend pairings that complement the specific preparation. The upstairs dining room with live saxophone music creates the perfect atmosphere for a memorable first visit, though our downstairs area offers the same exceptional food in a more casual setting.
Weekend reservations, especially for our upstairs dining room, should be made at least a week in advance during busy seasons. Friday and Saturday evenings fill up quickly, particularly when we have live saxophone performances. If you’re planning a special celebration or need our private dining room for larger parties, we recommend calling two to three weeks ahead.
Our downstairs area offers more flexibility for walk-ins, but even there, weekend evenings can get busy. Tuesday through Thursday typically offers more availability with the same exceptional food and service. For larger parties or special dietary accommodations, advance notice helps our kitchen prepare properly and ensures we can provide the level of attention your celebration deserves. Holiday weekends and special occasions like Valentine’s Day book even further in advance.
Our signature mixed seafood linguini with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and scallops in cherry tomato sauce has developed a devoted following over our twenty years in business. The lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce consistently gets mentioned in reviews as exceptional. Our risotto preparations, particularly the one with scallops, lobster meat, and shrimp in lobster sauce, showcase the technique that sets us apart.
The grilled calamari appetizer represents our Italian approach – instead of just frying, we grill it to bring out flavors most restaurants never achieve. Our pan-seared scallops over pappardelle with vodka mascarpone sauce has become a favorite for customers who want something refined but not overly complicated. These dishes reflect our Abruzzese coastal heritage and the authentic preparation methods that have kept customers coming back for two decades.
Our upstairs private dining room accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners or 55 for cocktail functions, complete with full bar service and elegant chandeliers. We coordinate all the planning details to make your event stress-free, creating custom menus tailored to your group’s preferences and any dietary restrictions.
The combination of authentic Italian cuisine, professional service, and elegant atmosphere makes us the preferred choice for milestone celebrations in the Holliston, MA area. Whether it’s a wedding reception, graduation party, or corporate function, we provide the kind of memorable dining experience that guests talk about long after the event. Our kitchen can handle complex multi-course meals for large groups while maintaining the same quality standards we’re known for. The private setting, combined with our reputation for excellence, gives you confidence that your special occasion will be handled properly.
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