Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You’re done with generic seafood chains that serve the same frozen dishes everywhere. You want the real thing—authentic Italian coastal cuisine that respects both tradition and your time.
At Tartufo, our Abruzzese-trained chefs transform New England’s daily Atlantic catches into the seafood dishes Italy’s coast is famous for. Think linguini loaded with clams, mussels, calamari, and scallops in garlic-cherry tomato sauce. Or our signature lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce that locals have been ordering for two decades.
This is what happens when Italian tradition meets Wayland convenience. No Boston traffic, no parking hassles, just authentic Italian seafood that keeps families coming back.
Since 2004, we’ve been Wayland’s answer to authentic Italian seafood without the Boston commute. We’re the restaurant families choose when the occasion matters—anniversaries, graduations, date nights, and Tuesday dinners that deserve something special.
Founded by Anna Mountzuris, we’ve built our 4.5-star reputation on Italian authenticity you can’t fake. We hire chefs from Italy’s Abruzzo region because real coastal Italian cooking isn’t something you learn from a cookbook. Our name comes from the rare truffle mushroom found only in that region.
Wayland residents know they can count on us for consistent quality, generous portions, and the kind of warm service that makes every meal feel like a celebration.
Fresh seafood starts with the right suppliers. Every morning, we receive Atlantic catches from trusted partners who’ve worked with us for years. Our head chef personally inspects each delivery before it enters our kitchen.
In our kitchen, traditional Abruzzese techniques transform New England’s finest into authentic Italian dishes. We hand-make pasta daily, prepare sauces from scratch, and cook everything to order. Whether you’re ordering our seafood risotto with scallops and lobster or our famous grilled calamari, it’s made fresh for your table.
Your server guides you through wines selected specifically for seafood pairings. We recommend reservations for weekend dinners and our popular live saxophone evenings, though walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
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Our menu brings Italy’s Abruzzo coastline to Wayland through dishes you won’t find elsewhere. Our signature linguini with mixed seafood combines shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and scallops in the traditional coastal style—extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and spicy cherry tomato sauce.
For special occasions, our lobster preparations showcase both traditional and innovative approaches. The lobster ravioli stuffed with fresh lobster meat and served in vodka pink sauce with crab and arugula consistently ranks as our most requested dish.
Our private upstairs dining room accommodates celebrations up to 45 guests, while our main dining areas offer intimate tables and family seating. Live saxophone music on select evenings creates the perfect Italian atmosphere without overwhelming conversation. Convenient parking makes us the smart choice over Boston restaurants.
We’re Wayland’s only restaurant specializing in authentic Abruzzese Italian seafood cuisine. While others serve generic seafood, we combine traditional Italian coastal recipes with New England’s freshest Atlantic catches daily.
Our chefs trained in Italy’s Abruzzo region bring authentic techniques you can’t get elsewhere. For nearly 20 years, we’ve earned our 4.5-star reputation by never compromising on quality or authenticity. When you order our linguini with mixed seafood or lobster ravioli, you’re getting recipes passed down through generations of Italian coastal families.
Most importantly, we source seafood daily from trusted Atlantic suppliers and prepare everything to order. No frozen ingredients, no shortcuts—just authentic Italian seafood that transports you to the Mediterranean without leaving Wayland.
We source our seafood daily from Atlantic suppliers who’ve worked with us for years. Every delivery gets personally inspected by our head chef before entering our kitchen. If it doesn’t meet our family’s standards, it doesn’t make it to your plate.
Our New England location gives us access to some of the Atlantic’s finest daily catches, which we prepare using traditional Italian coastal methods. The scallops in our pappardelle, the clams in our linguini, and the lobster in our risottos are selected for peak freshness and quality every single day.
We never use frozen seafood for our signature dishes. This commitment to daily freshness is why Wayland families have trusted us for special occasions and regular dinners for two decades. You taste the difference in every bite.
Absolutely. Our upstairs private dining room seats up to 45 for dinner and 55 for cocktail events. We handle all coordination to make your celebration stress-free, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or business dinner.
For smaller groups, our main dining areas offer flexible seating. We regularly host family celebrations, date nights, and business meetings. Our experienced staff accommodates dietary restrictions and special requests without hassle.
Call ahead for large parties so we can guarantee proper seating and service timing. Our private room includes full bar service, and we create custom menus for your event’s needs. Many Wayland families choose us for milestone celebrations because we deliver reliable service in an elegant atmosphere.
Our signature linguini with mixed seafood consistently tops every table—shrimp, rock shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and scallops in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and spicy cherry tomato sauce. The lobster ravioli in vodka pink sauce with crab meat and arugula runs a close second.
Our seafood risottos earn rave reviews, especially the version with arborio rice, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, and calamari in white wine sauce. For appetizers, guests can’t get enough of our grilled calamari and shrimp scampi with garlic, olive oil, and cognac reduction.
These dishes represent authentic Abruzzese coastal cuisine adapted for New England’s finest ingredients. Each combines traditional Italian techniques with Atlantic Ocean freshness. The generous portions and authentic flavors explain why these have remained customer favorites for nearly 20 years.
We strongly recommend reservations, especially for weekend dinners and our popular live saxophone evenings. Call us directly or book through OpenTable and Resy for guaranteed seating.
For same-day reservations, calling works best since we can accommodate last-minute requests when space allows. Our upstairs private dining room requires advance booking, particularly during busy seasons and holidays.
Walk-ins are welcome when space permits, but given our popularity in the Wayland community, reservations ensure you get your preferred table and timing. We accommodate special seating requests, dietary needs, and celebration arrangements when you book ahead.
Yes, parking is convenient and completely free. We’re located on Boston Post Road with dedicated parking areas, so you skip the street parking hunt and meter fees you’d face in Boston’s North End.
Our accessible location serves Wayland residents and visitors from surrounding communities easily. Public transportation users can take advantage of nearby Newton Centre Station for those preferring not to drive.
This convenient, free parking is one key reason families choose us over downtown Boston restaurants. You enjoy authentic Italian seafood without city parking hassles, making your entire dining experience relaxed from arrival to departure.
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