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Best Restaurant in Middlesex County, MA

Authentic Italian Dining
That Exceeds Expectations

Experience our award-winning Abruzzese cuisine with homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and live jazz in Newton’s most romantic setting.

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22 Union St, Newton, MA 02459

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Our Story

Where Tradition Meets Modern Excellence

In our restaurant, every dish tells a story. Founded with the vision of bringing authentic flavors to your table, we combine traditional recipes with contemporary culinary techniques.

We carefully select each ingredient, working with local producers to ensure the freshness and quality that characterizes us. Our cozy and elegant atmosphere is designed to make every visit memorable, whether it's a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a business lunch.

Fresh ingredients daily
Exclusive signature cuisine
Elegant & cozy atmosphere

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Our Cuisine

Full Menu

* Denotes raw or undercooked product. Massachusetts Law requires notice that consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.

Zuppa

Stracciatella Soup

Spinach, eggs, chicken broth, cheese agnolotti & Parmigiano cheese.

13.00

Minestrone Soup Abruzzese

Fresh seasonal vegetables, beans & barley simmered in vegetable stock.

13.00

Insalata

Caeser Salad

Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano, herb croutons & Caesar dressing. Add grilled shrimp or chicken $10.00.

16.00

Mixed Greens

Mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, apple, tomato, feta cheese, red onion, candied walnut. Add grilled shrimp or chicken $10.00.

16.00

Arugula Salad

Baby arugula, fresh goat cheese, sweet roasted peppers, lemon dressing.

16.00

Antipasti

Bruschetta Al Pomodoro

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil garlic, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

8.00

Shrimp Grand Marnier

Shrimp, garlic, evoo, scallions, crushed red pepper, Grand Marnier liqueur.

18.00

Arancini Di Riso

Crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, served with marinara sauce.

18.00

Burrata

Burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, honey, roasted pepper, olives, mixed greens, truffle balsamic.

18.00

*Carpaccio di Manzo

Sliced raw beef tenderloin, arugula, lemon, capers & shaved Parmigiano.

20.00

*Tuna Tartar Avocado

Sashimi tuna, avocado, arugula, sesame oil, & soy sauce dressing.

20.00

Fried Calamari

Marinara sauce & mixed greens.

18.00

Mussels

Sautéed mussels, prepared in either a white wine sauce or a cherry tomato sauce, garlic, evoo, crushed red pepper, with crostini bread.

22.00

Pasta

Pasta Carbonara

Tagliatelle, pancetta, onions, eggs, cream, black pepper, and Parmigiano cheese.

21.00

Shrimp Scampi

Sautéed shrimp, garlic, evoo, butter, diced tomato & white wine, over linguine.

21.00

Gnocchi alla Vodka

Homemade gnocchi, creamy tomato-vodka sauce.

21.00

Tartufo Caccio e Pepe

Spaghetti, pecorino romano, black pepper and a touch of fresh truffle.

21.00

Flat Bread Pizza & Panini

Margherita

Classic pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

21.00

Funghi e Tartufo

White pizza topped with wild mushrooms, arugula, truffle oil, and a blend of cheeses.

21.00

Chicken Parm Panini

Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese grilled between two slices of focaccia & a side of greens.

21.00

Meatball Panini

Classic Italian meatballs smothered in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella on focaccia bread grilled to perfection.

21.00

Carne E Pesce

*Salmon al Limone

Wild Alaskan salmon, evoo, lemon-caper sauce, served with mixed green salad & tomato.

28.00

Seafood Risotto

Arborio rice, clams, calamari, mussels, scallops, rock shrimp, garlic, & white wine sauce.

30.00

Eggplant Parmigiana

Layers of breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, served with linguine.

25.00

*The Tartufo Burger

Brioche bread, Angus beef, lettuce, caramelized onions, tomato and truffle fries. Add fried egg $2.00.

26.00

Appetizers

Homemade Meatballs

Homemade with beef, veal and lamb. Served with tomato basil sauce and crostini bread.

18.00

Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Imported fresh buffalo mozzarella, fresh seasonal tomato, basil, and evoo.

19.00

Eggplant Rolettini

Eggplant filled with fresh ricotta cheese, spinach, and tomato basil sauce.

18.00

*Mussels

Sautéed mussels, garlic, white wine, evoo, crushed red pepper, and cherry tomatoes, with crostini bread.

23.00

Crab Cakes

Homemade with jumbo lump crab, panko herbs, and lemon-mustard sauce.

24.00

*Tuna Tartar Avocado

Sashimi tuna, avocado, cucumber, arugula, sesame oil, and soy sauce dressing.

24.00

Shrimp Cognac

Sauteed Jumbo and rock shrimp, scallions, garlic, evoo, cognac reduction, and crostini.

19.00

*Beef Carpaccio

Sliced raw angus beef tenderloin, lemon, capers, greens, evoo, and shaved Parmigiano cheese.

24.00

Parma Prosciutto

Imported Parma Prosciutto, Parmigiano cheese, provolone, salamino, roasted peppers, and olives.

25.00

Soups & Salads

Minestrone Abruzzese Soup

Fresh vegetables, beans, and barley simmered in homemade vegetable stock.

15.00

Stracciatella Soup

Spinach, eggs, chicken broth, cheese agnolotti, and Parmigiano cheese.

15.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmigiano cheese, and crostini. Add anchovies +$4.00.

16.00

Mesclun Balsamico

Mesclun, tomato, cucumber, basil, walnuts, and fresh pecorino cheese with aged balsamic vinaigrette.

16.00

Arugula al Limone

Fresh baby arugula, goat cheese, lemon dressing, and sweet roasted pepper.

16.00

Entrees & Risotti

*Alaskan Salmon

Pan-roasted wild Alaskan salmon filet with diced tomatoes, capers, seasonal vegetables, and basil oil.

36.00

*Grilled Seafood

Grilled shrimp, scallops calamari, evoo, lemon, mixed greens, roasted peppers, and capers. Add half lobster MP.

43.00

*Grilled Swordfish

Grilled swordfish, lemon capers sauce with roasted potatoes and asparagus.

37.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded chicken breast, tomato basil sauce, topped with imported Provolone cheese, and rigatoni pasta.

31.00

Chicken Artichoke & Lemon

Sautéed chicken breast, artichokes, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, white wine, and lemon sauce, with linguini pasta.

31.00

Veal Piccata

Veal scaloppini, white wine, lemon, capers, champignon mushrooms, over linguini pasta.

35.00

*Angus Filet Mignon

All natural. Grilled beef tenderloin, port wine & balsamic sauce, seasonal vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

48.00

Scallops & Shrimp Risotto

Arborio rice, scallops, rock shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, tomato cream sauce.

43.00

Pasta & Sides

Homemade Ravioli

Cheese ravioli, shiitake mushrooms, sausage, meatball, and plum tomato.

32.00

Lobster Ravioli

Homemade ravioli stuffed with lobster, in a vodka pink sauce, crab meat, and arugula.

34.00

Bolognese

Rigatoni pasta, freshly made ragout, beef, veal, lamb, celery, and carrots.

33.00

Tagliatelle Carbonara

Homemade tagliatelle, imported pancetta, onions, eggs, cream, black pepper, and Parmigiano cheese.

32.00

Scallops & Pappardelle

Pan seared scallops, pappardelle pasta, spinach, portabella mushroom, and vodka pink sauce.

45.00

Pappardelle al Tartufo

Pappardelle pasta, champignon, porcini mushrooms, shallots, and fresh seasonal black truffles.

38.00

Seafood Frutti di Mare

Linguini, shrimp, rock shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, scallops, evoo, garlic, a touch spicy & cherry tomato sauce. Add half lobster MP.

45.00

Lobster Arrabbiata

Tagliatelle pasta, half lobster, zucchini, garlic, plum tomato, basil, and crushed red pepper.

38.00

Sides ($14.00 each): Broccoli, Asparagus, Spinach, Mushrooms, Pasta.

Dessert Menu

Tiramisu

Layers of espresso drenched sponge cake and mascarpone cheese dusted with cocoa powder.

12.00

Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

Sponge layer cake with mascarpone and limoncello.

12.00

Warm Chocolate Cake

With vanilla and chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.

12.00

Tartufo al Cappuccino

Cappuccino gelato with a heart of expresso, covered with coffee flavored meringue sprinkles.

12.00

Double Cannoli

Pastry shell filled with vanilla fresh ricotta custard.

12.00

Lemon Sorbet

Lemon sorbet in a natural lemon shell.

12.00

Profiterole

Soft choux filled with vanilla Chantilly cream, all covered with chocolate cream.

12.00

Traditional Baklava

Layers of buttery fillo, ground walnuts cinnamon, soaked in a honey syrup. Served with vanilla gelato.

12.00

Greek Yogurt Sundae

Greek Yogurt drizzle in organic honey, and European pistachios.

12.00

Lunch Event Menu

68.00 per person • Available Monday, Thursday & Saturday 11:30 AM–3:00 PM • Special order cakes upon request

Starter Plate

Fresh diced tomato, red onion, goat cheese, basil, on crostini; imported fresh buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil, evoo, and olives.

Salad Course (Choose one)

Caesar Salad — Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano, homemade crostini, & Caesar dressing.
Arugula Salad — Arugula, roasted peppers, imported goat cheese, & lemon dressing.
Mesclun Salad — Mesclun, tomato, cucumber, basil, & aged balsamic vinaigrette.
Minestrone Soup — 14 fresh vegetables, beans & barley simmered in homemade veg stock.

Main Course (Choose six)

Boscaiola — Rigatoni tossed with fresh zucchini, onions, mushrooms, green peas, & mascarpone sauce.
Linguini & Meatballs — Linguini pasta, homemade meatballs (beef, veal and lamb), plum tomato sauce, and Parmigiano cheese.
Gnocchi Sorrentina — Homemade gnocchi, tomato, basil, & Parmigiano cheese.
Bolognese — Rigatoni pasta, freshly made beef, and tomato ragout.
Free Range Chicken Marsala — Chicken breast, mushrooms, and Marsala reduction.
Free Range Chicken Piccata — Chicken breast, mushrooms, capers white wine lemon sauce.
Eggplant Rollatini — Eggplant filled with fresh ricotta, spinach, and tomato-basil sauce.
*Filet Mignon Tenderloin — 75.00 — Filet mignon tenderloin (5oz), Madera Porto wine sauce.
*Salmon — Grilled Atlantic salmon, lemon sauce, capers, sundries tomato.

Dessert Course & Hors D'oeuvres

Cannoli included (pastry shell filled with fresh ricotta & vanilla cream). Desserts brought into the restaurant are subject to +$2.50 per person.

Hors D'oeuvres selections available upon request (Mini Arancini, Stuffed Mushrooms, Shrimp Cocktail, etc.)

Dinner Event Menu

Antipasto Course

Assorted fresh grilled vegetables: zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, red pepper, marinated artichokes, marinated mushrooms, and olives.

Salad Course (Choose one)

Caesar Salad — Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano, homemade crostini & Caesar dressing.
Arugula Salad — Arugula, roasted peppers, imported goat cheese & lemon dressing.
Mesclun Salad — Mesclun, tomato, cucumber, basil & aged balsamic vinaigrette.

Optional Pasta Course (15.00+ per person)

Choose one: Rigatoni Boscaiola, Rigatoni Bolognese, or Rigatoni Pomodoro.

Main Course (Choose 3–6)

Pappardelle Tartufo — 85.00 — Homemade pappardelle, champignon, porcini mushrooms, & black truffle.
Chicken Lemon Artichoke — 85.00 — Chicken breast, capers, artichokes, mushrooms, white wine, lemon.
Chicken Marsala — 85.00 — Chicken breast, mushrooms, Marsala demi-glace reduction.
Veal Piccata — 85.00 — Veal scaloppini, capers, white wine, lemon, roasted potatoes.
*Filet Mignon Tenderloin — 95.00 — Grilled filet mignon tenderloin, port wine Madera reduction.
*Salmon — 85.00 — Grilled Alaskan salmon, lemon caper sauce, roasted potatoes.
*Cod or Haddock — 85.00 — Baked Gloucester Cod or Haddock, white wine lemon caper.
Cinque Terre — 95.00 — Pappardelle pasta, 1/2 Maine lobster, scallops, shrimp, brandy mascarpone.
Eggplant Rolattini — 85.00 — Eggplant filled with fresh ricotta cheese, spinach, & tomato basil sauce.

Hors D'oeuvres

Callops Wrapped with Bacon MP

Mini Arancini 36.00 / dozen

Mini Crab Cake MP

Baby Mozzarella 21.00 / dozen

Stuffed Mushrooms 37.00 / dozen

Cocktail Meatballs 26.00 / dozen

Spanakopita 35.00 / dozen

Shrimp Cocktail 47.00 / dozen

Eggplant Rolettini 75.00 / dozen

Prosciutto Wrapped Grissini Breadsticks 35.00 / dozen

Prosciutto, Salami, Cheese, Olives & Bell Peppers (serves 12–15 people) 82.00 / platter

Calamari & Shrimp Salad (serves 12–15 people) 85.00 / platter

Cheese & Cracker (serves 12–15 people) 76.00 / platter

Dessert Course

Cannoli (included) — Pastry shell filled with vanilla fresh ricotta cream.
Tiramisu — Layers of espresso drenched sponge cake and mascarpone cheese — $12 per person.
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake — Sponge layer cake with mascarpone and limoncello — $12.00 per person.

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Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a large corporate celebration, our team ensures every detail is perfect.

22 Union St, Newton, MA 02459
617-244-8833
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Testimonials

Why Diners Love Us

"The best Italian food in town" - Maria S.

"Absolutely incredible. From the moment you walk in, the service is impeccable. The seafood risotto is a direct trip to the Italian coast. We will definitely be back for our anniversary."

"Attention to detail and perfect vibe" - Carlos T.

"We celebrated a birthday here and the experience was top notch. The Bistecca a la Fiorentina was cooked to perfection. The wine selection is spectacular and the staff recommends excellent pairings."

"A hidden gem" - Elena R.

"I can't recommend the Tiramisu enough. It's the best I've had outside of Italy. The atmosphere is intimate, perfect for a romantic date. A true gem in the city."

Hours of Operation

Mon, Tues, Wed 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Fri, Sat 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Sun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location

We are located in the heart of the city, with easy access and valet parking available at the main entrance.

22 Union St, Newton, MA 02459

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