I dined at Tartufo on July 5th with my son and husband. My husband is gluten free and the owner couldn't have been more accommodating at preparing a meal for him to enjoy. My meal and son's meal were also excellent. I thought the portion sizes were good for the price and the service was wonderful. With a very kind and welcoming owner and the amazing food this place must be a neighborhood gem.
Food was fantastic. I had the Carbonara. Service was great. This place is a gem. I will definitely be going back.
As many have said - this place is a hidden gem. The food is seriously delicious. You will have to be patient as it is a one-man show (except for cooking the owner does it all). The wait is worth it. Perfectly seasoned food and great portions. I had the vitello and it was so good I almost licked the plate. The people behind us were raving about the carbonara so I'd like to come back to try it. It's super quiet and relaxed inside - no real vibe but a nice spot for good food.
Took my wife here for an early Valentines Dinner this past Super Bowl Sunday, February 11th. A gentleman who turned out to be the Owner greeted us at the front door and immediately sat us at our table. Turns out he was working by himself. The service he provided was absolutely outstanding. My wife and I were pretty sure he not only was serving the tables, but he also was cooking the food! My guess is he gave everyone off for the Big Game. We thanked him towards the end of our visit. And when we told him we drove from Annapolis, he immediately offered us a free dessert!! I have attached photos of our delicious meal.
Delicious!! We went in craving Italian food and we came out most satisfied!! Thank you for a wonderful dinner.
I have been hearing about this from moms in the PTSO, so I decided to stop by Tartufo for a quick dinner with my son after a late event at school - he wanted Italian. We walked in to a cozy, very well laid out restaurant with just a couple of tables. After waiting for a host to materialize for a few moments, a man who identified himself as the cook came out of the kitchen. He told us that he was alone and was cooking everything himself and it would take some time. I appreciated his honesty, but it was a school night, so we didn't wait. However, I was very impressed with him and, since we arrived so late (@8:15) figured they'd been slow enough that everyone got cut. I am determined to go back with my husband to enjoy the long wait with good conversation with my husband. Let's support our neighborhood restaurants guys! If they can't get people in, they can't keep hiring and I'd wager 10-1 the food beats that chain spot up the road hands down! I encourage you to try them out. I know I will be. And I cannot wait to update my review!
Had a lovely dinner at Tartufo. Started with antipasto, followed by mushroom ravioli and lemon chicken and topped off with chocolate mousse. The mushroom ravioli, served with a light cream sauce, was excellent. The lemon chicken had three thin chicken strips topped with mushrooms and artichokes. It needed more artichokes and maybe another piece of chicken. The chocolate mousse completed the dinner and satisfied our chocolate craving. The service was slow but attentive. When we return, we will order the mushroom ravioli again. It was that good!
Tartufo is truly a gem of a restaurant. When my partner and I lived in DC, we went every single week. The food is thoughtful and consistently delicious. The ambiance is relaxing and romantic at the same time. Our go to dish is the mushroom ravioli. It's creamy and delicious without making you feel too stuffed after. The desserts are also some of the best in dc. I love the tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake. We went here so often that we got to know the owner, Abdi, who really makes Tartufo special. He genuinely cares about his customers and personally makes sure the food is delicious and to your liking. He also single-handedly runs the place and his love for what is does is palpable. When I moved to CA, he gave us a handful of dishes on the house and made my last night in DC so special. Overall, Tartufo is one of a kind. I could not recommend it more.
We were in the neighborhood staying at an Airbnb. Turns out many nicer restaurants are not open on Monday. Tartufo has decided to buck the trend and open up. Today was their Monday #2. We were greeted, served, and our meal prepared, by the owner, Abdi. He made our experience extra special. What a good guy and he runs a very credible operation. We had a caesar salad, veal with mushrooms and carbonara on the side, shrimp and pasta, tiramisu, and a couple glasses of red. Everything was stellar not a negative comment to be made. Abdi has huge experience in DC restaurants and it shows. Great to see he came out of Covid intact. Give Tartufo a go, you won't be sorry.
This was some of the best Italian food I have had in a very long time. I was absolutely amazed because I usually don't expect incredible Italian food in the dmv, but Tartufo proved me wrong. I'd like to thank our waiter first - everyone called in sick so he was the only one working and he was so pleasant, attentive, and caring. This alone, made the experience better. I'd recommend anything and everything on this menu, but have to say that the ravioli (Al Carciofo), garlic bread, Insalata Caprese, and the Tartufata were absolutely delicious. We stumbled upon this place after attending an event close by, and it turned out to be one of the best things ever. I would love to come back!