Tartufo

A true Italian restaurant. Finally, my wife and I can get authentic Italian food in Nashville. The tasting menu was outstanding and the service impeccable. The interior design is amazing. While a bit more expensive then other restaurants, you will be happy you came.

Staff is always very friendly and the food is excellent. It is pricey but worth it. I have been here 3 times now and it doesn't disappoint. I lived in Chicago and NYC so trying to find a place that has anything close is difficult in Nashville. This is the best in the city in my opinion. It is off the beaten path so there are still a lot of people who don't know about it, so it is typically easy to get in.

Went and ate their last night for date night. The restaurant ambiance was great! We were the only ones sitting in the piano room (which I wasn't sure about at first because it was a little loud but the musician was amazing). It was nice because we felt like we were the only ones there and we didn't have to worry about talking over anyone else. The service was good even though the servers were trying their best to speak with an Italian accent and the one spilled wine on the table cloth when he was pouring the tasting. The only one negative thing I have about the service is that my girlfriend did not want the meatball appetizer and was told that she would be brought out a vegetarian dish. When the dish arrived it was the meat and cheese platter (far from vegetarian) but she enjoyed most of the cheeses and I ate most of the meats. We both elected to get the "Chef Tasting" and they were willing to work with us on some of the choices. Overall the food was great from start to finish and we were both full at the end! I had the fillet and she had the scallop. I asked for my fillet to be cooked rare, and it was med. rare (not that big of deal) but the scollops were cooked perfectly though. The only real complaint I would have to say about this place is the price...(which explained why there were only about 15 people there at 7:30pm on a Saturday night). I walked out of there after a $40 tip with almost a $300 bill. I have been to many upscale and fine-dining establishments and have spent far less with the same or better quality of food/service. The one thing this place does have going for it is the atmosphere. I would recommend this place if you have the money to spend and wanted to take your significant other out for a romantic evening.

We ate at Tartufo last night. It was a first class dining experience in every way. My wife had the risotto which was prepared table side by the chef and was delicious. I had the gnocchi and it was by far the best pasta dish I have had in a long time, maybe ever. We both had the filet for our main which was a smaller portion but perfectly prepared. The menu is a 5 course Prix Fixe for $75 which you can upgrade several of the selections for an additional fee. Everything was extraordinary if you are in Nashville and looking for a fine dining experience it's a must try. Some of the previous reviewers don't seem to understand what to expect from a fine dining restaurant. Yes it's expensive, you get what you pay for. Also, the portion sizes are small because you are eating 5 courses. If you want huge portions of mediocre food go to maggiono's otherwise head over to Tartufo.

Incredible Italian restaurant!!! Chef Rossi has brought Italy to Nashville!! If you love authentic Italian cuisine in a upscale atmosphere, then Tartufo is the place for you. Wonderful staff, amazing food, and beautiful scenery puts Tartufo in the top of fine dinning in Nashville. A must if you appreciate an authentic Italian experience. 5 stars!!

Amazing food and very friendly staff. Chef Bobby Hansen prepared an delicious meal for us during our trip to Nashville. He accommodated some in our party with dairy and gluten allergies and still provided a delectable salmon with risotto. The duck, pasta and meatballs were also incredibly delicious. The wait staff was attentive and suggested a wonderful wine to go with our meals. We enjoyed some great meals in Nashville but Tartufo was the best meal by far. Thanks Chef Bobby. We will definitely be back!

Olive Garden knows how to cook Italian food better. After seeing the excellent reviews, and hearing about the risotto was prepared tableside in a giant cheese bowl - I was excited to go to Tartufo. The restaurant has an interesting vibe, as it is in an old restored house, had live music, but when you go in only half of the tables were full. I was immediately disappointed though, when a I learned they only did the tableside risotto on weekdays because their kitchen was understaffed and the chefs didn't have enough time to leave the kitchen to come to our table. The service and waitstaff were average to above average, but you could tell they were understaffed also as the hostess doubled and took our drink order, and our server also doubled as the valet. Not a knock to the staff, they just need to hire more people. As for the food I got the chef's tasting: Meatball: Average. The seasoning was pretty good, but the meat was way too dry and didn't taste juicy. It tasted overcooked, and they used a cut of meat that had almost no fat in it. At least it was healthy? Balsamic Vineargette Salad: No complaints here, I enjoyed this salad. Pappardelle: Very tasty seasoning, except the noodles were too al dente. Risotto: I felt the truffle oil overpowered the other flavors, and as the most expensive item on the menu I wouldn't order this again. I was disappointed they were short staffed and couldn't make it tableside as advertised on their website and menu. Filet: Best item on the menu. They know how to do steaks well, and I really enjoyed this part of the dinner. Perfect medium rare, juicy, had a nice sear on the outside, and salted it just right. Tiramisu: Excellent, no complaints. Summary: It's a nice restaurant that had a few bright spots, but it still has a long ways to go. 3/5 stars.

Had a table butted against the wall sitting in a doorway. Food was more expensive and not as good as a handful of other choices in town. Went for a business diner and could not talk over piano playing. Risotto dish at $44 was bland and had very little truffle on it and was not prepared table side as I had only ordered it for the theatrical value. Expensive charcuterie plate to go was left out of my take home bag, all in all very disappointing, will not be back.