Ristorante Al Tartufo
Piazza Danti, Perugia
Restaurant in Perugia, Italy
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ristorante Al Tartufo is a practical Perugia pick when the goal is an easy city-centre dinner rather than a documented splurge. Book it for convenience and evening availability; compare with Il Giurista for clearer value, L'Acciuga for a Contemporary brief, and Ada for a higher-budget creative meal.
About Ristorante Al Tartufo
Ristorante Al Tartufo is a Perugia option with evening hours throughout the week and lunch service on Saturday and Sunday. The clearest planning details are its schedule and smart-casual dress code. If you need price tier, cuisine style, awards, chef name, tasting format, or signature dishes before booking, compare it with Ada, L'Acciuga, and Il Giurista first.
Book this for a Perugia dinner, not for a high-stakes tasting-menu plan
The useful read here is simple: choose this when the hours fit your itinerary and you are comfortable with a smart-casual setting. The venue runs evening service Monday through Friday from 7:30–10:30 PM, Saturday from 7:30–11 PM, and Sunday from 7–11 PM, with lunch added on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30–2:30 PM.
For someone who has been once, the next move is to treat the booking as a practical Perugia dinner option rather than as a restaurant defined by a published accolade or tasting-menu format. If tasting menus, signature dishes, price tier, cuisine category, or takeout matter to your decision, confirm menu and service details directly with the restaurant.
Where it fits among Perugia alternatives
If you want to compare before committing, start with other Perugia options such as Il Giurista, Ada, and L'Acciuga. Ristorante Al Tartufo is easiest to evaluate on the basics: Perugia, smart-casual dress, weekday dinner service, and weekend lunch plus dinner service.
Ristorante Al Tartufo is therefore easiest to recommend for diners who care about the schedule more than category labels. For a broader scan before committing, use Our full Perugia restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Via Ulisse Rocchi, 4, 06123 Perugia PG, Italy
- Website
- altartufo.it
- Phone
- +39755734809
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ristorante Al Tartufo centers its personality on a single, unambiguous idea: the black truffle. Housed in a medieval stretch of Perugia that looks much the same as it did in the thirteenth century, the room reads as quietly historic and quietly elegant, the kind of intimate space that directs attention to seasonal ingredients rather than theatrical service. The experience is rooted in place — the nearby Norcia and Valnerina foraging grounds are as much a part of the restaurant’s identity as its menu — and that territorial focus gives the dining room a measured, classic charm.
Best For
This is a restaurant for intimate nights and small celebrations where the ingredient takes center stage. The setting’s hillside centro storico location and restrained, ingredient-first cooking make it well suited to date nights and special occasions when diners want a focused, territory-driven meal. Because the kitchen leans on local, seasonal black truffle, reservations that align with truffle season yield the most rewarding visits; the interplay of historic surroundings and truffle-led dishes creates a memorable, occasion-worthy meal rather than a casual stop.
Ordering Tips
Order truffle-forward dishes — the menu’s signatures like tagliatelle al tartufo, scrambled eggs with truffles and the tagliata with black truffle are clear priorities. The restaurant emphasizes local, seasonal black truffle (Tuber melanosporum and Tuber aestivum), and the description stresses that freshness matters: ask staff which truffle variety arrived that day and how recently it was harvested. Favor simple preparations that let freshly shaved truffle shine, and plan your visit during peak truffle season if you want the fullest expression of the ingredient.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and elegant with cozy brick archways, refined atmosphere ideal for romantic dinners and special occasions.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- tagliatelle al tartufo
- scrambled eggs with truffles
- tagliata with black truffle
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Via Ulisse Rocchi, 4, 06123 Perugia PG, Italy
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Good cross-shops nearby
If this table is not available, try Il Giurista for the clearest value-led alternative in Perugia, or L'Acciuga for a more contemporary brief. For a higher-budget meal, Ada is the more natural upgrade.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Perugia
Ristorante Al Tartufo is easier to frame as the convenient city-centre option than as the category leader, because its public signals are lighter than several peers. Il Giurista is the better choice when value is the priority: Regional Cuisine and a €€ price tier make the decision cleaner for a casual dinner where budget matters.
For a more ambitious night, Ada is the splurge cross-shop at €€€€ and Creative, while L'Acciuga offers a more defined Contemporary option at €€€. Pick Ada when the meal is the point of the evening; pick L'Acciuga when the group wants a clearer modern brief without going all-in on the highest tier.
Collins' Restaurant and Ristorante Gradale are useful nearby alternatives when availability drives the decision. If booking is easy here, Ristorante Al Tartufo works as the practical default; if the group wants stronger price or cuisine certainty, Il Giurista, L'Acciuga, and Ada give cleaner decision points.
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Compare Ristorante Al Tartufo
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorante Al Tartufo | Perugia | , | , | No published awards |
| Il Giurista | Perugia | Regional Cuisine | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Collins’ Restaurant | Perugia | , | , | No published awards |
| Ada | Perugia | Creative | €€€€ | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Ristorante Gradale | Perugia | , | , | No published awards |
| L'Acciuga | Perugia | Contemporary | €€€ | 2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ristorante Al Tartufo?
Treat Ristorante Al Tartufo as a Perugia restaurant with evening hours throughout the week and lunch only on Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is smart casual. If chef name, awards, cuisine label, price range, or tasting format matter to your decision, confirm directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ristorante Al Tartufo?
Dinner is the broader option, because it runs every day: Monday to Friday from 7:30–10:30 PM, Saturday from 7:30–11 PM, and Sunday from 7–11 PM. Lunch is listed only on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30–2:30 PM.
What should I order at Ristorante Al Tartufo?
Choose from the current menu when you arrive, or ask the restaurant directly for its recommendations before booking.
Is Ristorante Al Tartufo good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, the practical details are the Perugia location, smart-casual dress code, and the lunch and dinner hours.
What are alternatives to Ristorante Al Tartufo in Perugia?
For a wider shortlist, compare Ristorante Al Tartufo with Il Giurista, Ada, Collins' Restaurant, Ristorante Gradale, and L'Acciuga. Ristorante Al Tartufo is the simpler call when its hours and smart-casual setting match your plans.
Is Ristorante Al Tartufo good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key meal if the schedule and smart-casual dress code fit what you want. Confirm directly with the restaurant if awards, a chef name, a price tier, or a specific celebratory format matter for the occasion.
How far ahead should I book Ristorante Al Tartufo?
The hours are Monday to Friday 7:30–10:30 PM, Saturday 12:30–2:30 PM and 7:30–11 PM, and Sunday 12:30–2:30 PM and 7–11 PM.
