Trufa is one of those cool confident laid back spots that somehow runs like a tiny culinary command center. The place is small but not cramped and they use every inch wisely. Inside is my preferred move since the outside area is high traffic but you will always find a few brave souls happily dining at the two or three outdoor tables no matter the weather. The kitchen sits right in the middle of the action and the team works like a calm SWAT unit trained in gourmet precision. You order your food and it comes out in perfect time and the wild part is everything here tastes good. Truly everything. Most dishes run around sixteen to twenty dollars, unless you feel like leveling up to their specials which are worth every penny. I have had the meatball sandwich, the Truffle Burger with Swiss cheese and French fries Provencal plus other burgers like the Hamilton and California. All excellent. The pasta too. This is the kind of place where you leave full and happy for the rest of the day. Friendly staff, great energy, consistent quality and zero misses. Easily five stars. Cheers. read more

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Lovely and cozy Italian restaurant. It feels like a hole-in the wall, there is very limited seating and it's very casual inside. The staff are extremely friendly, and service was fast. I loved the orecchiette pasta I had, it was hearty and a good portion size. The caprese salad was delicious as well! The prices are great here, I definitely recommend a try! read more

Trufa Restaurant - bella caprese salad, orecchiette - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We had a fabulous time dining here. and the Gnocchi was fabulous. Will come back just for that dish

Very cute little restaurant - came here for brunch and the food was very fresh and tasty! It wasn't anything super special or fancy, but great comfort food and nice staff. read more

Chief Edwardo is Talented!!!!! I was starving and did not want to cook so I went to Trufa on Wednesday, 8/24/22, and ordered the Chicken Parm with mixed veggies. Well I was impressed!!!! The Chicken was crispy and delicious with sauce on top and cheese. The veggies where cooked to perfection and sauteed with garlic and Oh-- do I love garlic. I totally recommend Trufa and Chief Edwardo; he is very kind and humble man and an excellent chief. Folks, it's all about the Chief. read more

Trufa Restaurant - New American Near Me - New York, New York

It was lunch time on a weekend, and I was in the mood for salmon. After looking through my options on UberEats, I found Trufa restaurant and the salmon sandwich that it offered. I decided to give this a try, and waiter the 30 minutes for my food to be delivered. The sandwich came in ciabatta bread, and included avocado and veggies. There was a green salad and some dressing. The sandwich was decent in taste, as was the salad. It left me feeling satisfied. I'll consider this place the next time I'm looking for a good lunch option, and I'll look forward to trying out their other dishes. read more

Trufa Restaurant - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I went to Trufa for a meeting with my mentor. I didn't know what to expect because of the mixed reviews. I wanted the crab cake but I don't think it was on the menu. So I chose the blackened salmon with spaghetti and marinara sauce. My God, it was hot, hearty and very delicious. The portion was also very generous. We had the avocado salad as an appetizer which equally as delicious. The ingredients were very fresh and green. Last, we had the tiramisu for dessert. I have had tiramisu before but I was blown away by the taste, light, creamy with a touch of cacao and coffee. Definitely coming back with a friend or family member. We sat down outdoors so I can't say other than inside is small. The staff was friendly when it was 11am. Before that, those who we met just said they are not open. It could have been said in a softer tone like thank you for waiting but we will have someone you when we open for customers at 11am. read more

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Small spot in W. harlem by the 137th st train spot (the 1). Good food for great prices. Ate in once and ordered take out a couple times but they are definitely doing something right! read more

Trufa Restaurant - Trufa French Toast and Penne alla Vodka - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely amazing! Food & Service impeccable! We'll definitely be back! (Louis Loco) read more

Did you say Brunch All Week??? Oh I'm Down for Sure! A cozy little restaurant which in any other circumstances would be take out only. However with the lay out they seem to make it work with 7 table tops for two. In one area those table can be combined to accommodate a larger group. Nonetheless they have a 7day Brunch menu that looks pretty decent as well as their regular menu is nothing to turn your nose up at either. No bar or drink menu available but red/white sangria or wine and mimosas can be ordered. The service was great you and can virtually see your food being prepared from almost every seat in the house. Food was nicely prepared and really tasty. Salmon and Eggs a spin on Steak and Egg was a nice touch for those who don't eat meat. My cousin and I order the same dish with a sub of salads for the home-fries. A bit a food envy on my part I must admit, because her House salad looked better than my Caesar but it was still good. Lol Overall a nice little low key spot that I look forward to returning to, there were a few items on the menu I had my eye on. read more

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Came here to have dinner for our first night in the city and Trufa did not disappoint. The ambiance is so warm and cozy, beautiful music playing, staff is very attentive, and the food was incredible. The clam chowder was so buttery smooth and the pasta was incredible. read more

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So Came in for a late night and staff welcomed us. The red pasta name begins with an O and while it was tomato flavored, it wasn't too much plus a hint of cream. The white clear sauce pasta tasted like chicken broth flavored. All was incredibly delicious and I would say this is a hidden gem in this neighborhood. Highly recommend! We asked to be seated outside and the employees checked on us throughout dinner. Great service and food! read more

Trufa Restaurant - Something with O is red sauce and penne with pot. mushroom - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Have been here countless times and this is definitely a gem! Fried calamari here is crispy, juicy, and piping hot. Their seafood risotto is delicious (dine in), as is the chicken Marsala. The portion is huge too for the dinner entrees, as my full size chicken Marsala came with a side pasta. Everybody here is incredibly nice, they even brought out an extra table to accommodate an extra person in our party. Don't skip dessert; the creme brulee is amazing (portion is smaller post covid). They even have Martha's berry Napoleon!! Will be coming back read more

Trufa Restaurant - Fried calamari with the much improved sauce! It's spicy now, which is awesome :) - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Not sure if this could be considered a restaurant I think a diner/dive is more appropriate. That isn't an insult btw. This is a small place with only 5-6 tables. Prob not the best for big groups but we only had 2 of us. As for the food, it was pretty solid. I liked the omellette with the side salad. It had a great dressing on the salad. The omellette was freshly made and had a fluffy texture to it. The toast however was pretty tough to eat since it was hard. They serve brunch until 3pm even on the weekdays which was a welcome surprise. I liked my lunch at Trufa's. It is a nice cozy restaurant and the service is solid too. This isn't a date spot but it does the trick for a working lunch. read more

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Nice place with good food. The staff was friendly, nice, and helpful. The chicken pesto melt was delicious. read more

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Food was very tasty, especially the fried calamari. The spring rolls weren't so great, definitely needed like a duck sauce tho of sauce for dipping. The next I would like to taste the California burger. Service was excellent. Wait staff was attentive, loved them. read more

Trufa Restaurant - Seafood delight spaghetti, fried Calamari. and Spring rolls - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing food. Small little cafe with sandwiches, pasta and sagrias! Servers are very nice. Limited seating but I would definitely return :) We had the chicken parmigiana and the vodka penne. Both amazing. Would love to try more dishes :) read more

Trufa Restaurant - Vodka penne with chicken was fantastic with a homemade taste to it. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Long overdue review but still appalled it happened. STAY AWAY if you have ANY allergies. This place is lucky I didn't report them or take them to COURT for giving me food I stated I am allergic to. Lesson learned, next time I will. I ordered back in January because I came with my grandmother in person, I was going to leave an amazing review for their dedication to my allergies and how delicious the food was. But when I did takeout I had a different experience. I expressed I am allergic to gluten (they have gluten free pasta) and garlic which they said was no issue before. I called in the order and explained Grubhub did not put my allergies so I told them over the phone. The person on the phone (who states he was the manager later.. very shocking) states he understood. Gluten free pasta, no garlic or onion. I confirmed 2/3 times. He understood. When I got my order it had regular gluten pasta and pieces of garlic in it. When I called and was appalled cus I had already taken a bite and didn't realize it was messed up, he GASLIT me and stated that he "doesn't remember me saying that" and he "would've remembered". I stated that he confirmed with me at least twice about the allergy and he kept arguing with me. After back and forth he offered a refund and to make another BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. Absolutely appalling. Not only did they POISON me, but tell me I had to PAY to have my order fixed, let alone the fact the MANAGER argued with me. Phone calls are RECORDED, if I wasn't going through something else I would've had this escalated. Absolutely negligent and disgusting behavior. Shame on you. read more

Hamilton Heights Empanada - I searched through every empanada for avocado and didn't find a single one. Which is why I bout them. The sweet potato frites were burnt. The Tirumi dessert was fantastic. I would greatly appreciate a refund for everything but the dessert. I would come back And try anything new if y'all worked on me with this. Thank you very much. Kayleigh from 601 W 148th street read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Just AMAZING!!! My go to place. Their chicken pesto melt and breakfast menu. YUMMMMMMM

Very Authentic, I had both brunch and dinner on Separate occasions. They cook food right in front of your eyes , very clean place

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. I ordered a salad and I received it wrong TWICE and I am not even able to receive a refund because the guy that I spoke with was not able to "help" me. This was the third time ordering with them but also the last one. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. read more

I just received the most beautiful plated order, looks like a Michelin three-star restaurant, delivery. The food, if you can believe, tastes even better than the way it looks and the way it looks is outstanding. It's such a beautiful presentation, even in a carry out container, that I had to take screenshots and share it with my friends. It's been a while since I've ordered from Trufa because of Covid. But tonight, on this rainy Night, it reminded me how delicious and soul satisfying Eduardo's food is.. The beet salad with goat cheese and eggs and avocados and tomatoes is out of this world. And such a large portion but, I definitely ate it all. It's so good. The Hamilton burger with goat cheese and bacon, "Delicioso". read more

Trufa Restaurant - Beautiful and delicious beet salad, goat cheese, avocado, egg, tomatoes. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Let say, food is tasty good. Chicken Pamigiana came with big piece of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and grilled veggies on side. Chicken Paillard is grilled chicken breasts, a bit dry but tasty. Also came with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. But they is too pricey than I thought. Not sure I'll order from them again. read more

Trufa Restaurant - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Loved this small little cafe style restaurant! Walking my pup a few weeks back I decided to stop by for a drink because they had a beautiful cozy out door area that was perfect for what I was looking for (it's harder then you think to find dog friendly restaurants in Harlem) I was so surprised to see they had my favorite beer on the menu...Peroni!! So I obviously had to order one right away lol and then I moved on to the Sangria which was light but really refreshing and fresh. The server was so sweet and AMAZING!!! He brought waster out for my pup and checked on us every few minutes. I decided to stay and invite a friend and we ordered the Crab cakes to start with which were seasoned well and the breading was crispy and light. Really yummy! We both ordered two different pastas, I had the black squid ink pasta with sea food... sooo yummy! The flavors were so fresh and they weren't cheap with the seafood portions . My friend got the penne pasta and I thought it was good ...very basic but really tasty, he said he didn't feel it had the full "homemade flavor" that he was looking for. Oh and of course Bibi (my pup) had a side order of turkey bacon! Overall AMAZING service, great little location, great for the pups and really great food! I will definitely be back (: read more

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Intimate space with a commitment to quality when it comes to food. I've been ordering from here for 2 years now after passing it up and it's become a go to favorite for me. The pasta is top notch (I prefer the orecchiette) the clam chowder is the best in nyc and carpaccio was amazing. The crab cakes were always on point and the brunch menu is exciting as well. Next time I go I try the steak, but I always recommend for a date night or lunch if your in the area. read more

I placed an order for delivery the night my wife gave birth to our child. We waited for our food, but never received a call by the delivery person. While wondering where our food was, I received an email that my order could not be delivered. I am still getting charged for this order, which again, I never received. Pretty disappointing as we had not eaten all day and simply wanted a bite after an extremely long day. read more

I've been to Trufa's several times and I've never been disappointed. Cozy, intimate uptown spot with great service and great, reliable food. Recently went for brunch, the passion fruit mimosas were great! Highly recommend! read more

Trufa has become my favorite place in the neighborhood. I always stop here for lunch when I'm in town. They have excellent quality burgers, though I can recommend them for more than that. I usually order carry out just because they have such a small dining area and it fills up quickly, but it's a nice little place to spend some time in. Check them out read more

Trufa Restaurant - Dinner menu - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Worst delivery and food I've ever had. - Took 90 minutes for food to arrive, so of course it was cold when it came. - Sandwich came with slices of dark brown ROTTEN avocado, so the major plus of the sandwich had to be scraped off. - The crab cakes didn't include chipotle mayo (as advertised), they gave salad dressing instead. I've ordered from them before and it's never been this bad. If they've changed management, chefs or delivery people and they can't deliver hot food or know not to put rotten vegetables on a sandwich, I'll never be eating here again. read more

Came here a few days ago and met up with a friend who loves this place! I ordered their pesto with chicken and it was superb. This place is a small hole in the wall and extremely perfect for an intimate setting for 4 or less! Slowly expanding my horizons and exploring Harlem's restaurant scene and this is a hit for me! read more

Good service and food. Fries are fried in the same oil as bacon, for those who don't eat bacon or are vegetarian. We substituted our fries for side salads instead. read more

Staff: good, pleasant, won't have you waiting forever to order. They also won't have you sitting forever if you're ready to pay. Food: AMAZING. I ate the pesto chicken sandwich with side salad. Firstly, the pesto is on point and the cheese, perfect mix. The bread was fresh. Very important, the side salad was perfectly dressed NOT OVERDRESSED, and it had cranberries-- so darn good. Paired with a San pelligrino, couldn't go any better. PRICE: goood price, especially for brunch/lunch. AMBIANCE: really good vibe. I wouldn't bring a large group, but I'd say 4 people is good. But I personally would just stick with table for 2. Def recommend! Bring ya boo! read more

Trufa Restaurant - Pesto chicken sandwich + salad salad - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I just moved to the neighborhood (literally late last night) and was starvin' Marvin'. Unwilling to unpack (I need *AT LEAST* 6-10 months for that, come on!) I quickly Yelped nearby vegan options. Luckily I found Trufa, who has many omnivorous and vegan / vegetarian dishes alike! We ordered pick-up, and drudged our way through back pain and muscle aches the grueling three blocks from my house. Upon arriving, we notice it has a very nice interior, elegant and quaint. Apologizing to the server, I ask if we can eat there instead, but were totally fine with eating off the to-go containers (explaining I just moved). She politely and enthusiastically sat us and re-plated our food beautifully maintaining a polite and pleasant attitude. We ordered the portobello mushroom burger with pesto, red onions, lettuce -sans avocado on a toasted multigrain (had option for a sprouted brioche I believe?) which also came with a side of fries. Second dish, which I had more than my fair share of was gnocchi and mushrooms in a house-made red sauce (originally with beef, we ordered without + extra mushrooms instead). Let's not forget about the full bar and housemade sangria using Broquel Malbec! read more

Trufa Restaurant - Vegan portobello burger on multi grain bread with red onions, pesto, greens and I added mustard. Normally comes with avocado - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Just had dinner at this brand-spanking-new restaurant and I was so impressed that I decided to come home and immediately write a Yelp review. HOORAY FOR TRUFA! Ordered a glass of wine and the "Trufa Burger" (10 oz. Black Angus patty with truffle aioli et al). I would have had a hard time finishing that on its own, but to make matters even more filling, the super-nice owner/manager kept bringing me complimentary appetizers. Clearly he is very eager to get to know his first batch of customers and build some loyalty amongst them, and I certainly appreciated and admired those efforts. But boy am I full right now! Seriously, I can barely move. Oof. Anyway, everything I ate was really delicious. The menu has a wide range of modern American and Italian-inspired dishes, from pastas to seafood and salad to sandwiches. It's similar in many ways to Tonalli (in fact I suspect that they might be run by the same people), so if you like that restaurant you should like this place as well. I was particularly floored by the line at the bottom of the menu that states, "Trufa Restaurant is proud of using free range chicken and meats and all organic products." Ferreals? In Hamilton Heights?? Well damn, sign me up! HOLY COW I am so excited that this place has come to the neighborhood. read more

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Had the Hamilton burger...asked for it medium ..and got it well-done...and took forever to prepare... Aaand The fries were cold...FAIL... Was busy but from what I could tell the brunch options looked ehh... Was hopeful that it would be an option uptown ...and given its rating...I was mad disappointed ...yelpers please keep up the standards of who you give high marks read more

Based on my experience eating at the restaurant, I'd give Trufa four stars (taking one off only for service that was a bit lagging considering we were one of only two tables). The food is simple but nicely prepared and presented at prices only slightly higher than what you'll find at a diner. I had a taste tonight for their French fries Provençal (which bowled me over on my previous visit), but Blizzard Jonas left me feeling under the weather so I decided to order in. The portobello mushroom burger listed on the Seamless menu (I'll post a pic) clearly states that the sandwich comes with French fries Provençal. But when my order arrived... no, they were just plain, limp, naked fries, miserable in their lack of adornment. Figuring it to be a mistake, I promptly called Trufa, only to be told that sandwiches don't come with the Provençal fries (lies, I tell you! they came with the salmon sandwich I had last month). I politely informed the staff member that the Seamless menu lists otherwise only to be issued a curt "it's wrong" and then a shockingly harsh dial tone. Seamless took care of me, of course, but I remain French fries Provençal-less, which is even worse off than I was before ordering. At least then I didn't have the disappointment of expecting them and receiving, instead, their bare, forlorn cousins. read more

Trufa Restaurant - See? - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I think it is finally time for me to update my review almost 2 years later. This has become my favorite hidden gem spot in Harlem. In the past it has been hit or miss occasionally with them. Something changed for the better in this restaurant, and I am thankful. They are spot on all the time. It's a charming small spot that has about 8 tables give or take that has exposed brick. So clearly this is not a place you bring large parties. This is good spot to come with another person or to dine alone, which I do pretty often here. Their kitchen is open late which I love, but I would definitely call ahead a hour or two before closing. My personal favorite include: -breakfast burrito -penne alla vodka pasta, -basil pesto melt (add bacon and thank me later) -chicken quesadilla -Creme brulee read more

I was starting to become a BIG FAN of Trufa. Never been there in person to speak on in-house service. I know every place you order from can't be perfect... But, if I'm paying my money for it, "I expect it to be spot on" or damn close! Let me say; Love the "Classic Italian Tuna Sandwich!" The "Calamari," ok... depending on who the cook is and the time of day it's ordered I guess?... However it's cooked....I don't expect long strands of human hair to be in it. "Might I suggest, hair nets?!" Like I said I don't expect PERFECTION but, I'd like to know an feel I'm eating with a peace of mind that my food was prepared with the upmost care...! The "Delivery-Service" definitely needs to be revamped and overhauled!!!! read more

Trufa Restaurant - "I'm not David Blaine so PLEASE tell me what's going on???" - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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*** This is a second review based on a DREADFUL delivery and customer service experience!! I live 3 blocks away from Trufa and was told that my small order of 2 entrees would arrive in 20 minutes. After an hour, I called, and they were rude on the phone, with no apologies. Then the delivery guy kept calling my cell phone telling me to come downstairs, as he didn't want to come in and deliver the food. (Hello?! That's the whole point of delivery?! If I knew i had to leave my apartment, I never would've ordered it in the first place.) So I wound up speaking to a rude delivery guy several times on my cell, went downstairs twice, only to have no one there?! I called Trufa again, and they finally mumbled that the delivery guy had gone to the wrong address, even though Trufa had correctly repeated it back to me the first time around. Yet again, no apology. I had no idea if the was food was actually coming or not, and then it finally arrived 1 hour and 30 minutes after ordering. Lastly, the delivery guy tried to give me the wrong change!! He apologized (finally, an apology!), but I did not get the sense it was genuine... The ONLY redeeming thing of this entire stressful experience, was that the food was delicious. However, I have such a bad taste in my mouth from the terribly long wait, rudeness on the phone, and overall bad service, that I would never eat at or order from there again. Had someone from Trufa apologized and handled the situation better, that would've been fine, but that was unfortunately not the case. read more