Not sure if I will be going back. The service was excellent and the food was good, but I do not feel like it is worth the price. It is a nice option for a nice dinner in Bloomington but the price is fairly steep. I got the duck and it was cooked perfectly. The portion size was good. Would recommend the toasted ravioli as an appetizer. read more

We had an excellent dinner here and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious, the drinks were outstanding, and everything came together for a great evening. We'd definitely come back again! read more

Came here in Indiana with a group of 6 of us. We had a reservation and were seated pretty easily. The ambience is kind of weird as it doesn't feel like this place should belong in Indiana. The service is also very very slow and rude. We had the Caesar salad which was fine, how could you mess that up. The calamari was SUPER salty and so was the burger, it was also overcooked and lacking flavor. Other than salt. Wouldn't recommend. Overall very mediocre to bad experience. The only good thing that came out of this meal was the company. read more

You will be fooled by the frontage. It's in Kroger's strip mall by a thrift store. But it 100% belies what's inside. Likely the best food, wine selection and ambiance this side of Elm. The pork chop is big enough for two and stunning in its preparation. Truffles is a destination restaurant. read more

We heard good things about Truffles, but it did not live up to the hype. Service is so slow. It was an hour before we got our food. We think it's because they hope that you keep drinking to run up the bill. I ordered the duck and it was so salty I thought my face would pucker. It came with a compote of sorts that had 10 different indistinguishable round and cubed things some which where rock hard. I also ordered a stright up martini which was super watery. When I asked the bartender if he could make the second one less diluted, he kinda fronded at me and made the second on exactly like the first. When you used crushed ice to make a martini it gets very watery. Obviously this guy doesn't drink martinis! read more

Worst experience ever. Made a reservation for two for Valentine's Day dinner, after being sat at a four seater table we asked to sit on the same side and were told "you can move it yourself". That usually wouldn't be an issue but for a $200 prefix dinner at a "fine cuisine" restaurant, kind of ridiculous, but ok. It just got worse from there. It was a four course menu, first ordered French onion soup - where's the croutons and cheese? I got onion broth with four croutons and a sprinkle of cheese, wasn't aware of the shrinkflation onion soup is receiving. Sadly, the shrimp cocktail was the highlight of my meal... the only effort was the plating. Steak was alright, but served with plain boiled broccoli. They didn't even put in the effort to grill it, or add a spice? And let me say this restaurant was NOT PACKED, I've worked in the service industry multiple years and if they can't even handle full tables with no wait, the customers aren't the issue. Dessert was fine. Server didn't come over once to ask how the meal was, if we were doing ok. The silverware had crusty residue on it. Overall terrible experience. Wouldn't recommend to anybody ever unless they hate themselves. Enjoy! read more

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Ate here for Valentine's day dinner and it was a lovely experience. Our server was amazing and the food was delicious. Portion sizes were well curated. Overall a great experienc!! Highly recommend! read more

Service was great, no complaints there. Atmosphere was lacking as well as the quality of food. I ordered the duck and it was dry and overcooked. The veggies to pair with it were over salted. My gf ordered the steak which was also overcooked beyond her liking. Mac and cheese was okay. Generous 3. read more

SO I have been looking forward to eating at this restaurant literally for months. My husband is a culinary student at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio Texas. He hand-picked this place to do his culinary externship and unfortunately my military career took me overseas for six months so Christmas time is my first chance to finally try out the restaurant I have heard so much about. The girl I sat next to on the plane on my way to Indiana was telling me how her and her girlfriends love all the food here. Her favorite is the calamari. I tried it. Crunchy & fresh. I've also heard about their extensive wine and liquor collection which was shockingly extensive which you can see in my photos LOL As I take Yelping seriously & I'm overly honest I was prepared to give whatever review was warranted. Atmosphere = 4.5 Warm, inviting even during COVID19 & socially distanced & spaced well. They have some outdoor tables on warmer days. My favorite thing was I watched the bartender clean up tables in between customers and she was *very thorough in sanitizing the areas.* Staff= 5 I was meaning other stuff for the first time although I had heard good things about them previously. They were very professional, friendly and accommodating. The executive chef (Bob) and owner, Mark, were doing the rounds to check on the food quality and make sure everyone was having a nice time. FOOD = my experience was 5+ The house salad was balanced with crunch, goat cheese, fruit, & acid. Shrimp cocktail was huge & ALMOST as good as St Elmos (I get extra horseradish & lemons.) Saving best for last, the Salmon entree was unbelievably affordable for the BEST salmon I've ever eaten in a restaurant. I lived in Hawaii for three years so fresh salmon poke still takes the cake but this was second-best. Expertly cooked by Chef Bob; sear was on point. Sides were savory and complimented the entrée nicely but didn't take away from the star of the dish, fresh Salmon! Nom nom. I recommend A glass of one of the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc's to complement the salmon. The couple next to me had a couple of Wagyu burgers and some unbelievably delicious fancy dessert. I didn't have any room left. Restaurant serves some fun winter cocktails. I recommend the spiced pomegranate mule. You can buy bottles of wine or liquor to go. They also have an excellent to go and carry out menu during Covid. I can not say enough good. The wine tasting dinners are epic read more

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We went here on Sunday night for dinner after reading some reviews that this place was good! We had reservations for 6:30 PM and were able to push them back an hour to 7:30 PM without any problem. We walked in at 7:30 PM and were immediately sat. I think that the staff may still be learning as there was a bit of confusion on who was serving us and finally the man who sat us went ahead and took care of us - other than that, that was the only service hiccup! We started with the Warm Pine-Nut Crusted Goat Cheese which was absolutely phenomenal! I had never had something so full of flavor with each flavor complimenting the other and not one overpowering the other. I ordered the Sunday Special which was Duck that came with spinach and mouth-watering potatoes. The duck was amazing - and I love duck a lot. The potatoes were phenomenal - I think they were sauteed with bacon, then smashed a bit, and then broiled to create a perfect crunch. The spinach was good as well when dipped in some sort of sauce that it came with - it was a bit sweet and savory. Matt got the Cavatappi Pasta - this was good and was even better after we got some fresh grated parmesan and salt on it! Overall, I would definitely check this place out if you are in town, and don't let the service reviews sway you! read more

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Rather than respond like an adult, the owner sent me a smart ass condescending message. Exactly what one would expect from someone with a massive ego complex and narcissism. Pretend wine mogul cosplaying as an actual restauranteur . YOU'RE WELCOME MARK. You're going to keep your current customers but you're not going to gain any new ones as you are a pathetic host and you shouldn't even be in the hospitality business. I could have also pointed out that it looks the interior design of your restaurant was conceived in 1981. You still have all the Christmas decorations up with stockings. You sure are on top of your business. LOL. You must know that responding as you have to a critical review is exactly the wrong thing to do. But you are so arrogant and full of yourself that you just couldn't stop could you? Money can't buy you personality or make you an interesting person. The idea that you are fine dining is an absolute joke. I've been in some of the best restaurants around the world. Keep coming at me. You're going to look great on yelp. Bartenders and servers were great. The the customers at the bar were very friendly and engaging. The chef, bob, is fantastic. But then there's the owner. Mark. Arrogant and dismissive. Seems to me he didn't give a darn about gaining new customers unless they meet his snobby standards. He never said thanks for coming in. Never tried to engage. Seemed to mock me for being an Uber driver. Because of him, I will not be visiting there again. Unless you're an insider, and have money to spend on his wine, he doesn't seem to care at all about his customers. I would recommend C3. Not pretentious and snobbish. I've worked in retail and service for a number of years. I would never treat a new customer like that. I will not be going back again and I will be telling my my friends and clients and contacts at the Kelley School to go somewhere else if they want to be appreciated even if they're not wealthy wine buyers. Truly disappointing. Rather than act like a man and a real business owner, the owner sent me a smart ass message. read more

So very friendly. The best wine in town. I love really nice wine. They have several by the glass that are just delicious. Their duck is fantastic. Steak is amazing. Always can count on them for a unique and delicious soup. And they had a orange brandy truffle that was very tasty. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. The fig jam complemented the tender duck breast and perfectly fluffy gnocchi very well. The warm pine not goat cheese was rich with flavor and so good you could eat the bowl with it read more

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This place is actually a bar with some tables for dining. It is anything but fine dining. Slow service and unfriendly servers. Food was marginal. The only thing high about this place was the prices. Our two meals , a glass of wine and tip was $170. Don't go here unless you like being ripped off . Oh, ambiance is neighborhood bar. read more

If you ever go to Bloomington, make a stop here. Truffles is the only fine-dining that I have seen up to date in Bloomington. While the exterior of the building may trick you, the interior is completely different. This is a fine dining restaurant located next to Kroger. It has a full bar and a nice air to it. When dining, make sure to ask for Emily. As of now, I have dined 2 times, with both of the times her being my waitress. She is very friendly and attentive she is able to help you choose between dishes and also recommend dishes too. She has helped me choose what cocktail and entree I order each time. My first visit I had a beef pasta as pictured. It was very good and filling. Unlike other white sauces, this sauce has a really good and stronger taste to it. I enjoyed the portion size of the dish as well. There was more meat under all of the noodles in the picture, even more meat than there was pasta. On my second visit, Emily helped me choose the Grilled, 5oz Petite Fillet of Beef as my entree and recommended the Pomegranate Martini to me to drink. The Martini was very good and very strong. I could feel it kicking it not even half way lol. The Fillet of Beef was superb. It was a very very fine cut of meet that almost melted in my mouth. Overall, if you ever come to Truffles in Bloomington, which you should, make sure to ask for Emily and get the Pomegranate Martini! Will come again for sure! read more

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The red pepper soup was good; strong flavor, but could have used some more texture. The blood orange margarita was delicious. The duck breast was tough and the sauce was too sweet, though I'm a sucker for gnocchi, and that was nice and crispy. My server seemed not very interested or motivated. It was nice and quiet, which I prefer in a restaurant, but that was likely in large part because the restaurant was mostly empty. read more

I always assumed this place was closed for business until a friend told me they're actually open for business. I decided to give this place a try. First, the service was pretty average to poor. First, we arrived at 4:30pm for our reservation. We were immediately met with neglect for arriving during their staff meeting. We were reminded of this fact on three separate occasions. I couldn't tell if they were upset that we arrived during this staff meeting or if they were trying to give us justification for their slow service. Either way, I would recommend not opening your establishment until you're ready to accept customers. If your business hours state open at 4:30pm, I expect service at 4:30pm. We were greeted by our server. She never gave us her name. Guess she was too busy focused on the staff meeting. We ordered the soup specials for the day. Both were quite tasty (sorry I can't remember their names). We decided to order the calamari because the reviews said they were tasty. Verdict: I would pass on ordering them unless you have a Midwest palate. We wrapped up the evening with duck breast and wahoo fish. Both dishes were very impressive. If it wasn't for the service I would probably visit this establishment again. What's interesting is that my friend knows the owner quite well and sends lots of business their way. Just a reminder that when dealing with people you never know who they know. read more

Food was good. Service was good. Would go again. I need 36 more characters for this review to post which is idiotic.

This place is great for a large group. While the food is pretty average, the drinks here are quite good. I enjoyed their moscato very much, as well as the small-bite appetizers they offered. I went with the filet for dinner, but wasn't a fan of the heavy/creamy sauce on it. My dessert sorbet was very good, though. Otherwise, the atmosphere here is lovely and there is ample parking. read more

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The service was excellent, the food was great and the restaurant was very nice. I would highly recommend it to everyone.

One of our all time favorite places. Less expensive options are available on the bar menu. Their homemade pasta and their small filet are highlights. Even their bread and butter with truffle oil is outstanding. The goat cheese appetizer is also one of my favorites. Great service! read more

This place is so special! I really hope they make it. It's amazing how long they've been open considering I thought they were closed the first several years I lived here because their blinds are always closed. But you just have to believe they're open. Because they are and it is so worth it. They have a huge fully stocked bar to the left when you walk. Usually it's filled with 40+ year olds dressed pretty fancy, though there's no official dress code. Prices for drinks and food are high but it's one of those you get what you pay for type places. It's worth every penny for that fancy date, congratulatory dinner, or what have you. Despite that, it's also a kid friendly place. There aren't many kids that go, but they do have high chairs and I once took my 4 year old here on a family date shortly before her little sister was born and the servers all fawned over her. So if you can prevent your child from running around this is a very special family date spot. Otherwise I'd keep it a couple's date spot, which is what we usually do. They have excellent everything from homemade dinner rolls & butter to salads, Amish roast chicken, different kinds of fish, and so on. They rotate their menu regularly and are great about suggesting pairings if you ask/show an interest. Their steak and burgers are incredible. They also do a very nice charcuterie board. Lastly - save room for dessert. They seem to always have some sort of beignet stuffed with something or other (it changes seasonally). Please do yourself a favor and order this with some espresso or an americano (or even a decaf coffee if you're heavily pregnant like I was the last time I visited). It is so so so delish. Their chocolate things are dark and rich. Too rich for me and I love dark chocolate. But those beignets - man oh man are they good. During the corona era you can check their Facebook page to find out their daily menu. They're doing delivery and have a pretty wide radius, and I'm sure they're doing curbside too. The people answering the phone aren't necessarily the best phone answerers, but go ahead and look past that to the deliciousness that awaits. read more

The food was amazing! Thank you so much for a delicious meal. It was rather busy, and so our wait for our food was long but the place was super busy and the food was very much worth the wait. Staff was very friendly. Would recommend coming before peak hour or on a weeknight. read more

The food at Truffles was very good. However, there were four of us. Three was served and had to wait on my steak, due to the green beans weren't finished. My steak was cool, and since our guests waited on my food to arrive. Their food was cool, as well. The calamari appetizer was only enough for one person. Very skimpy! They have cut back on their portions. The waitress was very good and apologetic. The ambience was so so. I would not recommend. read more

Went there on a Saturday night at what is usually a busy time and was surprised by how empty the restaurant was; maybe 3-4 tables being used in total. Also for being connected to a bar I couldn't believe it, but they were out of Coke/Pepsi. This was a big let down as it's usually a basic drink to have and was my preferred drink that night. Water for me then. We ordered starters, a main and desert and while the food was pleasant and enjoyable, the timing of the plates made for a sporadic experience. The starter took very long to come out which meant most of our time there was left with us actually waiting. Overall, it was okay but I don't know if it really gives you quite the experience you want for the price point. read more

Two of my colleagues and myself had dinner and a couple of drinks at Truffles. The atmosphere was wonderful. We could debrief about work. I ordered the prime rib cooked medium, it was well done-disappointing. My colleagues ordered the chicken breast. They raved about their meal and particularly about the risotto. I'll return and will try their seafood. read more

We were looking forward to a family celebration for an early IU graduate and Truffles was mentioned as a special restaurant for special occasions. Truffles bills itself as fine dining, "modern elegance with a twist." Let me tell you about the "twist." The menu is limited and the prices for a strip mall and Kroger adjacent restaurant -- neither modern nor elegant -- reach NYC levels with $50 entrees. The waitress was rude from the moment we sat down, having crammed us into a table too small for our party of 10. The service was slow, from drinks to appetizers, and the entrees took an hour to arrive. The food, each plate slammed down on the table by the waitress, cold and mediocre, at best. The only thing that was fast, the speed in which the waitress started cleaning the table before we all finished our meal. The owner you ask, ruder than the waitress. Not once did anyone come by our table to explain or apologize for the slow service. Asking why your food is delayed is a non-starter. Apparently, according to the owner while screaming at our table, we were to blame...it was the size of our party and waiting an hour for our entree was reasonable. You want a good, inexpensive meal where you are treated with respect, walk across the parking lot to Five Guys. read more

Amazing place for first date- if you are not a grad student. Atmosphere is lovely, service was so good, and lots of wine options for a nice dinner! All the dishes we got were amazing. Probably anything that you get will be tasty. My personal recommendations are goat cheese as a starter and duck breast! read more

Our favorite place in Bloomington. Great service. Great food and drinks. The comfortable atmosphere sets the tone for a top shelf evening. Marc has assembled a tremendous staff who truly care that the customer enjoys their stay. Can't wait to return...... read more

This restaurant was recommmeded as best restaurant in Bloomington First they didn't have our reservation but they ddi find a table for us so I appreciate it. The menu was 4 course meal and food took 2 hours to receive first 2 courses and the quality was that of a average hotel. I know everyone is having staffing issues but even with slow service I would expect excellent food. On a good note the drinks and bar selection are outstanding. In the next 4 years we won't be back read more

DISAPPOINTING! I expected the coffee to at least equal McDonald's. Worse. Lukewarm and tasted like it had been on the burner for too long. Worse was the creamer -- again this is supposed to be a quality dining locale -- disgusting! The creamer was in one of those individual servings pods, rather than ANYTHING in a mini pitcher with white liquid (half/half, imitations of cream....) and was WAY past expiration date: when we poured it into our coffee, it dissolved into these floaters that would be pretty glitter were it not in my coffee! Add insult to injury was when we pointed it out to the waiter he didn't take the coffee off the bill or offer to replace it with something drinkable! read more

An unusually quiet Saturday evening (late July), we were told. Had reservations - party of 6. We were put in a back room. Appreciated the privacy. I had whiskey cocktail (Jack & Diet Coke), end it tasted good. One friend had the Sweet Tart martini, and she really liked it. Another friend ordered a Cosmopolitan. It was bitter, like grapefruit juice was used. The bar replaced it, but it still did not taste correct. She switched to a Sweet Tart martini, as well, and enjoyed that. I ordered the beef tenderloin. Hats off to the chef for a perfect steak - it was simply amazing!!!! A perfect medium rare, just delicious and enjoyable! The smashed gold potatoes had a crispiness encasing them, and it was flavorful. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their dinner choices! Dessert was amazing, as well. We got one slice of chocolate truffle cake and an order of vanilla ice cream to share between the six of us. That cake... I will have happy dreams of it for a long time. Incredibly decadent and mouthwatering. Overall, a good experience. read more

Truffles Fine Cuisine - Beef Tenderloin atop asparagus and smashed gold potatoes. - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I think what most folks have said captures this restaurant well. The atmosphere is nice and the menu LOOKS great, but the food quality is not on-par with the prices you pay. Overall everything we had was mediocre to alright... but the prices are that of a much better restaurant. On this particular evening, the restaurant had run out of the wine we ordered and two of the entrees we were hoping to get. I had the chef's seafood special - a monkfish over razor clams and vegetables in a white wine sauce - which didn't taste like much of anything. I mentioned to the waitress that it was bland, to which she responded, "I'm glad you liked it." At $28 for the plate, I think I could do much better. We had the baked goat cheese and pine nut appetizer over basil oil, which was pretty good but a bit salty. Others at the table had the duck - cooked improperly and very fatty, with a side of cranberry "dressing" that was pretty good. A friend had the chef's pasta of the day which was actually the best thing on the table - fettucine with a generous portion of beef. I think the seating area and atmosphere was comfortable and pleasant. Our waitress's attitude was interesting overall (see above comment on my meal). And we did seem to be a bit rushed out. I'm not in a rush to go back. read more

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After living in Bloomington for years and always seeing this place and never trying it, I'm glad a friend suggested we try it. Great drinks, great food! Will definitely come back! read more

The goat cheese was very good, and it was al downhill from there. Food was mediocre at best in general and the burger completely burnt. The cocktails were quite poor as well. Would have considered leaving 2 stars had it not been so pricey. Don't waste your time or money here, much better off spending that at Uptown Cafe or Malibu Grill. read more

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The food was delicious, nice romantic ambiance and staff was very welcoming. We came in on a whim and will definitely return on our next date night. Excited to try some of the wines and saw signage regarding wine tasting that I am very interested in! read more

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Truffles did it again, my family has been coming here for years. They have been fantastic through the COVID times. I'm writing this review on St Pattys day. This was some of the best corned beef I've had in a long time. I don't usually enjoy the fatty parts but this was all perfect. Their sauces are amazing. They always seem to have a great saltiness to their dishes, you can always add if you want more. But I appreciate that they don't overdue it to begin with. Save room for their cheesecake and all the while, they have the best drinks in town. Highly suggested. Thank you, Thank you! read more

So we walked in pretty around 9 on a Saturday and it was pretty empty. This always gives me pause. We ordered a couple glasses of champagne which were reasonably priced and the oysters. I can't remember the name of them but they were amazing. I don't usually think of Bloomington when I think of seafood but they must have an amazing supplier. We chose the local greens salad and it was delicious the candied pistachios were a revelation. The wine list was pretty decent, mostly current vintages and all the regions and varietals you'd expect with one glaring exception. I asked the server about it because it was so different and so much older than the others. She said she didn't know but would ask the manager. She came out with our bottle, one that was from a better vineyard that was current vintage that was a little bit less money, and then one from a much better vineyard that was from an older vintage that was a little bit more. We went with that one, even though we were unfamiliar with the producer, and it was one of my top five wines of last year. We had the duck and it was great and then the dessert with homemade ice cream and empanadas. Lets just say that the dessert was well worth the price of the whole meal. We can't wait to return. read more

My parents wanted to treat me to a nice dinner to celebrate the end of the school year. We placed an order for a 3-course dinner over the phone (which had a set menu with a few options for each course), and the call and pickup seemed to go relatively smoothly, besides some issues with cell service. However, once we got home and opened the boxes, the food was not what we thought we had ordered. We called them to inform them of this discrepancy, and they were condescending and repeatedly blamed us for the miscommunication. My parents do have accents, and frankly, I have to wonder if they would've been treated the same way if they sounded white over the phone. My father had printed out the menu around noon today (which was clearly labeled with today's date) and was referencing that during the call, but it seems as though Truffles had updated the menu online sometime afterwards. We were not told about this menu update from today either during the order or during our later call. It would've been simple to inform us about this change instead of making random substitutions in our order and then patronizing us about our communication skills. My parents had loved going to Truffles in the past, but I know that I will not be joining them if they ever decide to go again. I was unimpressed with the food and even more unimpressed by their customer service. read more

Until recently I had only experienced Truffles once and after a great experience a few weeks ago, have gone back to every week for the last month. The first time I went for a drink at the bar and the bartender, Jamie, made excellent mixed drinks and their liquor and wine list are out of this world. In my return trips to Truffles since I've come on 2 occasions for a wine and champagne tasting they offered as well as one evening for dinner. The wine tastings they do are unlike anything any restaurant in Bloomington has to offer and they bring in a great variety of value products as well as higher end items you may not otherwise try on a regular basis. The tastings also offered appetizers with the tasting fees which were great treats to enjoy with our tastings. In our most recent experience the day after Thanksgiving we shared the small plate of the day which was a well cooked and flavorful brisket on top of a bed of perfectly sauteed kale, a Cobb Salad which the kitchen graciously offered to split into 2 for us and including incredibly fresh ingredients combined for a great taste, and a potato and leek soup of the day which was phenomenal and unique to any potato and leek soup we've experienced. The warm, fresh roll that is served with a homemade herbed butter to begin your meal is also incredible. We ended our dinner with a chocolate truffle cake which was incredibly decadent and perfect to split for 2. Truffles recently brought in a new Executive Chef who I believe has done wonderful things for the restaurant bringing in unique, fresh ideas and offers great daily food specials. The staff is incredibly friendly and the owner, Mark, loves to mingle with guests and really get to know people. The people that dine or socialize in the bar area really help make for a great experience at the restaurant! I would encourage anyone that has had a bad experience from previous Yelp reviews to give Truffles another shot. read more

Truffles Fine Cuisine - Cobb Salad split into 2, the Potato Leek Soup of the Day, and the small plate Brisket special. - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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