Truffles Fine Cuisine

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.