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Tartuca's warm interior - Tartuca, Portland, OR

Tartuca

4.7
4.7
116 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Since 2022, Tartuca has been a quintessential Pacific Northwest restaurant, contextualizing its hyper-local, farm-direct produce through an Italian lens on the active strip of Mississippi Avenue in North Portland. Inside Tartuca is a hip, bustling environment with an open kitchen, powered by a grooving soundtrack, house made pastas and focaccia, inventive composed dishes, and abundantly flowing wine from a tightly curated Italian list that exclusively features small, artisanal producers making wine naturally from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. For those seeking a quieter experience, Tartuca's best kept secret is a cozy back patio open all year round. We can't wait to serve you!

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  • Location
    3951 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1162
  • Phone number
    (503) 477-8008
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Northwest, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Skiles

Menu

COCKTAILS

  • Clarice$15.00

    Lamb Fat-Washed Bourbon + Cynar + Benedictine + Mint

    • Fireside$16.00

      Gin + Amaro del Etna + Fernet Branca + Chai Syrup + Lemon + Egg White

      • Georgia On My Mind$14.00

        Vodka + Combier Peche de Vigne + Velvet Falernum + Fire Tincture + Lime

        • Bitter and Better$14.00

          Cynar 70 + Campari + Orange + Prosecco + Soda

          • The Tartuca Old Fashioned$14.00

            Old Forester Bourbon + Maraschino Liquor + Scrappy's Orleans Bitters + Herbsaint Mist

            BEER

            • Barley Brown's Pallet Jack IPA$8.00

              • Good Life High Altitude Lager$8.00

                • Double Mountain Dry Cider$8.00

                  ZERO PROOF

                  • Mexican Coke$5.00

                    • Ginger Beer, Fever Tree$6.00

                      • Root Beer$6.00

                        • House-made Cream Soda original, lime, or orange$5.00

                          • Smith Tea British brunch, spring greens, meadow$5.00

                            • Espresso Capirotada Coffee 'Huehuetenango'$5.00

                              • Yesfolk 'Blasamo' Green Tea Kombucha (served in wine glass)$8.00

                                • Addition By Subtraction$11.00

                                  Pathfinder NA Amaro + Roots Divino NA Vermouth + Tonic

                                  ANTIPASTI

                                  • half-dozen oysters$22.00

                                    lemon, fermented hot sauce, rotating accoutrement

                                    • housemade focaccia$8.00

                                      olive oil

                                      • burrata$5.00

                                        prosciutto

                                        • marinated olives$6.00

                                          citrus, herbs

                                          • sheep cheese bruschetta$12.00

                                            fennel, radish, pear, herbs

                                            • smoked trout caesar$18.00

                                              radicchio, trout roe, gouda, kohlrabi, capers, croutons

                                              • farm greens$16.00

                                                pine nuts, summer squash, pecorino, red wine vinaigrette

                                                • burrata$19.00

                                                  apple butter, speck ham, arugula, olive, croutons

                                                  • wild gulf prawns$22.00

                                                    pesto genovese, focaccia toast, lemon, basil

                                                    PRIMI

                                                    • radiatori$23.00

                                                      bolognese, parmesan, basil

                                                      • bucatini$26.00

                                                        wild boar, brassicas, radish, fennel, chili

                                                        • campanelle$25.00

                                                          wild mushrooms, corn, crema, garlic, pecorino gremolata

                                                          • squash gundi$25.00

                                                            guanciale, kale-sunflower seed pesto, fried herbs, pumpkin seed oil

                                                            SECONDI

                                                            • seared albacore$38.00

                                                              beet, quince, shishito, concord grape

                                                              • pork osso bucco$36.00

                                                                saffron risotto, brassica salsa verde, parm

                                                                • mishima ranch wagyu culotta steak$42.00

                                                                  black garlic, smoked eggplant, arugula, parm, balsamic

                                                                  • swordfish$40.00

                                                                    black olive, salsa di gamberi harissa, new potato, pomodoraccio

                                                                    • carina duck$37.00

                                                                      confit leg, roast breast, cannellini, kale, orange, celery

                                                                      Last updated: November 13, 2024

                                                                      What 116 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.7
                                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                      • 4.7Service
                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Portland

                                                                        Great for fine wines

                                                                      • Portland

                                                                        Romantic

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Tartuca offers a "wonderfully prepared, creative menu" with "excellent Italian food" and a Northwest twist. The "housemade pasta is fresh and chewy," and the focaccia is "absolutely the best." Patrons praise the "amazing cocktails" and "great wine selection." This cozy spot is perfect for "a hidden gem" experience in Portland.
                                                                      116 Reviews

                                                                      1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Portland1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        Excellent food, good portions and knowledgeable servers who take pride in their jobs. Parking is tough on N Mississippi but this experience is worth it.

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                                                                      2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Portland1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        I honestly think this is the best date spot in town!

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                                                                      3. Bev

                                                                        New York City20 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 9, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        We went here with friend who had been to Tartuca previously and enjoyed it. It did not disappoint. The homemade focaccia was delicious, as was the burrata salad. The beet cappelletti was extraordinary. I definitely recommend and hope to return soon.

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                                                                      4. SusanT

                                                                        San Francisco2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 6, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Michael, our wait guy gave us just the right balance of attention and privacy. He was knowledgeable and very helpful in wine selection, and food selection. And when the food came, everything was perfection. We had focaccia with burrata cheese, crisp, spring green salad with an awesome dressing, the Bolognese pasta and lamb meatballs, all of which were fantastic. At an earlier visit, we had Osso Buco, which was over the top my highest recommendation to this fine dining establishment that hits all the right notes without being pretentious.

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                                                                      5. Michael

                                                                        Hawaii3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 6, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Small, intimate setting, service was incredible, food was excellent.

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                                                                      6. karen VIP

                                                                        Wilmington9 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 6, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The food was delicious and the service was great. Will definitely go again.

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                                                                      7. Amanda

                                                                        Pittsburgh1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 3, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        I had dinner at Tartuca during a long weekend visit. It was walking distance from my Air BnB and I always appreciate a small, well-designed menu, so I booked a reservation. I was sat at the bar, where you can watch as your food is prepared. As a solo diner, this was a nice form of entertainment to accompany my meal. I ordered focaccia, the farm greens salad, the farro risotto, a cocktail, and a glass of wine. The portions were enormous and could probably be 1/3 smaller for the price (at least based on other restaurants I've visited), and despite the name of the restaurant ("tartuca" means "turtle"), the food and service were quick. Everything was delicious and had a great balance of flavor and texture. The wine my server recommended was a great match for my entree. I was way too full to manage dessert, but enjoyed the post-meal conversations I had with the cooks. Overall, this was a great dinner spot and a wonderful way to finish off my visit to Portland.

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                                                                      8. Valerie VIP

                                                                        Portland15 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        Dined on March 3, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        Server was wonderful! The room we were put in was closed off from rest of restaurant so we felt pretty isolated and it was extremely quiet with the two other tables seated there so it felt like they could hear all of our conversations. Needed music or something? Food was excellent .

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                                                                      9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Chicago2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great food. Wonderful service. Cute ambiance back on the back patio, and a little more elbow room than can be found inside the restaurant.

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                                                                      10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Portland4 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Love the vibe and ability to see the kitchen. Food and as very tasty and delicious. We will go back to try some of the other dishes. We had to start with the homemade pasta. So good

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      Tartuca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 477-8008.

                                                                      Tartuca is rated 4.7 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                      Booked 19 times today
                                                                      Google Map for Tartuca

                                                                      3951 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1162

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                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (503) 477-8008
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        Italian, Northwest, Contemporary Italian
                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                        Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Street Parking
                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Executive chef
                                                                        Jesse Skiles
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