Tartuca

4.8

71 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(503) 477-8008
Website
https://www.tartucapdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesse Skiles

Location
3951 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1162
Neighborhood
Northeast Portland
Cross street
Mississippi Avenue and Shaver, next door to Mississippi Studios/Bar Bar
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Line #4
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Best Value
Portland
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tartuca offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent fresh food" and a "wonderful cozy atmosphere." Guests praise its "amazing gluten-free options," handmade pastas, and flavorful pizzas. The service is "attentive and laid back," enhancing a memorable experience. Don't miss the "homemade focaccia" and a well-curated Italian wine list.

71 Reviews

C
Charlie
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been a long time since I’ve had “one of those meals” and this was definitely it. It was fantastic from start to finish. I feel like this is a hidden gem that’s going to explode when people start telling their friends about it. So dang good. My wife and I were still talking about it over coffee this morning.
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Erik
Portland
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very over priced waiter was to busy flirting with waitress. No heat. Try it in the summer maybe.
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Marcia
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the Chef's Counter, had oysters on the halfshell with a lovely salad and a Cava. Could not be beat! Everyone around us seemed very pleased with their options, too. Planning to return soon!
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Michael
Portland
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a with a birthday dinner here and very glad we did. Delicious with great service. Highly recommend.
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Maria
Portland
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They had gluten-free options for their pasta which was very good. We ordered this special ox tail risoto which I was super excited to taste and was a little disappointed in the pasta but the meat was cooked well. The wine selection was good and the service was fantastic. The ambience was small and quaint and just perfect. I would have given them 4 stars for everything but it was the food that was good but I expected it to be just a little bit better. I may give them a second chance later on.
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Alissa
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still thinking about the pasta. Wonderful meal and great service.
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Dan
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I like the open kitchen where you can watch your food being made. All the pasta dishes we ordered were delicious. They make their pastas and bread in house. I wasn’t a fan for the olive oil that came with focaccia, but the bread was soft and yummy. Oysters were fresh. The plating was very nice. I definitely will go back and also recommend this place to all my friends.
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stacey
New York City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food! The staff were so accommodating to our large party. Thank you!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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Vance
Cleveland
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really love Tartuca. The menu changes from time to time and is always amazing! I come here often and have never been disappointed. The specialty mixed drinks complement the meal. The staff really make you feel welcome. If your considering come here to just come!!! You won’t be disappointed!
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Dustin
Portland
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Drinks were good. Service was slow. We waited over an hour to get our food. One of the dishes was completely missing an ingrediant and was totally lacking flavor. Two of our deserts were fully melted when we got them. Not a good experience. If those issues didn't happen it could have been perfect but it was a total let down.
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FAQs

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

Tartuca is rated 4.8 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3951 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1162

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Mississippi Avenue and Shaver, next door to Mississippi Studios/Bar Bar
Neighborhood
Northeast Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Northwest, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Line #4
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesse Skiles
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.tartucapdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 477-8008

Tartuca

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

COCKTAILS

Clarice$15.00

Fireside$16.00

Georgia On My Mind$14.00

Bitter and Better$14.00

The Tartuca Old Fashioned$14.00

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

ANTIPASTI

half-dozen oysters$22.00

housemade focaccia$8.00

burrata$5.00

marinated olives$6.00

sheep cheese bruschetta$12.00

smoked trout caesar$18.00

farm greens$16.00

burrata$19.00

wild gulf prawns$22.00

PRIMI

radiatori$23.00

bucatini$26.00

campanelle$25.00

squash gundi$25.00

SECONDI

seared albacore$38.00

pork osso bucco$36.00

mishima ranch wagyu culotta steak$42.00

swordfish$40.00

carina duck$37.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Tartuca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tartuca restaurant rated?

Is Tartuca currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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