Tartuca

4.8

63 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood 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
Area
NE Portland
Cross Street
Mississippi Avenue and Shaver, next door to Mississippi Studios/Bar Bar
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus Line #4
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

ClariceUS$15.00
Lamb Fat-Washed Bourbon + Cynar + Benedictine + Mint
FiresideUS$16.00
Gin + Amaro del Etna + Fernet Branca + Chai Syrup + Lemon + Egg White
Georgia On My MindUS$14.00
Vodka + Combier Peche de Vigne + Velvet Falernum + Fire Tincture + Lime
Bitter and BetterUS$14.00
Cynar 70 + Campari + Orange + Prosecco + Soda
The Tartuca Old FashionedUS$14.00
Old Forester Bourbon + Maraschino Liquor + Scrappy's Orleans Bitters + Herbsaint Mist

BEER

Barley Brown's Pallet Jack IPAUS$8.00
Good Life High Altitude LagerUS$8.00
Double Mountain Dry CiderUS$8.00

ZERO PROOF

Mexican CokeUS$5.00
Ginger Beer, Fever TreeUS$6.00
Root BeerUS$6.00
House-made Cream Soda original, lime, or orangeUS$5.00
Smith Tea British brunch, spring greens, meadowUS$5.00
Espresso Capirotada Coffee 'Huehuetenango'US$5.00
Yesfolk 'Blasamo' Green Tea Kombucha (served in wine glass)US$8.00
Addition By SubtractionUS$11.00
Pathfinder NA Amaro + Roots Divino NA Vermouth + Tonic

ANTIPASTI

half-dozen oystersUS$22.00
lemon, fermented hot sauce, rotating accoutrement
housemade focacciaUS$8.00
olive oil
burrataUS$5.00
prosciutto
marinated olivesUS$6.00
citrus, herbs
sheep cheese bruschettaUS$12.00
fennel, radish, pear, herbs
smoked trout caesarUS$18.00
radicchio, trout roe, gouda, kohlrabi, capers, croutons
farm greensUS$16.00
pine nuts, summer squash, pecorino, red wine vinaigrette
burrataUS$19.00
apple butter, speck ham, arugula, olive, croutons
wild gulf prawnsUS$22.00
pesto genovese, focaccia toast, lemon, basil

PRIMI

radiatoriUS$23.00
bolognese, parmesan, basil
bucatiniUS$26.00
wild boar, brassicas, radish, fennel, chili
campanelleUS$25.00
wild mushrooms, corn, crema, garlic, pecorino gremolata
squash gundiUS$25.00
guanciale, kale-sunflower seed pesto, fried herbs, pumpkin seed oil

SECONDI

seared albacoreUS$38.00
beet, quince, shishito, concord grape
pork osso buccoUS$36.00
saffron risotto, brassica salsa verde, parm
mishima ranch wagyu culotta steakUS$42.00
black garlic, smoked eggplant, arugula, parm, balsamic
swordfishUS$40.00
black olive, salsa di gamberi harissa, new potato, pomodoraccio
carina duckUS$37.00
confit leg, roast breast, cannellini, kale, orange, celery

What 63 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

Diners' Choice Awards

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tartuca is a hidden gem in Portland, offering "one of the best culinary experiences" with a menu that changes based on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Patrons rave about the "amazing gluten-free options," "fresh focaccia," and "delicious pizzas and pastas." The service is warm, attentive, and "fabulous," making it a perfect spot for date nights or celebrations.

63 Reviews

V
Vance
Cleveland
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 17 November 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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Barb
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulously delicious food & drinks with warm & wonderful service.
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Justine
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely ambience, good service, and fabulous food!
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Alma
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal at Tartuca was the best we’ve had in a while! This neighborhood spot does Italian pasta like none other in Portland. Service was warm and well attentive and the food was phenomenal. We recommend ordering off the extensive wine list. Jeff, the manager, is very knowledgeable and made us recommendations to pair with our meal. We will be back!
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Mark
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff excellent ambience food was well prepared and delicious
TartucaResponded on 13 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! Looking forward to hosting you again.
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Colin
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious, great wine selection and recommendation. The focaccia is insane.
TartucaResponded on 13 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review and to take a chance on the Fabio Gea wine! Looking forward to hosting you again.
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Zoe
Portland
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a find! Delicious and generous portions - will definitely return!
TartucaResponded on 13 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! Looking forward to hosting you again.
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Pete
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tartuca surprised us with a simple menu and some of the best food we have had. The homemade focaccia and radiatori paste were outstanding as was the Pork Osso Buco. The ambiance was perfect. Can't wait to go back!
TartucaResponded on 13 November 2024
Thank you Pete for taking the time to leave us this review! Looking forward to hosting you again.
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Kon
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top Shelf. Chef Jesse is the best chef around, the man cooks hard. Everything was fantastic, the salad, pastas, oysters, steak, desserts and wine get a big chefs kiss🫶🏻🔥🔥
TartucaResponded on 13 November 2024
Thanks Kon! We're loving Jesse's cooking too!
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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 63 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

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
Area
NE 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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

Tartuca

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

COCKTAILS

ClariceUS$15.00

FiresideUS$16.00

Georgia On My MindUS$14.00

Bitter and BetterUS$14.00

The Tartuca Old FashionedUS$14.00

BEER

Barley Brown's Pallet Jack IPAUS$8.00

Good Life High Altitude LagerUS$8.00

Double Mountain Dry CiderUS$8.00

ZERO PROOF

Mexican CokeUS$5.00

Ginger Beer, Fever TreeUS$6.00

Root BeerUS$6.00

House-made Cream Soda original, lime, or orangeUS$5.00

Smith Tea British brunch, spring greens, meadowUS$5.00

Espresso Capirotada Coffee 'Huehuetenango'US$5.00

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

Addition By SubtractionUS$11.00

ANTIPASTI

half-dozen oystersUS$22.00

housemade focacciaUS$8.00

burrataUS$5.00

marinated olivesUS$6.00

sheep cheese bruschettaUS$12.00

smoked trout caesarUS$18.00

farm greensUS$16.00

burrataUS$19.00

wild gulf prawnsUS$22.00

PRIMI

radiatoriUS$23.00

bucatiniUS$26.00

campanelleUS$25.00

squash gundiUS$25.00

SECONDI

seared albacoreUS$38.00

pork osso buccoUS$36.00

mishima ranch wagyu culotta steakUS$42.00

swordfishUS$40.00

carina duckUS$37.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tartuca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tartuca restaurant rated?

Is Tartuca currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information