Tartuca

4.8

82 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 4 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 82 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

82 Reviews

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Joni
VIP
Portland
133 reviews
5.0
133 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service The place is a bit funky but overall a fun place to try
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Lisa
VIP
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! New menu is a big wow! Recommend steak, focaccia, burrata! Delish!
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Douglas
VIP
Portland
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tartuca is the platonic ideal of the neighborhood Italian bistro. Their interesting and thoughtful wines pair perfectly with house-made pasta in a warm and inviting space. The ever-changing menu rewards repeat visits. I highly recommend their burrata which varies constantly but never disappoints.
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Jerome
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was top-notch, and the wait was quite reasonable. The focaccia was truly the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of focaccia. I would return just for the focaccia. The waiter was great. Not a noise factory, nice ambience, nice staff. One thing: since they no longer serve pizza, they shouldn’t say on their window that they have pizza.
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Marina
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the experience and food! Highly recommend. We shared most of the items and were full. Spent about $100 with two drinks
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Lisa
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely FABULOUS dining experience!! Everyone was super friendly...the vibe and ambience was cozy and fun..and the food was delicious!! The ricotta gnocchi with squash was out of this world!! We will definitely be back!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was a delight and our server gave great advice on drink pairings
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Carly
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mike our server was great and Jeff our wine guy made some excellent choices for us!! Great food and great staff!
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Kevin
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was great friendly and helpful. The food however lacked greatly.
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Charlie
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
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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FAQs

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

Tartuca is rated 4.8 stars by 82 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

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 4 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

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