Tartuca

4.8

80 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Additional information

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

Experiences

New Year's Eve 7-Course Tasting Menu
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for a bespoke New Year's Eve tasting menu created by Chef Jesse Skiles and his talented kitchen team, with special wine pairings curated by Wine Director Jeff Makjavich.

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 80 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.

80 Reviews

D
Douglas
VIP
Portland
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 December 16, 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 December 15, 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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C
Carly
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 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 December 13, 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 December 8, 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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Kirsten
Anchorage
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great family meal, sat on the back patio with my young kids and had a great time!
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Robert
VIP
Phoenix
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Indicated gluten sensitive pasta but not for gluten allergy / celiac. Asked them to remove the reference to avoid confusion or create an actual gluten free option. Otherwise food was good. Neat place.
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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 80 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 25, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

New Year's Eve 7-Course Tasting Menu

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

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

Additional information