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Tartuca, Portland, OR

Tartuca

4.8
4.8
80 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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, Regional American (Northwest), Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 7-Course Tasting Menu

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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.
    New Year's Eve 7-Course Tasting Menu photo

Menu

COCKTAILS

  • 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

                                                                      Last updated: 13 November 2024

                                                                      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

                                                                      1. Douglas

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Portland

                                                                        20 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        20 reviews

                                                                        Dined 2 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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                                                                      2. Jerome

                                                                        Austin

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 3 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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                                                                      3. Marina

                                                                        Portland

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 3 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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                                                                      4. Lisa

                                                                        Portland

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        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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                                                                      5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Chicago

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        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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                                                                      6. 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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                                                                      7. 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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                                                                      8. 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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                                                                      9. Kirsten

                                                                        Anchorage

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 8 December 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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                                                                      10. Robert

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Phoenix

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        2.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 7 December 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.

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                                                                      2 people
                                                                      19:00
                                                                      Booked 20 times today
                                                                      Experiences are available.

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for Tartuca

                                                                      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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        Italian, Regional American (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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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