Tartuca

Name: Tartuca
Address: 3951 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97227-1162
Telephone: (503) 477-8008
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

81 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

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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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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve 7-Course Tasting Menu
USD 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.

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

BEER

Barley Brown's Pallet Jack IPAUSD 8.00
Good Life High Altitude LagerUSD 8.00
Double Mountain Dry CiderUSD 8.00

ZERO PROOF

Mexican CokeUSD 5.00
Ginger Beer, Fever TreeUSD 6.00
Root BeerUSD 6.00
House-made Cream Soda original, lime, or orangeUSD 5.00
Smith Tea British brunch, spring greens, meadowUSD 5.00
Espresso Capirotada Coffee 'Huehuetenango'USD 5.00
Yesfolk 'Blasamo' Green Tea Kombucha (served in wine glass)USD 8.00
Addition By SubtractionUSD 11.00
Pathfinder NA Amaro + Roots Divino NA Vermouth + Tonic

ANTIPASTI

half-dozen oystersUSD 22.00
lemon, fermented hot sauce, rotating accoutrement
housemade focacciaUSD 8.00
olive oil
burrataUSD 5.00
prosciutto
marinated olivesUSD 6.00
citrus, herbs
sheep cheese bruschettaUSD 12.00
fennel, radish, pear, herbs
smoked trout caesarUSD 18.00
radicchio, trout roe, gouda, kohlrabi, capers, croutons
farm greensUSD 16.00
pine nuts, summer squash, pecorino, red wine vinaigrette
burrataUSD 19.00
apple butter, speck ham, arugula, olive, croutons
wild gulf prawnsUSD 22.00
pesto genovese, focaccia toast, lemon, basil

PRIMI

radiatoriUSD 23.00
bolognese, parmesan, basil
bucatiniUSD 26.00
wild boar, brassicas, radish, fennel, chili
campanelleUSD 25.00
wild mushrooms, corn, crema, garlic, pecorino gremolata
squash gundiUSD 25.00
guanciale, kale-sunflower seed pesto, fried herbs, pumpkin seed oil

SECONDI

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

What 81 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.

81 Reviews

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Lisa
VIP
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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FAQs

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

Tartuca is rated 4.8 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 28 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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Tartuca

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve 7-Course Tasting Menu

COCKTAILS

ClariceUSD 15.00

FiresideUSD 16.00

Georgia On My MindUSD 14.00

Bitter and BetterUSD 14.00

The Tartuca Old FashionedUSD 14.00

BEER

Barley Brown's Pallet Jack IPAUSD 8.00

Good Life High Altitude LagerUSD 8.00

Double Mountain Dry CiderUSD 8.00

ZERO PROOF

Mexican CokeUSD 5.00

Ginger Beer, Fever TreeUSD 6.00

Root BeerUSD 6.00

House-made Cream Soda original, lime, or orangeUSD 5.00

Smith Tea British brunch, spring greens, meadowUSD 5.00

Espresso Capirotada Coffee 'Huehuetenango'USD 5.00

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

Addition By SubtractionUSD 11.00

ANTIPASTI

half-dozen oystersUSD 22.00

housemade focacciaUSD 8.00

burrataUSD 5.00

marinated olivesUSD 6.00

sheep cheese bruschettaUSD 12.00

smoked trout caesarUSD 18.00

farm greensUSD 16.00

burrataUSD 19.00

wild gulf prawnsUSD 22.00

PRIMI

radiatoriUSD 23.00

bucatiniUSD 26.00

campanelleUSD 25.00

squash gundiUSD 25.00

SECONDI

seared albacoreUSD 38.00

pork osso buccoUSD 36.00

mishima ranch wagyu culotta steakUSD 42.00

swordfishUSD 40.00

carina duckUSD 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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information