Tartuca

4.8

127 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

3951 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1162

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2 people

May 2, 2025

May 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Charming

Tartuca is a contemporary Italian restaurant whose sole intent is to offer the highest quality food, wine, and thoughtful hospitality in an energetic and fun dining environment. Powered by a grooving soundtrack, an exciting open kitchen, house-made pastas and focaccia, and an award-winning wine program, Tartuca is the only full-service, chef-driven restaurant on Mississippi Avenue, perfect for both special occasions or casual neighborhood drop-ins. Tartuca is located next door to Mississippi Studios and across the street from The 1905, making it a perfect destination for a pre or post-show meal. Join us in our intimate dining room, or in our quieter enclosed back patio. We look forward to serving 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
Corey Starreveld
Private party facilities
We offer large party and private dining options. For parties larger than 8, email us at tartucapdx@gmail.com for any inquiries

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

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 127 people are saying

Tartuca reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Great for fine wines
Portland
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tartuca offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food" and a "cozy, fun ambience." Diners rave about the "outstanding wine list," "homemade focaccia," and "delicious pastas." The service is "attentive" and "friendly," making it a "hidden gem" and a "perfect date spot." The seasonal menu ensures every visit is unique.

127 Reviews

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Alyssia
Portland6 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The drinks were terrific, but took 30 minutes to get to us...Similarly the food was delicious, but on a Thursday night when they were 70% full, it shouldn't take 30 minutes to wait for a salad. The server was knowledgeable but came with a bit of an attitude.
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Pamela
Portland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a lovey experience at Tartuca. Sat at the chef’s counter with chef Shea, it was wonderful. He was so attentive and took such good care of us. The oysters were delicious, the fresh farm green salad was incredible, and we had two delicious unique pastas. the experience is wonderful.
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Aisha
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful dining experience! The wine list was so well curated and the food was fresh, delicious, and seasonal. Thanks to Jeff for helping us pick out a perfect bottle of wine for our meal :) 10/10 would do again.
TartucaResponded on April 18, 2025
Thank you, Aisha!!
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Tina
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience! Friendly staff, wonderful food and wines! The four of us ordered family style, so we tasted over a dozen items on the menu... all excellent!
TartucaResponded on April 17, 2025
Thank you, Tina! It was wonderful meeting you!
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JoMarie
Portland27 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited to celebrate a birthday and had a terrific experience. I cannot say enough about the wine selections and the food. You would highly recommend the focaccia bread and oyster for starters. We followed up with an order of the smoked trout salad and the birrata salad. High praise around the table for the smoke trout salad. We also had the gnudi and radiatori. The sunchoke gnudi was honestly the best bite I've had all year. The ossu bucco was tender and flavorful. Wines that were recommended were delicious too. Our experience exceeded our expectations. Service was actually terrific too.
TartucaResponded on April 17, 2025
Thank you so much, JoMarie! It was wonderful taking care of your group!
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JanetM VIP
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service, buzzy atmosphere but not too much of a scene. Just really wonderful.
TartucaResponded on April 5, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Janet!
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aydin
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful dining experience at the Chef's Table.
TartucaResponded on April 3, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. It really helps sustain our business. We're glad you had a great experience!
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Diana
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my family for my aunt’s 80th birthday. We had an assortment of lighter dishes and all were excellent. We loved the meatball, the burrata, the sablefish but particularly the new spring campanelle with fava beans and peas. So delicious! Tartuca is my regular neighborhood haunt so it’s always fun when I can introduce friends and family to it as well. Love the cozy new(ly redecorated) digs on the back patio!
TartucaResponded on April 3, 2025
Thank you so much, Diana!!
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Bridgette
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely delicious! Will be back in the immediate future
TartucaResponded on April 3, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We're glad you had a great experience! Can't wait to have you back!
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Marie
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The heated back patio was cozy, the service attentive, and food delicious. Rounded out with a surprising and elegant wine list and you've got the makings of a good time!
TartucaResponded on April 3, 2025
Thank you so much, Marie!!
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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 127 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 16 times today

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
Corey Starreveld
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
Private party facilities
We offer large party and private dining options. For parties larger than 8, email us at tartucapdx@gmail.com for any inquiries

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Tartuca

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About this restaurant

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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

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