Bacchus Wine Nights and fine Italian dining in the heart of Lake Oswego. Last night I went here for the first time to enjoy dinner for eight and four others joined us for dessert and drinks. It was a fantastic night and although it was my first time in the restaurant, I will definitely be back. I love dining with a large group because then you get to sample a little bit of everything. Antipasti dishes: **Cozze al Vapore--a large plate of steamed mussels in a roasted tomato sauce with Pinot Grigio and grilled Ciabatta **Calamari Fritti--a basket of lightly fried calamari with tomato and lemon aioli dipping sauces on the side **Mozzarella in Carrozza--fried mozzarella and tomato with arugula pesto and a balsamic reduction served in a tower. All three were delicious and I went back for seconds of the calamari and mussels. Everyone in our party skipped the soups and salad and went right into the main course. Secondi: **Sea Bass di Chile--pan seared with a thin layer of prosciutto, asparagus, olive oil whipped potatoes and a light pesto. I had this and actually meant to ask for a substitution of seasonal veggies for the asparagus (since I am not usually a fan due to flashbacks of how it was cooked beyond recognition in my childhood), but this was delicious. I think it is a sign of a great dining experience when you add a food that previously you avoided to your "I'll have that" list. **Filetto Arrosto--pan roasted filet atop a Tuscan potato cake with seasonal veggies and a port reduction. Four in my party had this and raved about it. It was beautifully plated. **Cappi Santi al Finocchio--seared sea scallops with faro and arugula. The woman next to me had this (she had ordered it on a previous visit as well) and raved about it. Her father was a fisherman, so I think she has a higher standard then average for the quality of the dish. And to finish off this decadent meal... Dessert/Wine: **Tiramisu Classico--I chose this and it was beautifully presented with swirls of chocolate on a simple white plate, but it wasn't the best I've ever had. Next time, I'll have the.... **Torta Calda del Polenta Ciocolato--warm chocolate polenta cake with fudge and caramel sauce, a honey tuile and gelato. I tasted this and it was out of this world. A really interesting texture and version of a molten chocolate lava cake. **Trio di Gelato--how you can go wrong with three flavors of their house-made ice cream and biscotti? **Selection of digestivos--limoncello and orangecello We had wonderful service throughout and our group was relatively demanding. Most of us were sampling white and red wine, had cocktails, and asked a ton of questions. The waiter had worked in the restaurant as a wine steward for two years, so he had complete command of both the food and wine lists. He recommended some wonderful red and white wines to accompany the meal. I had a raspberry lemon drop cocktail to start, but I wouldn't recommend it in particular. Others enjoyed the house martinis. The decor is lush Italian with lots of golds, ambers and reds. Very interesting light fixtures and you eat on carved wood tables and the chairs were very comfortable. Even the fixtures in the unisex bathrooms were out of the ordinary. The kitchen is open to the dining room and at first it was a little disconcerting to have the chefs about six feet away from our table, but I loved looking at the fire brick oven. They have a few stools at the kitchen counter and I saw a mother and her children eating pizza and watching the chefs work. That would be really cool for the little ones. This place is both restaurant and wine bar and they advertised all wine bottles (red, white, or sparkling) at 20% off the menu price throughout the entire restaurant - bar and dining room on Monday evenings. The evening hours vary, but most of the week they offer a late night happy hour after 9:00p. The Lido Bar is a cool area and they had a baby grand piano, so they offer live music on occasion. There is a patio for outdoor seating in the summertime. This was a spendy restaurant and would fall in my special occasion category. It has a great wine list, so I think my next trip might be for some wine tasting and a light meal. Our party closed out the restaurant around 10:30p and I see from the website, they are only open until 9:00p on Monday, so it was gracious of them to stay open as long as they did. read more

Tucci - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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this is the best italian restaurant i've ever been to. we got the fritters, meatballs, bruschetta, salmon, and the chocolate torte. everything was PHENOMENAL. it was hard to choose what to get because everything on the menu looked so good. the service was good too, the waiters are super nice and friendly. the outdoor seating in the back is super cute too. i definitely recommend coming here!!! read more

Best Italian in lake O! We're always satisfied with the service and quality of food. Pasta is alway perfect al dente and ingredients are fresh. My personal favorite is easily the Wild Boar Pappardelle. The boar is tender and marinated to perfection. The build your own pasta menu is also a nice treat. That's not something you always see at a classier Italian restaurant. Tucci balances fine dining and casual very nicely with a well rounded menu and friendly staff. read more

Tucci - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Don't normally review restaurants but had to for Tucci. Had the best Italian food I've had in a long time. Tried a lot of the food in the menu as we went with a larger group. Service was a 5star as well! read more

I came here with my boss and client for dinner. We were seated right away and the server was nice. We ordered: Calamari Cabbage wrapped lamb Linguine and clams The fish of the day - seared halibut Chocolate polenta cake All the dishes were good - all were very tasty. My favorite was the linguine and clams (how could you go wrong) and the cake polenta which was like a lava cake and the dough was very moist. The service was okay- she forgot our coffee, and items we asked for like red peppers and cheese. Food I give a 4 stars and service a 3. read more

One of our family's favorite spots in Downtown LO with a GREAT happy hour and atmosphere. Not the most kid friendly (no kids menu and mostly kidless crowd) but the servers are always accommodating and make it work when it comes to options for the littles. Do not sleep on the burger from this Italian place...it is likely the best burger I've ever had! read more

This place is awesome Great service. Great food. And no corkage fee. Wow. I will come here every chance I get read more

This restaurant has good service, a nice atmosphere, a good bar, but mediocre food. Everything we ate there was so, so. One can make a more interesting pasta dish at home. Espresso should not be served lukewarm. read more

They have TRULY elevated their menu. Everything we have had the pleasure of trying in the last few months has been just outstanding. The chef never seizes to amaze us. I mean the boneless fries chicken is to die for, the prawn dish is heavenly, the Snapper was a work of art and the ciopinno was very memorable.. even the wedge salad of all things was so elevated and fantastic. Great wine selection, fantastic bar tender! Don't change a thing, just keep giving the chef full control!! read more

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Great food and fantastic people. We've been going for years, before and after the pandemic. Appreciate the whole crew and how hard they work to make the experience great. read more

I have been several times since it opened but it has been a few years. The menu has become a bit confused with the asian items on the menu. The service was above reproach. Most of my family was pleased but not overly impressed with the food. I had the wild boar pasta, I love wild boar this was nearly inedible. The boar 'sausage' tasted like mediocure italian sausage with extra salt. the flavor of the boar was completely lost. I probably will not return. read more

Eating-in at Tucci's is the perfect date night, but until we're able to do that again, Tuccis does a great job with takeout. If you haven't had their Wild Boar Bolognese, you are missing out. Treat yourself! read more

We love Tucci! A large variety of dishes that are always fresh. Friendly staff and great drinks. Patio is a great place to sit on a sunny day. We eat there at least 1 x month. read more

I always get the risotto balls - we call them "balls". Not always consistent; however I will always order them - probably so I can just say "I want balls". Pastas are really good, as are any of their fish dishes. Haven't had a bad one yet. I've eaten mostly at the bar, and the bartender(s) are always friendly - though seemingly overworked...one dude for the whole bar AND restaurant? Hey, stop filling that order from the restaurant and give me more wine! Hmph. If you can't get seating in the restaurant, I recommend sitting in the bar. Belly up - they will take care of you, and will serve you the full menu. Wine list is really good, and well, of course there's some very nice Italian reds to be had. read more

We dined in the bar on a Friday evening, we got there early and got a nice booth. The soft shell crab sliders and chopped salad were great appetizers. We had a great pizza, and gnocchi which was just okay. The service was great, martini was superb. read more

Incredible Gluten free pasta evoo garlic with Carnelian Chili's and a meat pizza so yummy Lovely outdoor seating with friendly stag Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

We took our granddaughter here for a special graduation dinner and it was perfect! The atmosphere is so nice, the staff was attentive and friendly and the food was delicious! We had a variety of food, the sharable Brussel sprouts, steak diane, chicken marsala, and the alfredo and they were delicious! The portions were generous and we took doggie bags home.. Thank you for making our dinner wonderful! We will be back read more

It is a mediocre old-school Italian restaurant. The cocktails were okay...nothing special. The salads were good...the entrees were as advertised but over-salted. Service was uneven, attentive at times, and then difficult to catch the server's attention. The menu was very odd with 85% Italian, with 15% Asian food (not in a fusion way...) Overall--overpriced for meh-to-good food. read more

We ordered takeout for NYE, and were super happy. Great food and thoughtfully packaged. We'll do that again.

Can here for a date night, and we got seated right away, which was great. We were seated, and the host walked away, and we waited and waited and waited. About 20 minutes go by, and my fiancé gets up and walks over to the counter and asks for water and was told, "yeah, someone will be right with you." He said to them that we have been waiting 20 minutes for someone to be with us and we just need some water. And then they say okay. We waited another 10 minutes for a waiter to come over and give us water. After that, it wasn't much of a problem, just very slowly. The pasta was undercooked and hard, but my fiancé like his steak. It was hard to enjoy, though, after being ignored for about 30 minutes. Used to go to Tucci all the time but now we might think twice. read more

Just went there for a lunch with a living social coupon. The ambiance is nice. They have some areas with nice cushioned loveseats. Stylish and up to date yet not over the top and pretentious. The service was ok. They didn't tell us the specials, we had to ask ourselves what the soup of the day and the pizza of the day was. The food was also just ok. It's lunch and all but the portions were pretty small. I didn't mind but my wife thought things were a bit salty. It was edible but just didn't have the delicate touches I would expect from a restaurant in their price range. Also seemed to try to be sophisticated but tasted simple (not in a good way.) read more

We had a good meal last night, despite a couple of flaws. I want to start with a compliment. I love the idea you can bring in a bottle of wine to have with dinner and the restaurant does not charge a corkage. Think about it; no corkage. We started with the calamari. This was very good. We all enjoyed it. My wife and I split the Gorgonzola salad. Although the dressing tasted good, there was too much. I prefer it lighter so I can taste the greens. Rebecca liked the cheese. Others had the Caesar and the beet salad. Both were very good. All of our dishes were good. The scallops with cauliflower puree was very good. My lamb sausage was good, but the sauce was too heavy. My brother loved his clams. We had one dish that was so salty it could not be eaten. The Restaurant handled it very well and rectified the problem. The strawberry rhubarb sorbet was marvelous. My spumoni was good, but did not need chocolate spread all over the plate; it overwhelmed the ice cream. We had a good time and the service was good. read more

Had an excellent evening at Tucci. We split the mushroom and prosciutto pasta. Pasta was outstanding, perfectly cooked. The portion was huge! It made for a great side dish at lunch the next day. Can't wait to go back! The reason for 4 stars was we couldn't get a reservation until 8:00, which was no problem for us, but when we were ready for a second glass of wine to eat with our meal at 9:00, they said the bar was closed for the evening, since they close at 10:00.......what??? Made no sense to us. read more

I've been looking for the perfect gnocchi in PDX and finally found heaven here!! Try the garlic bread and brussel sprouts while you're at it, but everything here is divine. read more

If you like Olive Garden, this is probably going to be a place for you. The only thing that was good was the house made cheese cake.

Oh man oh man! This was my first time at Tucci, and I WILL be back!!! I went with a group of 5 and we ordered appetizers to start, Brussels (on the special), garlic bread, and calamari to start, everything tasted so good!!!! The calamari was the most expensive appetizer but came a pretty big plate, we were all surprised how much calamari arrived at our table. I then ordered the winter mule (delish!) and mushroom and prosciutto pasta (chefs kiss) it was buttery, and garlicky, with Parmesan cheese and hint of white wine. I think I had dreams of that pasta last night and I will be ordering the same thing next time I go . We were so excited about the food we didn't take any photos. Go there, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great food. Craig is the best! Fun! Very good service. Easy dining. Great varied menu options. Pizzas are fantastic!

We ordered a large delivery from Tucci through Postmates. Not only was every dish perfect, our silly personal requests were honored. We work in the service industry and know how little things can be missed. Want to compliment this restaurant for getting it right and getting a great dinner to us. Was also our day off so good food that was on point was fabulous as we relaxed and watched a movie. Looking forward to an experience at Tucci on another day off (in our regular clothes... not Pajamas). read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants. Great service, tasty food & a fabulous happy hour!!! Highly recommend you give them a try!!

Holy cow. Massively overpriced VERY MEDIOCRE food. Lovely service but wow, $25 for butter noodles!! Tiny garden salad made from slightly wilted spring mix. Will not go back. read more

Like I said before. Manhattan in a bottle, WOW! Get one! Citrus Mule also good. Puttanesca Pasta, and Bruschetta both delicious. Heres the problem this time. When we walked in, I noticed a sign for a steak special. It was served with spinach. On the special menu, I also noticed a steak special... however it said it was for 2. Cost $60. When I ordered it the waiter did not clarify that it was typically for 2 and it did not occur to me to ask. So I was served a pretty massive steak and my husband ate the Puttenesca. While the steak was good and probably proportionate for two, the spinach was not. So part of the steak came home. Good food here but clarify the specials!!! Unknowingly spending $60 on a steak you can't eat puts a damper on a night out. read more

First, the night started when ordering our food, the server warned us that one of their pasta dishes that we ordered "a lot of people complain it's too dry". Well that set the stage for the rest of the night. You should never say things like that as a server. They mention on Yelp they have vegan options-not true. I think they may be confused with the difference between vegetarian and vegan. Nonetheless, we ordered off the menu they had which was fine but then don't advertise they have you have vegan options. Okay, now for the food part. The food was not what I would remotely consider good Italian cooking, at least not authentic also being we had two Italians (1st generation) in our party. One our dishes, the cacio e pepe came out without cheese or black pepper, just plain pasta lol. The server said the food runner was still in training and grabbed the wrong plate for the kitchen. We sent it back and it came back within 3 mins which you can clearly tell they just sprinkled cheese on it-still no pepper. We sent it back again while the server proceeded to explain to us that it wasn't their favorite dish. They asked if we wanted something else instead. We ordered the gnocchi. It was literally a soup of cheesy gnocchi. And the zucchini pasta looked like ramen noodles. It was definitely not the experience we were hopping for. We also ordered an espresso and it came in a huge cup-no espresso cup lol. Also, they ended up charging us for the cacio e pepe after all, which they refunded after pointing it out to them after running our credit cards. read more

Review update. Still 3 Stars as an Italian restaurant... however, their burger alone adds a star. This is the place we go for a good burger. If we have experienced a series of bad burgers elsewhere, we go to Tucci to renew our faith in good burgers. Be sure to specify medium rare (and err to the side of rare to ensure a juicy burger. Also, consistently good happy hour red wine. read more

Very good food. Beautiful rustic building and the floors are amazing. Get the arribiata sauce with the garlic bread, you'll want to only eat that for dinner. The vodka sauce gnocchi was very delicious. read more

Chicken fettuccine for $36.25....what a joke. Wasn't even good. Save your money and go somewhere else. The pasta didn't even seem homemade. Not going back. read more

Enjoyed my birthday at Tucci! The raspberry lemon drop was out of this world! I ordered the wild boar pasta for the hundredth time, and I swear it still gets better and better! Couldn't have had better service from our waiter! read more

Delicious Italian comfort food! Great ambiance and friendly staff. They also have a great happy hour menu. Will be back.

WE had the brut prosecco, caesar salad, margarita pizza, shrimp/chorizo dish, and ravioli which were all delicious. The tiramasu was beyond horrible. It was a wet mess under a glop of cream. It had no flavor or texture at all. They need to take it off the menu now! The coffee was watery. So the meal was good. The dessert was a flop. The restaurant is a delight to be in. The service was good. We look forward to returning. We will skip the dessert and coffee. read more

Not sure why this is not a five star restaurant. Sure, we waited about five minutes before our server acknowledged us, but once he did... WOW!!! Our first visit was after our major snowstorm in the Portland area. We had 6:45 reservations and by 7:15 the place was full. We started with some of their classic cocktails ( Hot Toddy and Italian Mule) and two of their Fresh Start sides: Roasted Beet and Goat cheese and Brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnuts...oh my...delicious. Next was our amazing garden and Gorgonzola salads with fresh baked rustic bread... Next was the mouth watering vegetable raviolis... We brought our own wine and was happy with the modest $18 corkage fee. Our server, JP,offered to decant it for us...Why yes!!! You would think we would be full, but no...our entrees were over the top!!! Hubby had the Ossobucco and it was OK, nothing over the top. I had the special trout with root veggies. This was the best fish I have ever had. With my eyes closed you would think you were feasting on salmon. We were told that only five restaurants in the area serve this trout! I want more. We finished with the sweet gelato in a cup of espresso!!! We thought we were finished!!! After dinner we wandered into the fireplace lounge area, and knew we had to stay. Sitting by the fireplace and looking out the windows to the white string lights and fresh snow we seriously thought that we were in Aspen. I ordered a Spanish coffee and in spite of the fact that I didn't get to watch it being prepared it was delicious. This was our first visit, but it will not be our last! read more

Tucci - Fellow 'Friday the 13th' friends. - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Romantic atmosphere, immaculate restaurant and bathrooms, and excellent service: the host and waiter were really nice guys and very professional. We waited about 10 minutes for a table since we didn't have a reservation and it was busy! The host came back twice to check on us at the bar and was very accommodating! I ordered the gluten-free rigatoni with the Ragu and it was excellent! My husband ordered the special, which was tiny ravioli stuffed with pork, rabbit, spinach, cheese, and topped with sautéed Sage, which was also excellent! The reason I gave it 4 stars is because his portion was a little shy of what it could have been for $20. My dish was $26 and I got about double the amount. read more

Tucci - Left: special ravioli Right: GF rigatoni with ragu - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon