Good pasta and salads. Pizza also very good. Enjoyed shrimp appetizer and other happy hour. Good atmosphere and friendly service. Everybody in party of 6 enjoyed meal. Hadn't been in a while. Good to see they are doing well. Very crowded on a Sunday night with snow in forecast. read more

Second what Sara B said. Food for the most part was outstanding. I'm knocking off a star because we saw a waiter slamming wine between bringing out food orders and when we brought it up to the manager she brushed us off and said he was probably tasting it to make sure it hadn't gone bad or there was a small amount left in the bottle so he finished it. Well if A, not sure why it would be a full glass "taste" and if B, that's just not okay either. Total bullshit and I can't stand being treated like I'm an idiot. You have a drunk on staff, he can't even hide it, deal with it and say thank you for pointing it out. read more

Ever so hesitant to provide 4 stars instead of 3. In the spirit of the olympics, let's give it 3.5. Tucci is like a passionate relationship (like the kind you have in your 20s): love 'em and hate 'em at the same time. So let me start with the o'so positive: 1. cuisine (when it's done right) is amazing, flavors are reminiscent of European 4 star dining. The creative sauces chef prepares are seriously to die for.... 2. happening place: decor and design 3. wine list (italian, regional) Now on to why they are 3.5 stars: 1. inconsistency (have been to Tucci more than a dozen times and we either get great service or service that doesn't give a damn served with a side of bad attitude.) 2. food can also be inconsistent (still very tasty, but under or over cooked and a few times served "cold"). 3. wine served too freaking warm. and when I request an ice bucket for my red wine (which should be served at approx 65 degrees/cellar temp) I don't want attitude. 75 degrees for a 2001 Brunello is like drinking cold coffee. It's against the grain!! So, bring me the bucket and make your annoyed faces in the back of the establishment. 4. over priced (especially the wines 300-400% mark-up from retail) food is priced about right because it's awesome (WHEN IT's prepared properly)! *So, after dining at Tucci, we loved it and hated it, depending upon the evening. Which makes me think after all the years they've been around that it's poorly managed. Master chef and owner should continue to create cuisine that sends your mind and senses to a higher level. But hire a management consultant to over see the sloppy service, inconsistencies and PLEASE put some of that money into a wine cooling system and if your patrons still want ice...let them have it, with a smile! read more

We tried this place while on vacation. We expected much higher quality for the price. The duck that came with the risotto was far too rare on one side and seared in a pan on the other side. The pasta dish was also under seasoned. Plus they charge $13 for a glass of Chianti that was happy hour quality at best. This isn't a terrible restaurant, they just need to improve the quality if they are going to charge over $25 for an entrée. We have had higher quality food for much less. read more

Preface: Tucci is falling victim to a pet peeve of mine: out of date advertising, details to follow. I probably would lean more towards 4*s than 3 without the peeve factor. This place is date 3 central...expensive but not too expensive, mood lighting, somewhat dressy (though you could easily wear jeans). Surprisingly, the outside is nondescript - I walked right past it and had to double back. Not a knock on the place, necessarily, it's just understated. Service was excellent, water glass always full, old plates promptly removed, deep knowledge of the menu, polite and available without hover. There was one exception to this, but more on that with the food... Speaking of! We had : Insalata di Asparagi Insaata di Spinachi The Asparagus was salad was decent. The Spinach salad was supposed to be "crispy" pancetta, but was otherwise nice Arancini: Risotto fritters. Two problems here. The first is that this dish was ordered as an appetiser, but in the one counter example to the excellent service, it was forgotten until after the main meal arrived. the second is that there was supposed to be all kinds of veggies in the fritter, and none were apparent in either the flavor or the look Rigatoni con Prosciutto - Wonderful. Pasta was cooked well, and I had asked for a little extra cream to create a 'pink sauce" like experience, and that's how it came. Pappardelle al Ragu di Agnello: lamb. I've never had lamb so creamy before, while preserving the flavor of the meat. Don't expect a leg of lamb as the dish description implies. Still well worth ordering. Details on the bad advertising: I have tried to go to Tucci twice now, and both times have been mislead by fliers claiming they were open, when in fact, they were not. I can't tell you how annoying it is when you drive out of your way to check it out a place for lunch...and it is closed. My other pet peeve: There is a wonderful Prix Fixe menu, 4 courses, that is very very reasonable ($26, I believe). If you don't select this, you are in for a much larger bill. Think $65 vs $100. And as you get into the $100 range, (my) expectations go WAY up. read more

Overall, I thought that the food was way overpriced for what it was...an opinion which I could have overcame if the service hadn't been terrible as well. My husband ordered the rigatoni and I had the ravioli and we both thought they were fine. My sauce was a bit oily, but even that was okay. I was a little annoyed when a couple who came in after us was told a whole array of specials which we were not informed of. I was further annoyed when our waiter took our plates then disappeared for over 20 minutes before bringing us our bill. I don't think I will be heading back any time soon. read more

I am kind of shocked that this place gets good reviews. Well I know why. It's LO. There's still not a lot of options and there probably never will be. The dish I got looked like a child's portion of spaghetti. It had no sauce or flavoring for some reason despite the description. I paid 6 extra dollars for 3 tiny flavorless meatballs. Total cost $ 18 for something that should probably be at most $8-9. There was no offer of Parmesan cheese. I guess id have to bring it from home. We had a very simple order and they forgot our caprese order somehow. I can't believe people actually come here. We were there for a quick dinner. It took forever to order and another 45 for the food. For pasta? Come on. Unacceptable. Wait staff was friendly and a decent restaurant but the food was so lame and overpriced. It is really kind of insulting. Maybe I'll come back for drinks and a salad but will never ever come back to eat a meal. I just don't understand why you go to the trouble of opening a restaurant and then you skimp on your portion sizes for pasta that costs you maybe 25 cents a dish and totally neglect to make the dish enjoyable. I agree with the other reviewers that you're better going to Olive Garden if you actually want to eat something that doesn't resemble bad airline food. I'm just shaking my head right now thinking about what this place tries to get away with. If you want my money please at least offer something in return. read more

This Italian joint is a nice place to come for a leisurely lunch with friends. The decor is warm and inviting and the servers even more so. My meal of Crab tomballa was full of fresh ingredients and thoughtfully prepared and arranged. Unfortunately, nothing stood out as spectacular or something I would order again except for perhaps my boyfriend's minestrone. Portions are just right for one person. You will leave satisfied, but not stuffed. I also discovered my hour for lunch including drivetime from my nearby office is just not long enough to come back here. Instead I'll come back to sample their $5 plates and $6 cocktails at happy hour. To be continued... read more

Walking into the restaurant I was immersed in the feeling of stepping into a villa in the Mediteranean. The ochre colored walls, black wrought iron, the rustic looking tables and huge unusual light fixture were a feast for the eyes. My friend and I were seated quickly (we had called ahead for reservations) and were given food menues, a wine menu, and a cocktail menu. That was my only complaint for the evening. We had these four large menues and not enough room on the table for all of them. We started off with martinis - I had the key lime and it was absolute perfection. Neither of us were extremely hungry so we ordered salads and my friend also ordered the squash soup. We were entertained by what I can only assume was live guitar music. It was nice and just the right volume to be background music. While waiting for our salads, we munched on the wonderful rustic bread the waiter had placed on our table earlier. The olive oil and pepper/salt containers were really cute little rustic looking ceramic vessels with a small wooden spoon used to sprinkle the pepper and salt. The only thing missing was a little parmesan. Our salads and soup arrived and I just want to express how fabulous the Ahi tuna salad was. The tuna virtually melted in my mouth while the vegetables and greens were artfully arranged on the plate. My mouth virtually sang in satisfaction once they arrived on my tastebuds. My friend raved about the soup as well. This was definitely the kind of place to come for a special occasion. The dining experience was fabulous and the food was amazing. The prices were a bit out of my normal range so I can't see myself frequenting the place. But I will remember it the next time I'm celebrating a special occasion. read more

My mother and I stopped by Tucci this week for lunch because we wanted to explore some of the restaurants out in Lake Oswego. I called about an hour before we planned on meeting to reserve a table for lunch (lately I've noticed lunch reservations aren't too common during the work week) and the friendly person on the phone took my information and let me know they'd have a table set aside. We were greeted and seated as soon as we stepped inside Tucci. The staff was pleasant and gave us ample time to look over the menu. I ordered the Panini Trio that consisted of a small salad, soup, and smaller version of their daily panino. This was the perfect sized lunch for me. I should've snapped a picture, but I was so hungry the thought never crossed my mind. The small panino was constructed and grilled perfectly. The innards weren't falling out with each bite and there wasn't any oil running from the sandwich that could stain your clothes. The salad and soup were of the typical italian restaurant variety. Nothing to write home (or on Yelp!) about. I want to return for dinner and a happy hour. My guess is that's when Tucci is most busy as there were only two other small parties at lunch. The dinner menu is much more fleshed out with meal options, as is the happy hour menu. If you're out and about in Lake Oswego, take a chance on Tucci! read more

Olive Garden Meets Lake Oswego * Risotto balls are good with a crisp crust and generic tasting inside. They still seeming to be missing the vegetables mentioned on the menu. * Calimari was thinly battered and paired with two anemic aolis * Cocktails and wine choices are terrific * Beet salad had rancid pecans * Pear salad was delightful * It's impossible to drink more than two sips out of your glass before it's refilled-we tried! The water service was adamant while the rest was well metered and friendly (also very respectful of our need to eat quickly to attend a play) *The booths in the lounge are nearly impossible but mostly awkward to squeeze into even for slighter frames There were a few entrees that sounded good. Due to time constraints we just had appetizers and drinks, but from a general impression it would seem that an entree might be a mixed bag as well. Tucci - was nice enough for one visit, but probably wouldn't garner my attention a second time. read more

I love the open kitchen concept and the warmness of the dining-room atmosphere. Their Pan Steamed Mussels were so good that I could eat a couple more pounds of it! My co-workers fought for the few pieces of the forcacia breads because they were so delicious! Next time when I crave for mussels Tucci will be the place! read more

Tucci's came highly recommended by the Friends of Lake Oswego Facebook Page. We went there this evening and was not disappointed. Our waiter was Armando and he was so great. He advised us on every part of our meal to perfection. I ordered The Chicken Alfredo which is my go to when we eat Italian. It was the best I have ever had. The ambiance was perfect. Absolutely lovely. We will be back ! read more

I absolutely love the service, the bar options. Food is cooked to perfection. My preference are the scallops and fresh vegetable dishes. I have tried other meals and meat with a wonderful taste and aroma. My favorite happens to be the precise cook of the scallops dinner. read more

Tucci - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Tucci's is set in a small row of buildings in the heart of Lake Oswego, right across from Safeway. The atmosphere is somewhat Tuscan, the mood intimate with lots of candles and low lighting. We went to celebrate a birthday and even though there were only four of us were sat in a separate, more private, dining room in front of a large fireplace. Our waiter was very informative of the menu and the lengthy list of specials. We were well cared for throughout the evening. They have a generous wine list which offers some local wines but lacks on glass pours. I decided on a glass of Barbera to go with one of their signature dishes, the Pappardelle Agnello. This dish has a bed of fresh pasta and a house made lamb ragu with mushrooms. The rich ragu had succulent braised lamb and the pasta cooked al dente. It was very flavorful and left just enough juice to use my remaining bread as a sponge. Without asking they brought us a complimentary dessert with lit candle for our celebration, which was a nice gesture. Overall I enjoyed our meal but did feel the zip code added to the cost of the bill. It was unfortunate my stomach didn't completely agree afterward, which I could have ignored except someone else ordered the same dish and had similar results. I would like to give Tucci another try but there are so many other choices in Portland that don't include unexpected trips to the bathroom. read more

Love the ambiance, the host, the waiters and the food. I can take my mom there because they have gluten free options. It's a win win.

My husband and I visited Tucci's because we received a gift card. Otherwise, I'm not sure we would have made this place our date night. The ambiance was certainly nice, and unlike the other posters, we found our wait staff to be acceptable. My main issue was the price vs quality of the food. Not to say that I didn't enjoy my smoked salmon pasta, but for the ridiculous price, and small amount, I certainly would have been miffed to pay my own money for it. The food was average, the prices high. I will say, the Tiramisu was delicious, and worth anything you would pay for it. read more

We have lived in Portland for two and a half years, and this was by far, our favorite dining experience. We went last night, and from the wonderful greeting by the host, to Michael, our fabulous waiter, to the more than capable bartender, and finally, the star of the show, the food, WOW! We cannot recommend it any higher, and we cannot wait to go back! Perfection times ten! Y'all need to go! :) read more

Food has always been pretty good, although on the expensive side for what you get. The one thing that bothered me as a younger diner, is I was treated like crap for no reason. They try so hard to create such a fine dining experience, and be so fancy, that they are almost rude. Overall, food and ambiance good, service - awful. read more

We went to Tucci for our anniversary. The food was excellent (as usual) and all staff members we interacted with were friendly and attentive. I really appreciate how Tucci happily accommodates to my food allergies! It can be tough for me to eat out sometimes, but the staff at Tucci always make me feel comfortable asking for omissions/substitutions. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful with a calm and cozy atmosphere. I recommend Tucci to anyone. You won't be disappointed :) read more

We had avoided them after the previous experiences, but some friends gave us a Tucci gift certificate, so last week we finally decided to try it again. What a different experience! We sat outside on their lovely side patio (& were able to have our dog with us - bonus!). Our server was awesome - friendly, knowledgable, etc. We both had the halibut. It was perfectly cooked - tender, easily fell into wonderful bite-sized pieces. Sides were well chosen & presented. The veggies were sautéed, but not with lots of oil; tasted healthful and flavorful. The fish was a bit too salty (seemed like maybe chef ground rock salt over the top, but didn't realize how much was coming out), but we mixed it with the veggies & it balanced out. The 4 stars are for the oversalting, but we plan to visit again soon & will upgrade if they keep the improvements up. The server did say that there is a new chef (well, new to us, as he has been there nearly a year) - which could explain the big improvements. read more

They have an excellent selection of wines and they have a lot of items that vegetarians will definitely appreaciate. I have been here multiple times and have yet to be disappointed. read more

We absolutely love the bar! Amazing cocktail selection and good bar menu. Only reason for 4 stars is that I'm now blown away by the restaurant side for the price. Will remain regulars for the great cocktails and food. read more

Greg is a true restauranteur! A Class act. His welcoming demeanor is just the start. The staff is wonderful and our absolute favorite wait staff member Craig is beyond the best. The food parallels the service and the ambiance. It's my go to place when craving some darned good food. Pasta dishes are abundant and the new menu is terrific. I'm so happy this gem is in my neck of the woods, bravo Tucci for weathering the storm of 2020 and coming back strong here in 2021. You're off to a great start. We will keep on supporting you! read more

Not great. Okay. 7 pm reservation, seated immediately and then waited 30 minutes for drinks for 3 and longer for our meal. By the time the food came I was totally over it. The food was pretty good but not an overall positive experience and not much interest in returning anytime soon. read more

Food, Service, Presentation were amazing !we liked the food the only thing Tucci. You are not the Pearl! Why such high prices? read more

Food was "ok" and terrible! Got delivery. My 8 shrimp in sauce was good. Carbenera was crazy salty. Inedible! No bread. Nothing. Will never go there or order again!! Update. The manager was very nice. Refunded our entire order. Definitely don't recommend ordering out but he encouraged us to come into the restaurant. Maybe we will in the future. read more

The menu is nice. The ambiance is nice. The cat art was seemingly out of place. The food was ok. The margarita pizza tasted like they forgot just a pinch of salt. The best thing I had was the almond dessert. Unfortunately both my husband and I got a bit of a reaction from something we ate but nothing major. Seems like a great place to take parents to. Will likely be back! Our waitress was nice and the restaurant was clean. The bathroom was clean too. read more

Tucci - Cat art - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

My girlfriend and I were staying in Oswego for her birthday, we didn't know where to go for dinner and walked into Tucci. I ordered the seafood pasta with alfrado sauce, she ordered the trout. Both meals were amazing and the pasta tasted homemade not boxed. I will definitely go back when I am in town. read more

Had dinner at Tucci with friends last night. Had the crab bruschetta - rip off. $29 for two small pieces of bread cut into a triangle with a little avocado spread and very little tasteless Dungeness crab. Nothing else on the plate. Good thing I wasn't all that hungry. Some of the of the other dishes at the table looked better. read more

When Tucci opened, I gave them a bad review, because they tried to create a demand by being conceded. They said, " oh, I see you were able to get a seat, "congratulations"! Are you f'n kidding me. At any rate, they "calmed that down". The food is good. And please don't "hate" about price when you go to a nice restaurant, it kills me. Go out, prepare to pay, but expect greatness. However, I don't appreciate a lot of Italian wines, I am a California Cab girl, so I don't appreciate the wines so I bring my own. Love the Pappardelle, the pizzas and the Scallops, the other entrees I have not been impressed with, in fact they were inedible....really, bought them to go for my adult kids and threw them away, because I agreed it was not ok. I guess, end of day, keep it simple here, the girl chef they have now sucks, Robert was awesome. Have soup, salad, pizza, and papeperdelle. Get the wine across the street. read more

We stopped by for dessert after dinner a few blocks away. This turned out to be an excellent choice. I absolutely can back this as a romantic dessert place. My fiance got a Affogato al Caffe and a port. The affogato was outstanding, which implies to me that both their espresso and gellato are excellent. I got a dessert that had a couple things on it, some filo purses with nuts and fig that were pretty tasty, some almond florentine (brittle) that was AMAZING... I would have eaten a plate of just that, and a panna cotta that I turned out to not like. I love panna cotta so that was disappointing. After a chat with the bar tender (we ate at the bar) we decided that the goat cheese added to it, which I should have loved, changed the texture so it didn't feel like panna cotta and put me off. He said it was tasty if I'd give it a chance, but I couldn't get past the not panna cotta texture. We were thrilled with the whole experience though. I'm not complaining. I would love to go back for dinner. Also, interior is lovely and beautiful low lighting. read more

Everything about this place wreaks of awesomeness! You need to come in and try it for yourself. Don't take mine or others words for it! read more

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I'm positive they'll pay to have this review deleted but their (lead?) bartender just put hands on a woman over an unsatisfactory meal. Looked like a drink was spilled and the meal didn't match their previous expectations. I've never seen such unprofessional behavior from a service industry person before. It didn't stop there, because their lead bartender ran out the building and yelled something at them. I understand if customers are rude, however it's your job as a professional to be mindful and keep a positive attitude towards other customers. It came off as very hostile and violent and we won't be returning. Which sucks because we love their spaghetti and usually have a great time. read more

The stand out thing about my Tucci experience was the waitstaff. Our waiter was the perfect combination of attentive but not obtrusive, totally casual and friendly. The food was great, I had a pasta and my friend had a pizza. Both were excellent. I liked the combo of casual but fine dining. Recommend. read more

Portland is replete with Italian joints. It seems like every month a new provincial Italian restaurant opens in the metro area. Tucci Ristorante is an old stalwart. They've been doing it right in LO for years and there's a reason they have a large following. From the decor to the service to the distinguished selection of regional plates from the kitchen - Tucci's a great place for a date night or a late night. I just feel so bad that we've been absent for the past couple of years. I forgot how much I enjoy the place. read more

The service is amazing!! I brought my girlfriend here for our anniversary and they treated us so well! The portions are a little small for my appetite, but DELICIOUS! read more

Indoors or outdoors, Tucci's is our "go-to" place to bring friends or stop by for Happy Hour. Super wine list. Unique cocktails. (Try their Frozen Manhattan!). Friendly service and comfortable atmosphere. read more

The Bruschetta was top notch. Entrees were fabulous as well. Great service. Will be back.

A type of place I have seen many times in my day....which is gooooood. But nothing that is going to blow your pants off. Their dungeonous crab bruschetta was yummy, so was their garlic roasted prawns. But I got scallops atop some farro, which was okay, it just could have been jazzed up a lil bit. The scallops were also quite over-salted, enough that I had a little nugget of one left over when I was finished.......something that should not happen to a scallop, that needs to be in my mouth. Dessert was slightly lame. I got a cheesecake because I wasn't paying and I love cheesecake. But it was dry! I wanted moist and creamy cake love! I would go back though, they have sexy staff, okay food, a nice selection of beer, and definitely nice ambiance. read more