Mucca Osteria

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#4 of 3,366 Restaurants in Portland₱₱₱₱, Italian, Tuscan, Vegetarian friendly

+1 503-227-5521+ Add website

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Mon

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tue

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wed

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thu

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Fri

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sat

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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4.5

510 reviews

#4 of 3,366 Restaurants in Portland

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Food and ambience

Italian, Tuscan, Central-Italian, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

“The truffle tagliatelle lacked flavor.”

“Food was good - 2 of our 3 pasta dishes were like warm so that was a disappoi...”

“Quail appetizer followed by duck (me) and halibut (my spouse).”

“First course was undercooked cold scallops poorly plated and on a very unattr...”

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1022 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR 97205-2626

+1 503-227-5521

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Chef-owner Simone Savaiano carefully selects ingredients to create authentic, Italian cuisine in an intimate downtown Portland restaurant.

PRICE RANGE

₱1,760.00 – ₱2,934.00

CUISINES

Italian, Tuscan, Central-Italian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Matthew G

New Jersey3946 contributions

Excellent Italian Food and Great Hospitality

Nov 2020 • none

On a recent trip to Portland, my wife and I had dinner at Mucca Osteria, which I was excited to try after having read many great reviews. The restaurant was also only three or four blocks from our hotel, so it was a convenient walk to get there. It turns out that Mucca Osteria was a perfect choice, and it was definitely the best dinner we had in Portland, both due to the great food and the excellent service, all in a cozy ambiance. When we arrived for our reservation, we were quickly greeted and surprised to see how small the restaurant is, with only two or three tables downstairs due to Covid protocols. There is also the upstairs (where we were seated), which has about four additional tables. I definitely preferred the cozy upstairs seating, since the downstairs is a bit dark with the ground floor windows currently boarded up due to recent protests. Our server was incredibly nice and very attentive throughout the meal. The restaurant has a very extensive Italian wine list, so I appreciated that our server was eager to discuss it with us and help us find a great wine. Once we decided what type we wanted, he brought up a couple different bottles to choose from in our price range and described each one. It was a much more hands-on, in-depth wine selection experience than we are used to in most restaurants, and it resulted in us finding a bottle that we really enjoyed. We then split the seared scallops and burrata for appetizers, and we were so impressed that they went ahead and split the portions onto two plates without us asking. Although it’s no problem for us to share off of the same plate, it was really thoughtful and nice to have it already split up and plated accordingly just from mentioning that we were going to be splitting the items. The appetizers were both very tasty. We tried one of the pasta specials as a mid-course to share after the appetizers, before moving on to our main courses, which were the spaghettoni alla gricia for my wife and the sous vide steak for me. The pastas were very good, but the steak really stood out to me for being the best part of the meal. The sous vide preparation was perfect, creating a really tender and tasty steak dish. For dessert, we split the flourless chocolate cake, which was rich, but very good, just like the rest of the meal. We had no complaints whatsoever with this meal, and we very much enjoyed all of the food and the wine. It was just icing on the cake that service was impeccable throughout the experience. We thought the prices were reasonable given the high quality of the meal, and we would absolutely love to come back to this restaurant if we’re in Portland again. I highly recommend Mucca Osteria – it’s definitely a gem among Portland restaurants!

Written November 23, 2020

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TravelHound_12

Portland257 contributions

Pleasant Date Night

Aug 2021 • none

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. We were seated promptly upon arrival (reservations required) on the upper balcony where the tables were appropriately spaced for safety, and all staff members were masked. The service was a bit slow at first, but I think that's expected these days, as most restaurants are understaffed, but otherwise the service was very friendly and attentive. I struggled to find a white wine on the menu that wasn't minerally and overly dry, but the owner was patient and helpful. He explained that, due to supply chain shortages, their selection was low. Ultimately I selected a verdicchio which was a perfect pairing with the food. My husband and I both thought the food was quite good, but not anything particularly special. I started with the carpaccio topped with a Gorgonzola drizzle which, in my opinion, overpowered the flavor of the carpaccio and was unnecessary, although I did love the unexpected crunch of toasted hazelnuts. Personally, I would have preferred a more traditional preparation with a simple drizzle of olive oil and a shave of parm, so the paper-thin beef could really shine. My husband had the tuna tartare which was very tasty but seemed a little out of place on an Italian menu. I followed the carpaccio with the mushroom-filled tortelli which was very delicious, rich and full of flavor. My husband enjoyed his spaghettone with guanciale and black pepper very much. At the end of the day, the food was good and the service was good, however neither of us felt as if the meal was noteworthy or a particularly good value for the dollar. I wouldn't not recommend it to a friend, but I wouldn't highly recommend it either. Most importantly though, it was a nice evening out with my honey.

Written August 27, 2021

Shirley T

59 contributions

ROMANTIC AMBIANCE WITH AUTHENTIC FOOD

Feb 2020 • none

We were visiting from out of state to celebrate our anniversary and Valentine's Day and wanted the perfect mix of romantic vibe with amazing food. Mucca Osteria was a hit! We were afraid to try to the octopus which was the first course and it ended up being our fav dish of the night...although everything else was not far behind. Every course was absolutely delicious and tasted just like the food we had on our recent trip to Italy! And the cocktails were also superb...one came with a cute heart in it. The service was impeccable and everyone we interacted with were just incredibly nice. They even gave each lady a rose at the end of the night. It was obvious they took pride in their restaurant and wanted their customers to leave happy. We could not have asked for a better experience. We will come back every time we are in town!

Written February 18, 2020

Bea T

Irvine632 contributions

Delicious dinner

Jun 2022 • family

My daughter and I dined at Mucca last night and tried the $95 six course Chef’s Tasting.. They don’t have a printed menu; we were told that they would email it to us that evening, but we haven’t received it yet. We especially liked the octopus and the scallops. The wine pairing was reasonably priced at $65 and the quantity was generous. Overall, the food and service were good.

Written June 21, 2022

Sam S

5 contributions

The worst 400 dollar meal I’ve had

May 2022 • none

Two people, tasting menu plus wine pairings - not terrible but certainly the worst 400 dollar meal I’ve had. I’m well traveled and we focus a big part of our travels on food. We are foodies and look for the best. This restaurant was just fair. Food wasn’t superlative but wasn’t terrible either. Neither of us finished every item on the tasting menu - a first for us. But still the food was okay. What was truly BAD were the wine pairings. They were all Italian wines and all truly or nearly awful. My wife and I both agreed the tawny Porto with desert was the best but that’s not saying much. Now we did watch other tables and it looked like the main entrees were better than the tasting menu. On positive note, service was great, attentive and when we weren’t happy with wine we were provided alternatives (tho they weren’t great either). Hate to write such a negative review but everything but the service was sub par. We wouldn’t go back. I’d recommend they get a sommelier to get better pairings.

Written May 15, 2022

Carron H

Vancouver309 contributions

Awesome experience for dinner!

Dec 2021 • none

We visited this past Saturday and had were not disappointed. Service was excellent - the server knew the menu so well and guided us to great choices. We ordered a salad and the scallop appetizer to start. Without even asking, the kitchen took it upon themselves to spit the plates so we started with salad and then followed with scallops. So nice! The pastas were handmade and so delicious! And dessert was spectacular! It was our anniversary and everyone wished us a happy day! Must go back!

Written December 20, 2021

JBC

New York City292 contributions

Extraordinary chef’s table

May 2022 • solo

My server, Jenny, was terrific. Not only did she explain each of the courses to the tasting menu, she gave extra tidbits of information about the food and wine pairing. I even had an opportunity to ask the chef questions about how he prepared certain courses. This was truly an amazing culinary experience. I highly recommend!!

Written May 13, 2022

Gerald G

Chapel Hill29 contributions

Disappointing

Jun 2022 • none

Visiting Portland several years after moving away, we looked forward to Mucca. The tasting menu is literally forced on you. Do not reserve on Open Table because there is no option to the tasting meu; call if you want a la carfte, Aside from the pasta course, the tasting menu hardly seems Italian. The course after pasta was beef and lentil salad and the beef (sirloin) was really chewy although cooked medium rare. We wanted wine by the glass and they were out of one of only 3 whites available by the glass. One of our party does not eat seafood. The second course was scallops and she asked for something else. Nothing available; they brought her scallops. A really disappointing experience from a place we loved in the past.

Written June 25, 2022

rwgrncrd

Chicago576 contributions

Good but missed the mark

Jun 2022 • friends

We chose this restaurant based on Trip Advisor reviews and the ability of online reservations. The location was in a fun pet of Portland and parking was easy, both street and lots available nearby. It’s a small restaurant with few tables. Overall the food was good and the drinks selection decent. The waiter service was good. We had ordered a birthday cake for one of our party. We even stopped and talked to the manager during the meal. The cake never arrived (we weren’t charged for it) but it was disappointing and a big miss. The appetizers were good, and 3 of the 4 entrees were good. We expected more from a restaurant so highly rated by TA reviewers.

Written June 26, 2022

Seattleguy000

Seattle82 contributions

Underwhelming Italian

Dec 2023 • couples

I would not recommend. It wasn’t exactly bad, but nothing special either, and not worth the price. The scallops were very undercooked (almost raw inside) and were nearly cold. The truffle tagliatelle lacked flavor. The steak was overly salty. While relatively small, the restaurant was loud. It also shook every time the light rail went by. The seating was also uncomfortable with firm bench seating that lacked seat depth. Not exactly a romantic experience.

Written December 23, 2023

Lisa H

Wilton204 contributions

Excellent meal and great service!

May 2021 • couples

We wanted to try this restaurant after reading the excellent reviews. Made a reservation and were seated outside at our request. My husband had a wonderful salad and I had the buratta with prosciutto to start. The burrata was delicious. I would have enjoyed it with crackers or bread. A bit too much prosciutto for my taste. I chose the pasta dish with venison sauce and enjoyed it very much. My husband had black ink pasta with shrimp and a pepper sauce. He enjoyed his dish as well. The best part of the evening was the outstanding service and friendly waitress. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and wines and had a bubbly personality. Very reasonable prices too. Would recommend a visit to Mucca when in Portland.

Written June 1, 2021

Aaron H

Santa Cruz16 contributions

Had high hopes here. First

Jun 2021 • none

Had high hopes here. First off, sat us on the sidewalk next to the insistent bus coming by every 5 minutes blowing dust up everywhere. No bueno. Ordered several apps. Scallops and salad were excellent. Had two bottles of wine and cocktails. All very nice. Ordered pork shoulder and venison pasta. Both were a bit dry and the pork was too salty. Both disappointing. Sorry wish I had a better experience.

Written June 4, 2021

John J

Carmel52 contributions

Easy to recommend

Sep 2023 • couples

An unexpected excellent dining experience in downtown Portland. Attentive and thoughtful team service. We ordered from the a la carte menu because we did not have a large appetite, and we could not have been happier with our meals. Quail appetizer followed by duck (me) and halibut (my spouse). House-made amaretto gelato for dessert with grappa as a final touch (had a choice of four which made me very happy). Monica guided us to a delightful bottle of Italian red that complimented our meal. The restaurant reminded me of a bit of Italy stateside. No hesitation in recommending this fine osteria.

Written September 11, 2023

RRla

165 contributions

Satisfied

Jan 2022 • couples

Everything was pretty good here. But I like the salad the best. Clean simple taste with a touch of sweetness from the grapes really boost up the aptitude. The panna cotta and the almond ice cream gave the perfect ending to the meal.

Written January 30, 2022

Hoh

6 contributions

If you have only one dinner to dine in Portland, this is the one.

May 2022 • couples

The food and the service are amazing. All the ingredients are so fresh and you can taste the real flavour of real food, it makes you want to go back right away, which is what we did. We made a reservation for the next day only half way through our dinner, can’t get enough.

Written May 30, 2022

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