Tucci

07/18/2008 Posted by Francostrambuccas

We used to go often when we could use our passport card, but since they are no longer accepting this or other discounts, we can't justify the prices of the food. Wine list is over the top expensive and it was always too warm, so we would have our red wine placed on ice, even in the winter. Food is great, no argument there, but it's not the kind of place where middle-income folks would go on a regular basis. We'd be back in a heartbeat if they offered some dining discount or lowered their prices, but can't really justify it when there are so many great places with more affordable food, that is just as good! Other than than, food, atmosphere are great.

02/21/2008 Posted by jdoz

Great service, excellent ambiance, incredible food! It was one of the best meals I've ever had..truly! I had the filetto arrosto. It was unbelievable to say the least. My friend had the same and she thought it was just as good as I did! The house salad was just ok but everything else was perfect! Loved it!

09/30/2007 Posted by elly123

Lunch with friends, great place. Our service was attentive and polite. Our food was very attractive and tasty. Dessert was edible; coffee was the best part.

08/12/2007 Posted by riggsabelle

I dined at Tucci last night and had one of the most enjoyable meals of my life. I was so impressed that I came home to check out reviews on City Search and was absolutely shocked to see the two previous write-ups. I had a totally different experience. As a former restaurant industry worker, I have indredibly high standards. I can appreciate good service and great food, and this is exactly what I found at Tucci. My server was friendly, conversational, and had an obvious appreciation and expertice for the rarer Italian wines Tucci offers. I was seated immediately, had a bottle of great wine before I could even open my dinner menu, and enjoyed a filet mignon that was delivered promptly and cooked perfectly. My wife had the halibut that was on their menu, not a special, and had a very different experience than the person who wrote before, it was not the least bit dry. We finished with a chocolate polenta cake with a scoop of the house-made gelatto and it was absolutely incredible. I would go back in a heartbeat. Maybe my experience was different because, to me, an owner doesn't determine whether or not my own dining experience is enjoyable. Maybe he isn't interested in conversation when he is enjoying his food, I know we were stuck silent for a moment. Or maybe he has become jaded by the very "entitled" clientelle of any business in the Lake Oswego area. As a business owner there, I know the feeling. Regardless, service is great, food even better, and I will take a grumpy owner any day if that is what I get out of it!

Pros: Great Service, Excellent wine

Cons: The water, splurge on bottled.

06/05/2007 Posted by topmagpdx

Unfortunately for Tucci, the owner is the reason why many of us from LO do not frequent his restaurant. He is seriously the most arogant person any of us have ever meant. He sits at the bar, eats his dinner and drinks his wine, and never looks or speaks to anyone. There are many places in LO where the owners and staff are far friendlier. The food at Tucci is ok, but not spectacular enough to give that man any of our $$$. We tried again last evening....thought we'd give it another chance, but unfortunately he was rude again. We suggest that if the business makes him that unhappy, his other partners should suggest he stay at home!

Pros: Nice bar

Cons: Unhappy owner

03/26/2007 Posted by mavericks

We really enjoyed the music and atmosphere at Tucci's but frankly, the food did not live up to expectations. Can't comment on all dishes but I ordered the special, which was halibut and it was overcooked, dry and a very small portion. On the other end of the large plate was an equally small portion of spinach. I don't mind small portions but the food better be exceptional and this was not. Our appetizer of bruschetta w/ crab was also a disappointment. It was prepared on one piece of bread which after being divied up, wasn't much for any one person and very salty. On the other hand, the latin guitar duo was wonderful and the choice of italian wines is exceptional. I would recommend going for drinks and listening to the music.

Pros: Ambience, music

Cons: Small portions, average to below average food

03/02/2007 Posted by caligirl37

LO doesn't have a lot of upscale restaurants so it's nice to have a place with a nice atmosphere and good food to go to without going downtown. When it first opened we weren't impressed, the food was cold and uneventful and the service was conceded and incompetent. HOWEVER, in the last few months it has been considerably better. The paperdelle pasta with braised lamb is my favorite. This is not a cheap, hole in the wall so expect to drop $50/p with drinks.

Pros: good food & atmosphere

Cons: expect to pay for what you get

01/22/2007 Posted by alexh2194

Have dined here 2 or 3 times per year over the last several years. Never had a bad service experience and never had a bad or even average meal. In fact we have been so pleased with the food, that we consider the cuisine equal to the best, if not the best, available in the area.

Pros: Great food.

Cons: Sometimes noisy

12/29/2006 Posted by rpdavis

We took a simple question to the owner about a negative experience my wife had. First we (gently and kindly--as we simply wanted the owners to know about the incident) spoke to a manager, who was very kind and responsive. She said the owner would call. He did, and launched into an irrational tirade. The details can't be published on city search, but needless to say, he was not only rude, but someone else may fall victim to what we had seen as a highly consequential act of carelessness. I was very disappointed in his irrational behavior.

Pros: Ambiance

Cons: Some of the service

11/13/2006 Posted by kathleencharles

Spectacular food, wonderful ambiance, and very good service. Still my favorite - I bring visiting friends and family here often. For those of you who wrote "below average" reviews (I wondered whether they were actually at Tucci), do give it another try, especially now the expansion is complete. There clearly is a reason it has such a substantial and loyal following. It's a gorgeous place with fabulous food.

Pros: Inventive/ever-changing menu, luscious fresh offerings, luxurious seating, great wait staff

Cons: At times, the wait staff appears to be over-extended. It would be nice to include a few more affordable wine selections.