Delicious and interesting (but not TOO impetuous to where they’re trying too hard), this restaurant has become one of my favorites in the city after almost 20 years of calling Portland home. The staff are passionate about food and wine and good service. They’ll be happy to make this a truly enjoyable experience. I have never felt rushed even a little bit. They understand dining and good wine and the love shows. I’ll be back (with lots of friends) again and again.
Katie Johnston
Snuck in for a quick dinner alone. If Italian is your “go-to” when you travel - Mucca is a Must! Not only was the staff well versed when it came to everything about each dish, but they also had intricate knowledge of their wines and pairings! The scallops were beautifully presented and properly prepared. I also ordered what I would say is a non-traditional carbonara…it was the mic drop! The tables around me ordered many of the other options on the menu and everything looked amazing and I assume tasted just as good since plates were being cleared completely empty!
Sophia Ph
Wow, I have never tried scallops and tortelli that good. Definitely a 12 out of 10. Service was amazing as well and same as the mocktail and dessert. This place is a must-try!!
Martin Doe
Tasting menu + wine pairing for two. We each picked different items across the four courses to have more variety. All courses were very tasty. Our favorites were the beet salad, pea pasta, steak, and hazelnut mousse.
Brooklynn Hendrickson
We showed up a little early so we went to the sister restaurant next door, while over there we had Ben taking care of us and he is sooo good at what he does! A great waiter indeed and you can tell he loves what he does (hopefully hahah). I am a waitress myself and I noticed small things he did that normally people would not notice and it was very nice having him, while we were ready to go to our reservation next door he even walked us over through the back of the restaurant so we did not have to walk out in the rain. Ben was delightful.
When we arrived to our reservation, they seated us at the chefs counter, I did not realize that even making a reservation it would place us at a counter, I would have thought for sure it would mean getting a table. It was sorta nice watching the chefs prepare the meals & the chefs have amazing chemistry together and are great at what they do. But I would have loved to have had a table for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend. Did not like smelling like food after being sat at the chefs counter.
Food was seasoned very well, downside is the portions are so tiny it has you craving for more, of course that was expected going in though. They do nothing for birthdays unfortunately which was kinda expected as well but unfortunate. The nice waitress looked like she improvised one little scoop of vanilla Ice cream/gelato for me.
Jonathan
Made a last minute reservation and sat at the “Chef’s Counter” … loved it as I got to see first hand how these amazing dishes are made. Zach and all the support staff were perfect. Started out with the carrot soup which was “out of this world” delicious. I’m not a big bread guy, but this bread … could not keep my hands off it. Then I had this linguine with duck “ragu”… OMG .. so good… I don’t usually get dessert, but Zach told me about this special, off the menu, “baba au rhum” type of dessert that sounded too interesting to pass up. Glad I didn’t pass it up. It was amazing! I highly recommend Mucca Osteria and will be coming back every time I’m in the area.
Daniel Valencia
This place looks very fancy and is good for a date, although the food is regular, the pasta is very thick and looks like not fresh. The relation price vs value doesn’t make sense to us. Also there is a tip already charged to the check.
Maya
This place was AMAZING one of the best Italian places I've ever been to.
Aleksandrs P.
I enjoyed literally NOTHING. The service was rushed, as if it were closing time, even though our reservation was for 7:45 PM. Being told we had to order starters and main courses at the same time was another red flag. The sommelier was speaking at 3x speed, made it impossible to follow or visualize the wines recommended. I came in open minded to try something new, but the overwhelming verbal barrage led me to default to a familiar choice - Gosset. Even that was a letdown, as it wasn’t properly chilled and arrived lukewarm. What’s the point of having so many champagne positions, if at least one from the list isn’t chilled.
The food? Incredibly bland and uninspired. The ingredients sounded promising with interesting combinations, but the execution fell flat. Starters were passable, but the pasta was cooked to a strange level of al dente that just didn’t work.
Overall, this place was a confusing and disappointing experience. With rushed service and underwhelming food, it's a mystery how this restaurant holds a 4.7 rating.
Oh yeah, and a completely ruined birthday dinner.
Bassline Pixie
Firstly, our server was amazing. She was kind, friendly, knowledgeable and was working her butt off. They really need to hire a busser or another server. The ambiance was lacking a bit. The tables are incredibly tiny and are very close to one another. They haven’t done anything to dampen the noise of the two-story, loft-style, hard surface, open-kitchen restaurant. The food was good. For this price point, it should have been incredible. The scallops were good, but small. The beef tartare was good but not memorable. The pasta was excellent. The ribeye was supposed to be cooked medium rare, but we got something beyond well done. Food comes out very slowly. Block 2.5 hours for dinner if you’re getting multiple courses. My recommendation would be to stick with the pasta if you come here.
Mucca Osteria is definitely worthy of all the high praise it has received. First and foremost, the decor is beautiful and the service was perfect. Every course we had was an amazing 10 out of 10. We couldn't recommend a meal at Mucca Osteria highly enough, this place is great!
Erin Easton
Food was beautifully prepared and delicious, service was thoughtful, and the extensive wine list needs some updating. Lovely experience.
Olga Kashirina
Went here to celebrate my friend’s birthday. The food was tasty, but nothing special. The servers were friendly, and the food came out quickly, which we appreciated.
What really surprised us — and not in a good way — was that the restaurant automatically added a 20% gratuity to our bill. There were only four of us. I understand this policy for larger parties (usually six to eight people or more), but for a group of four? Gratuity should be something that’s earned, and I believe it should be up to the customer to decide how much to leave.
To top it off, the manager declined to split our check and actually came to our table asking us to calculate it ourselves and just give her a “dollar amount.” So we ended our night doing math to figure out who owed what. Thank you for putting us in that awkward position — especially when 20% gratuity was already included. The least you could do was split the bill for us.
It’s such a shame to see Portland’s great food and service experience heading in this direction.
Breanna Brown
Dined here last night for my partner's birthday. First time any of us had been and were were quite excited.
The restaurant is small and intimate but with great lighting. The staff were phenomenal. They were knowledgeable, kind, and down to earth giving great recommendations.
The cocktails were delicious and there is clearly a lot of care put into them. Same can be said of the wine pairings for dinner as well.
The food was out of this world! Had scallops, the chitarra with local mushrooms, guinea hen, and both dessserts offered. The flavors were so well balanced and rich, and the wines paired were just perfect. I had never had such amazing pasta.
If you haven't been and money isn't a barrier for you, would definite give this place a go.
Beatrice Lucas
Went here for a birthday dinner. So good! We did the prix fixe menu with the wine pairing. The server was amazing at picking our wines and explaining the tasting notes. I particularly enjoyed the scallop appetizer and pistachio mousse dessert. The space is lovely. The ONLY complaint we had is the space at the bar seats is a little tight. But overall it was a great experience.
Delicious and interesting (but not TOO impetuous to where they’re trying too hard), this restaurant has become one of my favorites in the city after almost 20 years of calling Portland home. The staff are passionate about food and wine and good service. They’ll be happy to make this a truly enjoyable experience. I have never felt rushed even a little bit. They understand dining and good wine and the love shows. I’ll be back (with lots of friends) again and again.
Snuck in for a quick dinner alone. If Italian is your “go-to” when you travel - Mucca is a Must! Not only was the staff well versed when it came to everything about each dish, but they also had intricate knowledge of their wines and pairings! The scallops were beautifully presented and properly prepared. I also ordered what I would say is a non-traditional carbonara…it was the mic drop! The tables around me ordered many of the other options on the menu and everything looked amazing and I assume tasted just as good since plates were being cleared completely empty!
Wow, I have never tried scallops and tortelli that good. Definitely a 12 out of 10. Service was amazing as well and same as the mocktail and dessert. This place is a must-try!!
Tasting menu + wine pairing for two. We each picked different items across the four courses to have more variety. All courses were very tasty. Our favorites were the beet salad, pea pasta, steak, and hazelnut mousse.
We showed up a little early so we went to the sister restaurant next door, while over there we had Ben taking care of us and he is sooo good at what he does! A great waiter indeed and you can tell he loves what he does (hopefully hahah). I am a waitress myself and I noticed small things he did that normally people would not notice and it was very nice having him, while we were ready to go to our reservation next door he even walked us over through the back of the restaurant so we did not have to walk out in the rain. Ben was delightful.
When we arrived to our reservation, they seated us at the chefs counter, I did not realize that even making a reservation it would place us at a counter, I would have thought for sure it would mean getting a table. It was sorta nice watching the chefs prepare the meals & the chefs have amazing chemistry together and are great at what they do. But I would have loved to have had a table for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend. Did not like smelling like food after being sat at the chefs counter.
Food was seasoned very well, downside is the portions are so tiny it has you craving for more, of course that was expected going in though. They do nothing for birthdays unfortunately which was kinda expected as well but unfortunate. The nice waitress looked like she improvised one little scoop of vanilla Ice cream/gelato for me.
Made a last minute reservation and sat at the “Chef’s Counter” … loved it as I got to see first hand how these amazing dishes are made. Zach and all the support staff were perfect. Started out with the carrot soup which was “out of this world” delicious. I’m not a big bread guy, but this bread … could not keep my hands off it. Then I had this linguine with duck “ragu”… OMG .. so good… I don’t usually get dessert, but Zach told me about this special, off the menu, “baba au rhum” type of dessert that sounded too interesting to pass up. Glad I didn’t pass it up. It was amazing! I highly recommend Mucca Osteria and will be coming back every time I’m in the area.
This place looks very fancy and is good for a date, although the food is regular, the pasta is very thick and looks like not fresh. The relation price vs value doesn’t make sense to us. Also there is a tip already charged to the check.
This place was AMAZING one of the best Italian places I've ever been to.
I enjoyed literally NOTHING. The service was rushed, as if it were closing time, even though our reservation was for 7:45 PM. Being told we had to order starters and main courses at the same time was another red flag. The sommelier was speaking at 3x speed, made it impossible to follow or visualize the wines recommended. I came in open minded to try something new, but the overwhelming verbal barrage led me to default to a familiar choice - Gosset. Even that was a letdown, as it wasn’t properly chilled and arrived lukewarm. What’s the point of having so many champagne positions, if at least one from the list isn’t chilled.
The food? Incredibly bland and uninspired. The ingredients sounded promising with interesting combinations, but the execution fell flat. Starters were passable, but the pasta was cooked to a strange level of al dente that just didn’t work.
Overall, this place was a confusing and disappointing experience. With rushed service and underwhelming food, it's a mystery how this restaurant holds a 4.7 rating.
Oh yeah, and a completely ruined birthday dinner.
Firstly, our server was amazing. She was kind, friendly, knowledgeable and was working her butt off. They really need to hire a busser or another server.
The ambiance was lacking a bit. The tables are incredibly tiny and are very close to one another. They haven’t done anything to dampen the noise of the two-story, loft-style, hard surface, open-kitchen restaurant.
The food was good. For this price point, it should have been incredible. The scallops were good, but small. The beef tartare was good but not memorable. The pasta was excellent. The ribeye was supposed to be cooked medium rare, but we got something beyond well done.
Food comes out very slowly. Block 2.5 hours for dinner if you’re getting multiple courses.
My recommendation would be to stick with the pasta if you come here.
Restaurantji Recommends
Mucca Osteria is definitely worthy of all the high praise it has received. First and foremost, the decor is beautiful and the service was perfect. Every course we had was an amazing 10 out of 10. We couldn't recommend a meal at Mucca Osteria highly enough, this place is great!
Food was beautifully prepared and delicious, service was thoughtful, and the extensive wine list needs some updating. Lovely experience.
Went here to celebrate my friend’s birthday. The food was tasty, but nothing special. The servers were friendly, and the food came out quickly, which we appreciated.
What really surprised us — and not in a good way — was that the restaurant automatically added a 20% gratuity to our bill. There were only four of us. I understand this policy for larger parties (usually six to eight people or more), but for a group of four? Gratuity should be something that’s earned, and I believe it should be up to the customer to decide how much to leave.
To top it off, the manager declined to split our check and actually came to our table asking us to calculate it ourselves and just give her a “dollar amount.” So we ended our night doing math to figure out who owed what. Thank you for putting us in that awkward position — especially when 20% gratuity was already included. The least you could do was split the bill for us.
It’s such a shame to see Portland’s great food and service experience heading in this direction.
Dined here last night for my partner's birthday. First time any of us had been and were were quite excited.
The restaurant is small and intimate but with great lighting. The staff were phenomenal. They were knowledgeable, kind, and down to earth giving great recommendations.
The cocktails were delicious and there is clearly a lot of care put into them. Same can be said of the wine pairings for dinner as well.
The food was out of this world! Had scallops, the chitarra with local mushrooms, guinea hen, and both dessserts offered. The flavors were so well balanced and rich, and the wines paired were just perfect. I had never had such amazing pasta.
If you haven't been and money isn't a barrier for you, would definite give this place a go.
Went here for a birthday dinner. So good! We did the prix fixe menu with the wine pairing. The server was amazing at picking our wines and explaining the tasting notes. I particularly enjoyed the scallop appetizer and pistachio mousse dessert. The space is lovely. The ONLY complaint we had is the space at the bar seats is a little tight. But overall it was a great experience.
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