Tuscany Grill

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811 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209

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(503) 243-2757
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Tuscany Grill - Portland, OR
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I was visiting from Chicago for a week and decided to go for Italian with my father. I was in seek of Brushetta and many Portland Italian Restaurants did not serve "old world styl...

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My husband and I used to love this place. Went there on all special occasions. Went there the other night and found great service, but terrible food. No longer worth the hefty pri...

IT'S BEEN CLOSED SINCE LATE 2007 4/17/2009

Closed. History. In the past, and not even the particularly recent past. Until time travel becomes possible, having this place listed on CitySearch can only serve to mislead people into paying a visit to the place, as we did last week. Ate well next door, though. Pros: Used to be great, apparently. Cons: It's closed, replaced by a bar. more
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Restaurant is NO LONGER OPEN 9/1/2007

We recently went to Serratto (great Italian restaurant next to Tuscany Grill) and were planning on stopping into Tuscany Grill for desert, specifically their Tiramisu, which was to die for! However, we quickly discovered that Tuscany Grill is no longer in business, as evidenced by a letter from the former owners in the window. Not sure how long it takes Citysearch to update it's information for this sort of thing, but you will be disappointed if you plan on having dinner there. Pros: N/A Cons: NO LONGER OPEN more
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Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Service! 4/12/2007

I was visiting from Chicago for a week and decided to go for Italian with my father. I was in seek of Brushetta and many Portland Italian Restaurants did not serve "old world style" Brushetta with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil. I was very impressed by service and a kind door greater. I would highly recommend Tuscany as an Italian favorite if in the area. :) more
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Amazing Meat Dishes! 12/5/2006

I've been eating at Tuscany Grill for 9 years and have never been disappointed- it's real Italian food and ambiance without the NW pretension. I had a friend who worked there and he would always rave about the quality of the meat and veggies saying that they're organic but the the owners don't advertise this fact because it might come off as snooty. Anyway, great place and great food if you're into a genuine eating experience... Pros: Quality of food, personality of service, warm atmosphere Cons: limited parking, can be a bit loud on a Friday night more
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Fantastic Wait Staff, Great Parking 9/24/2006

Very nice place. Dinner for two, including two coctails and one glass of wine, a starter, a salad and to main courses was $78 - so it was very moderately priced! For the appetizer we had battered calamari with battered pepperocini skins. To die for! I mean, chef oughta just get out of the restaurant business altogether, and just sell those pepperocini skins! Yummmmo - addicting. I had a potato crusted Alaskan Halibut over green beans which was heavenly. My partner had a rigatoni with red marinara and buffalo mozzarella. I didn't think his meal matched the $16 price tag, but he sure did! We couldn't stay for dessert, because we had to go to an Elton John concert. But I hear the tiramisu is something you just GOTTA HAVE! Pros: Fast seating, friendly wait staff who are PLEASED that you are there! Cons: Tiny tables. I knocked my wine glass over. more
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The best Italian in Portland 7/1/2006

I went here for the first time on Thursday and this place instantly became one of my top 3 places for food and wine. Every aspect of the Tuscany Grill is great. Keep it up! Pros: ALL - Helpful staff in food and wine selection Cons: NONE more
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Really accomodating 6/14/2006

Wonderful food, the service is excellent. 2 of our party are "high maintenance" due to dietary and taste limitations. The wait person and kitchen stepped right up with suggestions for substitutions and cooking variations. All of this was done without price adjustments. This is certainly one of the best Italian restaurants in the Portland metropolitan area. more
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perfectly warm, inviting and comfortable 2/2/2006

waitstaff perfectly timed service, food prepared with a light touch. We will be back. Pros: great place to linger, low key staff, romantic more
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I Love this place!!! 1/12/2006

This is my favorite restaurant in PDX. Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. I have been coming here weekly since they opened and it is always great. I am not into the pretentious "scene" the happens in so many eateries. I have never been disappointed. They have a parking lot in back! Pros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service more
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Wonderful dinner 8/8/2005

We really enjoyed our dinner. The pasta dishes and appetizers were very good. Service was excellent; the recommended wine complemented the dinner very nicely. The restaurant is a couple blocks from hip NW 23rd, where you can find places for dessert, drinks, etc. more
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Sex and the City Dinner #3 1/27/2005

Cocktails were good and the service was so so because our waiter barely spoke. The ambience can be romantic if there weren't as many tables close together. The tirimisu was delicious!!! Definately something to share with a group. Snapper was delicious and the Ravioli with goatcheese was yummy as well. I hope to go back again...The sex and the city girls had a blast! Pros: wine selection more
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Not Sure About New Menu 1/22/2005

I went to TG last night for dinner, wanting my usual the Ravioli w/Shitake Mushrooms and came to find out that the menu had changed! All new selections. My husband got the pork chops and I got the Ravioli special. My husband's dish was delicious but my Ravioli was disgusting. Goat cheese Ravioli in a fennel sauce, I should have known because of the name but I have never been dissapointed there. I have always raved at how good every dish I have ever had has been. I couldn't finish my plate and I kept eating off my husbands plate. I don't know how the new menu is going to be and I'm not that interested in going back. Bring back the Ravioli w/Shitake Mushrooms!!!! Pros: Service Cons: , loud, limited seating more
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Exercise in Tuscan Cuisine 2/8/2004

Italian fare, prolific and abundant, requires constant reinvention. Tuscany Grill does just that without falling into the cliched trap of Italian cooking. Seemingly simple Tuscan cuisine demands patience. Mine paid off when fresh, homemade Mozzarella arrived, followed by the tender rabbit dish with pasta and the chicken with chifeleti (fried Italian dumplings). Its respectable wine list is priced average. A table for two next to a faux wall seemed a bit small. Yet the tall ceiling and a lot of open space at the Grill made the square table seem intimate, not overbearing. After all was said and done, and eaten, I went for the everyday sweets: espresso poured over gelato. Pros: food, wine list Cons: , small table more
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Great - once again 11/18/2003

We took of group of 9 here on Sunday night. The food was great and the service was fabulous and very personable. We've never had a bad experience here and will continue to return. Pros: Service, Panna Cotta, Wine selection Cons: Noisy more
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Doesn't get any better than this! 3/20/2003

This restaurant is perfect in every way. Fabulous food (the penne a la vodka is to die for), exceptional service (the dark-haired, sharp-nosed, relatively short server is the best), elegant ambience, and an amazing wine list. Who could ask for more? Portland has many excellent Italian restaurants, but the only other that comes close to this dining delight is Assagio. Pros: Exceptional service, Fabulous food, Great Wine list Cons: Limited vegetarian more
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Casual European Wins the Award! 1/24/2003

Tuscany Grill is an affordable NW restaurant with great food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere! Its only competition as far as I am concerned is the equally wonderful newcomer, Piazza Italia ( in the Pearl). more
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Tried and true Tuscan 1/6/2003

My husband and I hadn't been to Tuscany Grill for several years but decided to go there with some friends. Food was wonderful and they took our party of 6 with no reservation (note we did arrive at 5p). Service was excellent. Nice to see that a good restaurant has sustained themselves and has kept up with both food and service. Kudos. Pros: wonderful food, warm atmosphere, great service Cons: can get noisy, small bar more
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A Wonderfully Warm Surprise 10/20/2002

This is a definite must on a cold, rainy Portland evening! I just stopped in interested in a warm, and hearty Italian meal. The ambience is what first surprised me. It was warm, welcoming with an Italian flare. The food was delicious. The lamb ragu pasta was rich and very flavorfull. The prices were as expected ranging from $12 - $19 an entree. The only downfall was the service...the waiter was rather inattentive. However, it seemed to just be this one waiter. Everyone else was super nice and friendly. more
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Yes Please!!! 10/2/2002

I have never been to Tuscany, but after eating at the Grill Tuscany is the greatest place on Earth. The atmosphere and the service was excellent. The wine complimented the meal perfectly. Highly recommend the fresh moz to start, Capellini Primavera con Gameri or Gnocchi, and definitely finish with the Tira Misu. Pros: Neighborhood, Atmosphere, Wine List Cons: parking, no cheap more
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Fun location 9/3/2002

I don't get up much to NW Portland, so it's always a treat to go for dinner up there every once in a while. This restaurant is fun. It's a bit noisy, so I wouldn't go there if you're looking for a romantic night out. The food is good, although I'm not the biggest fan of Tuscany-style Italian food, so if you are, you may love it. Pros: Ambience Cons: Crowded, Noisy more
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    Exposed beams, chandeliers hanging from rope and pulleys, wooden farm tools and mirrors accent the dining room. Amber walls radiate a glow over diners at tables topped with brown paper. Fresh mozzarella blends with heirloom tomatoes, basil and balsamic dressing. Saffron broth mingles with homemade gnocchi, rock shrimp and caramelized onions. Scaloppine is served old-style: Veal layered with prosciutto and sage on spinach. Tiramisu is arranged in glass lined with ladyfingers for dipping.

  • 6/15/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Northwest District
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