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Tarantelli’s, Wilmington, NC

Tarantelli’s

4.8 (2944)
$30 and under
Italian
102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Tarantelli’s is located on Second Street, just one block from Front Street and in walking distance to the Cape Fear River. The restaurant and event venue is located in the historic district of downtown Wilmington. This lively area spans 230-plus blocks and is home to some of the best bars, restaurants, churches, architecture, and selection of fine art. There are several parking facilities nearby, but you can also reach Tarantelli's year round via horse drawn trolley and carriage, river taxi, trolley cars, or on foot.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (910) 763-3806
  • Website
    http://www.tarantellis.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Zack Comis
  • Location
    102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Dock Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    The inspiration behind this restaurant was drawn from our grandfather, Anthony "Tony" Salvatore Tarantelli ("Papa") and our grandmother Mabel Tarantelli. Both Tony and Mabel believed that home cooked food brought family together. Our Papa's love for Italian food came from his father, Salvatore Tarantelli, who was born in the Abruzzo region of Italy in the province of L’Aquila. It is here that Tony began to appreciate Italian cuisine at its purest. Both Tony and Mabel were amazing cooks and deserve the credit for passing on many of our family recipes that we now have the pleasure and privilege to share with you.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Tarantelli’s's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 2,944 people are saying

Tarantelli’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Great for fine wines

  • Wilmington

    Good for special occasions

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tarantelli's offers an "authentic Italian dining experience" with standout homemade pasta and generous portions. Guests praise the "excellent service," especially from attentive servers like Gavin and Erica. The atmosphere is inviting for special occasions. While some mention reservations and seating timing as quirks, the food consistently receives high marks for quality and taste.

2,944 Reviews

  1. Rebecca

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. The food and service were both excellent. We will be back.

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  2. Natalie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Very fresh. Had veal parmigiana and penne vodka. We were very satisfied with our meal. Waiter Si was great, knowledgeable about the menu and provided great recommendations.

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  3. joanne

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing and service was exceptional! We will definitely return soon!

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  4. Holly

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The best pasta I’ve had in a long time! Because they make it in-house, you can definitely taste the difference 🙌

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  5. Kaytie

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner experience, even with it being a busy Saturday night. Our waiter, Gabriel was wonderful and made some awesome recommendations - for both food and wine pairings. The calamari was a delicious start and the Gnocchi dish was out of this world... (Try it with the Tomassi!)

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  6. Kathy VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious, I think the server could have been a little more attentive. He left dirty glasses on the table for the whole meal, didn’t clean table before dessert.

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  7. Angelo

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The four of us had a fantastic evening. The food was superb as always. I enjoy their wines. Ambiance is okay. It was unfortunately a prom night and the room was quite loud. I prefer this venue during the week. Gabriel was our waiter and I can't say enough about how great he was.

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  8. Margaret

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our serve was wonderful. We truly enjoyed the service and food. We will definitely be back

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  9. Vicki

    Exclusive3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I would have given this restaurant five stars except for our experience prior to dinner. We arrived half an hour early from the theater and were to be seated in the bar; however we were told we had to wait outside (even though nobody was seated at our table. So we ordered drinks from the bar. The female bar tender was surly and not friendly at all. I ordered amaretta and soda. I’ve ordered this drink at hundreds of bars and have never had the bar tender charge me extra for the soda! My friends were not happy with their bar service either. Our waiter and food were great!

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  10. Leslie

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The homemade pasta was real standout, even for people who have traveled in Italy and make their own pasta.

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FAQs

Tarantelli’s offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 763-3806.

Tarantelli’s is rated 4.8 stars by 2944 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Tarantelli’s

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dock Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zack Comis
  • Entertainment
    The inspiration behind this restaurant was drawn from our grandfather, Anthony "Tony" Salvatore Tarantelli ("Papa") and our grandmother Mabel Tarantelli. Both Tony and Mabel believed that home cooked food brought family together. Our Papa's love for Italian food came from his father, Salvatore Tarantelli, who was born in the Abruzzo region of Italy in the province of L’Aquila. It is here that Tony began to appreciate Italian cuisine at its purest. Both Tony and Mabel were amazing cooks and deserve the credit for passing on many of our family recipes that we now have the pleasure and privilege to share with you.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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