Tarantelli’s

Name: Tarantelli’s
Address: 102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401
Telephone: (910) 763-3806
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2951)

$30 and under

Italian

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

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 Tue–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

What 2,951 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
Most Booked
Wilmington
Best Overall
Wilmington
Best Food
Wilmington
Best Value
Wilmington
Good for groups
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.

2,951 Reviews

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Jill
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at Tarantellis last night. We had the seasonal salad, waygu bruschetta and split a gnocchi pasta dish. Everything was fantastic and the service was top notch.
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Izaiah
Wilmington2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic as always! Best Italian in the area by a long shot. I had the pollo alla parmigiana with melted barratta cheese. 10/10!
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JoAnn
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Large portions. Large menu selection. Waiter (Logan) was friendly and attentive.
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Susan VIP
New York City71 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My short ribs were delicious . My daughter’s pasta was excellent. We really enjoyed ourselves.
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bonnie
Wilmington13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took out of town guests to Tarantelli’s for dinner. Everyone loved their meals. Dinners arrived piping hot- meats and seafood were fresh and the sauces were delicious. The portions are very generous.
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Mary
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal on a beautiful night outside in the courtyard. Cloe was our server. Love the classic music. My husband and I had a hard time deciding on entrees they all sounded amazing and were.
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Rebecca
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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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Natalie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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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joanne
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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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Holly
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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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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 2951 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

Cross street
Dock Street
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–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

Website
http://www.tarantellis.com/
Phone number
(910) 763-3806

Tarantelli’s

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