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: 4.7

4.7 (3012)

$30 and under

Italian

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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

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What 3,012 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Romantic
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Wilmington
Good for groups
Wilmington
Romantic
Wilmington
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tarantelli's offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "homemade pasta" and the unique "cheese wheel presentation." While occasional service inconsistencies were noted, the attentive staff, including standout servers like Gabriel and Erica, ensure a memorable visit. Highly recommended for special occasions!

3,012 Reviews

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Michelle VIP
Virginia17 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding as usual!! Best Italian food in Wilmington-hands down.
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Scott
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
best Italian food I have ever had.......which includes a trip to Italy, the North End in Boston and The hill in St Louis!
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James
Coastal North Carolina10 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Italian restaurant in downtown Wilmington. Dine here frequently and food is always excellent. Service always very good. Good idea to make reservations.
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Felicia
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tyler deserves a raise. Best server. Good was delish and the ambiance was above our standards. Will def be coming back
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Jessi
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live in Raleigh, second time dining here and everything was amazing. Recommended to me from a past co-worker originally & I highly recommend to anyone who tells me they are going to Wilmington👌🏼
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Alicia
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10. Highly recommended. I will definitely come again!
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Teresa
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary at Tarantelli’s and they did not disappoint! Our dining experience will be one we will not forget. The food was superb and our waiter, Gavin was so attentive and polite. We will definitely dine there again in the near future!
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June
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service. Large portions, so come hungry
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Jim VIP
Coastal North Carolina3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Logan is the best! Love the entire experience. This is our favorite dining in Wilmington
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Steve
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere, and service. We would definitely return soon!
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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 4.7 stars by 3012 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 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

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