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 (2997)

$30 and under

Italian

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 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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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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 is a beloved Italian gem in Wilmington, renowned for its "delicious homemade pasta" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "fantastic food," with standout dishes like the Spaghetti al Formaggio Parmigiana. The atmosphere is vibrant, making it a top choice for special occasions. Service is consistently "superb."

2,997 Reviews

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elis
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Generous portions. Great atmosphere. Get the fried calamari., best I have had in a long time.
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Mark
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great staff - I highly recommend it. Good pricing as well.
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Audrey
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I am on a restrictive diet and can only have soups. I was very disappointed that you were out of the pasta fagioli soup. there wasn't another alternative for me, so I did not eat. We were put at a table that was too big for our party and uncomfortable for us to talk to each other. Our server was not attentive and we had to keep asking for water. Disappointed in our experience there.
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Christina
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and ambience is very nice in Tarantelli. We ordered wagyu bruschetta and Italian mules, both were excellent. The wagyu bruschetta was very tender and Gorgonzola cheese was a great complement. One of the main reasons for our visit was the Parmesan wheel where pasta is mixed directly in the cheese wheel. I have to say we were most disappointed in this meal. The pasta was over cooked in served in a red or vodka sauce?? Even their own videos never showed a red sauce. It completely wiped out the Parmesan flavor. We were so looking forward to this meal and certainly paid for it. The tiramisu had a lot of flavor and tasted great. Aside from that,I did record that it was our anniversary and no acknowledgment was made. While we were there we did request to sit in a booth after they sat is in the middle of the restaurant. We were declined stating reservations were coming in, yet we were a reservation and the table sat empty the entire time we were there. Was our experience that bad? Certainly not but for almost $200 with tip- it wasn’t that great either. We left wanting to find another place to try real pasta alla ruota or make it ourselves.
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Kelsey
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food & service! Terry is always fantastic at the bar!
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Tim
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good. Seems like servers are over worked and need help. Service was average unfortunately.
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Ron
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food! Reservation was ready on time!
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Krysta
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I had a wonderful dinner last night at Tarantelli’s. Our server Tyler was wonderful and the food was delicious! Thank you!
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Adam
Coastal North Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my first time dining here and it was fantastic! I have heard such great things and it definitely lived up to the hype! The food was so delicious and the service was excellent. We will certainly be dining here again!
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Marie
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Have not been to Tarentelli's in awhile. Prices are a little high for pasta dishes, but the food was great. There were 6 in our party and they were all happy. Great wine selection. We let our waiter know that we had to make a 7:30 show and he made sure that we were out of there in time. Overall, a very good experience. We'll be back!
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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 2997 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 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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