Tarantelli’s

4.7

2901 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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.

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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

What 2,901 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Wilmington
Best Ambiance
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 in Wilmington offers a remarkable Italian dining experience with "excellent food," "wonderful service," and a "relaxing and refreshing ambience." Guests rave about attentive staff like servers Gavin, Emily, and Gabriel. The restaurant is ideal for special occasions, with standout dishes like the spaghetti al formaggio and Wagyu bruschetta.

2,901 Reviews

R
Ronald
Wilmington25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food as usual is well prepared with ample portions and many choices plus daily specials.
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DurhamDiner VIP
Atlanta21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptional. Great service although they were very, very busy.
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James
Wilmington10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Probably best Italian restaurant in Wilmington. Went there for our anniversary. Always our go to place for special occasions. Food and service excellent. Been going here for 7+ years and never disappointed.
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SteveZ
Wilmington5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always great food and service. Best Italian Restaurant in Wilmington Area.
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RhondaH
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing. Parking is a hassle though.
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was superb. The food was beyond excellent. And the ambiance was great- some music, but it wasn’t loud. We saw families with children, retirees, and friend out having fun. We can’t wait to return to try new things!
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Heidi VIP
Wilmington59 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We used to really enjoy Tarantelli’s, however it’s lost its luster. Between announcing the desire to sell and leave downtown, along with being closed for repairs for an extended time, it just isn’t a restaurant we will return to. The food was overpriced and undercooked pasta. Regrets
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Adam
Orlando1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome staff, atmosphere and food. We will be back very soon!
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traci
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here many times . The food is always good, but at this point we don’t deviate from our favorites: Filet Mignon Bruschetta/ Fungi Pasta and Calamari. All superb. Good Martini and the Italian Margarita is excellent.
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Karen
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been going to Tarantelli’s since they opened. It’s our favorite restaurant in Wilmington. The food is always delicious and the wait staff is great.
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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 2901 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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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

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

Tarantelli’s

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