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Tarantelli’s, Wilmington, NC

Tarantelli’s

4.7
4.7
2819 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
  • 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.

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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

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What 2,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tarantelli's offers "amazing Italian cuisine" with generous portions and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian dishes" and the unique tableside cheese wheel experience. The ambiance is inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. While some note occasional service delays, the "delicious food" and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

2,819 Reviews

  1. Victoria

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The spaghetti wheel was amazing! Literally cannot stop craving this. Best we've ever had.

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  2. Debra

    Wilmington

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our table was ready on time. Waiter was not very enthusiastic or friendly. Appetizer of calamari was good especially the sauce. My husband and I both ordered the special surf and turf of filet and scallops. It was very well prepared but by the time it arrived it was lukewarm. Because it was NYE I didn’t complain. The biggest disappointment was the cocktails. I ordered the Old Fashion. It was so watered down, I could barely taste the bourbon. My friend ordered a Grey Goose martini and she questioned whether it was Grey Goose since it burned her throat. The waiter said he would pass on our concerns but nothing was done to rectify the issues. Not even a discount. Not impressed.

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  3. Anthony

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Pasta dishes are delicious and fresh. Generous portions and great value. Our server Gabriel was terrific!

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  4. Chrystine

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here and it did not disappoint Friendly and efficient staff Warm cozy atmosphere Pasata with fruita de mare was delicious Veal Marsala also delicious, had wide variety of mushrooms Definitely worth trying

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  5. Haley

    Wilmington

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok. Service was terrible. We had to flag someone down at least once to ask about our order and I am a reasonably patient person (5pm dinner we didn’t leave until 7:30).

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Wilmington

    172 reviews

    4.0

    172 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was excellent; had reservations but had to wait 25 minutes to get seated

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  7. Mary

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tarantelli’s is an amazing restaurant. Food is exceptional, service is exceptional! We love to celebrate special occasions at Tarantelli’s.

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  8. Andrew

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet atmosphere, great service, delicious food. Highly recommend it

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  9. William

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First experience…fabulous. Waitress offered great suggestions, very knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. Food was simply outstanding. Fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation and served piping hot. Atmosphere was pleasant, candles and tree lit which added to the ambiance. Will definitely be returning!

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  10. Robin

    Wilmington

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent and super attentive. We enjoyed the entire experience and our birthday boy enjoyed it as well.

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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 2819 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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