Tarantelli’s

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Wilmington

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   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

   Wilmington

   59 reviews

   2.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   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 Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   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

   Wilmington

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   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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   Ria

   Western NC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Veal marasala was delicious as was the vodka penne. Fun to watch them make the pasta in the cheese wheel tables idea. The wine our waiter suggested was perfect.
   

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   bob

   Palm Springs

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   excellent service provided by Nicole. Homemade pasta prepared perfectly. Large portions with nice balance of spices
   

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   Greg

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect for our group of 6 from the recommended wine selection and menu descriptions from our server. Top notch all the way. Highly recommend the table-prepared cheese bowl and pasta as a meal or shared appetizer. Fantastic.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   For context, I’ve been in Wilmington since I graduated college in 1999. I’ve dined at Tarantelli’s enough times to give a responsible review. The restaurant is never as busy as it is to get a reservation. I’ve witnessed the hostess turn people away when there’s plenty of open space outside of regular reservations. The visit that I’m reviewing, I had a reservation for 7:45 on a Friday night for a high top table. We arrived and there was basically no one sitting at the bar which is where the high top tables are. The atmosphere left much to be desired, the place had little to no energy about it. The wine list is ok. When ordering a bottle of wine the waiter/waitress has never come back by to pour more glasses, it’s always something I have to do at the table. When you order a bottle, service should be stepped up. I had to ask for salt and pepper and the pepper was empty. The waiter did not ask if we wanted fresh cheese on our dish. As it gets later, the waiters are in the bar area checking their phones and texting. It’s not as professional as their prices, Owners/Managers would get a lot by traveling to New York or any other big city to experience how to service tables appropriately. The bathrooms need a major update too. I have never found Tarantelli’s to be what it’s made out to be. I’m happy to try again after some changes have been made. If not, I’m not likely to go back.
   

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    Andrea

    VIP

    Wilmington

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Four of us had dinner there and all enjoyed our food. We were disappointed to be seated at the bar as that had not been our intent, and it was a little awkward with four of us, but the two female bartenders were amazing. It ended up working out great. The service and the attention to detail were A+. Loved the brussels app and the caprese salad and we all enjoyed different pasta dishes - the homemade pasta was really tasty! Will definitely be back!
    

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