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Tarantelli’s, Wilmington, NC

Tarantelli’s

4.7
4.7
2882 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,882 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Good for special occasions

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tarantelli's offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" food and service. The authentic Italian cuisine includes highlights like "Wagyu bruschetta" and "cheese wheel pasta." Guests praise the "generous portions" and delightful ambiance, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Though bustling, the staff is attentive and knowledgeable.

2,882 Reviews

  1. David

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was very good, only gripe was the food could use a bit more salt as the flavor was good but not quite strong enough.

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  2. Molly

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always! The food is delicious. I’ve ordered something different on each visit and it’s always amazing! Only weird thing I noticed is how particular they are about seating you right at your reservation time. We always show up 5-10 minutes early and even when there are plenty of tables ready, they wait to seat us until the exact rezo time on the dot. So typically there are 4-5 parties standing in the foyer with the same rezo time waiting. Interesting they won’t seat people even a couple minutes early. Doesn’t impact my review but just something funny I have noticed each time we dine there.

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  3. Regina

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service. Four of us dined and we had both of the specials that were offered - halibut and raviolis with lobster medallions. They were delicious. This is our favorite Italian restaurant in Wilmington.

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  4. mike

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Only complaint is service could be more bought in but great place.

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  5. brooke

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time dining. When a place markets itself as high-end, the service, food, and presentation should all reflect that especially with a waitlist involved. Our overall experience didn’t quite match the expectations for a high-end date night spot. The Seafood pasta with homemade pasta being undercooked and cold is definitely disappointing, especially given the price and reputation. We also tried the Penne Vodka which was good but nothing extraordinary. We also felt the plates that food was being served on was not overall high end. The service also seemed to be a letdown - although spacing between tables was nicely considerate with ample privacy for couples - staff professionalism and waitstaff customer service was unfortunate to add to the experience.

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  6. Guy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service . Good wine selection . Good cocktail menu . Pasta was very good . Very very good deserts

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  7. Allen

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great and food was great, filet mignon bruschetta appetizer was awesome - - we enjoyed our meal very much. Noise level was a little higher than I prefer, but they seated us by the entrance way which likely contributed to that.

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  8. Rebecca

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience. Our server was very friendly and the food was delicious.

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  9. Grant

    Greensboro

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines dinner…you’d expect some challenges given the holiday, but there were none. Food was fantastic and the service was great…attentive but not overbearing. Tarantelli’s is easily top 3 best restaurants in Wilmington.

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  10. ChristieC

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience on Valentine's day was perfect!! The food was delicious and the service was even better!

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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 2882 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 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tarantelli’s

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dock Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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