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Tarantelli’s, Wilmington, NC

Tarantelli’s

4.7
4.7
2777 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 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
  • Area
    Wilmington
  • Cross Street
    Dock Street
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,777 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Best Food

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • Wilmington

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tarantelli's offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." This Italian restaurant is perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine," generous portions, and the unique "spaghetti al formaggio." While some mention high prices, the quality and atmosphere are highly praised.

2,777 Reviews

  1. Rebecca

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was out for date-night, had read this place was perfect for that. The place was a little cold temperature-wise but decor was warm and clean. Hostess was friendly, server seemed a bit new but did a good job taking care of us. We ordered the "date-night meal for 2" spaghetti al formaggio parmigiana that I had read about. It was served table-side. The dish was outstanding! We were both very happy with our meal; the hubs had meatballs and I had sausage in addition to the pasta. There's plenty on the menu to choose from and we look forward to returning for more delicious-ness.

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  2. John

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Tarantelli’s. The Spaghetti E Polpette was so good that now I’m worried I’ll never try anything else for my future dinners here.

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  3. Scott

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    First time there and we would say the experience was just "fine." We arrived 9 minutes before our reservation and the hostesses seemed to think that was too early to seat us. The food was good, not special or exceptional. Ordered two appetizers and they came out more than 5 minutes apart. Server seemed rushed and in a hurry.

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  4. William

    Wilmington

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu offers the opportunity to enjoy a range of well prepared and presented dishes. Particularly enjoyed the Salumi e Formaggi appetizer which was plenty to share with the four of us. Service is outstanding - friendly, informative and allowed plenty of time to enjoy each course.

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  5. Teresa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Great service in a cozy setting. Looking forward to going back.

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  6. francois

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great experience! Great choices of wines and cocktails ,the plate were serve at the right temperature and service was very good.

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  7. Larrie

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard to get a table reservation even when booked a week in advance, so we reserved at the bar. Kerry was our bartender/server and she was fantastic and very accommodating. However, if you plan on getting many courses like we did, including the cheese wheel, the bar is not the place to sit.

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  8. Barbara

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Girlfriends dinner and drinks night out. We had martinis at the bar that were excellent. We were seated close to our reservation time. The food was fantastic as was the service.

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  9. Jesse

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is getting worse. Staff looks miserable and sets a negative tone from the beginning of the dinner.

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  10. Nadia

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious, the wagyu bruschetta as an appetizer was phenomenal and we appreciate the waiter recommending it. Everything we ordered was outstanding and worth the 2 hour drive to get there!

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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 2777 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tarantelli’s

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dock Street
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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