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A photo of Tarantelli’s restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2881)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 18 times today
Tarantelli’s is a beloved Italian restaurant in downtown Wilmington. It's praised for its authentic Italian cuisine, with reviewers noting the fresh, traditional dishes and variety of options. Many reviewers have highlighted the excellent service and atmosphere, and the restaurant is consistently rated highly for its food, service, and value. The ambiance of the restaurant is also noted as fantastic, making it a complete dining experience.
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4.5
Awesome(158)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Wilmington
Booked 11 times today
A culinary collaboration between Tequila Comida & Cantina and Marina Grill, infusing the vibrant flavors of Mexico into the heart of Wilmington’s waterfront. Established in 2018 by Chef Ramon Villasenor and Miguel Villasenor, Tequila Comida & Cantina has teamed up with Marina Grill to create an exceptional dining experience.Nestled beside the Riverfront Park and boasting an extraordinary view of the Riverfront Marina, Tequila’s Waterfront offers a unique setting. Our spacious outdoor area is the perfect spot to enjoy live music during the summer months. Located next door to the Riverfront Park, home to the Live Oak Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater hosting open-air concerts and entertainment, we invite you to savor the magic of Mexican cuisine amid cultural warmth and breathtaking views.
A photo of Floriana - Wilmington restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1271)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilmington
Booked 20 times today
We are open for carry out and for dine-in guests. The balcony tables are available first come first serve upon reservation. If one is not available upon arrival, guests are welcome to wait at the bar or in the lounge until one becomes available. We are open for Dinner MON-SUN 4:30 pm till 10 pm and for Brunch on SUN 11:00-2:00 pm. Floriana Restaurant is about friends, family and community. We are an independently-owned Italian bistro serving dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. We pride ourselves on our menu, service and passion for food. Our beautifully appointed dining room is the perfect setting for any occasion — an intimate, romantic dinner, or when you have reason for celebration and want all your closest friends together at the same table.The Wilmington Floriana Restaurant is located in Wilmington, NC riverside at 2 Market Street.
A photo of Caprice Bistro restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3357)
Price: Moderate
• French • Wilmington
Booked 15 times today
Open Wed-Mon, closed Tues. Reservations preferred; table times limited to 90 minutes max. Online orders can be placed from our website; limited daily availability. There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and all day Sundays)...Founded almost 25 years ago by power-couple Thierry & Patricia Moity (former owners of Patou in Charlotte, NC & Cafe de Bruxelles in NYC) with 50+ years of culinary expertise across Europe and America, Caprice Bistro continues to welcome Wilmington foodies with their exceptional cuisine. According to Chef Thierry, “I want everyone to feel welcome in my restaurant. We are working against the stereotype that French food must be intimidating.” New owners Dustin Cook & Edie Senter - in addition to the long-time staff members like Chef Chris Nash & Cocktail Craftmaster Kat - intend to keep honoring that legacy at this downtown staple!
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4.7
Exceptional(1831)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Wilmington
Booked 12 times today
PinPoint is authentic because it serves deeply rooted Southern cuisine that changes daily, featuring local seasonal offerings from Wilmington. Reviewers rave about the fresh ingredients, creative preparations, and unique flavors, describing the food as 'truly delicious', 'excellent', and 'fantastic'. Plus, it was featured in Southern Living's Best Restaurants of 2019.
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  • Donald
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was excellently prepared, and the service was great. Very busy because it was the day after Valentine's, but the noise level wasn't too bad for how many people were there.
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    PinPointPrice: Very Expensive• American• Wilmington
    4.7
  • Jeff
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful street tacos. The house margarita with jalapeño infused tequila was amazing. The hot salsa is delicious and hot albeit the fire is overly long lasting. Yowza! The salsa verde and house made quac was delish! The service was consistently on point throughout our entire visit, not too much and not too little. Our waiter had the perfect attentivness. The parking is a little unusual, you actually park on a pier over the water. We enjoyed ourselves with great food and professional service. The only minor critique I would have is the music was one notch above the perfect volume and some of the halogen spot lights were on the bright side of comfortable when seated at our table. Some light adjustments or dimmer would improve the ambiance to perfection however, it appeared to vary by table. We got a bright lit one due to some misaligned art work spot lights. We will definitely visit again and again. This is a very special must visit destination on the Wilmington River Walk.
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    Tequilas WaterfrontPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Wilmington
    4.5
  • Tyler
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Beautiful restaurant. Witnessed a strangers intimate proposal, which was fun, and apparently their second night in a row with a proposal. The Wagyu Beef entrée was sensational. Our server, Gavin, was excellent. Looking forward to going back.
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    Tarantelli’sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington
    4.7
  • Kyle
    Coastal North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This has got to be one of the best Restaurants and meals I’ve ever had. The food and service was top notch. Waiter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We asked for a table change to be closer to the window and didn’t even hesitate to help us out. The food was phenomenal and very well priced
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    Floriana - WilmingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
    4.7
  • DawnVIP
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was not our first visit and it won’t be our last. I absolutely love the charm and ambiance in this restaurant but the food and service would keep us coming back no matter what the place looked like. I had the goat cheese salad and my husband has the butternut squash soup - a special the day we visited. Both tasted so delicious and the portions were very nice. For dinner I had the afternoon - a speciality of the restaurant. The broth is creamy but light - I know it sounds odd - but it is not a heavy broth. It is rich and the perfect medium for the delicious seafood which was all cooked perfectly. Scallops, shrimp, salmon, white fish (sorry have no idea what it was but delicious! and mussels. My husband had the beef Bourgogne which he loved and mopped up every ounce of sauce with the crispy French bread. We were so full but made room to share the pistachio crème brûlée. A thin layer of crispy caramelized sugar covered a creamy a custard. However I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the service. Our server was both attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and wines - the food arrived timely and temperate which rounded out the wonderful experience.
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    Caprice BistroPrice: Moderate• French• Wilmington
    4.8

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