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Tarantelli’s, Wilmington, NC

Tarantelli’s

4.7
4.7
2892 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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 2,892 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.

2,892 Reviews

  1. Adam

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. traci

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Karen

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Ria

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. bob

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  6. Greg

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  7. Andrea

    VIP

    Wilmington

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  8. Keith

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at this restaurant is always exceptional. You can’t go wrong here.

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  9. Guillermo

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the most incredible experience EVER in Any restaurant Period. Gavin was EXTRAORDINARY!!! He timed every single bit of our drinks and meals to absolute perfection. As I sat and watched him go through all of the tables he had and did the exact same thing with no rush at all. I was throughly impressed by the entire experience and Gavin made it absolutely PERFECT! The food... was even better than the service! From the drinks made by Terri at the bar, to the exquisite timing and temperature of all the food we ordered. I honestly was Not expecting to have a FLAWLESSLY cooked steak, my mother finished her Lasagna and she NEVER clears out her plate in any restaurant... Ever. The crispy yet juicy calamari, the sublime tiramisu, the NY Strip and potatoes, and the Lasagna was literally Devine.

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  10. David

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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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 2892 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 21 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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