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Tarantelli’s, Wilmington, NC

Tarantelli’s

4.7
4.7
2783 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 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 2,783 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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tarantelli's offers "amazing Italian cuisine" with generous portions and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian dishes" and the unique tableside cheese wheel experience. The ambiance is inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. While some note occasional service delays, the "delicious food" and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

2,783 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent! Never disappointed with dinner there or the service. Calamari is the best in town! Many great choices on menu and special was delicious. Dessert was also great!

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  2. pamela

    Greensboro

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    From the moment we arrived we stood to be greeted for 5-6 minutes when we were finally acknowledged . Everything went good from there except they forgot my husband’s birthday which was very important to me .

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  3. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Expected high end dining but was disappointed. Food was mediocre and facilities need an upgrade. Service was good.

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  4. Ronald

    Wilmington

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dishes are tastefully presented. Food is of obvious high quality. They do a good job preparing authentic Italian dishes.

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  5. Barbara

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress Ericka made our dining experience spectacular. She was extremely knowledgeable on the various menu options. She was a pleasure to have as our waitress. The food was very good. Meatballs are out of this world! I had the skirt steak- very good but paled in comparison to my husband’s wagyu filet steak. OMG - phenomenal!! Your busy boys are fantastic as well and we lived how the staff helped each other out! Wonderful evening and can’t wait until we are able to visit again.

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  6. Kathleen

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful and our meal was delicious.

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  7. Rebecca

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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  8. John

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  9. Scott

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  10. William

    Wilmington

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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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 2783 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 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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