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Tarantelli’s, Wilmington, NC

Tarantelli’s

4.7
4.7
2829 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,829 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Good for groups

  • 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.

2,829 Reviews

  1. Annette

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Beautiful restaurant and great service

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  2. Alan

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only one complaint- Hostesses were below standards for this fantastic restaurant. We got there at 5 for a 5:30 reservation. We were told to sit in bar or in bench until then- not pleasantly at all. We sat in car until 5:25 and came back in and they were seating walk ins? Poor organization and bad overall attitude to welcome patrons. However our servers and food were fantastic!!! We will return at exactly our reservation time!! Overall it was a perfect dinner for my 82md Birthday!!!

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  3. Kristen

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of the situations where people think somethings better because it’s pricier and fancier. Not the case. It was good, but I’ve had better food at places that were less expensive/fancy.

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  4. Heather

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! We bring all our out of town guests here. Great ambiance, food and service!

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  5. Julia

    VIP

    Caribbean

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. They never fail to exceed my expectations.

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  6. Paul

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and quality of food one of our favorites in Wilmington

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    Cleveland

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated at a lovely private booth. Our waiter, Gavin was outstanding. The food and drinks were delicious. We will definitely be back soon.

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  8. James

    Wilmington

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a reservation at 5:00 pm. I arrived at 4:51 with my family. The door was unlocked and we entered. I was greeted with "we are not open yet the door should have been locked" and was told to wait outside. We were then ushered outside into the cold almost hit with the door as it was locked as fast as it was closed almost hitting my foot. You're hostess needs a lesson manors!!!

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  9. Todd

    VIP

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Danny was a great waiter made the night! His suggestions were on point. Highly recommend asking for him

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  10. Stefanos

    Wilmington

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The waitress, Kerry, was short and unenthusiastic towards our requests and questions. We ordered the Parmesan pasta wheel. The waitress did not showcase the specialty. Additionally, we basically paid $56 for two Small bowls of spaghetti with 4 meatballs, not the value expected. As a side note, the pasta did not have much Parmesan taste, despite the Parmesan wheel process. We asked to share a Caesar salad. The salad came to our table with no dressing, and then got charged $2 for splitting the salad in two bowls. The waitress did not ask us if we wanted one bill or to split the bill between the two parties. A very disappointing visit for the cost.

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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 2829 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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