Tarantelli’s

Name: Tarantelli’s
Address: 102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401
Telephone: (910) 763-3806
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2933 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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

What 2,933 people are saying

Tarantelli’s reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Good for special occasions
Coastal North Carolina
Most Booked
Wilmington
Good for groups
Wilmington
Great for fine wines
Wilmington
Good for special occasions
Wilmington
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tarantelli's delivers a memorable dining experience with "excellent customer service," "delicious food," and "attentive, knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the "gargantuan portions," "authentic Italian cuisine," and "ambiance." Specialties like the "cheese wheel pasta" and "Wagyu bruschetta" are highlights. Despite some service hiccups, it remains a "favorite" for many.

2,933 Reviews

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Gregory VIP
Wilmington8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was so so. Our server, Gabriel, was excellent though the bar service was poor. I thought it was pricey.
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David
Charleston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal & service as always! The beef tip bruschetta is absolutely fabulous --it is our go-to appetizer. It is always a tough decision on what to have for dinner. The daily specials are always excellent but there are plenty of great choices on the menu.
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Kristine
Greensboro3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, atmosphere was perfect, our server Julian was great!!
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Jessica
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food for mildly authentic Italian. Can’t be beat downtown. Wonderful service and fair pricing for area.
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joyce
Wilmington24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our server was just okay. He didn’t come back after our meal arrived. Even after my husband told him he wanted a beer with dinner. My husband tried to flag him down, but to no avail. He needed red pepper and Parmesan cheese for his meal, but never got it. He was a bit slow in checking on us. The meal was excellent! We had the spaghetti and meatballs, shrimp fra diavolo and pasta with vegetables. The bruschetta was excellent, as was the salad. The gelato and sorbet were excellent. We will definitely be back
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Kristin
Charleston1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was incredibly absent and wanted to charge us for parmesan cheese as well as soda water even though I said I had plenty for my drink. We’ve gone for years and 90% of the time it’s great, but this was an odd experience.
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Trish
Wilmington6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my family's first visit to Tarantelli's - we will be back! All five of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, as well as the "vibe" there.
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Tameil
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent customer service Sever was funny caring very attentive My wife and I will be retuning for sure
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Richard
Pittsburgh13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wait staff. They don’t open until 5pm so do not attempt to enter even a moment before. Also you must have reservations yet it is totally worth your time to arrange a dinner time
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Connie
Wilmington11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience and the food was outstanding! Great service!
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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 4.8 stars by 2933 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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

Website
http://www.tarantellis.com/
Phone number
(910) 763-3806

Tarantelli’s

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