Tarantelli’s

4.7

2908 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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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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 2,908 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
Most Booked
Wilmington
Best Ambiance
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 impresses with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Known for its homemade pasta and cheese wheel dishes, the restaurant provides a "superb dining experience." Patrons rave about the "great ambiance" and "friendly staff," making it a favorite for special occasions. "Highly recommend" for authentic Italian cuisine.

2,908 Reviews

M
Matt
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We shared the table side pasta for two which was outstanding. We accompanied the dish with peas and mixed vegetables which rounded out the nice meal.
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MikeStefLKN VIP
Charlotte16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food but be prepared to be very managed by the service staff. Had chicken Parmesan and shrimp scampi.
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Edward
Philadelphia15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chloe was our server and we couldn’t have been more impressed. She was knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant. She made our dining experience more enjoyable
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Cindy
Western NC6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always look forward to dining at this restaurant when we are in this area. The food is fresh and top quality and the service is outstanding. It never disappoints!
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Maria
Raleigh5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely restaurant! The staff was outstanding, the music was excellent and the food out of this world!
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Judy
Wilmington8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service & drinks. Homemade pasta was delicious. So was the fish. My mocktail was awesome and my friends loved their drinks too. We'll be back.
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Cindy
Wilmington1 review
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Good ambience, Find dining and Good service
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Ronald
Wilmington25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food as usual is well prepared with ample portions and many choices plus daily specials.
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DurhamDiner VIP
Atlanta21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptional. Great service although they were very, very busy.
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James
Wilmington10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Probably best Italian restaurant in Wilmington. Went there for our anniversary. Always our go to place for special occasions. Food and service excellent. Been going here for 7+ years and never disappointed.
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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 2908 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 27, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 36 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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