I think I had too high expectations for this restaurant. I had heard so many good things and have been wanting to dine here for so long but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. Don't get me wrong- it was really good, but not at all what I was expecting. First, the parking is very hard to find. The lot behind it was $9.80/hour and we needed two hours. I wish I would have known that cause I would searched around for street parking (but it was raining). The interior is nice, but not amazing. The bar side was pretty cool but the dining room was extremely loud and tables were very close together. Our server had been there for 6 Years and he was very friendly. Expected more with that. The food was excellent. Very overpriced though. I loved the pasta Fagiole and the salads. I was unable to eat bread but everyone said it was amazing. I had the Sicilian Brachiole and I did not like it. It tasted like pot roast. My parents liked it but it was not at all what I expected. My friend had the gamberi fradiavlo and it was absolutely delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. My son and dad split the giant cheese wheel spaghetti Al formaggio parmigiana with meatballs. That was also excellent. My daughter has the small spaghetti e pol petite with paperdelle. I would come back again on a date or a girls night. It was definitely great food, but something was definitely missing. read more

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I had very high hopes for tarantellis but it wasn't as good as I hoped. For an appetizer we got mussels which was very good especially if you dip the bread in the sauce. I got the gnocchi which I regret because it wasn't as buttery as I hoped it was mostly just a caramelized onion taste. My bf got the Filetto Di Bue Alla Da Vinci which he loved and said it was one of the best things he's ever tasted. The potatoes that it came with were better than my gnocchi in and the mushrooms and asparagus were a perfect 10/10. Our waiter was not very polite and did not seem like he wanted to be serving us and he barely ever came to our table the whole night. Make sure you make a reservation before going! read more

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Went there for our 10 year wedding anniversary and it was perfect. Had a corner booth wrap that was private and intimate. All our food was delicious, but the filet bruschetta app was to die for. Wish I lived closer. Thanks for a perfect anniversary dinner. read more

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An excellent, authentic Italian restaurant with fresh pasta. Everything brought to our table tasted so fresh. The homemade pasta was refreshing. Love this place! Hope to return soon. read more

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We went here for my birthday last night and had the BEST time. We sat outside and the atmosphere was super romantic. The server helped us pick a bottle of wine and didn't try to upsell us - it was so good! The food was INCREDIBLE! Our server, Tyler, was super funny and sweet - what a great date night spot. Highly recommend the spicy gnocchi dish! read more

Food service and ambiance are always top notch. The experience is a treat. Thank you Tarantellis

I come to Tarantelli's to celebrate special occasions or have visiting guests. Reservations are highly recommended. Everything I've had on the menu is so good. If it's your first time at Tarantelli's, I highly recommend getting the cheese wheel pasta with meatballs! It's a nice experience seeing it being made and tastes rich & cheesy! The ambiance is nice inside and in the warmer months, it is nice to be seated outside. read more

Tarantelli's - Cheese wheel pasta - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I was very disappointed with this restaurant. I ordered filet mignon with risotto and cooked vegetables. I asked for medium cooked , however the top of my filet mignon had a very thick burnt crust (a third of the small piece of meat). The beget had no flavor znd the risotto was equally blend. The plating was a cutting board! It looked like a meal for a caveman! I expected find cuisine but it was definitely not. I won't go back. Ps: the 2 stars are for our great waiter, good service read more

I was underwhelmed by the whole experience. Ambiance casual, tables and chairs and the way they are arranged remind cafeteria of sort. Food was just ok, the only thing we ordered that was tasty appetizer with filet mignon ( but a bit over salted). Expensive for what it offers. There are many more restaurants in Wilmington that have delicious, creative food and a fun vibe. Don't plan to come back. read more

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Phenomenal food and experience! Definitely fine dining and pricey, but well worth the cost. Between the food and the customer service, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Really good! Large restaurant with plenty of seating, smelled like steak as you walk through the door! We had the Pappardelle Al Funghi and it was fantastic! Some small clumps of the wide pappardelle did make it onto the plate that were under cooked (not al dente) but the sauce was excellent and the mushrooms were tender and flavorful. Bread they serve is quite good and wine list is very nice. Will definitely be back to try more menu items!! read more

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If you want to enjoy a great pasta, wine and one of the best cannolis you want to eat, don't hesitate to come this place. read more

Tarantelli's - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Dined here with my family (6 adults, 3 kids) for my birthday. Our reservations were for indoors, but due to Covid and the temperature was somewhat mild, they graciously set a large table outside (with a heat lamp). We ordered a variety of dishes and every one was delicious. Pastas are homemade and tender. The sauces are indescribable. The fish special was flounder and roasted vegetables over linguini with a lemon sauce (fresh small lemon slices!). Enough for 2 meals. Rigatoni in cream sauce (the best ever) with prosciutto was possibly the favorite. Linguini and clams - many fresh clams and yummy! The kid portions come in slightly smaller bowls but are still quite large. The wait staff are informed, professional and very attentive. This is the best restaurant we've been to in Wilmington. read more

Food was delicious. They tossed our buchatini in a cheese weel while the server told us a story about the plate. The server was great and gave us great recommendations. Reservation are a must. read more

It was a great Thursday night and we went to have a bite. We walked into Tarantellis where we've been numerous times and the place was empty. So we asked for a table for 2 and they told us it would be a 40 minute wait. We couldn't sit at the bar because that was being seated as well. I It would have been okay but when we'd checked on the website they were open for reservations- WOW! We're local and refer business to them a lot! They absolutely had no remorse or a good excuse why the restaurant was empty! CRAZY!! read more

It was a busy Friday night. Service was a little slow, but the staff were pretty great. It was very busy and not at all their fault. The food was excellent for a tourist trap town like Wilmington. I'd go back. read more

So what is happening to our favorite Italian restaurant? 05/20/23 630pm reservation which we have had for a month. We were greeted by two girls as the hosts. It was a really special night my wife's birthday and I requested the corner booth which I always do for special occasions. When we arrived the girls were rude like they were doing us a favor and letting us eat there. We arrived 11 min early and they told us to wait at the bar until 630pm. So we just sat down at the entrance and I noticed that booth was available and was available all night until we left. People were coming in who had no idea that this restaurant is always booked and walk ins won't get seated and I listened to them talk to these people like they were idiots to even dare walk into their restaurant?? They then started to seat two couples who had 630pm reservation and just walked in the door?? Meanwhile we were sitting there for 11 min. There was another party waiting and the wife said why are they so rude to the customers. I worked in high end restaurants in Manhattan as manager and you have to make sure the hostess or host isn't on a power trip because this is a hard Resturant to get into. These girls were on a crazy power trip.This person is your frontline meet and greet. There was a third girl there working with them and they just ignored her and talked about her like she wasn't standing there.It was obvious she was upset. This totally spoiled our night. Now they are putting a mandatory percentage on the bill for the kitchen staff ? 18 years working in Manhattan and I've never seen this. Our waiter was great and we get him a lot. The food was really good as always. Bathroom was dirty which was a surprise. Sorry I'm not happy and won't be returning for a while. If I was a owner or manager I would watch these girls because they are horribly representing this restaurant and probably put on a good show when management is around. read more

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lemme tell u, i waited a while to try this place & the wait was well worth. after being concerned pj may leave me for making him watch death is our business, made a quick save with this classic ass italian date night. If you know anything, you know there is no other kind. started w/ pro move: espresso martinis at the bar (espresso machine down so they improvised w/ espresso vodka. strike 1). gave that star back shortly after trying drink. were then weirdly moved to an outside table that was not positioned directly under a heater so we made the (normal/usual first thought) decision to move directly under a heater. this changed things. great wine, honestly impeccable chicken parm. was on the verge of being embarrassed by how much of it i wanted to eat in front of this particular, but really only pj. did refrained mostly & did in fact hate the cannolis (strike fuckin 2- unforgivable). read more

Tarantelli's - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

A great spot for some truly tasty Italian food! We stopped in after not being able to get a table at another Italian spot in the area, had a short wait to be seated. We started with the filet mignon bruschetta- and I would highly recommend it! The steak was perfectly cooked and after all the sauce soaks in the bruschetta, it's a perfect bite. My entree was the Gamberi Fradiavlo- and the shrimp were truly jumbo. We finished our delicious meal with a order of lemon blueberry zeppoles to go. The server was pretty busy but was very helpful and made great recommendations. Definitely worth a trip if you are visiting Wilmington! read more

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The food was excellent and several in my party said it's the best Italian they have ever had. The server was also super attentive even though we had 8 people. Also the lighting and decor were very warm and inviting to round out an excellent experience. read more

A brilliant, true Italian restaurant. I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in New Jersey and I haven't eaten food this good since I lived there. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was wonderful and service was flawless. Our server, Logan, was on point from start to finish. We went there to celebrate our anniversary and it was the best restaurant in all of Wilmington by far. We will unquestionably be returning. Loved it. read more

We continue to love this restaurant but we are so frustrated with the fact that they reserve the bar so if you come in on an unplanned night you are completely out of luck because they have the entire restaurant and bar reserved. Ridiculous. read more

Moved from NJ to the Wilmington area 9 mos ago. Was looking for a good Italian Restaurant and found Tarantelli's on Yelp. The reviews were spot on. Service was excellent from the hostesses to our server Emily and everyone else we interacted with - they were so pleasant. Emily knew the menu well and gave great recommendations. I have to say the calamari was probably the best I have EVER eaten. It was light, crispy and not at all chewy. The filet mignon bruschetta was sooooo good. He had a ravioli special with mushrooms and sausage which was delicious and I had the eggplant parm with homemade tagliatelle. The sauce was ok (a little sweet for my liking), but the eggplant was tender and delicious. I look forward to eating here again and trying other items on their menu/specials. I know I will definitely be having the calamari again. Buon appetito! read more

This was a real treat for us. The food was incredible! I had spaghetti with broccolini (sp), it was sublime. I can't get it out of my mind. The other 3 members of my group agreed it was the best meal they have had in a long time. To top the night of, I got a call from the restaurant informing me that I had been over charged and they ran my card again for the lower amount. I love this place. read more

Second time we have been and it is just ok !! I had shrimp scampi it was ok but very watery my husband makes better! Friend with us had Grouper special and she said it was very fishy. The other 2 meals were just ok , this restaurant was very highly rated by others and I am not sure why. Also very pricey and we have no problem paying for good food , and the fact they ask for a credit card when you make a reservation is insulting! Will not be going back and either will our friends read more

Eating this meal made me feel like I was transported to Italy. La vita è una combinazione di MAGIA e pasta. Everything we had was spectacular! It is our new favorite restaurant. We also had cocktails, but none of us liked them because they were too strong. BUT we are here for the food. No one had a mediocre dish. It was all superb. read more

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The best pizza I have ever had! Highly recommend!! We were also seated immediately upon arrival of our reservation. Outside seating is quiet & very nice. read more

Tarantelli's - Margarita Pizza with Buffalo mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Service was great, drink special was awesome, and the pasta special was delicious. Highly recommend.

This is THE BEST Italian food I have ever had. It is absolutely amazing. Everything we got was so delicious! I would eat here everyday if I could lol. Our server was super friendly, helpful and attentive. The atmosphere is very nice. read more

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This restaurant gets 5 stars. From the moment we stepped in they were welcoming and allowed us to book a reservation despite them closing soon for the night. It was my first time so I wasn't sure how busy they'd be but they were very communicative leading up to our table being ready. Our server Raegan was so professional and sweet. She never once made us feel rushed while ordering. My favorite dishes were the Pappardelle Al Funghi pasta, the Sea scallops with balsamic fig reduction, and tiramisu. It was so delicious I will definitely be returning when I'm back in Wilmington! read more

Tarantelli's - Pappardelle Al Funghi Porcini E Panna - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Usually love this place but was so disappointed by our recent experience there. We had a large group with us who we had hyped the restaurant up to (my boyfriend and I go often) and it unfortunately didn't live up to its usual standard. Food was great but the restaurant was really hot so everyone was pretty uncomfortable eating. Additionally, a couple of the wines we wanted were unavailable, and there were no coffee beverages able to be served with dessert. Literally everyone wanted a coffee at the table so that was a bummer, we would've gone elsewhere for dessert had we known. Definitely a little embarrassing as hosts and sad to say this place has gone down on my list. read more

Dined here the evening of December 17, 2022. Very busy but tables well-spaced and the noise was controlled. I recommend reservations be made. Service was very good - attentive and well-paced. The Limoncello martini was absolutely delicious. I kept it to one but wanted more! Enjoyed the Pesto di Gamberi Carbonara and the Frutti Di Mare; both were outstanding. Desserts were tiramisu and gelato and both were very tasty. Servings were generous and the recipes had great depth of flavor and seemed freshly prepared. I highly recommend this restaurant and I look forward to returning soon with our "dinner gang". read more

The only issue is that Tarantelli should hire a trained Mixologist as a bar tender. The various individuals preparing mixed drinks desperately need training behind the bar. read more

Don't like their sauce, no flavor and yet the sauce served with the calamari was much better. Also ordered their zepole's and they were burned. When I pointed it out to the waitress she insisted they weren't. Few of the staff seemed a bit snobbish. Nothing here worth being snobbish about. read more

The food here never disappoints, a must try if you like Italian food. The Spaghetti al Formaggio Parmigiana is served in a cheese wheel table side and is delicious. The Filet Mignon bruschetta is also great. Their buccatini pasta isn't homemade like the pappardelle pasta but both are amazing. read more

Tarantelli's - Spaghetti e Polpette - Italian Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Wonderful dinner with family and friends while enjoying the best of downtown Wilmington! Great service and wonderful food makes for a fun filled evening. What really impressed me was not only the social distancing and the staff never taking off their masks but they took everyone's temperature when entering!! Way to go guys! You've got a fan here for sure! read more

Take notice this is the good stuff! Client treated us with the works. Everything was tasty. Service prompt and polite. Pleasant atmosphere. Two fat thumbs up. Now heading to the treadmill. read more

Omgosh! Words cannot begin to describe how AMAZING this place is! The BEST marinara and tiramisu we have EVER had! Our server was excellent - Logan. He was kind, respectful, and prompt. Our food was above what we expected! If I "had" to complain about something, the only thing I would change is the oil for the bread. Not enough flavor, in my opinion. But that is it. This place is gorgeous, delicious, and somewhere we would HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was excellent. We had the pasta in cheese wheel and the portion was large enough that we shared it read more

The lemon olive oil cake was easily one of the best desserts I have ever had. Amazing cake, cream cheese icing, and fresh lemon curd. I have half a mind to order it again right now! Food was amazing too- shrimp scampi is light and fresh, daily fish special was beautiful and complex. Always such a nice atmosphere too. Love this place! read more