Tarantelli’s Menu – Wilmington, NC

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Wilmington, NC

Open at 5 PM each evening, this family restaurant offers familiar Italian food & live music. Based on 719 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Tarantelli's 28401

Address:
102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Phone: (910) 763-3806

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Hours

Wednesday 5–10 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Friday 5–10 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5–10 PM

Menu

Aperitivo
Tarantelli’s Polpette E Mozzarella
exclusive family recipe of homemade Italian meatballs and marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese		 $12.00
Ravioli Di Zucca Butternut Di Caduta Dell Spezie
house-made fall-spicebutternut squash ravioli sauteed in sage brown butter and topped with candied walnuts		 $16.00
Salsa Di Spinach E Carciofi
baked roasted garlic and creamy three-cheese spinach and Mediterranean artichoke hearts. served warm with Pugliese bread		 $15.00
Bruschetta
garlic baked crostini house-made mozzarella, vine-ripened Roma tomatoes, seasoned basil, olive oil, sea salt and garlic		 $12.00
Filet Mignon Bruschetta
baked Pugliese bread topped with Wagyu filet mignon, sautéed garlic and shallots, topped with creamy melted gorgonzola fondue		 $12.00
Cozze Alla Bianco
P.E.I. mussels sautéed in the shell with Chablis wine,fresh garlic, roma tomatoes, meyer lemon, butter an parsley served with a warm crostini brushed with olive oil also served alla marinara or diablo.		 $14.00
Calamari All’Insalata
house-seasoned crispy fried calamari seasoned with garlic, lemon, parsley, and tri colored pepperoncini’s served over a bed of field greens with our homemade marinara sauce on the side		 $17.00
Cavoletti Di Bruxelles Con Pancetta E Burrata
charred brussel sprouts topped with creamy buttermilk burrata cheese, fresh peanuts and pancetta		 $15.00
Salumi E Formaggi
chef’s selection of our Italian imported meats, cheeses, seasonal fruit selections, nut selections, roasted garlic, and olive assortment. served with cranberry walnut bread and balsamic fig preserves		 $27.00
Arincini Di Salsiccia E Mozzarella
roasted fennel sausage arancini with house-made mozzarella cheese, plum tomato marinara, and fresh basil		 $13.00
Zuppa
Pasta E Fagioli
Tarantelli’s own bean and pasta soup made the same old-fashioned way for generations using fresh pork, garlic, vine-ripened tomatoes and cannellini beans		 $6.00
Chef’s Seasonal Soup $6.00
Insalata
Insalata Tarantelli
fresh greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, house cured olives, cucumbers, celery, red onions, and shaved parmesan served with our delicious homemade Italian dressing		 $9.00
Insalata Italiana Di Cuneo Romaine
wedge of artisan romaine lettuce, homemade garlic buttermilk dressing, toasted slivered almonds, pancetta, crumbly moody blue cheese, smoked sea salt, roasted garlic olive oil		 $13.00
Rucola Con Pere E Proscuitto
fresh baby arugula, poached pear, Di Parma proscuitto, and aged parmesan cheese tossed in a sherry shallot vinaigrette, topped with a grilled Pugliese costini		 $15.00
Mozzarella Di Buffala Caprese
hand-pulled whole milk mozzarella, salted sliced vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil		 $14.00
Insalata Di Gulio Cesare
chopped romaine hearts, homemade Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese and toasted crostini		 $10.00
Pasta
Spaghetti E Polpette
Selected pastas denoted by * can be served as a smaller portion upon request Tarantelli’s exclusive family recipe of homemade meatballs served over your favorite pasta with our delicious piping hot marinara sauce homemade sauce simmered all day also contains sweet and spicy fennel Italian sausage, as well as fresh pork		 $28.00
Spaghetti Al Formaggio Parmigiana
exclusive Italian specialty made with flamed whisky, light marinara sauce, and delicious melted 24 month aged parmigiano reggiano cheese—served tableside from our authentic Italian cheese wheel Serves Two People		 $46.00
Pappardelle Al Funghi Porcini E Panna
Selected pastas denoted by * can be served as a smaller portion upon requesthomemade pappardelle pasta, Italian porcini, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms, shallots, and thyme in a velvety cream sauce		 $37.00
Pollo Con Salsiccia E Gnocchi
grilled chianti vinaigrette chicken breast served with seared Italian fennel sausage in a lemon basil cream sauce with house made ricotta parmesan gnocchi, fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes		 $31.00
Rigatoni Alla Bechamel
traditional italian baked rigatoni with creamy béchamel sauce, sliced Di Parma prosciutto and a nutty fontina cheese		 $31.00
Fettuccine Con Salsiccia E Salvia Fritte
Selected pastas denoted by * can be served as a smaller portion upon request sweet fennel Italian sausage and fresh sage tossed with fettuccini in a delicious cream sauce		 $31.00
Broccoli Di Rabe Aglio E Olio
Selected pastas denoted by * can be served as a smaller portion upon request delicious crumbled Italian sausage and broccoli rabe sautéed in white wine, garlic and olive oil served over your choice of pasta		 $31.00
Melanzana Alla Parmigiana
fresh thinly sliced eggplant breaded Tarantelli’sspecial blend of Italian spices and breadcrumbs, topped with buttermilk burrata cheese choice of pasta		 $28.00
Rigatoni Con Salsiccia Di Finocchi E Mele
rigatoni pasta with Italian fennel sausage, thinly sliced apples, sautéed red onions, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and bowtie arugula tossed in extra virgin olive oil		 $32.00
Lasagne Rollatini
house-made lasagna noodles, fresh rosemary, Bolognese sauce, whole milk mozzarella, sweet cream ricotta, and nutty fontina		 $28.00
Frutti Di Mare
Tarantelli’s Frutti Di Mare
littleneck clams and PEI mussels stewed in a red wine, plum, tomato and fresh basil broth with crispy fried calamari, seared shrimp, roasted garlic and sauteed shallots over homemade pappardelle pasta. served with grilled Pugliese bread		 $39.00
Gamberi Alla Scampi
jumbo shrimp, olive oil, garlic, butter and white wine choice of pasta		 $34.00
Gamberi Fradiavlo
jumbo sautéed shrimp, garlic, and spicy homemade Calabrian chili marinara sauce choice of pasta		 $36.00
Capesante Oltre Risotto Aglio Rosso
jumbo pan-seared sea scallops, homemade roasted garlic risotto, grilled asparagus, lemon zest and parmesan		 $42.00
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
tender juicy clams, shallots, garlic, white wine, roma tomatoes, lemon and fresh herbs choice of pasta		 $32.00
Pesto Di Gamberi Carbonara
garlic sauteed shrimp and crispy diced pancetta in a pesto carbonara sauce with marinated tomatoes, roasted garlic and spring peas choice of pasta		 $37.00
La Carne
Sicilian Braciole
thin sliced flank steak filled with sautéed onions, parsley, basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and De Parma prosciutto all rolled tightly, browned in olive oil, and simmered for hours in our homemade marinara sauce. choice of pasta		 $35.00
La Strada Di New York Palermo
Palermo style parmesan and caper crusted New York strip steak and charred cherry tomatoes served with parmesan garlic smashed baby red potatoes and sautéed seasonal vegetables		 $41.00
Pollo Con Conservanto
preserved lemon half-roasted chicken with shaved aged parmesan and spinach farro risotto served with Florentine spring peas		 $33.00
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
baked marinated organic breast of chicken, homemade marinara sauce, whole-milk mozzarella and Bacio cheese choice of pasta		 $28.00
Vitello Marsala Nando
house-butchered veal medallions, sautéed mixed wild mushrooms, and marsala wine choice of pasta		 $37.00
Vitello Piccata
tender natural veal medallions sautéed with butter, meyer lemon, capers and Chablis wine choice of pasta		 $36.00
Brasato Di Pollo Al Barolo E Balsamico
gBarolo wine and dark balsamic braised chicken served over seasonal fire roasted baby red potatoes, sweet potatoes, spiced parsnips, and pancetta brussel sprouts		 $36.00
Le Nostre Pizze
Margherita Di Bufala
hand-crushed plum tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella or burrata cheese		 $17.00
Tarantelli’s Favorita
tomato sauce, fresh roasted garlic, fresh basil, burrata cheese, sausage, pepperoni		 $21.00
Quattro Formaggi
(White Pizza) homemade buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino romano, asiago, fresh garlic, basil, oregano		 $18.00
Proscuitto Di Parma E Formaggio De Capra
Di Parma prosciutto, caramelized onion, seasoned ricotta, crumbled goat cheese, fontina cheese, fall-spice poached pears, roasted garlic oil, and mesculin greens		 $20.00
Finochio Rasati E Proscuitto Di Figura
roasted garlic oil, homemade mozzarella, fointina cheese, shaved roasted fennel, sliced proscuitto, roasted fig preserve, carmelized onions and fresh arugula		 $20.00
Menu Per Bambini
Pizza Al Formagio
(cheese)		 $7.00

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Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Erica Tramontano
Came here for dinner while on a weekend getaway to the beach. From start to finish it was top notch. As an Italian and someone from New England with real Italian resturants everywhere, this place is real deal. Reservations and seating was smooth. We sat on the patio which was so nice, shaded and great ambiance. Our server was professional, friendly and on top if it. The food was AMAZING. Calamari cooked to perfect. The seafood super fresh and clean. Even our son’s pizza tasted like brick oven pizza back home. Thank you for a great dinner!

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Eric Phipps
The Good: The service was friendly and always checking in with us. The bread service was very good, I liked the olive oil, rosemary and garlic confit.

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Giulia Restrepo
Tarantelli’s was awesome! It is located in its own large building downtown and has a nice vibe. I loved all of the food we tried. The house made pastas and marinara sauce were very authentic tasting. I had the eggplant parmigiana as my main course and it was one of the best I’ve ever had. There’s also a great wine selection list here with many Italian wines to choose from.

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Rachel Brown
We ordered the charcuterie board as an appetizer & it was delicious. One of us ordered the flounder special and said it was the “best flounder dish” he’s ever had. Two of us ordered the spaghetti made in a parmesan wheel. Gavin was our waiter, he was fantastic & very attentive. This place is a gem.

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heather ramsey
This place is worth the hype! The food is SO delicious! The filet mignon bruschetta melts in your mouth its so tender. The steak literally cuts like butter. And the gnocchi are little pillows of deliciousness, light as clouds! The cocktails are amazing too! The wait staff are friendly, and quick to clear dishes when your finished, and pack your food in containers to take home. The atmosphere is so cozy and romantic. I just can’t say enough good things about this place. It is my favorite restaurant in Wilmington!

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The wonderer
We came for our 5 year anniversary and were not disappointed at all. The food was great and the server was amazing!!!! Even though the restaurant was full it was not loud inside like a lot of restaurants. We were able to watch our neighbors get the pasta made in the cheese wheel which was nice. We are always going to recommend this restaurant as a must place to eat.

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Kieran Fahey
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and the pasta in the cheese wheel is always super entertaining. Definitely recommend this place for moderately priced Italian in Wilmington! Will definitely be back soon

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Paige Hulon
Excellent service, ambience, and food. Our waiter said he had been there since Tarantelli’s opened. He was very knowledgeable, had great recommendations, and helped make our wedding anniversary special. It was our first visit, so of course we had to split the spaghetti al formaggio parmigiana (aka: ask for the cheese wheel). I would definitely recommend! The tiramisu and cannolli trio desserts were a perfect end to our meal. We can’t wait to return and try a few different pasta dishes!

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Douglas Harding
The best Italian food I have had on a LONG time. Great atmosphere and great service. We had 12 of us. 6 adults and 6 kids. Kids ranging from 17-13. They sat at their own table and were treated with the up most respect. Our server Josh, who also served the kids was great. Very friendly and helpful when it came to questions about the food and drink options. We will definitely make this a must stop next time we are here.

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Stephen Chambers
Good music and good food. The Parmesan spaghetti is amazing. They bring out the biggest wheel of cheese ever that is brought in from Italy. Cool presentation.

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