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Tuesday 5pm - 10pm Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 5pm - 10pm Saturday 5pm - 10pm Sunday 5pm - 10pm

Tarantelli's

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A family-owned restaurant in Wilmington, NC serving authentic Italian dishes and w**e
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10/10/2026

Some times you just have to treat yourself! Tiramisu Martini anyone? 😋 🍸. See you tonight! ❤️ 🇮🇹

09/30/2026

Our customers take the BEST pictures of our food! This evening Executive Chef Greg Brooks featured two amazing specials (pictured below). Delicious Flounder Francaise served over House-made Parmesan Farro Risotto and lemon and sea salt grilled asparagus. 😋 🎣 🍋 🌿 And for our pasta lovers, you will keep going back for one more bite with our Homemade Pappardelle pasta mixed with sautéed Italian Fennel Sausage, mixed mushroom, marinated tomatoes and fresh spinach all tossed in our mouth watering Marsala cream sauce. SOOOOOO GOOD! 🍄 🍅 🌿

09/27/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who commented on our post or otherwise reached out separately to us with congratulations and well wishes. 💕 It means the world to all of us. 🙏 The new owners have asked that we post the below message from them in response. In about a week or so, the social media —-including Facebook posts—will be turned over to the new owners and at that point you will be communicating directly with them. Thanks again for all of your support in the past, present and future. ❤️ 🇮🇹

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To the incredible community and patrons of Tarantelli's,

First and foremost, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Erika, Jason, Zack and their entire families. Reading their recent announcement brings up so many emotions, primarily immense respect and appreciation. What they have built here in Wilmington is nothing short of extraordinary. They established a tremendous legacy of authentic hospitality, incredible food, and a warm environment that truly feels like home. We are profoundly honored that they have trusted us to carry that torch forward.

Erika, Jason, and Zack have been unbelievably kind, gracious, and supportive throughout this entire process. Their passion for this restaurant is evident in every detail, and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have their continued friendship. Their wisdom is invaluable, and we will absolutely continue to seek their guidance and help whenever we need it to ensure their original vision is always honored.

To the loyal guests who have celebrated anniversaries, birthdays, and everyday moments at these tables: we want to assure you that nothing is changing. The heart, soul, and flavor of the restaurant you love will remain exactly as you know it. We know that the magic of this dining experience comes directly from the incredible people who make it happen every single night. Because of that, we have gone through great measures and made it our absolute highest priority to retain the exact same team of dedicated staff who are the true backbone of our daily operations.

We understand that transitions can be hard, and a change in ownership at a favorite local establishment naturally brings a little uncertainty. All we ask is that you give us a chance to prove our commitment to you. We are a small, hard-working family who came up from grassroots beginnings, and we deeply understand the value of honest labor and earning the trust of a community. We know firsthand how important it is to have dedicated, hands-on family oversight in the restaurant. We will be right here, working side-by-side with the staff to ensure that the high standards, the recipes, and the beloved traditions remain exactly the same.

Thank you for welcoming our family into yours. We look forward to serving you soon, raising a glass to Erika and Jason, and continuing the beautiful legacy of this restaurant together.

Warmly,
Ian, Lee, and the family at Tarantelli's ❤️ 🇮🇹

09/25/2026

To our beloved Tarantelli’s family and friends,

It is with a mix of deep emotion and profound gratitude that we share a significant new milestone in our journey.

On November 11, 2016—a date chosen intentionally on Veterans Day to honor our grandfather and WWII veteran, Anthony "Tony" Tarantelli, on his birthday—we opened our doors and welcomed you into our hearts. Our mission was simple: to bring the authentic flavors of Italy and the home-cooked tradition of our grandparents, Tony and Mabel Tarantelli, to the heart of downtown Wilmington. Since that very first night, and for almost a decade, your overwhelming love and support have allowed us to share our cherished family recipes, pass down the legacy of our Papa Tony and Grandma Mabel, and proudly serve you as Wilmington’s premier choice for authentic Italian cuisine. From celebrating your most meaningful milestones to gathering around the tableside cheese wheel, you have truly become an extension of our own family. After years of pouring our souls into this dream and watching our own children grow up and work in our incredible family business, the time has come for us to pass the torch. On August 18th, we officially sold the restaurant and business to an amazing family who shares our absolute passion for hospitality.

It was incredibly important to us that we found the right people to guide the next chapter, and we are thrilled to have passed the torch to an amazing family. They have pledged to carry on our exact traditions, recipes, and the beloved legacy of Tarantelli’s that you have helped us build over the years. And most importantly, this sale allowed us to keep our incredible staff (many who have been with us since we opened the doors) completely intact with promising careers still ahead of them at Tarantelli’s 🙏 ❤️ We have been working closely with the new owners since before and after the sale, and it is clear that they are fully committed to carrying on the traditions, culture, and values, that our staff and guests have come to love.

While our chapter as owners comes to a close, the heart and soul of Tarantelli's remains. We ask that you welcome the new family with the same open arms and generosity you have extended to us since 2016. We want to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing family who have supported us on this journey, our fiercely devoted and loyal customers, and of course our extraordinary staff who made every evening unforgettable!

Thank you for making our dreams come true and for letting us be a part of your lives. We hope to see many of you now—especially on weekends—-while we get to catch up on a decade of missed date nights and family time together outside of Tarantelli’s. 😉 💝

Thank you for everything!
Erika, Jason, Zack, Ryan & Kim ❤️ 🇮🇹

09/17/2026

Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini anyone? 🍋🫐😋
See you tonight! ❤️ 🇮🇹

09/08/2026

Fresh fish special alert! 🎣 We love cooking with local ingredients and tonight it is Black Drum, with its mild and slightly sweet flavor. Delicious! 😋. Executive Chef Zack Comis is preparing this flavorful fish sautéed in a delicious lemon caper piccata sauce served over toasted farro grain and aged Parmesan risotto with lemon grilled asparagus. 🌿 🍋. See you tonight! ❤️ 🇮🇹

09/04/2026

That’s right….. it’s close up time! 👀 📷

Have you tried our Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi (often called gnudi or pillow-soft Italian dumplings)? If not, you do not know what you are missing! 😋

These little flavor bomb “pillows” lack the heavy starches of potatoes, and instead have an incredibly light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dominant flavor is mildly sweet and milky from the ricotta, accented by savory notes of Parmesan cheese and a hint of black pepper. They are more fragile than potato gnocchi and hold onto sauces beautifully due to their tender, slightly textured surface. Just look at them below in this incredible dish! These little pieces of heaven sell out fast because they are so AMAZING!! So don’t forget to ask your server about them next time you visit. Reservations are strongly recommended on Open TableTarantelli's.com. See you tonight! ❤️ 🇮🇹

08/29/2026

It’s Saturday night! Tonight Executive Chef, Zack Comis, is featuring Jumbo Garlic Sautéed Shrimp and sliced Italian Fennel Sausage tossed in a delicious lemon garlic cream sauce with house-made tagliatelle pasta, split peas, marinated tomatoes and fresh spinach. YUMMY! 😋 🌿 🍤 🍋 🧄 Reservations strongly recommended on Open Table .com. See you tonight! ❤️ 🇮🇹

08/21/2026

It’s Friday Night! Let’s Go! ❤️ 🇮🇹

Tonight, Executive Chef, Zack Comis is featuring two customer favorites as our specials.

First, let’s get to the fresh catch of the day! 🎣. Enjoy a delicious Sun-dried tomato and lemon braised Grouper served over aged Parmesan and farro grain risotto with lemon grilled asparagus. 🍋 🌿

Second, you don’t want to miss our flavor bomb of Italian fennel sausage and mixed wild mushrooms served in a yummy Marsala cream sauce with house made pappardelle pasta, roasted red peppers and fresh sautéed spinach. 🍄 🌿 🇮🇹

Reservations strongly suggested! Book on Open Table on our website Tarantelli's.com. See you tonight! ❤️

07/19/2026

We love our guests! Just a few of our gorgeous couples last night enjoying good food, refreshing drinks, and great company! 💕❤️🇮🇹

Address

102 South Second Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	5pm - 10pm
Saturday	5pm - 10pm
Sunday	5pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.tarantellis.com/

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