Familiar Italian dishes served in a warm, earth-toned dining room & on a spacious outdoor patio. Based on 366 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup
Address:
50160 Governors Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: (919) 942-4240
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Hours
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
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Reservations: tarantinirestaurant.com
Reviews
James Plummer
The food here was pretty good, but the wait for your food was too long. We waited over an hour for our appetizer alone. Luckily we were with great friends, the drinks were tasty and the conversation kept our minds busy. Our server was covering at least 10 tables so I know he was being stretched thin. For the price I expect quicker food delivery. I probably will not go back.
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Millie Kwan
I’m really surprised that Tarantini’s gets such high reviews based on the number and variety of restaurants that are available even just in Chapel Hill or Cary. I realize that convenience is a factor but don’t let a restaurant take you to the bank. The ambience is really very nice although the door into the last part of the dining room is really narrow. Service is a little abrupt and that narrow doorway is a problem when the waitstaff do not let the customers go through first. The prices here are rather high for a menu that is rather pedestrian and outdated for what we know should be Italian in America. The mark up for a bottle of wine is 3 times retail price ($48 for a $16 bottle of Mer Soleil Silver chardonnay) so the price for wine by the glass is highway robbery. Food was good but nothing I would be delighted to pay inflated prices for again. If you’re really hungry and don’t want to drive far, then Tarantini’s is fine, but don’t drive out of your way to eat here.
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Christina Marie
We had an absolutely amazing dinner tonight. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and everything was cooked to perfection. We ordered Calamari for the app. The marinara sauce was awesome with it. The table bread was phenomenal. The Veal Marsala was absolutely the best, very tender! The Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp was also great! We loved the atmosphere and all the beautiful art and textures in the room. I highly recommend this restaurant for Italian Fare and they also have a great wine selection. Don’t miss this gem!
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Kristopher Ali
This restaurant was phenomenal. The pasta had a delicious flavor to it that felt balanced and light on your stomach. Paired with the chicken that retained a magnificent amount of moisture, the pasta shined. Raising the chicken’s flavor as a result. The chicken had light seasoning on it as well, allowing the pasta to carry the flavor to where it needed to be.
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Justin Hanke
Had a date night with my wife. Was our first time and our reservation was at 5, right when they opened. Food was good, servers were nice and pleasant. Not sure if it was just an off night but every few minutes someone was adjusting the light brightness up and down. One time our waiter also commented. Was distracting and a little annoying but not the end of the world.
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Marisa Reeder
We had a wonderful experience dining at Tarantini this evening. The staff was welcoming and polite the moment we entered the lobby. The restaurant has an atmosphere that’s perfect for an intimate date night, or a dinner with family or old friends. Our server Margaret was very friendly, attentive, and gave us great recommendations for our meal. The food…incredible! Their fresh baked bread was outstanding, and the lasagna was incredible . If you’re looking for a delicious meal at restaurant with friendly, professional staff, look no further.
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RobertsMom NC
Mothers Day dining is sometimes chaotic. But this was perfect. Whew! We arrived & there was a couple of parties ahead of us. (Definitely reservations needed). We were given 2 options of seating – we went with the quieter table. Our waitress was great; attentive & friendly. Our mixed Drinks were pretty perfect. Food was delicious and again generous portions. We didn’t feel rushed and we had a wonderful stress-free dinner.
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Lori Nash
A little late review but we had the private room for my sons Rehearsal Dinner for about 30 people in November and it was nothing but perfect! Elaine worked with me creating an amazing menu, let me use my own plate decor which she had displayed perfectly. The service was impeccable and met everyone’s needs. The food was absolutely amazing! We had family style which everyone loved. I would recommend this restaurant highly! We live out of state but plan on visiting whenever we are in town!
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Sarah Chittenden
This was a nice location with good seating and a good menu selection. Ample parking. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. We had an appetizer, salad and split and entree and had 1 cocktail each. Our bill was just over 70$. The food was good and it was lovely that our entree was split however we were charged a 2$ fee for it to come on 2 plates. The martini we ordered was correct, however the old fashioned was very watery and came with cherries in it, which is not an old fashioned garnish. Over all it was a nice dinner and we will probably come back, however for the food it does seem a bit pricey.
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Kerry Russ
Fabulous food, service, and atmosphere!!! Definitely will go back soon!
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