Tarantella’s Ristorante
“It was the perfect quantity for us to share and not waste any leftovers.”
“It's a refreshing change from Westfield or Cranford because it is very unpretentious and not trying to be something it isn't.”
“A convenient stop off the Parkway.”
Tarantella’s Ristorante
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Tarantellas is a great place I always come to with family for gatherings. Food is always good. They may get packed because its a local favorite in town, But the waits are never to long and they always manage to accommodate parties of all sizes. I particularly like their pizza. Its doughy just enough sauce with a perfect balance of cheese never oily and over salty. For main entrees I have always enjoyed the " pork chop with potatoes peppers and onions" " Chicken Parm" "Grilled Chicken with Broccoli Rabe" they also have nice beer and wine selection. for dessert I always go with the "NY Style Cheesecake" its rich and creamy. They also make a nice cup of espresso. I always make it a double. Staff is always very attentive and pleasant.
I am unsure if I should give a 3 or 4 with this review. Had my rehearsal dinner here about a year and a half ago and I loved it. it was my first time eating at this restaurant. Penne vodka and chicken Parm at the time and nothing but great things to say about it delicious!!
Went back here today for dinner and was very disappointed that the chicken Parmesan rubbery and there was barely any cheese on it and the tortellini soup was broth filled half way up in a small to go container with two tortellini. Prices are average for a sit down Italian restaurant. So was very upset to spend over 20$ on a dinner for one that was less than mediocre.
I don't know if it was different staff that day or new owners.
Will give it one more try on another day to fully make up my mind about this facility
Staff was friendly decor could use some updating
Just an update to this place..since my last review in 2013.. I still love it!! Food is soo yummy…. Consistent at all times.. Calamari so good, I can eat this the whole thing!
Bolognese with rigatoni pasta is sooo good and meaty.
Ultimate chicken sandwich always on point with the macaroni salad.
Don't stop what you guys are doing! We will be back, always!
Always great value. Traditional Italian American dishes in a casual atmosphere. Eggplant parm is good. They also have meatball sliders on garlic knots 🙂
I am giving back the 5th star. Went with a friend who had never been there before, he had the chicken parm and loved it. We went there for lunch. What I particularly loved was that the was a lunch special menu that I was unaware of and even though we came in after the time listed, our server was nice enough to both tell us about the menu and let us order from it. They always have great service here! Along with the chicken parm and my dish of rigatoni and peas in vodka sauce, the lunch came with soup. Jeff had the minestrone and I had the pasta fagioli. Both very hardy and maybe not great but very good.
ordered the individual Classico Supreme pizza and while it was good, I've had better.
My family and I decided to eat out at a local restaurant, and settled on this one for some Italian food. Since this has been around for years, we decided to give this one a try.
Went in a little after 6pm, and encountered a 15 minute wait, which was reasonable. After that, we were seated promptly with menus. Two minutes later, our friendly and attentive waitress came and took our drink orders, and came back with them and warm bread. Three minutes after our orders were taken, our side house salads (which was good!) arrived. 10 minutes after the orders were taken, our main courses arrived.
I had the Chicken Marsala with Penne. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce itself was really good. My parents had veal and seafood entrees, and they enjoyed them as well.
For dessert, we all split the Choco Pistachio Cannoli and Tiramisu among ourselves. The Cannoli was a limited-edition dessert, and although it was really sweet, it tasted good. The Tiramisu was really tasty!
Overall, the food was excellent, and the prices were very good. Service was excellent and speedy, which was a HUGE plus for our experience. The owner of the restaurant stood at one spot and overlooked all of the patrons, just to make sure nothing was amiss during their experiences. That was fine.
If I get another craving for local Italian food, then I know exactly where to go next time. 🙂
Cheers!
Very good pizza.
I've been coming here weekly for a few years now, and over that time Tarantella's has consistently served up great pizza and great service.
These are thin-crust pies, with good crust and flavorful sauce, especially on the Margherita. Some of the house special combinations are really good, with the Genoa, Very Italian and Rostada all being favorites.
And a special shout out to Kim, our regular server, who has always provided us with attentive and friendly service!
Without exaggerating, I've probably been here at least 100 times, and hope to come at least 100 more . . .