La Tarantola

Jayden Tages

This place is amazing. I don’t even know where to start, the owner John is such a kind and attentive person he is super funny and very welcoming and immediately made me and my girlfriend feel right at home and repeatedly checked up on us throughout our experience at his restaurant. Our waiter, Juan Amador, was incredibly thoughtful. Whenever i got to a restaurant i ask for water with no ice but my girlfriend gets water with ice and once it came time for refills Juan got us two separate pitchers, one with ice and one without. The restaurant in itself is beautiful it has such a nice vibe to it and the food is absolutely perfect. Im a very picky eater but i ordered the lasagna and when i tell you this dish was the a 10/10 i’m saying nothing but the truth. My girlfriend’s dish (the four cheese ravioli) was also nothing short of perfection (i had a couple bites myself haha). When it came time for dessert all my worries faded away with a spoon full of their delicious tiramisu, as someone who is not big on desserts, i would gladly let this dessert make me big. i will definitely be coming back here many more times not only with my girlfriend but i will bring along my family to share this wonderful experience with them. Tarantella has officially gained a loyal customer.

Joe

A fantastic spot with amazing staff and flavorful dishes! Our waiter, Michael, went above and beyond to provide exceptional service. The bolognese, seafood risotto, and lasagna were all absolutely delicious. Highly recommend stopping in for dinner if you’re in the area!

Kaitlyn Medina

I’ve been to a lot of Italian places in Miami but this one was amazing since the moment I sat down! Oscar our waiter provided excellent customer service and was super attentive! Food was amazing, fresh & with big portions! I felt right at home and was treated like family. Restaurant is decorated beautifully & it feels like you stepped in to Italy. 12/10 we are definitely coming back! Definitely get the rigatoni with vodka sauce & tiramisu!

Karen Engelker

Found this place close to my Dr appointment at the Cleveland Institute! Best bread n olive oil! Just had a quick snack of minestrone soup and meatballs served with ricotta cheese! We were so hungry and it was so good, I didn't even think to take pics of the food before we cleaned our plates! Wonderful atmosphere and bathroom fun too! Go and enjoy date night or family dinner or like us, just a quick snack!

Len Pawelski

Food was excellent and service was great.

Louis Vega

Where to start! Tarantella stands out in every aspect, to the staff, to the owner, to the food, to the environment everything is amazing. The Staff and The Owner connect on a personal level to the customer's. They truly do care. They are subject matter experts on anything regarding Italy, and are willing to bend the menu into something you will love. The food is amazing ranging from the classics all the way to fantastic pizza. The restaurant itself is warm and cozy offering great views of the kitchen from inside and a quiet sitting area outside. Our waiter Michael and the Owner Himself made our dining experience fantastic!

Amy C.

I really enjoyed Tarantella Ristorante. Olga, our server was helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and the wine was flowing! We started with Mama’s Meatballs. There were 3 large meatballs in the order with some ricotta cheese on the side. I’ve never had them presented this way. It was really good however; the cheese was cold so I think it would have been a little better if not so cold. We were there just when opening so maybe not enough time to get to room temperature? Regardless; it was a good appetizers. We had the baked ziti and lasagna. Both servings were very generous and delicious. We ended our meal with the strawberry napoleon which was probably the best napoleon I’ve ever had. The strawberries were fresh. It was amazing. I would go back for that alone. I might add that when walking into the restaurant, the smell of freshly baked bread hits you. They bring you that bread drizzled with herbs and olive oil. I prefer to dip it myself (probably because I love a little more than a drizzle), but this kept me from over doing it. The meal and experience took me back to Italy for awhile as it’s decorated beautifully. I highly recommend.

Our work hosted a retirement gathering at this venue, and I truly can’t say enough about how wonderful the experience was. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate every one of our needs. John, the manager, was absolutely fantastic attentive, proactive, and always ready to assist without hesitation. He made sure our group and guests felt genuinely taken care of from start to finish. Our waitress, Daniella, was equally exceptional. Managing a large group is no easy task, yet she handled everything flawlessly. She was attentive, organized, and on top of every detail and request with professionalism and grace. Thanks to the incredible service and hospitality, the event was seamless and truly memorable. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate such a special milestone, and we would highly recommend this venue for any group or special occasion.

We had my dad’s 90th birthday at Tarantella, and it was exceptional. John helped us from the very beginning and even called afterward to thank us for coming in. Maria, our waitress, was fantastic. The food was incredible, with huge portions, and they were so accommodating for a big party. We felt like family. I highly recommend it—top notch!

I came in here for the first time last week with my mom. She had the raviolis and I had the veggie antipasto. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The bread is homemade, the staff is so kind, the decor is so cheery and they even gave me a kids menu so I could color 😂 we will definitely be back soon. Oh and make sure to get the cannoli for dessert.

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants! I chose Tarantella for my bridal shower and it was absolutely amazing. John was so kind and accommodating. My guests all raved about how good the food was and how attentive the staff was to all our guests. The decor is so beautiful and unique and this spot is a great place to host a party.

Always a great meal. What makes it extra special for our family is we sit outside with our family dog who is a service animal in a stroller. We have had the pleasure of having Oscar as our server the last (4) times we have dined there. He is very welcoming and simply put a pleasure.

By far, my favorite Italian restaurant. The menu is extensive. We’ve always been impressed by how delicious the food, tomato sauce and pizza is. Great service with plenty of staff who work together and compliment each other. We love Olga, and Aria was very attentive and pleasant. John is doing a great job of running the restaurant with excellence.

The food was excellent. I had the Brazina fish special, my wife had the swordfish. Our waiter Oscar was fabulous. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. I highly recommend.

This place was amazing!!! Food and service were incredible, Olga was the sweetest server. Very attentive and kind. Will absolutely come back again!

Melanie

Our work hosted a retirement gathering at this venue, and I truly can’t say enough about how wonderful the experience was. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate every one of our needs. John, the manager, was absolutely fantastic attentive, proactive, and always ready to assist without hesitation. He made sure our group and guests felt genuinely taken care of from start to finish. Our waitress, Daniella, was equally exceptional. Managing a large group is no easy task, yet she handled everything flawlessly. She was attentive, organized, and on top of every detail and request with professionalism and grace. Thanks to the incredible service and hospitality, the event was seamless and truly memorable. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate such a special milestone, and we would highly recommend this venue for any group or special occasion.

Nicole DeSantis

I came in here for the first time last week with my mom. She had the raviolis and I had the veggie antipasto. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The bread is homemade, the staff is so kind, the decor is so cheery and they even gave me a kids menu so I could color 😂 we will definitely be back soon. Oh and make sure to get the cannoli for dessert.

Kurt Arrildt

The food was excellent. I had the Brazina fish special, my wife had the swordfish. Our waiter Oscar was fabulous. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. I highly recommend.

michael ajello

Always a great meal. What makes it extra special for our family is we sit outside with our family dog who is a service animal in a stroller. We have had the pleasure of having Oscar as our server the last (4) times we have dined there. He is very welcoming and simply put a pleasure.

Sam Goodman

The rustica pasta was one of the best red sauces I ever had! Also our server Michele was amazing—kind, funny, and quick! Highly recommend.

Celina Lopez

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants! I chose Tarantella for my bridal shower and it was absolutely amazing. John was so kind and accommodating. My guests all raved about how good the food was and how attentive the staff was to all our guests. The decor is so beautiful and unique and this spot is a great place to host a party.

Lissette Paonessa

By far, my favorite Italian restaurant. The menu is extensive. We’ve always been impressed by how delicious the food, tomato sauce and pizza is. Great service with plenty of staff who work together and compliment each other. We love Olga, and Aria was very attentive and pleasant. John is doing a great job of running the restaurant with excellence.

Sofia Martinez

Food is amazing! Classic Italian that doesn’t miss. Great place to bring the family and kid friendly. Service is top notch we had Juan as our server and he was amazingggg!

We came here for my mom's birthday celebration, and it satisfied our Italian food craving. It wasn't amazing, but I also wasn't expecting amazing. Our favorites were the rigatoni alla vodka and seafood pasta special. I would also recommend Ossobuco. Service was very friendly, and prices were reasonable. I'd come back.

Nancy

We came here for my mom's birthday celebration, and it satisfied our Italian food craving. It wasn't amazing, but I also wasn't expecting amazing. Our favorites were the rigatoni alla vodka and seafood pasta special. I would also recommend Ossobuco. Service was very friendly, and prices were reasonable. I'd come back.

Mixed review- it was a large party so ill cut some slack. I guess someone thinks if you have an italian menu and play Italian music your an Italian restaurant. However if you only speak in spanish and the food is not made by italians then your definitely not an Italian restaurant. BUT- The food was good! We tried the caprese salad ok, the lasagna that had no ricotta but the meat sauce was decent. My parents had pizzas and they were large but really underwhelming in the looks dept. Something that resembled garlic bread. Sangria was really good. I would recommend sharing dishes as they are large and kindof expensive (hello we in Wellington) but there is a charge to share sooooo. Im going back to my neighborhood pizza shop.

j handy (Handyman review)

Mixed review- it was a large party so ill cut some slack. I guess someone thinks if you have an italian menu and play Italian music your an Italian restaurant. However if you only speak in spanish and the food is not made by italians then your definitely not an Italian restaurant. BUT- The food was good! We tried the caprese salad ok, the lasagna that had no ricotta but the meat sauce was decent. My parents had pizzas and they were large but really underwhelming in the looks dept. Something that resembled garlic bread. Sangria was really good. I would recommend sharing dishes as they are large and kindof expensive (hello we in Wellington) but there is a charge to share sooooo. Im going back to my neighborhood pizza shop.

Whatever you DO NOT order the pizza… Waited 35 minutes for a “margarita pizza“ the worst pie in the world. Nothing resembling a margarita pie… what a joke!!. It tasted more like Res Barons from Publix. Do not waste your time. Overpriced, loud restaurant and the service was tepid at best….. never coming back

I’m writing this literally 5 minutes as I’m walking out of this restaurant after a Valentine’s Day dinner. It’s honestly a shame that the guy we had as a server Michele R was the one “assisting” my girlfriend and I. The guy was very rude and he might be the sole reason why I will never come back. It’s Valentine’s Day and he ruined the dinner. I wish I had a different server honestly. From the get go the guy was very rude off the bat. He would just grab our plates without even asking us if we were done, he gave me the check without even asking me if I had wanted dessert, and the attitude he had when I placed my order was disgusting. He even opened my napkin to check if I had my fork and knife in there after eating the appetizers I honestly couldn’t believe that. Don’t get me wrong the food was really good however presentation is lacking, but Michele R is the definitely someone I would not want as my server at any restaurant. I just didn’t want to complain at all while being in the restaurant. The guy lacks everything of being a waiter and just wanted people out of the restaurant since it was almost 10pm. At one point he said to his coworkers “Let’s get these people out of here” buddy just wanted to go home he should’ve just called out of work tonight. It’s just not worth paying with this Michele R as the server. I felt so rushed to leave the restaurant and finish my food it was just a disgusting feeling to have. If a manager can contact me that would be great.

Jorge Serrat

Whatever you DO NOT order the pizza… Waited 35 minutes for a “margarita pizza“ the worst pie in the world. Nothing resembling a margarita pie… what a joke!!. It tasted more like Res Barons from Publix. Do not waste your time. Overpriced, loud restaurant and the service was tepid at best….. never coming back