Tarantella's Ristorante

i was going to give it 3 stars, but we go here twice a month at least, so i must like it.  it's got a warm atmosphere--a full bar in the front with the news running and the obligatory regulars arguing politics.  then there's the dining room and in front, there's a pizza parlor.  we always say we want to get a pie, cuz they look so good, but we never do (go to nancy's townhouse for the pie. . .) anyhoo...

we usually go around 3-4, as they have a great lunch menu.  $10 for a soup or salad and an entree.  this is an amazing deal, as the entree is always enough for leftovers.  their salad dressing is kick-a@@ (why am i always discussing salad dressings. . i should write a book!)  their entrees are great--i'm a little limited as i a veg, but they're very accommodating within reason.  i love the zingara, hold the prosciutto, and the eggplant parm is great, too.

the staff is great, you can tell they consider themselves a family (if they're not), and you can hit the barnes and noble across the street when you're done!

I had a very good experience here.  The mussels appetizer is way too big for one person.  I mean, I finished it but, I didn't need my entree.  The food was good, as was our service.

My husband and I go to Tarantellas every Saturday night with my parents. There pizza is delicious..especially the margarita pizza.. I like that they offer medium and large portions as well. Just be aware that if you get a pasta dinner in the medium size it is quite small...go for the large. One of the best meals there is the shrimp parm. My husband always LOVES there chicken marsala and chicken parm.  If you don't feel like having Italian that's fine..they have hot open sandwiches and paninis.  The service is always great. Kim is our normal waitress..nice and attentive. We always try to sit in her section. We will continue to have our Saturday night dinners at Tarantellas.