What are your must haves when looking for places to dine? For us, the kids want to eat familiar food that they enjoy, my husband wants big portion sizes, and I want good quality delicious food at a great price. Tarantella Ristorante has been a longtime favorite for us because it satisfies all of our needs in a place that feels like home.
We have done both takeout and dine-in at this restaurant over the years and it never disappoints, but on our most recent visit we dined in. It was surprising how busy the restaurant was on a Tuesday evening around 6 o’clock. That’s nice to see and also speaks to the good business they have going here, with a loyal following of customers.
One of my favorite things about eating here is the yummy complimentary garlic knots and bruschetta that the waiters serve when you’re seated. Absolutely delicious and it’s hard not to fill up on bread because we want to eat everything when we come here. For appetizers, we ordered our family favorite, fried calamari and we also enjoyed a plate of fresh mozzarella with roasted peppers.
There were a good number of specials on the menu that evening. The one item I was considering was no longer available so I went with the Shrimp and Veal Momos, which is dipped in egg and sauteed in white wine and lemon with mushrooms and sundried tomatoes and topped with cheese. The kids ordered pizza and lasagna, and they were happy campers.
My husband Kevin chose the Seafood Riviera Combination, a broiled favorite that includes lobster tail, mussels, scallops, clams and shrimp in a light scampi sauce with sundried tomatoes over linguini.
Everything was absolutely delicious, and did you happen to notice the portion sizes? The plates at Tarantella are ginormous. I challenge anyone who dines here to try and finish their meal completely, because I do not think it can be done. The portions are so large that you’ll have leftovers for lunch the next day, and possibly even dinner too!
But let’s not forget about dessert. I have tried most of the desserts here and so far I love the Brulee cake the best. This last time I had the Grandmother’s cake and it was just okay for me. I preferred the fruit cake Kevin ordered so I stole a few bites of that, and of course I ordered my cappuccino which was delicious.
If you live in or near Burlington County, I recommend you stop by Tarantella Ristorante in Medford for a great meal. Make sure you follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and news.
Call (609) 714-9050 and ask for the restaurant manager, Ivan for details on holiday parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners or take out party trays.
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We received a complimentary meal at Tarantella Ristorante.
I would possibly like to dine with an 91 yr old lady friend of mine who is a Special person! I have never been there before that I recall.
When I east out they have to have a great vegan menu. My son makes sure there is pizza
That should read when I eat out. Lol
Those do look like very generous portion sizes. Bet my oldest could finish it up, he’s an eating machine! ;) Everything looks great.
Those are some big portions! Oh, and garlic knots???? I could make a meal of those alone!
I love Tarantella! I did a review of them on Jersey Bites a while back. Portions are ample and tasty!
What a fine little restaurant. We area always looking for places to try when we travel.
Wow those portions are huge. You can have food for days I love going to places like this.
I want to dine with my sister and I have never been there before!
I would love to try out this restaurant and would take my daughter for her birthday! She is a foodie just like her mom!
I just love Italian food and this restaurant looks like it serves some delicious meals. Good luck to the giveaway winner!