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For three star Italian, try Taranta in the Greater Boston area. This is one of the popular restaurants you'll find in the North End area. It's known for its pizza. The menu is intriguing. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, catering, valet parking, and lunch. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups.
Taranta is still quite young in the eyes of Boston's famous North End, yet it has managed to make possibly the biggest mark in the oldest part of Boston. After having a previous history with other famous and well respected restaurants in "Little Italy."Taranta is the result of a marriage between Southern Italian Cuisine and Peruvian Cuisine, and it's success is due to its quality of food and service, and having a strong personality really helps. Taranta cooks and lives Southern Italian cuisine with a Peruvian twist. Chef-Owner Jose Duarte and wife Anna, have focused on this massive feat and the critics agree, Taranta Cucina Meridionale has done it, better than ever.
5.0 of 5 stars.
You've done it again, Taranta! Another one knocked out of the park. My friend and I ventured to North End last night so I could introduce him to Taranta and both of us were very impressed. To start...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my! Their muscles were delicious. I had dreams of the bacon in it. Yes yes yes. We now go here for special occasions. The musician gave us a serenade for our anniversary and it was such a cute...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After mulling over Restaurant week opts - we decided to check Taranta. Maybe my review is more about Restaurant week style of serving things than the actual food - but I just didn't think the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last Friday and was disappointed. For the price they charge you the food is not worth it, the portions aren't large and the flavors are just mediocre. The ambiance is all wrong with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The place was too crowded and the chairs that they picked out for the restaurant were terrible, they killed my back. The appetizers were ok but nothing out of the ordinary. The entrees were too small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if it was Restaurant Week or if the food is generally this mediocre. I went last year with a few friends, and we were all excited. Fusion Italian - Peruvian. Man, this has got to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Headed here during restaurant week - a group of 6 people. 5 of us were relly keen on the RW menu while another in our party wasn't really 'taken' by any of the mains, so she asked to see the standard...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I'm missing something here. Maybe going just for RW isn't doing the restaurant justice? I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt, but not enough to give it more than three stars....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as the snow banks are gone, I need to hit the North End. Thanks to yelp, we tried Taranta. The Peruvian/Italian fusion concept hooked me in. I've gotta give it 5 stars - there's not a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for Restaurant Week and got a great sampling of Taranta's fusion of Italian and Peruvian cuisines. We were happily surprised with the quality of culinary combinations we received.I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went during restaurant week in boston. the food's not bad... some hits and some misses.the mussels were probably the highlight - the sauce was amazing. it trended downhill from there. a number of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That pork is still the tightest thing Gary has ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a little while back, and I've been talking about it ever since. We had come here on a night when there was not a table available anywhere, and on a fluke we stopped in and were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and he was definitely pleased with the experience. Upon my suggestion to try one of their famous dishes, he ordered the pork chop. (Thanks Yelpers for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came here a nice romantic dinner and came away impressed, but not terribly impressed. We had a 7:30 reservation and were seated right away (good). The appetizers came quickly and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taranta is like a 5 star mother. It put up with seven 22 year olds acting like 5 year olds who are never let outside their play pen as only a mother could. And then this darling Italian mother with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coool Place! I had an interview with the owner and chef a few nights ago over Lamb Gnocchi and Pan Roasted MusselsCheck out the interview here (too long to post)!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
everything that people say about this place is true.mussels - yum!octopus/squid/chickpea stew-y goodness - yum!trout - yum!porkchop - (other people said "yum!")service was excellent. host and server...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is phenomenal. i frequent this place with my father, He is a very picky eater but loves the Peruvian infused Mediterranean food here. We have had almost everything on the menu but you must...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy Italian Peruvian restaurant.I tried the Pan roasted mussels, and they were incredibly good, but I did NOT expect such a large portion. They give you a big bowl enough to feed 4-6 people for an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the go-to restaurant for my husband and I when we want to treat ourselves to a night out or dine chicly with friends. The fusion menu is creative without being bizarre. Everything I've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last night. We had a super early reservation (5:30pm, on purpose) and when we sat down the radio was blasting WFNX, commercials and all. There was no one else in the restaurant, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i brought my whole family have to sample the deliciousness that is taranta and they were all very pleased.my mother who is very calorie/carb conscious and who "wasn't hungry" finished her ENTIRE...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very romantic. Definitely a great place to take a date. Antipasto plate is delicious. I had gnocchi with lamb, and it was delicious as well. Good, friendly service too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I think my expectations were too high for this restaurant. I didn't come away with the experience I was hoping for. After all my research of North End restaurants I did and "finally"...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's all the commotion about?Let's make a checklist:-Are you a prude?-Do you have LOTS of money to spend?-Do you talk obnoxiously loud?-Is sipping on sauvignon blanc in a dark room with fake candles...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a very nice dinner here on a Thursday night - it was bustling, but we, a party of three, didn't have any trouble being seated right away. The food was delicious and unusual -on the antipasti plate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing restaurant! My boyfriend took me to this North End gem for my birthday. The place itself was cozy with a romantic ambiance. Food: I ordered the handmade pasta with mushrooms, porcini, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Boston. We've eaten here 4 times and each was excellent, even during restaurant week.Different specials each time and never a disappointment. Beautiful, comfortable place,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so awesome! The food was so good and the atmosphere was very chic. We had a lovely seat upstairs by the window that allowed us to make fun of the hoards of people walking by. For a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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The experience was infuriating and borderline disgusting. Taranta exists...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I called Taranta on a friday afternoon and made a reservation for 8 folks at 9:15. We arrived late and brought six extra people. They were totally wonderful about everything. When the party sat at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place. Have been here a few times and it never disappoints. My wife enjoyed the Gnocchi, and the espresso-crusted fillet Mignon was delicious! The wait staff is very friendly, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my roommate and a co-worker for RW. we had reservations for 6pm and were early, but were seated right away. When we arrived, we had the whole place to ourselves, our waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is perfect for me as I am an Italian citizen and I lived in Peru for a short while. Everything on the menu is excellent. My family always orders something new and we always share the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for RW and had a great experience! Yelpers have raved about the Pan Roasted Mussels and the Macadamia encrusted salmon so that's what my boyfriend ordered and enjoyed very much. I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Taranta and think it's perfect for a special occasion. I even planned my employer's winter party there (we had an absolutely delicious pre-fixe menu with three entree choices) and everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna have to jump on the Taranta-for-the-Win bandwagon and give it some praises...I wore a summer dress and Brendan (my man) was in slacks and a shirt. We already had fancy drinks in fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having tried Lucca, Tresca, Mamma Maria, and other pricey North End fare, I was looking forward to trying out something in the same vein but with a bit of a twist (the whole Peruvian infused...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost didn't want to write this review because we were there last week for August 2008 Restaurant Week, and I wondered if that adversely affected the quality of the food. It's not that it was bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Winter Restaurant Week 2008. Incredible!First off, loved the decor. Very intimate, perfect date atmosphere, though it was a bit cramped, but probably only due to restaurant week. We were on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a bit nervous going to Taranta as my parents were in town and they don't normally like "different" foods. My boyfriend and I are staunch Yelpers, however, and the reviews seemed solid. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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I was looking for a restaurant for my boss ( we are in Charlotte, NC) to take clients while in Boston. Often times I find this to be a challenge since reviews are often not true. I went out on a wing when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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I was looking for a restaurant for my boss ( we are in Charlotte, NC) to take clients while in Boston. Often times I find this to be a challenge since reviews are often not true. I went out on a wing when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible place. Racist workers. They seat white customers first. My friends and I had reservations. When we went to Taranta, a group of white customers came in. I overheard them speaking about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in the North End and loved it. I was a local but now I'm a tourist :-( I'm not crazy about visiting the North End ESPECIALLY in the summer with all those "Yeah DUDE!!!" guys stumbling...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eat the calzoncini and the pork chop. Drink the Tumba Chola - Pisco, Limocello, and white grape. I love love love that drink. One time service was amazing, another time, it was not so great. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Taranta. I had my worst date here, but surprisingly with the same partner as my best date. We went here for Restaurant Week in March 07. I made a reservation onine and when we arrived, we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing date place. My "special visitor" and I went to Taranta on a Saturday evening for a relaxing and delicious dinner. He's Peruvian - and the only slight disappointment is that this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the house apps for two. They brought out this large plate of assorted olives, asparagus, spreads, and all sorts of other mouth watering samplers. I really enjoyed the stuff pepper stuff. For...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Taranta was neither spectacular nor terrible, so I'd put it right around a 2.5 stars. Rounded up because the overall experience was pretty nice.Food - was ok. Had the mista salad, the special...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is such a delightful and quaint restaurant! we came on a warm day and was able to sit near the huge window, which opens onto the sidewalk.the influence of the peruvian and italian are prevalent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My entree was very nice- mushrooms and more truffle oil than you can shake a stick at, with amazing fresh pasta. BUT I was unimpressed with the service, I didn't find the "Peruvian" influence...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lobster ravioli were amazing. The service was impeccable minus the somewhat ditzy waitress (I'm sure she was trying to make it out to be an endearing act). But the dessert was off, the cheesecake...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I came here tonight to celebrate her graduation. It was fantastic! The atmosphere was nice, and the service was friendly, but it was not at all pretentious. We split the cassava...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice and both times it was very well prepared and great tasting. I had the lobster ravioli, yum. Reservations recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on a thursday without any reservation-found a table for two quite easily without a wait. Ordered the specials for apps, which was good but i dont remember what excatly? I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like any place in the North End, you cant go wrong with anything you order here. For appetizers we got the "Calzoncini Fritti" which has 3 different mini "calzones;" all 3 were delicious and very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Taranta is great. Even better than great - stellar. I've been for their regular menu and I came for Restaurant Week and the quality was excellent on both occasions.However. While the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful service, and a nice atmosphere. The heat is weak though so it can be cold if you sit near the window in the winter, or near the door. Get the MUSSEL APPETIZER! It's big and the sauce it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience here. The food, wine, service, and ambiance was all great.Asked to be seated upstairs.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! Great atmosphere, delicous food, and patient staff. I had the lobster ravioli and it was SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD. YUM YUM! :)My one complaint: It was the middle of winter when I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taranta is a great Peruvian/Italian restaurant in the North End. I went there for Restaurant Week 2008 with my family and everything, from the food to the wine to the decor, ambiance and staff, was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short version: If you haven't been, you have to go, preferably right now to catch the end of Restaurant Week. Great date place, great atmosphere, delicious food, but sad wines. Wandering through...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Winter Restaurant Week 08. Our waiter was courteous, attentive, and did not treat us any differently for being young college students, something I've noticed at all the other places I went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Winter '08 Restaurant Week after getting a recommendation from friends.Liked: great Latin music; intimate, but not too crowded setting; delicious Peruvian beer; great mussels appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They're located in Boston's great North End neighborhood .Their pork chop was SPECTACULAR. I don't like pork chops at all, but I'd have it again there. We also had key lime cheesecake for desert, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been eyeing this place for quite some time and finally got the chance to go here the other night. I was not disappointed. Here's the lowdown:Cute place with a layout similar to many North End...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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This small italo-peruvian restaurant located in the heart of the North End knows exaclty what its doing. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for the food they server. There is a undisputable knowledge of both food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
basically, everything you could ask for in a beautiful new year's eve (or other special occasion... restaurant). bf and i sat down to a small table - the better for romantic leaning-in conversation -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here numerous times and have yet to have a bad meal or service, nor have any of my guests.The pan roasted mussels (i want that recipe) are the best I have ever had, with the broth being my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Taranta, I was forced to go to a Mandatory dinner that I dreaded going. Half of the people going, I didn't want to even work with, never mind be forced to spend 4 hours after work with. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fusion of peruvian and italian?Whatever...its a fusion of awesome and something a little more awesome...Ive learned two things here1. how to pull mozzarella.and2. I like their tuna so much ive had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Boston for an evening catching a late train back to Connecticut, and being the shameless foodie that I am, I wanted to treat myself to a nice dinner. Dining alone in a nice restaurant can be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a string of heartbreaks, there are two types of restaurants i'm very wary of 1) fancy restaurants..looks dont compensate for lack of personality. at least, not completely. 2) fusion...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With over 40 reviews on Yelp and an average rating of 4.5 stars you don't need me to tell you this is one of Boston's more memorable dining experiences. A unique fusion of Italian and Peruvian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend's dad's name is Jose Duarte. I like my boyfriend's dad plenty, but it would be pretty cool if the executive chef of Taranta was my boyfriend's dad because then we could eat TASTY...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my girlfriend went here for New Years and were more than impressed. The cuisine fuses Italian and a Peruvian and is delectable. The staff is very friendly and the ambiance is cool and unique....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taranta, You really impressed me with your restaurant week and I will most certainly come back. I loved the lovely glass light fixtures throughout the restaurant, your moulin rouge inspired windows,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
who says there's no good food in boston (besides pizza)?ok, the yuca gnocchi was really good (and of course fun to try), but the pork with peruvian corn was fantastic! had a tasty argentinian malbec...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My entree was phenomenal. I had the pork chop with giant Peruvian corn and spinach. The giant Peruvian corn had kernels that were like the size of a penny, I had never had anything like it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my family the other night, for the first time in over a year, and it was phenomenal. The food is literally so good you cannot stop eating. I just can't say enough good things about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, with 34 reviews, this place needs no introduction. But I just want to relate this story: they have this pork chop on the menu. It was featured on Phantom Gourmet. My buddies saw it on TV...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Peruvian and Italian-who would have guess this made such a fantastic combo!? I had the pork chop and by far it is the best one I have ever had in my life. Caramelized onions, sweet sauce and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another one of my Boston fav's that is always consistent. The chef here is the man and also runs a great cooking demo if you can get 15-20 of your closest friends or co-workers together. Fav...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ADORE Taranta. Literally every item on the menu is excellent. Sure, it's located in that block of pretentious restaurants at the end of Hanover Street (and it fits right in) but the offering of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the ethereal pleasure of dining here while on vacation from San Francisco. The flavors are still fresh in my mind. Be sure to ask for Kimberly, a waitress who has a passion for the culinary....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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I chose to take my girlfriend here in celebration of her birthday and was very pleased. We arrived 15 minutes before our scheduled reservation time but were seated promptly anyways. It's worth noting that this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is the only place where I felt compelled to go and meet the chef! I actually went back to the kitchen and shook hands with her!!my husband took me here when I first moved to boston...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first official meal in Boston and it couldn't have been more perfect. It was intimate and the food was sort of mind-blowing.At the time I didn't know the food was a fusion of Italian and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved Taranta, but after my last visit, I'm thinking things have begun to slide. They try to pack to many people in and if you are unlucky enough to have a table in the middle, be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time: I came here with 4 friends before a movie expecting a typical North end place I can get a glass of wine and some Italian. The chef runs this place as if its a much more exclusive and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some friends (there were 10 of us) this past weekend and the food was great. We came on a package through the Improv Asylum, which is next door. The appetizer, entree, dessert and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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I went here with a few of my friends a couple of weeks ago and the food was absolutely amazing. The portions were huge but I can't complain because everything was so delicious. Our waiter was a little too...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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I, too, joined Goldfly for what we had hoped to be a fabulous dinner in the North End. As aforementioned, the service was slow, unfriendly, and unprofessional. If you prefer to avoid a night filled with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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My girlfriends planned a girls night out last Saturday night, and we decided to try Taranta because of its great reviews. We arrived and the host told us to walk up to the 3rd floor, he did not show us the way...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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My family and I went to Tarnata this past Sat. night and had an awful experience. We had made a reservation for 7:30pm and even called ahead to make sure they have valet services and they said they personally...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Appetizers were great, really enjoyed the calzone/empanadas. Had the tuna for...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little restaurant on Hanover St. The host was so nice and friendly, even though me and my bf arrived 10 min. late for our reservation, she immediately seated us in an already packed room on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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WAyyyyyy expensive, but very much worth the wait in lines anytime after 4 pm. Any pasta dish you order is gauranteed to be fully consumed.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for restaurant week with high expectations, which were further heightened by running into other foodies that we know. My overall impression was that the menu was more heavy on the Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not easy to pull off fusion cuisine, but I think the Peruvian-Italian flavors at Taranta were well-executed in creative presentations. This cozy and romantic spot is great for a low-key dinner in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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I took my wife to Taranta for her birthday at the end of August. I read all these glowing reviews so we decided to give it a try as we both love fusion food. We went in the middle of the week and early (around...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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My Husband and I choose this restaurant after reading the reviews. We were looking for a spot to have a great dinner. We arrived for our reservation and were seated by the hostess/waitress. Our water glasses...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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We went here for restaurant week and all I can say is delicious and quite a bargain! We started with the pan roasted mussels and the server made sure to tell us to save the bread for it. The mussels were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm typically very sceptical of "fusion" cuisine. My attitude is, pick something, and do it well. Mixing genres is usually a recipe for disaster.However, there are some chefs who are skilled enough...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We visited here for Restaurant Week and can't wait to go back! The food had intense flavours and nice presentation. The service wasn't the greatest, but the food itself was worth it.Appetizers:-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, interesting food - it's a fusion between Italian and Latin food. I've only been for restaurant week but the fixed price meal (though limited) was a great deal.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply one of the best meals I've ever had. Also, the best service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. And this was during Restaurant Week ('05) too. Everything was unbelievable -- even the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The idea of Peruvian/Italian fusion got me all sorts of excited for a new and different restaurant experience on Hanover St. I went with three other girls and the hostess was amazing - totally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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romantic place and fantastic food, I dined here with my girlfriend for our aniversary and we both loved the food and the fine. interesting flare and twist to italian flavors and wait staff was very attentive...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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romantic place and fantastic food, I dined here with my girlfriend for our aniversary and we both loved the food and the fine. interesting flare and twist to italian flavors and wait staff was very attentive...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing place in the North End. They serve a self proclaimed blend of Peruvian and Italian. I wasn't sure what to expect, but took some family to try it out. It has a great atmosphere - actually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spurred my some of the reviews of this place, I decided to continue my exploration of Boston's North End (what can I say, I'm a sucker for Italian food, even though they "beat" France in the world...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taranta is truly a shining jewel among the quagmire of mediocre Italian food that is the North End. Trust me on this, I live there.Their innovative blend of Italian style dishes with Peruvian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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6 of us went as a family last weekend to celebrate my birthday and it was amazing!! Everything was nearly perfect. First, the waiter gave us suggestions on wine and recommended a great Shiraz from Argentina....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice and both times have been absolutely wonderful. I'm not usually a huge fan of the standard Italian fare, but Taranta is anything but. The Italian-Peruvian combination works...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ohhhh mama i love this place. I would have given it 5 stars but it's out of my price range and i wouldnt necessarily choose everything on the menu. this fairly quaint restaurant in the north end is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taranta provided a perfect date for my girlfriend and I. The restaurant is romantic and intimate despite their ability to seat a larger number of customers. The chef, Jose Duarte, combines Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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I went with 2 friends for dinner. The place was empty because it was Superbowl Sunday. All the better for us because the service was very attentive. The prices were extremely reasonable, given the North End...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with Taranta before I'd ever been inside. I saw a Phantom Gourmet TV feature on the restaurant and was smitten by the concept of Peruvian and South Italian fusion. Finally, I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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Unlike the traditional Italian fare found at other North End restaurants, Taranta draws heavily on t...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A definite must to check out on Hanover St. The waiter was friendly and attentive, greeting us with a hearty Buona Sera. The menu had some fabulous sounding dishes. I got the Tilapia which was pan...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't been to taranta in *years,* but looking at the menu and other comments, it doesn't appear to have changed much...and that's a good thing! the food is a blend of southern italian and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A vast dining space on three levels. Tambourines dangle from the rustic, exposed-brick walls in tribute to the Tarantella, the native dance for which the place is named. What could be a romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2nd best out of 4 restaurants I ate at for Restaurant Week 2005.Fantastic service and great ambience. We were seated on the third floor (best of the three floors for romantic dining) with a fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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We had our rehearsal dinner of 35 people at Taranta, which was a wonderful experience. The owner was flexible and accomodating in planning every detail or our party, and the space was completely private....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the places in the north end, Taranta is the "real thing", it is what a great restaurant should be. Creative cuisine, romantic ambiance, great people and service. The secret is in the owner, who...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty tasty. It was a bit pricey, but that can be expected when eating in the North End. I've also been here for a corporate event which was pretty good. Their private room is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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last week end we had been to taranta ,first we had been very disappointed about our table in a second floor,finally our waiter arrived he changed the situation to happy ending,he was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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You will see items here that you won't see at a lot of other North End restaurants, so for a resident like myself, it is a nice change. I highly recommended the homemade fusilli wrapped and baked in parchment...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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We made a reservation online the day of. They were very quick in replying via email to confirm the reservation. When we arrived we were seated promptly and given the specials of the day. We were given details...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2005
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We made a reservation online the day of. They were very quick in replying via email to confirm the reservation. When we arrived we were seated promptly and given the specials of the day. We were given details...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2005
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My date and I were seated right away. After a few minutes, our server filled our water glasses. He returned after 20 minutes to take our drink and meal orders. It was 20 minutes further before our glasses of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2004
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We took advantage of Boston Restaurant Week to try Taranta. It was a great meal, great service (we ordered a bottle of white wine and the waiter brought a properly done ice bucket without our having to ask! No...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2004
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The first two meals I had at Taranta were excellent, but the third was impossible. Last night our party of four arrived promptly for our reservation, then sat for 15 minutes without being approached by a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2004
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Although late for our reservation due to getting lost in torrential downpour the host was gracious. (It wasn't busy, but it was nice not to have a snooty greeting.) The antipasto for two was incredible, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2003
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Expensive, but 100% worth it. The best food of any type I've had in a long time. Would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2003
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Wow. After searching for the perfect restaurant for a perfect night with my wife, we found it!! This place is a 10!! The food, starting with the mussels appetizer, then the sirloin and rack of lamb were just...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2003
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I made reservations with specific request for a quiet, romantic table to celebrate our 32 anniversary. We were sitted next to a table for ten, on the aisle, on the ground level, ten feet from the front...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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Although tucked in at the very end of Hanover Street this restaurant was a great experience from start to finish. Served by an excellent waiter, we tried the octopus/chickpea appetizer and the mini-calzones....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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A great place, especially for younger couples. The waiters are very helpful and advised us to select an excellent wine with our meal. The whole place is full of charm and is somewhat tucked away yet at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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Very interesting dishes offered here. I would only recommend it if you like exotic food, but I greatly enjoyed both the sea urchin pasta and the grilled tuna. Service was friendly and organized, although I did...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2002
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Fabulous food, great atmosphere. Unique, authentic food, not full of lasagna and pizza. Owner was very cordial, and explained the origins of many of the dishes.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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TARANTA is MOLTO BENE!!!Best Italian Restaurant i've had the pleasure of visiting.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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TARANTA is MOLTO BENE!!! Best Italian Restaurant i've had the pleasure of visiting.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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really good food and taste to decorations.Original italian recipesgreat and so confortablereally cute and amazing desertsmake you fell like in south italy
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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really good food and taste to decorations. Original italian recipes great and so confortable really cute and amazing deserts make you fell like in south italy
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Came all the way from Miami after we read The Magazine of La Cucina Italiana, great Pork Chop, Seared Tuna with a very spicy sauce...Very Calabrese, just delicious!! Order the mussels and the Tuna! You will...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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Came all the way from Miami after we read The Magazine of La Cucina Italiana, great Pork Chop, Seared Tuna with a very spicy sauce...Very Calabrese, just delicious!! Order the mussels and the Tuna! You will...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2002
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I loved the sea urchin pasta, but my fiancee's lamb dish was horrible. We noted it on the comment card they gave us with the check, which also asked for our email. Two days later we got an email from the owner...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2002
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This was our first visit to Taranta and we totally loved it. Had the mussels for appetizer. Great sweet sauce, perhaps with caramelized shallots and Marsala? The tuna and the lobster canneloni were also...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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Distinguished Chef Jose Duarte delights with a very unique and unusual marriage between Italian Cuisine and Peruvian Cuisine. Taranta is the ideal location for a corporate function, private function rooms are...
opentable.com - user review
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lunch at lodo on thursday 8 july was enjoyable with the summer breeze coming in through the open front windows...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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they were great and very accomodating. due to circumstances beyond our control, we showed up 2 hours late for our 7:30 dinner reservations on a busy saturday night memorial day weekend. with some shuffling, we...
fodors.com - user review
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situated on the main street of little italy (and not too far away from mike's for some great pastry if you've got room afterward), it's not much of a surprise that lodo serves up italian dishes. there are some...
igougo.com - user review
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north end spot keeps rustic tradition alive...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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When you eat in the North End, you expect Italian: Italo-American red sauce, Northern Italian, even innovations on an Italian theme. What you don't expect is an Italian menu infused with South American...
boston.com - user review
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distinguished chef jim becker introduces meridionale cuisine. salerno native mario nocera, brings recipes from the 1700's into the new millennium. the food is inspired from the areas that lie beneath the...
opentable.com - user review
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A complete disappointment. We went with another couple on a quiet Wednesday night. The service was atrocious and the food underwhelming at best. Taranta gave us no reason to want to come back. Our waiter...
boston.com - user review
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Menu for Taranta at bostonchefs.com
bostonchefs.com - user review
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taranta should have caused a bit of a storm in the north endis sea of restaurants when it opened. area bigwig mario nocera was a partner and the rarely seen foods of sicily, sardinia and other southern italian...
gayot.com - user review
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This place is a must try if you're in the mood to try something new, delicious and unusual. The atmosphere is warm and the service is great.
boston.com - user review
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Extremely pleasant experience. Good service and even better food: the pasta was flawless and we enjoyed our main dishes. The menu was intriguing, combining recognizable Italian with Peruvian elements we...
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a great find on boston's north end! the cuisine is an eclectic blend of 17th century southern italian.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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all i want to say that this place is over rated...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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hanover street's small, soul-warming ristorante is one of the neighborhood's true gems, thanks to chef jim becker's roster of updated italian classics. go for a plate of brined double-thick pork chops with...
nytimes.com - user review
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chef jim becker is bringing intriguing new catalan and north african influences to the already heady southern italian dishes on the table at taranta. gracious service and some unusual wines and homemade...
bostonmagazine.com - user review
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