ABOUT TARANTA

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 José Duarte and wife Anna, have focused on this massive feat and the critics agree, TARANTA Cucina Meridionale has done it, better than ever.

To learn more about Chef owner Jose Duarte please click here

To learn more about Chef de Cuisine Laura Henry please click here

For a quick history of the "Tarantella" please click here

Check Out What The Critics Have To Say

BOSTON GLOBE: "North End Italian, South American Spin" By Alison Arnett 2 1/2 stars

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER MAGAZINE: Best of Boston September, 2004

THE IMPROPER BOSTONIAN: Most Underrated Restaurant,July 2004

NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE: Tip Sheet, Destination Restaurant, June 2004

BOSTON GLOBE: "Ciao, Peru ! Chef Jose Duarte brings Peruvian flair to Italian food at Taranta By Ann Cortissoz, Globe Staff, 5/28/2003

USA TODAY: "The kitchen delights with its heady, robust Mediterranean flavors."

FOOD AND WINE MAGAZINE: "Best New Restaurant 2001"

TRAVEL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE: "Top destination Restaurant in Boston"

TOP RATED ZAGAT: Survey 2002, 2003

BEST OF CITYSEARCH 2002: Audience Winner "Best Italian Restaurant"

THE MAGAZINE OF LA CUCINA ITALIANA: June 2002, Featured Chef

ITALIAN COOKING AND LIVING MAGAZINE: August 2002, Featured Chef

THE BOSTON GLOBE: "Southern Italy casts it's spell", Alison Arnett 2 1/2 Stars
May 9, 2002, Alison Arnett, "Rediscovering delightful tastes of Italy"

THE IMPROPER BOSTONIAN: J. Charles Mokriski "Taranta is well on its way to putting Italy's sunny South on Boston's gastronomic map"

THE BOSTON HERALD:
Jan 28, 2001; Mat Schaffer;" Pizzaiola stands test of time"
Sep 26, 2001; "North End eatery's `Haystack' pasta dish piles on the flavor"
May 2, 2001; Jane Dornbusch; "Top chefs share their favorite cookbooks"
Feb 4, 2001; Azell Cavaan; "Make this Valentine's Day memorable with heartfelt gestures"

FODORS: "Soul-warming ristorante whips up unusual and intensely flavored dishes"

THE NEW YORK TIMES.COM: Travel Section, Featured Restaurant