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Taranta

Address
210 Hanover St. Boston MA 02113
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(617) 720-0052
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Taranta Restaurants is an Italian Restaurant with a Peruvian Twist located in Boston's Historic...

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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...

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Chef José Duarte "cares about the planet", creating his "awesome", "creative" Peruvian–Southern Italian fusion from organic ingredients (which extend to the "interesting" wine and cocktail lists) at this "cozy", green-certified, tri-level North End "gem"; the staff is "attentive throughout the whole meal", which amplifies the "special" mood.

Former TV producer Nikki Dalrymple’s knack for design and penchant for the irreverent is evident at this North End treasure trove of refurbished pieces, modern accessories and one-of-a-kind vintage accents, ranging from clocks to barware; the bright and open layout is just right for browsing while the ever-evolving mix is as delectable as anything on a menu at the area's old-world Italian...

Taranta Restaurant Review

For all its character, the North End doesn't have many true originals; Taranta is one of the few. The affable proprietor, José Duarte, hails from Peru; as he brings his knowledge of that land's cuisine to bear on his flair for Italian fare, lo, a fascinating new hybrid is born. In a narrow, three-story space with a more spare, urban look than most of its homey neighbors, Duarte and his chefs...

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Taranta's unlikely sounding menu incorporates the flavors of the chef-owner's native Peru, ingredients you won't see on other Boston menus, and classic Italian preparations. The dining room is a typical upscale North End space, with an open kitchen and closely spaced tables. Servers are friendly and eager to explain the unusual cuisine. The risk-averse can opt for pasta with tomato sauce -- a...

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Perfect dinner for my birthday celebration!

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60

We were seated by the door which made the temperature very cold and almost unbearable every time it was opened (several people were using scarves as blankets). Our waitress was OK but the other wait staff was much more knowledgeable and pleasant. The food was very good and different for the north end with the whole Peruvian infusion. Overall not a bad experience but it wasn't as we expected

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About as good as you can get. From moment I walked in, till the moment I left, it was excellent. My waiter, Maris, was outstanding. I often felt like he was a trusted, long time friend. The food was just as he said it would be.

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Food was absolutely delicious! Menu is interesting -- not ordinary but not over-the-top "foodie" crazy. It is in the North End, but isn't basic North End fare. Service was outstanding. This was my second visit -- both were wonderful. Several people have recommended it and now, I suggest it whenever I can.

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60

Excellent service and a quality meal. Noise level was high.

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admin, 7-15-2015

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 cooks and lives Southern Italian cuisine with a Peruvian twist. Chef-Owner José Duarte who is originally from Peru and wife Anna, have...

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Taranta Cucina Meridionale is in Boston's historic North End. It specializes in southern Italian cuisine and Peruvian cuisine. Taranta Cucina Meridionale offers catering services, cooking classes and hosts private events. Please stop by, call or visit its website for more information.

Taranta serves every delicious kind of food from regions lying under the meridian. The chef, a native of Salerno rustles up recipes with roots right from the 18th century. The pan roasted mussels, with Sicilian marsala, Italian bacon and roasted shallots is a large appetizer. Ravioli ripieni d'aragosta is a pasta with lobster and crab, a mascarpone cherry tomato sauce served with shrimp! Fish...

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