Haha- soooo pretty funny, banner out front says lunch daily...but on weekends they use the dinner menu... So yes you can get lunch but at dinner menu prices Lunch was ok, I had the pizza pretty good and my wife had the raviolis and she said it was good- just remember lunch menu only in effect m-f
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Gina B.
I have been to Carrabba's about three times now and I really enjoy it. The food tastes more fresh than it's competitors across the street and the portions are large for the price. Happy hour is a great deal and the service has been good each time I've gone. I've had the Chicken Rosa Maria and the Pork Tenderloin medallions and both were very good. Fresh bread with dipping oil is a favorite of mine so was happy to see that vs some reheated chewy bread sticks. Goodbye Olive Garden, hello quality
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Michele B.
So, after 4 hours after lunch, my husband realized that he forgot his wallet at the restaurant... It was completely intact and the manager on duty, Jeremy, would NOT accept anything but our gratitude. Very honest staff.
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Tony J.
Went here with the daughter the other day. It was fabulous. I don't know why we never went here before. I would say it's fancier, better environment, better quality food and service than the place across the street that's been a staple for so long. The interior is cool and big and dim. Plus there's a decent sized bar to the side and a cool view of the kitchen in the center. It's perfect for a nice night out. Prices are about the same as the place across the street. The food was great, they give you real fresh bread, its a small loaf and you can have extra if u like. Salad or soup comes with your meal. We ordered calamari for an appetizer too, that was very good and crisp I got the chicken marsala, best i've had in my short career of ordering it, lol. its better than bravo, buccas and the place across the street. My daughter got the spaghetti and meatballs, your classic/basic dish for a teen, the meat tasted very good and fresh, not like a frozen version. The waitress was awesome and quick and attentive. i didnt get her name and im afraid i didnt tip enough, oops. Anyways, it's very, very good for a chain type restaurant. Oh, and I noticed that they used a different type of olive in their salads, they tasted better than normal.
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Amanda J.
We finally returned to this location after 6 months and had a really nice dinner. It looks like they're still having some issues with seating, but the manager was all over it and we were taken care of with no problems. We really enjoyed the seasonal menu - the gnocchi appetizer really hit the spot. I had the mahi with wulfe sauce and it was just heavenly. My boyfriend enjoyed the Di Carrabba (we both love their masala sauce). And you can't beat the happy hour. We both had the house Cabernet Sauvignon and really liked it. We've put this place back on our list.
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Nanette C.
Reviewed the wrong establishment. My apologies.
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Frank A.
We dined in late on Wednesday night at 8pm. We had a table of four. We had a very friendly server. We started out with the mozzarella appetizer, it was very good. We then ordered entree's and they all came with soup or salad. Two of us had soup, and two salad. I enjoyed my Sicilian Chicken soup - the salads looked nice too. For dinner, I had the Ravaoli Parmesean - it was very good! Sometimes they drawn it in sauce, but not this time. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals as well. We did linger a little late past 10pm and noticed our server was sitting at the bar waiting for us to leave. A little unprofessional, but understandable since we kept her there late I guess.
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Maureen U.
Had a lovely meal my husband and one of our sons this evening. Fresh well prepared food, excellent well time service from our waiter, Sydney We ate - the fettuccine woosley, steak Marsala, and baked ravioli. Will very much be back again as this was such an enjoyable experience!
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Maria O.
Mediocre at best. Came here with friends for a birthday party - I think the staff assumed we were on a budget, or something along these lines, and served us accordingly. Yes, we share dishes. Yes, we have taste preferences. If I tell you no chicken on my salad - please do not bring me chicken covered salad and then tell me "the more the better." It is not. The food is a mediocre, chain-type restaurant Italian that is really not Italian. Greasy, and sorry, bland. Drinks were average, but came in fast. Olive Garden is better.
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Paul J.
Always love Italian, and they're no exception. Can't go wrong with their menu, and their seafood is always delicious. Very friendly staff & management.
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Syd Q.
We came to Carrabas on a Monday and they had a combination special that was either $12 $15 or $18 and you had the option to pick an appetizer or dessert, main entree, and soup or salad. I chose the calamari for appetizer, chicken minestrone soup, and carraba chicken. The meal was delicious, the appetizer arrived approximately five minutes after we placed the order, the soup was ready promptly after the appetizer and the meal followed closely after the soup. Complimentary bread with olive oil and herbs were also served with the meal. The server was also very friendly and eager to help with all the possible meal combinations. Would definitely recommend to others!!
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Gerry H.
Honey and I came for lunch today and we're SO GLAD WE DID! We were feeling decadent so we ordered a small calamari appetizer and a new shrimp with lemon, peppercini's and red peppers...can you say slap yo mama delicious?!?!? Then my soup (finally remembered to take pics) but again...OFF THE CHAIN! Then the main course...babe got the sirloin marsala and I got the veal. Mind you we could only TASTE it before requesting a to go box because we were STUFFED! Though its a chain, we are SO glad we chose to come here and are confident that you will too!
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Thomas P.
Ate here for lunch yesterday and had a somewhat sub-par experience. Our waitress was fantastic and fun, so that's a positive point - just about the only one. Presentation on the dishes was poor - one of the meals (grilled chicken and mashed potatoes) looked like it was plated in a primary school lunchroom. The olive oil infusion that was served with the bread tasted bitter, and the bread itself was as crunchy as a crouton most of the way through. Another dish that was ordered, ravioli, tasted sour, and we ended up returning it. To their credit they were kind about the request for a substitute dish. In general the taste of the dishes was not worth the cost - they were acceptable, but not fantastic.
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Mara B.
Unbelievably at 5:30 pm a Sunday, this restaurant is out of the three items we wanted to order! Just can't believe it. First time for everything.
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Pedro P.
This is one of my favorite restaurants, excellent food and service! I love the spicy sausage lentil soup and their steak Marsala is delicious and reasonably priced. My girlfriend thinks they have the best Cesar salad around. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the manager is usually walking around ensuring service is great. I once ordered a steak Marsala which was cooked a bit too well done, however tasted delicious so I told my waiter I'd still eat it. The manager overheard my comment and let me eat the steak while he had another made for me as well. That's excellent customer service! I'm surprised to read a few reviews here of bad/slow service and would recommend talking to a manager where I'm confident they would rectify any issue!
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Valerie J.
I have both eaten in and had take out from this Carrabba's, and I highly recommend the takeout. The woman who has always answered the phone and taken my order (Nina) has the perfect phone presence. Honestly, it's like ordering from a Stepford Wife; she's so pleasant and orderly and precise! I typically can order and have my food car side in about 15 minutes, which is awesome. The to go food is hot, seems fresh, and is more than we can eat with bread and salad. Eating in is nice, too, but I really appreciate the convenience of fast, good food that I can eat in my jammies. Is Carrabba's my favorite Italian food? No. But they certainly do a decent job.
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Ricky J.
Excellent Italian food. Nice portion size and tasty thick pasta. I had the Rigatoni Martino, my wife had the Shrimp and Scallop Linguine alla Vodka and we both had enough to take some home. Side salads and fresh Italian bread were both delicious and a nice plus. The waitress was funny and very helpful. We both shared a Sogno Di Cioccolata dessert, and it was fantastic! One of the better fast food restaurant desserts we have had. We were a bit surprised at no wi-fi, and though they had TVs, they didn't have the Big Ten network, so we missed a bit of the Badgers game, but no biggie. I can't wait to try Carrabba's again. Update: Went a 2nd time, wasn't as good, I had the Salmon glazed with Gabbiano Chianti, it took 45 min just to serve me my tiny, tiny salmon, the broccoli was also ice cold. Had them just box it up, didn't even eat the broccoli. Was pretty disappointed with the service. The small piece of salmon did taste good. I think the salmon was a bit pricey.
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Corey C.
We've been here a few times, and always considered Carraba's a best kept secret. This last visit, we had a few minor issues, but still a good meal. (trainee server) The chicken parmesan was slightly over cooked (tough) but had delicious flavor. The shrimp sarsota (sp?) my wife got was delicious, and perfectly cooked with a slight sear on the shrimp.
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Jessica O.
Upon realizing that my dear friend Colin A. only gave Carrabba's three stars, I am seriously reconsidering my friendship with him. Let me take a moment to explain my relationship with Carrabba's. Carrabba's is close to my very best friend's father's house in Atlanta, Georgia. We would visit him every summer and our first stop would be Carrabba's. Then it occurred to us to check to see if there were any near us, and lo and behold, there was one an hour and a half away. We were so excited, that we left immediately. We explained to the waiter why we were so excited to be eating at a chain Italian restaurant, and he thought it was so funny that he told the manager, who bought our meal. Now that I am a resident of Milwaukee, there is a Carrabba's 20 minutes from me and that is wonderful. Okay. Why is Carrabba's wonderful? Here we go: a) It's a scratch kitchen. So everything is made there. At least, that's what they tell you. It tastes that way. b) You start your meal with olive oil, spices, and homemade bread, and it's awesome. It's the standard to which I hold all bread courses. c) Mama's Sicilian Chicken soup - like chicken noodle, with a kick. I frequently find myself debating whether or not to dunk my homemade bread in the olive oil and spice magicness, or to sop up every last drop of my soup with it. d) Chicken Marsala with Cavatappi Amatriciana. Holy shit. The chicken is grilled, and has a wonderous steak like texture. And the cavatappi (it's spiral pasta with tomato sauce, kids) is outstanding. The sauce has chunks of tomato and is super peppery and delicious. e) Servers are awesome. Very friendly, very patient, very punctual, even though everytime I go, they are slammed. f) VERY allergy friendly - for those of you that it is important to I order the same thing every time at Carrabba's, so I can't speak much to the rest of the menu, but the bites that I've stolen from friends have been awesome as well. Basically, if you don't love Carrabba's, I don't want to know you. And if you think Olive Garden is better, I hope you fall down and get a really big bruise. I mean it.
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Shaun E.
First time dining here also it was a great experience. Staff very friendly and the food was amazing. The ambiance and feel of the restaurant felt warm and welcoming. I loved the bread with olive oil and herbs. The prices were very affordable and I'd highly recommend this restaurant if you're in town looking for delicious Italian food. I'm definitely coming back again and passing up on Olive Garden across the street.
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August B.
The peach sangria and anything with limoncello is great but I've noticed that every time we go to this location, the soup is cold and the dishes are severely lacking in sauce. It's almost as if the cooks placed 2 tablespoons of sauce on each dish, be it the Rigatoni Martini, the fettucini and the lobster mac and cheese (which my husband gets because I'm allergic)...it's quite disappointing. Service is normally decent but I hate having to send everything back to be fixed every time we are at this location.
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Jennifer D.
Would get more stars normally as this is my favorite chain, but today it gets 3 due to horrible service. We waited 15 minutes in a dead restaurant without anyone stopping at the table for water or drinks. Left and the host apologized but did nothing to make amends for us to stay. Currently at Longhorn down the road.
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Jim M.
Last night we went too Carraba's for a birthday party, due to the family getting older and there are more and more dietary restrictions. I was infinitely disappointed and would only give the chain a half a star at best. Everyone at the table left hungry and the food prices were outrageous for what you got. The nine year old order shrimp will scallops from the adult menu. He wound up getting a small dab of mashed potatoes, 3-4 tiny little shrimp (size 30-40 per pound), and 4 scallops that were the size of a nickle. The scallops clearly were overcooked. $18.99 for food that would not even fill a small saucer. The service was absolutely lousy, which is inexcusable for the place being half filled and all of the adults were ordering alcohol. The atmosphere was a major issue, as everything was painted in dark shades (if not black) and there wasn't enough light to read the menu. You literally had to go to the food stations in order to have enough light to read the full menu. Eventually we had to bring the menu up on our iPhones just to understand what we were ordering. The equation is simple. Carraba's = extremely small portions + bad service + horrible atmosphere + outrageous prices. If this was in Florida it would be clearly labeled a tourist trap. Save yourself some cash and go right across the street to the Olive Garden if you want better "chain Italian" food. This place shouldn't even be in business! There are much better choices out there, especially if you drive into downtown Milwaukee.
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Mary K.
Pizza was soggy sent back ,came back burnt on top still soggy on the bottom. Salad. Was fresh..waitress was accommodating manager did us good.
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Lalit A.
Being a vegetarian, our options were limited (they do have veg options) but the server was eager to get a custom pasta for us which turned out good. The vegetables in the pasta were fresh and it tasted good. Kids loved their options from the kids menu - mozzarella sticks and cheese ravioli. I didn't like the bread that they serve with dipping oil as much but the overall experience was good.
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JR R.
We went to this place this past Friday and both mine and our son's dinners were so small I thought we had ordered from the child's menu. I asked the waiter if we did and he said no that is the regular size. I also ordered extra sauce and it came in a dish the size of a shot glass. I am not sure why this place is so skimpy on everything. I have been to this place before and this will be the last time. Our meals looked nothing like the photo's on their website. I also had a father's day coupon and when I gave it to the waiter he said he had already taken it off my bill well he didn't. I waited around for about 15 minutes it was obvious he wasn't coming back to our table so I signed the check and took off. I probably should of talked to a manager but I was losing my patience. Just as we were leaving the couple behind us just received their food and the lady said to her husband look how small this is I hope they post their comments I would love to read their review.
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Kari H.
The bartender is on it she is good at what she does. Super job. They don't have the same server they must go to table table to table? Yes they work as a team. They rush the food on you before you have finished you're salad . My chicken was tuff. The manager comes over and ask if he could get me something else. I reply no thank you. He says promise you won't leave hungry. So if you want to chill this is not the place for it. I've always liked the food when I first came here. I think it's worth another shot.
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Jerome K.
During a night of enjoying the silence (no kids) and dinner my wife decided she wanted some tiramisú. Whether eating there or picking up and taking home Carrabba's has never disappointed. This was sadly not one of the good times. I walked into the carryout door and ordered the tiramisú. What is usually a delicious treat was dry, hard to choke down and tasted like it was left sitting out for a week. Has management changed? I know when it first opened Andrew would have never let something like that happen.
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Colin A.
I take umbrage at the fact that I'm supposedly "a regular" at Carraba's. Truthfully, I have been once -- just accidentally checked in while actually visiting Kopp's! Anyway, I received a gift card for Carraba's over the summer and figured I'd check it out. On the scale of chain Italian restaurants, it falls somewhere well Fazoli's and Olive Garden...and probably below Macaroni Grill. (Side question: is Macaroni Grill even Italian?). The service was good -- quick, attentive, and the food was better than I initially expected. The portion size was not overwhelming, and both entrees sampled were tasty. However, I can probably make the same (if not better) quality cooking these dishes at home. I'd have a tough time rating this below 3 stars -- it was adequate, but I probably wouldn't return unless a group outing was scheduled here.
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Melissa R.
So this was my first time here and my last..... First of all we get there and had quite a time getting a parking spot. not nearly enough parking for the amount of people they try to fit in there. We get inside and kid you not there were 40 people waiting to get seated. 40 people? That seems absurd!! the waiting area is enough to hold maybe 10 people, so where were all the others and myself spending time waiting for a table you ask? We all had to stand around the bar and the small section of 2 seater booth tables, and with an inch of room to spare between you and the next person. yes I can only imagine how awkward it was for the customers at those booths felt eating whilst people were standing there with their butts to their table... it was crazy when the servers needed to squeeze through with trays full of food trying not to step on your feet when you had nowhere to go all the while saying "excuse me." In the midst of this i noticed the max capacity sign on the wall by the bar and realized with all the employees and the customers in the building it was well PAST CAPACITY.... In fact I'm certain if there had been a fire, well I'm pretty sure most of the people would not have made it out...... We finally get seated, unfortunately I sat the entire meal with my coat on FREEZING! The table we were at had vents right above it with cool air coming down and we were diagonal from the door so every time someone came in and held the door open (which was pretty much all the time because they don't have a proper sized waiting area for the amount of people coming in) it was like being outside! We order our food, it comes, and there's no utensils. Pretty bad when you have to ask your server for that and then they look at you like your weird. we were asked if we wanted more of the bread slices, to which we said yes, but we were not given any more. Secondly, the portion size was, well, I think my exact words were "is this an appetizer?" I ordered the prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin which was 3 very tiny bite sized pieces of meat that I could have fit onto a dollar bill with extra room yet... Mind you the food was good. It was a little un-nerving eating food while 40 people are staring at you the whole time wondering how fast you are gonna move through the food and get outta there so they can finally be seated. we had 2 separate bills at our table to which the server didn't want to take more than 1 coupon when clearly it says on the coupon "1 per check", not "1 per table". We were also charged wrong for 1 of the dinners. We had this corrected. But after all this I could have stayed at home and made something comparable without all the hassle and at a much better price. CARRABBA'S - TIPS FOR IMPROVEMENTS- PLEASE CONSIDER!!!!! 1. Please either get a bigger parking lot and waiting area or start turning people away for capacity and safety reasons and temperature control, or move people through faster. 2. Please have portion sizes that are for an actual dinner. 3. Please have staff that know what they are doing.
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William B.
Best Italian food in Milwaukee, hands down! I frequent this place with my wife and neither of us have ever been disappointed. Don't waste your money at Zareleti's or some other fancy place, trust me, they suck in comparison anyway.
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Regina V.
Really excellent food. Went with six people and we all loved our food. If they weren't so darn crowded I could have given it a five star rating...but the wait is pretty long, and we got seated right next to the bar and it was pretty bustling. I've sat out in their booths and it's much more relaxing out there. Too bad, you can't beat their food! Hard to go back to Olive Garden after trying this gem.
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Karen M.
We just love this place, and the manager Jeremy is fantastic. The food is ALWAYS perfect, the sangria lovely, the waitstaff friendly and the aroma in the place is priceless! We have never been disappointed and we have been coming here for about 6 years!
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Andy S.
I would go to this place for sangria and the fried zuchinni with aioli is pretty fabulous. Entrees are average, they used to be very good but quality has went down a notch in the past few months. Treat it like tapas, go to the bar to drink, and order a few appetizers. Perfect.
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Erica K.
It almost pains me to give a chain restaurant 4 stars, but as far as chains go (and Italian ones at that) I have never been disappointed by Carrabba's. Usually found in the suburbs surrounded by Applebees, Olive Gardens, and TGI Friday's, Carrabba's is a solid choice. Obviously not the best Italian you will ever eat but still my first choice when faced with the decision of what chain to eat at. The service is good, the drinks are good (especially the sangria) and the food is pretty good as well. The bread you get before the meal with oil is very soft, warm and fresh. The bar area is nice and comfortable and the prices are reasonable. I also think the decor, while agreeing with the review that called it "quasi-fake-Italian," is a little kitsch, it could be far worse (I'm thinking fake grape vines and bad murals, ahem Olive Garden). Maybe its because this restaurant is darker but I think the decor is more subtle.
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Angela S.
Fabulous chicken marsala. Love their bread and dipping oil. We also got their pasta mezzaluna which is very good. One thing I did not care for was the fontina appetizer. The blackberry sangria is my favorite, they gave happy hour 7 days a week, I believe before 7pm.We also like their ceasar and itaalian salads that come with your entrees. Very busy pkace on the weekends, you can call ahead and put your name on a waiting list.
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Shozib K.
Went here for the first time on New Years Eve. The restaurant is part of the same family of restaurants that also have Bonefish Grill in their portfolio. As Bonefish is an upgraded version of Red Lobster, Carrabba's is an upgrade to Olive Garden. However, its more than just a chained upgrade. The food was excellent. I had a tenderloin cooked to perfection. The wife had a shroom pasta with spinach and it was also done perfect. The only reason i am not giving this place a 5 is because the serviced lacked. Not that our server wasnt nice... it just seemed she wasnt trained to provide the level of service 5 stars deserves. I would go there again and I would say its better than the other "italian" chain in the chicago/milwaukee area called Maggianos
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Laurie Z.
Another great experience. Color me impressed. Sat kitchen-side again to avoid a 30+ minute wait...Gosh I like that! I've never worked in a restaurant and just find it amazing how the kitchen works. Got a sample of a chicken/spinach/cheese raviolli from the chef and it was delic! Hubby ordered the steak marsala, sausage soup, mashed potatoes and green beans--he said all was very good. I went to my regular--tomato basil soup (soooooo good), chicken parm and super delicious creamy mashed. Warm bread w/seasoned oil...yum! Happy hour for the hub--2-4-1 beers on a Saturday night. Waiter was attentive and very nice. "Regular" portion left me with a meal for today. :)
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Danielle M.
After members of my family insisted on going to Olive Garden for lunch while I was at home visiting, I insisted we go somewhere else, and this is what we came up with. The whole quasi-fake-Italian thing is irritating, but what are you gonna do? The food wasn't terrible, but this isn't a place I would seek out for a date night on my own or anything. If I'm in town and my family wants to go out, I wouldn't resist this place as much as other favorites in town (Applebee's, Olive Garden, etc...). I ordered the Chicken Bryan (yes, that's the name, weird) - it was pretty good - it was a chicken breast topped with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. The garlic mashed potatoes were okay, I liked the pasta side that my boyfriend ordered more, as the sauce was tangy and had a little kick. They have the other usual suspects - Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, pizza, etc. Come here if you're wanting to please people who are afraid to try new places other than chains, or if you just want to escape the long waits of the Olive Garden across the street.
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Michael S.
Took my wife for lunch, and had the veal, sirloin, and the cake for desert. Service was excellent, as the food arrived hot and at the right times when we finished our courses. I love the variation of spices and ingredients they use. The meat was moist with very little fat. This was our first time there, and would highly recommend it. It sure tastes better and the service is better than Olive Garden across the street.
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Jeannette L.
Everytime we choose to go to Olive Garden, it's a 55+ minute wait to be seated -- everytime we leave to go across the street to Carrabas, it's a 15 minute or less wait :) So, with a nice glass of wine in hand, served by a pleasant server who carded everyone - but me :( we were being seated at our table after waiting for less than 15 minutes :) My friend Kelly and I had been to Carrabas a few times, but it was a first for my friend, JT, so we couldn't help but be excited for her. Hanin, our server, recognized me from previous visits and was as knowledgeable, friendly and timely with us. I decided to stray from my normal Veal Marsala to the Pollo Rosa Marie, Kelly ordered the Pasta Weezie and JT ordered the Chicken and Asparagus Rigatoni - I'm pretty sure that's what they were called -- in short, I would call them: Yummy 1, Yummy 2, and Yummy 3!!!!! We enjoyed Sangria, Zinfandel and Ecco Domani with our dinners - to make up for the fact that my wine festival at the lake was rained out - topped off our evening with a bite of Tiramisu :) Always a short wait, friendly service and grrrrreat food at Carrabbas!
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Insun M.
What really stood out was the customer service. Friendly greeters by the door and very friendly waitress. Food on the other hand was average. It was better then an Olive Garden but definitely far from an authentic italian restaurant. Calamari appetizer was really good. The red sauce it came with was not watery which is what I hate the most about some marinara sauces. Steak: Don't get it. We ordered a steak because its an italian GRILL but it was our mistake to order a steak at a non-steak house. Delicious pasta though!
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Douglas H.
We had dinner on June 8th late evening. 4 tired people. We had one chicken dish that was bad. It had a chemical taste and was tough. The person orders this dish all the time and normally this a great dish. The waiter was rude when we complained. He said the same cook was there. So we ask for the Manager and got the same non-chalant attitude. They comped the dish but whoaa, not even i am sorry.
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Andre M.
Love this place! My wife used to beg me to go to Olive Garden but I don't like that place at all our friend suggested we try carrabbas and I loved it. We eat here at least twice a month. Sit at the grill side table and watch them make your food fresh in front of you!
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Mona S.
The food is so good and so is the service. Whenever I want Italian I'd go there. Been there several times and treated my out of town guests there. Nice atmosphere for couples and families. Have a bar area when waiting to be seated. They are kinda busy on the weekends but the wait was never too long. Recommended.
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AJ D.
Blargh! Gross! I ordered the Alfredo and it had so much Parmesan cheese that it was not edible. I also ordered a Pepsi and Malibu to drink. The first drink was really weak and the second one just about knocked my pants off it was so strong. No one in our group (4 people) liked there food. We won't be returning. We would rather go to Mama Mia's or Bravo
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Nathan V.
Really great food. Solid service
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enrique o.
I'm only giving Carrabba's three stars because I have two other Italian restaurants that I like way more than this one.......however!! Carrabba's has to have the best calamari I've ever tasted. I ask for this as an appetizer everywhere I go, even if it isn't an Italian rest.... but yeah besides their calamari their most expensive dishes are their best, nothing unique about the pasta, lasagna, etc. They are fast with bringing the food out and sometimes they'll refill your glass without you even noticing. Now thats cool! lol..
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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J B.
Haha- soooo pretty funny, banner out front says lunch daily...but on weekends they use the dinner menu... So yes you can get lunch but at dinner menu prices Lunch was ok, I had the pizza pretty good and my wife had the raviolis and she said it was good- just remember lunch menu only in effect m-f
(3)Gina B.
I have been to Carrabba's about three times now and I really enjoy it. The food tastes more fresh than it's competitors across the street and the portions are large for the price. Happy hour is a great deal and the service has been good each time I've gone. I've had the Chicken Rosa Maria and the Pork Tenderloin medallions and both were very good. Fresh bread with dipping oil is a favorite of mine so was happy to see that vs some reheated chewy bread sticks. Goodbye Olive Garden, hello quality
(4)Michele B.
So, after 4 hours after lunch, my husband realized that he forgot his wallet at the restaurant... It was completely intact and the manager on duty, Jeremy, would NOT accept anything but our gratitude. Very honest staff.
(5)Tony J.
Went here with the daughter the other day. It was fabulous. I don't know why we never went here before. I would say it's fancier, better environment, better quality food and service than the place across the street that's been a staple for so long. The interior is cool and big and dim. Plus there's a decent sized bar to the side and a cool view of the kitchen in the center. It's perfect for a nice night out. Prices are about the same as the place across the street. The food was great, they give you real fresh bread, its a small loaf and you can have extra if u like. Salad or soup comes with your meal. We ordered calamari for an appetizer too, that was very good and crisp I got the chicken marsala, best i've had in my short career of ordering it, lol. its better than bravo, buccas and the place across the street. My daughter got the spaghetti and meatballs, your classic/basic dish for a teen, the meat tasted very good and fresh, not like a frozen version. The waitress was awesome and quick and attentive. i didnt get her name and im afraid i didnt tip enough, oops. Anyways, it's very, very good for a chain type restaurant. Oh, and I noticed that they used a different type of olive in their salads, they tasted better than normal.
(4)Amanda J.
We finally returned to this location after 6 months and had a really nice dinner. It looks like they're still having some issues with seating, but the manager was all over it and we were taken care of with no problems. We really enjoyed the seasonal menu - the gnocchi appetizer really hit the spot. I had the mahi with wulfe sauce and it was just heavenly. My boyfriend enjoyed the Di Carrabba (we both love their masala sauce). And you can't beat the happy hour. We both had the house Cabernet Sauvignon and really liked it. We've put this place back on our list.
(3)Nanette C.
Reviewed the wrong establishment. My apologies.
(5)Frank A.
We dined in late on Wednesday night at 8pm. We had a table of four. We had a very friendly server. We started out with the mozzarella appetizer, it was very good. We then ordered entree's and they all came with soup or salad. Two of us had soup, and two salad. I enjoyed my Sicilian Chicken soup - the salads looked nice too. For dinner, I had the Ravaoli Parmesean - it was very good! Sometimes they drawn it in sauce, but not this time. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals as well. We did linger a little late past 10pm and noticed our server was sitting at the bar waiting for us to leave. A little unprofessional, but understandable since we kept her there late I guess.
(4)Maureen U.
Had a lovely meal my husband and one of our sons this evening. Fresh well prepared food, excellent well time service from our waiter, Sydney We ate - the fettuccine woosley, steak Marsala, and baked ravioli. Will very much be back again as this was such an enjoyable experience!
(5)Maria O.
Mediocre at best. Came here with friends for a birthday party - I think the staff assumed we were on a budget, or something along these lines, and served us accordingly. Yes, we share dishes. Yes, we have taste preferences. If I tell you no chicken on my salad - please do not bring me chicken covered salad and then tell me "the more the better." It is not. The food is a mediocre, chain-type restaurant Italian that is really not Italian. Greasy, and sorry, bland. Drinks were average, but came in fast. Olive Garden is better.
(2)Paul J.
Always love Italian, and they're no exception. Can't go wrong with their menu, and their seafood is always delicious. Very friendly staff & management.
(4)Syd Q.
We came to Carrabas on a Monday and they had a combination special that was either $12 $15 or $18 and you had the option to pick an appetizer or dessert, main entree, and soup or salad. I chose the calamari for appetizer, chicken minestrone soup, and carraba chicken. The meal was delicious, the appetizer arrived approximately five minutes after we placed the order, the soup was ready promptly after the appetizer and the meal followed closely after the soup. Complimentary bread with olive oil and herbs were also served with the meal. The server was also very friendly and eager to help with all the possible meal combinations. Would definitely recommend to others!!
(5)Gerry H.
Honey and I came for lunch today and we're SO GLAD WE DID! We were feeling decadent so we ordered a small calamari appetizer and a new shrimp with lemon, peppercini's and red peppers...can you say slap yo mama delicious?!?!? Then my soup (finally remembered to take pics) but again...OFF THE CHAIN! Then the main course...babe got the sirloin marsala and I got the veal. Mind you we could only TASTE it before requesting a to go box because we were STUFFED! Though its a chain, we are SO glad we chose to come here and are confident that you will too!
(5)Thomas P.
Ate here for lunch yesterday and had a somewhat sub-par experience. Our waitress was fantastic and fun, so that's a positive point - just about the only one. Presentation on the dishes was poor - one of the meals (grilled chicken and mashed potatoes) looked like it was plated in a primary school lunchroom. The olive oil infusion that was served with the bread tasted bitter, and the bread itself was as crunchy as a crouton most of the way through. Another dish that was ordered, ravioli, tasted sour, and we ended up returning it. To their credit they were kind about the request for a substitute dish. In general the taste of the dishes was not worth the cost - they were acceptable, but not fantastic.
(1)Mara B.
Unbelievably at 5:30 pm a Sunday, this restaurant is out of the three items we wanted to order! Just can't believe it. First time for everything.
(3)Pedro P.
This is one of my favorite restaurants, excellent food and service! I love the spicy sausage lentil soup and their steak Marsala is delicious and reasonably priced. My girlfriend thinks they have the best Cesar salad around. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the manager is usually walking around ensuring service is great. I once ordered a steak Marsala which was cooked a bit too well done, however tasted delicious so I told my waiter I'd still eat it. The manager overheard my comment and let me eat the steak while he had another made for me as well. That's excellent customer service! I'm surprised to read a few reviews here of bad/slow service and would recommend talking to a manager where I'm confident they would rectify any issue!
(5)Valerie J.
I have both eaten in and had take out from this Carrabba's, and I highly recommend the takeout. The woman who has always answered the phone and taken my order (Nina) has the perfect phone presence. Honestly, it's like ordering from a Stepford Wife; she's so pleasant and orderly and precise! I typically can order and have my food car side in about 15 minutes, which is awesome. The to go food is hot, seems fresh, and is more than we can eat with bread and salad. Eating in is nice, too, but I really appreciate the convenience of fast, good food that I can eat in my jammies. Is Carrabba's my favorite Italian food? No. But they certainly do a decent job.
(3)Ricky J.
Excellent Italian food. Nice portion size and tasty thick pasta. I had the Rigatoni Martino, my wife had the Shrimp and Scallop Linguine alla Vodka and we both had enough to take some home. Side salads and fresh Italian bread were both delicious and a nice plus. The waitress was funny and very helpful. We both shared a Sogno Di Cioccolata dessert, and it was fantastic! One of the better fast food restaurant desserts we have had. We were a bit surprised at no wi-fi, and though they had TVs, they didn't have the Big Ten network, so we missed a bit of the Badgers game, but no biggie. I can't wait to try Carrabba's again. Update: Went a 2nd time, wasn't as good, I had the Salmon glazed with Gabbiano Chianti, it took 45 min just to serve me my tiny, tiny salmon, the broccoli was also ice cold. Had them just box it up, didn't even eat the broccoli. Was pretty disappointed with the service. The small piece of salmon did taste good. I think the salmon was a bit pricey.
(3)Corey C.
We've been here a few times, and always considered Carraba's a best kept secret. This last visit, we had a few minor issues, but still a good meal. (trainee server) The chicken parmesan was slightly over cooked (tough) but had delicious flavor. The shrimp sarsota (sp?) my wife got was delicious, and perfectly cooked with a slight sear on the shrimp.
(4)Jessica O.
Upon realizing that my dear friend Colin A. only gave Carrabba's three stars, I am seriously reconsidering my friendship with him. Let me take a moment to explain my relationship with Carrabba's. Carrabba's is close to my very best friend's father's house in Atlanta, Georgia. We would visit him every summer and our first stop would be Carrabba's. Then it occurred to us to check to see if there were any near us, and lo and behold, there was one an hour and a half away. We were so excited, that we left immediately. We explained to the waiter why we were so excited to be eating at a chain Italian restaurant, and he thought it was so funny that he told the manager, who bought our meal. Now that I am a resident of Milwaukee, there is a Carrabba's 20 minutes from me and that is wonderful. Okay. Why is Carrabba's wonderful? Here we go: a) It's a scratch kitchen. So everything is made there. At least, that's what they tell you. It tastes that way. b) You start your meal with olive oil, spices, and homemade bread, and it's awesome. It's the standard to which I hold all bread courses. c) Mama's Sicilian Chicken soup - like chicken noodle, with a kick. I frequently find myself debating whether or not to dunk my homemade bread in the olive oil and spice magicness, or to sop up every last drop of my soup with it. d) Chicken Marsala with Cavatappi Amatriciana. Holy shit. The chicken is grilled, and has a wonderous steak like texture. And the cavatappi (it's spiral pasta with tomato sauce, kids) is outstanding. The sauce has chunks of tomato and is super peppery and delicious. e) Servers are awesome. Very friendly, very patient, very punctual, even though everytime I go, they are slammed. f) VERY allergy friendly - for those of you that it is important to I order the same thing every time at Carrabba's, so I can't speak much to the rest of the menu, but the bites that I've stolen from friends have been awesome as well. Basically, if you don't love Carrabba's, I don't want to know you. And if you think Olive Garden is better, I hope you fall down and get a really big bruise. I mean it.
(5)Shaun E.
First time dining here also it was a great experience. Staff very friendly and the food was amazing. The ambiance and feel of the restaurant felt warm and welcoming. I loved the bread with olive oil and herbs. The prices were very affordable and I'd highly recommend this restaurant if you're in town looking for delicious Italian food. I'm definitely coming back again and passing up on Olive Garden across the street.
(4)August B.
The peach sangria and anything with limoncello is great but I've noticed that every time we go to this location, the soup is cold and the dishes are severely lacking in sauce. It's almost as if the cooks placed 2 tablespoons of sauce on each dish, be it the Rigatoni Martini, the fettucini and the lobster mac and cheese (which my husband gets because I'm allergic)...it's quite disappointing. Service is normally decent but I hate having to send everything back to be fixed every time we are at this location.
(3)Jennifer D.
Would get more stars normally as this is my favorite chain, but today it gets 3 due to horrible service. We waited 15 minutes in a dead restaurant without anyone stopping at the table for water or drinks. Left and the host apologized but did nothing to make amends for us to stay. Currently at Longhorn down the road.
(2)Jim M.
Last night we went too Carraba's for a birthday party, due to the family getting older and there are more and more dietary restrictions. I was infinitely disappointed and would only give the chain a half a star at best. Everyone at the table left hungry and the food prices were outrageous for what you got. The nine year old order shrimp will scallops from the adult menu. He wound up getting a small dab of mashed potatoes, 3-4 tiny little shrimp (size 30-40 per pound), and 4 scallops that were the size of a nickle. The scallops clearly were overcooked. $18.99 for food that would not even fill a small saucer. The service was absolutely lousy, which is inexcusable for the place being half filled and all of the adults were ordering alcohol. The atmosphere was a major issue, as everything was painted in dark shades (if not black) and there wasn't enough light to read the menu. You literally had to go to the food stations in order to have enough light to read the full menu. Eventually we had to bring the menu up on our iPhones just to understand what we were ordering. The equation is simple. Carraba's = extremely small portions + bad service + horrible atmosphere + outrageous prices. If this was in Florida it would be clearly labeled a tourist trap. Save yourself some cash and go right across the street to the Olive Garden if you want better "chain Italian" food. This place shouldn't even be in business! There are much better choices out there, especially if you drive into downtown Milwaukee.
(1)Mary K.
Pizza was soggy sent back ,came back burnt on top still soggy on the bottom. Salad. Was fresh..waitress was accommodating manager did us good.
(1)Lalit A.
Being a vegetarian, our options were limited (they do have veg options) but the server was eager to get a custom pasta for us which turned out good. The vegetables in the pasta were fresh and it tasted good. Kids loved their options from the kids menu - mozzarella sticks and cheese ravioli. I didn't like the bread that they serve with dipping oil as much but the overall experience was good.
(4)JR R.
We went to this place this past Friday and both mine and our son's dinners were so small I thought we had ordered from the child's menu. I asked the waiter if we did and he said no that is the regular size. I also ordered extra sauce and it came in a dish the size of a shot glass. I am not sure why this place is so skimpy on everything. I have been to this place before and this will be the last time. Our meals looked nothing like the photo's on their website. I also had a father's day coupon and when I gave it to the waiter he said he had already taken it off my bill well he didn't. I waited around for about 15 minutes it was obvious he wasn't coming back to our table so I signed the check and took off. I probably should of talked to a manager but I was losing my patience. Just as we were leaving the couple behind us just received their food and the lady said to her husband look how small this is I hope they post their comments I would love to read their review.
(1)Kari H.
The bartender is on it she is good at what she does. Super job. They don't have the same server they must go to table table to table? Yes they work as a team. They rush the food on you before you have finished you're salad . My chicken was tuff. The manager comes over and ask if he could get me something else. I reply no thank you. He says promise you won't leave hungry. So if you want to chill this is not the place for it. I've always liked the food when I first came here. I think it's worth another shot.
(3)Jerome K.
During a night of enjoying the silence (no kids) and dinner my wife decided she wanted some tiramisú. Whether eating there or picking up and taking home Carrabba's has never disappointed. This was sadly not one of the good times. I walked into the carryout door and ordered the tiramisú. What is usually a delicious treat was dry, hard to choke down and tasted like it was left sitting out for a week. Has management changed? I know when it first opened Andrew would have never let something like that happen.
(2)Colin A.
I take umbrage at the fact that I'm supposedly "a regular" at Carraba's. Truthfully, I have been once -- just accidentally checked in while actually visiting Kopp's! Anyway, I received a gift card for Carraba's over the summer and figured I'd check it out. On the scale of chain Italian restaurants, it falls somewhere well Fazoli's and Olive Garden...and probably below Macaroni Grill. (Side question: is Macaroni Grill even Italian?). The service was good -- quick, attentive, and the food was better than I initially expected. The portion size was not overwhelming, and both entrees sampled were tasty. However, I can probably make the same (if not better) quality cooking these dishes at home. I'd have a tough time rating this below 3 stars -- it was adequate, but I probably wouldn't return unless a group outing was scheduled here.
(3)Melissa R.
So this was my first time here and my last..... First of all we get there and had quite a time getting a parking spot. not nearly enough parking for the amount of people they try to fit in there. We get inside and kid you not there were 40 people waiting to get seated. 40 people? That seems absurd!! the waiting area is enough to hold maybe 10 people, so where were all the others and myself spending time waiting for a table you ask? We all had to stand around the bar and the small section of 2 seater booth tables, and with an inch of room to spare between you and the next person. yes I can only imagine how awkward it was for the customers at those booths felt eating whilst people were standing there with their butts to their table... it was crazy when the servers needed to squeeze through with trays full of food trying not to step on your feet when you had nowhere to go all the while saying "excuse me." In the midst of this i noticed the max capacity sign on the wall by the bar and realized with all the employees and the customers in the building it was well PAST CAPACITY.... In fact I'm certain if there had been a fire, well I'm pretty sure most of the people would not have made it out...... We finally get seated, unfortunately I sat the entire meal with my coat on FREEZING! The table we were at had vents right above it with cool air coming down and we were diagonal from the door so every time someone came in and held the door open (which was pretty much all the time because they don't have a proper sized waiting area for the amount of people coming in) it was like being outside! We order our food, it comes, and there's no utensils. Pretty bad when you have to ask your server for that and then they look at you like your weird. we were asked if we wanted more of the bread slices, to which we said yes, but we were not given any more. Secondly, the portion size was, well, I think my exact words were "is this an appetizer?" I ordered the prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin which was 3 very tiny bite sized pieces of meat that I could have fit onto a dollar bill with extra room yet... Mind you the food was good. It was a little un-nerving eating food while 40 people are staring at you the whole time wondering how fast you are gonna move through the food and get outta there so they can finally be seated. we had 2 separate bills at our table to which the server didn't want to take more than 1 coupon when clearly it says on the coupon "1 per check", not "1 per table". We were also charged wrong for 1 of the dinners. We had this corrected. But after all this I could have stayed at home and made something comparable without all the hassle and at a much better price. CARRABBA'S - TIPS FOR IMPROVEMENTS- PLEASE CONSIDER!!!!! 1. Please either get a bigger parking lot and waiting area or start turning people away for capacity and safety reasons and temperature control, or move people through faster. 2. Please have portion sizes that are for an actual dinner. 3. Please have staff that know what they are doing.
(1)William B.
Best Italian food in Milwaukee, hands down! I frequent this place with my wife and neither of us have ever been disappointed. Don't waste your money at Zareleti's or some other fancy place, trust me, they suck in comparison anyway.
(5)Regina V.
Really excellent food. Went with six people and we all loved our food. If they weren't so darn crowded I could have given it a five star rating...but the wait is pretty long, and we got seated right next to the bar and it was pretty bustling. I've sat out in their booths and it's much more relaxing out there. Too bad, you can't beat their food! Hard to go back to Olive Garden after trying this gem.
(4)Karen M.
We just love this place, and the manager Jeremy is fantastic. The food is ALWAYS perfect, the sangria lovely, the waitstaff friendly and the aroma in the place is priceless! We have never been disappointed and we have been coming here for about 6 years!
(5)Andy S.
I would go to this place for sangria and the fried zuchinni with aioli is pretty fabulous. Entrees are average, they used to be very good but quality has went down a notch in the past few months. Treat it like tapas, go to the bar to drink, and order a few appetizers. Perfect.
(4)Erica K.
It almost pains me to give a chain restaurant 4 stars, but as far as chains go (and Italian ones at that) I have never been disappointed by Carrabba's. Usually found in the suburbs surrounded by Applebees, Olive Gardens, and TGI Friday's, Carrabba's is a solid choice. Obviously not the best Italian you will ever eat but still my first choice when faced with the decision of what chain to eat at. The service is good, the drinks are good (especially the sangria) and the food is pretty good as well. The bread you get before the meal with oil is very soft, warm and fresh. The bar area is nice and comfortable and the prices are reasonable. I also think the decor, while agreeing with the review that called it "quasi-fake-Italian," is a little kitsch, it could be far worse (I'm thinking fake grape vines and bad murals, ahem Olive Garden). Maybe its because this restaurant is darker but I think the decor is more subtle.
(4)Angela S.
Fabulous chicken marsala. Love their bread and dipping oil. We also got their pasta mezzaluna which is very good. One thing I did not care for was the fontina appetizer. The blackberry sangria is my favorite, they gave happy hour 7 days a week, I believe before 7pm.We also like their ceasar and itaalian salads that come with your entrees. Very busy pkace on the weekends, you can call ahead and put your name on a waiting list.
(5)Shozib K.
Went here for the first time on New Years Eve. The restaurant is part of the same family of restaurants that also have Bonefish Grill in their portfolio. As Bonefish is an upgraded version of Red Lobster, Carrabba's is an upgrade to Olive Garden. However, its more than just a chained upgrade. The food was excellent. I had a tenderloin cooked to perfection. The wife had a shroom pasta with spinach and it was also done perfect. The only reason i am not giving this place a 5 is because the serviced lacked. Not that our server wasnt nice... it just seemed she wasnt trained to provide the level of service 5 stars deserves. I would go there again and I would say its better than the other "italian" chain in the chicago/milwaukee area called Maggianos
(4)Laurie Z.
Another great experience. Color me impressed. Sat kitchen-side again to avoid a 30+ minute wait...Gosh I like that! I've never worked in a restaurant and just find it amazing how the kitchen works. Got a sample of a chicken/spinach/cheese raviolli from the chef and it was delic! Hubby ordered the steak marsala, sausage soup, mashed potatoes and green beans--he said all was very good. I went to my regular--tomato basil soup (soooooo good), chicken parm and super delicious creamy mashed. Warm bread w/seasoned oil...yum! Happy hour for the hub--2-4-1 beers on a Saturday night. Waiter was attentive and very nice. "Regular" portion left me with a meal for today. :)
(5)Danielle M.
After members of my family insisted on going to Olive Garden for lunch while I was at home visiting, I insisted we go somewhere else, and this is what we came up with. The whole quasi-fake-Italian thing is irritating, but what are you gonna do? The food wasn't terrible, but this isn't a place I would seek out for a date night on my own or anything. If I'm in town and my family wants to go out, I wouldn't resist this place as much as other favorites in town (Applebee's, Olive Garden, etc...). I ordered the Chicken Bryan (yes, that's the name, weird) - it was pretty good - it was a chicken breast topped with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. The garlic mashed potatoes were okay, I liked the pasta side that my boyfriend ordered more, as the sauce was tangy and had a little kick. They have the other usual suspects - Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, pizza, etc. Come here if you're wanting to please people who are afraid to try new places other than chains, or if you just want to escape the long waits of the Olive Garden across the street.
(3)Michael S.
Took my wife for lunch, and had the veal, sirloin, and the cake for desert. Service was excellent, as the food arrived hot and at the right times when we finished our courses. I love the variation of spices and ingredients they use. The meat was moist with very little fat. This was our first time there, and would highly recommend it. It sure tastes better and the service is better than Olive Garden across the street.
(5)Jeannette L.
Everytime we choose to go to Olive Garden, it's a 55+ minute wait to be seated -- everytime we leave to go across the street to Carrabas, it's a 15 minute or less wait :) So, with a nice glass of wine in hand, served by a pleasant server who carded everyone - but me :( we were being seated at our table after waiting for less than 15 minutes :) My friend Kelly and I had been to Carrabas a few times, but it was a first for my friend, JT, so we couldn't help but be excited for her. Hanin, our server, recognized me from previous visits and was as knowledgeable, friendly and timely with us. I decided to stray from my normal Veal Marsala to the Pollo Rosa Marie, Kelly ordered the Pasta Weezie and JT ordered the Chicken and Asparagus Rigatoni - I'm pretty sure that's what they were called -- in short, I would call them: Yummy 1, Yummy 2, and Yummy 3!!!!! We enjoyed Sangria, Zinfandel and Ecco Domani with our dinners - to make up for the fact that my wine festival at the lake was rained out - topped off our evening with a bite of Tiramisu :) Always a short wait, friendly service and grrrrreat food at Carrabbas!
(4)Insun M.
What really stood out was the customer service. Friendly greeters by the door and very friendly waitress. Food on the other hand was average. It was better then an Olive Garden but definitely far from an authentic italian restaurant. Calamari appetizer was really good. The red sauce it came with was not watery which is what I hate the most about some marinara sauces. Steak: Don't get it. We ordered a steak because its an italian GRILL but it was our mistake to order a steak at a non-steak house. Delicious pasta though!
(3)Douglas H.
We had dinner on June 8th late evening. 4 tired people. We had one chicken dish that was bad. It had a chemical taste and was tough. The person orders this dish all the time and normally this a great dish. The waiter was rude when we complained. He said the same cook was there. So we ask for the Manager and got the same non-chalant attitude. They comped the dish but whoaa, not even i am sorry.
(1)Andre M.
Love this place! My wife used to beg me to go to Olive Garden but I don't like that place at all our friend suggested we try carrabbas and I loved it. We eat here at least twice a month. Sit at the grill side table and watch them make your food fresh in front of you!
(5)Mona S.
The food is so good and so is the service. Whenever I want Italian I'd go there. Been there several times and treated my out of town guests there. Nice atmosphere for couples and families. Have a bar area when waiting to be seated. They are kinda busy on the weekends but the wait was never too long. Recommended.
(4)AJ D.
Blargh! Gross! I ordered the Alfredo and it had so much Parmesan cheese that it was not edible. I also ordered a Pepsi and Malibu to drink. The first drink was really weak and the second one just about knocked my pants off it was so strong. No one in our group (4 people) liked there food. We won't be returning. We would rather go to Mama Mia's or Bravo
(1)Nathan V.
Really great food. Solid service
(4)enrique o.
I'm only giving Carrabba's three stars because I have two other Italian restaurants that I like way more than this one.......however!! Carrabba's has to have the best calamari I've ever tasted. I ask for this as an appetizer everywhere I go, even if it isn't an Italian rest.... but yeah besides their calamari their most expensive dishes are their best, nothing unique about the pasta, lasagna, etc. They are fast with bringing the food out and sometimes they'll refill your glass without you even noticing. Now thats cool! lol..
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