Carrabba's Italian Grill
Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 875-4411
- Carrabba's Italian Grill:
- Good Things Happen Around Our Table
- Price:
- $$
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- Italian Food 2006
Editorial Review for Carrabba's Italian Grill – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Decorated with family photos of founders Damian Mandola and Johnny Carrabba, the open dining rooms pack groups of friends and extended families into four- and six-person tables and booths; smaller parties or couples can grab stools at the open kitchen's adjoining bar to watch chefs make dinner. The traditional southern Italian menu offers grill specialties like steak Marsala and fire-roasted chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes; pasta dishes include fettuccine Alfredo and garlic-sauteed shrimp with linguine.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasFor those with wheat allergies, the restaurant offers a gluten-free menu featuring antipasti, salads and chicken and beef dishes.
User Reviews for Carrabba's Italian Grill
09/11/2006 Posted by pablus
Carrabba's is all about consistency. Consistent service and food makes it appealing for people who travel alot and want no surprises. I've enjoyed their mussels in white wine sauce many times, and the Insalata Fiorucci is a quick favorite. The bread is always spot on and the service is always friendly, young and fast. That being said - I find it dull and uninspired. They play it so safe that you're left with few choices to venture into true Italian cuisine. Chicken, chicken and more chicken. Everything is OK. That's it. OK. And every entree I've had there is usually oversalted. I understand why they do it. It's a very successful chain of restaurants that most people like. But I call it "fast food."
Pros: It's fast and familiar
Cons: It's predictable and salty
01/15/2005 Posted by mdnr
Wait was way too long, even with "call ahead seating." Waitress was slow to nonexistant and I could have done without the pretentious attitude that she and the hostess had. The food was average, not really worth the price.
Pros: edible food
Cons: , staff attitude
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