Carrabba's $10 off any entrée with the purchase of an additional entrée - Expires 4/13/13

You are good to go at Toledo, we've never had complaints.

Quote from atari : I've never been to the Youngstown location. We're going to Toledo tonight. Did you hear back from customer service? Sorry, I've never been to either of those places, but I highly recommend Carrabba's. My friend from Sicily says it's his favourite Italian restaurant on this side of the pond.

Quote from rootbear : How does this place rank against a buca di beppo or macaroni grill?

Better than Macaroni Grill easily.

I haven't eaten at Buca enough to compare the two, but I remember Carrabba's being great.

The reviews here prove "no one size fits all".

Our one time at Carrabba's was disappointing. Never went back because Buca and Macaroni's were consistently satisfying options. Perhaps we'll try it again.

this is one of my favorite restaurants. service is always excellent in the duluth, ga location.
the pasta wheesy is delicious!

Quote from rootbear : How does this place rank against a buca di beppo or macaroni grill?

Definitely better than Buca's, and maybe slightly better than Macaroni Grill depending on location and local variances. Macaroni Grill does a pretty solid Chicken Milanese. Carraba's offers a side of pasta amatriciana which is also good.

Quote from atari : Sorry, I've never been to either of those places, but I highly recommend Carrabba's. My friend from Sicily says it's his favourite Italian restaurant on this side of the pond.

If Carraba's is his favorite place then you must not have a very wide selection to choose from. It's decent for a chain restaurant but a bit overpriced and not very authentic at all. I'd have to imagine there is a better option if you live anywhere near a big city if you want a good Italian meal.

Quote from atari : I actually just got back. It was wonderful as usual. Had the Chicken Bryan. Yum!

Case in point.

Repped for the coupon though, can't beat a bogo.

Steak is great. Love Carabbas. Thanks OP. Repped.

Perfect timing. Was already planning on going to the one in Hurst, TX (always good there the times I have been) Wednesday night for my BD and using a gift card my in-laws got me last year for Father's Day. Can't beat a gifted meal and BOGO. TY OP and TU.

Thanks OP!

Carrabbas is my favorite chain Italian. Thanks OP!

uhmmmmm... Sirloin Marsala, SO FREAKING GOOOODDD!!!!

Quote from rootbear : How does this place rank against a buca di beppo or macaroni grill?

It's a chain, just like the others. Therefore, your experience will vary depending on various factors such as how well it is managed, how busy they are, which short order cooks are on that night, etc.


We eat at Carraba's when we're looking for a large amount of mediocre Italian food. By mediocre, I don't mean to say that it's bad, but it's nowhere near the quality of an upscale Italian restaurant; it's also nowhere near the price of one either.

The last time we ate there, my pasta tasted like they literally opened a package of Buitoni and mixed in some jarred alfredo and vegetables (Pasta Carraba). My wife's canneloni was slightly warmer than room temp, and maybe one notch above Stouffers in taste and quality. The server was slow and somewhat rude. We generally expect slightly better food and service from Carraba's than that. This was our first visit to a new location nearby... hopefully they can get their act together.

No question that Carrabba's is much better than Olive Garden. Thumbs up!

Quote from Wildhog76 : No question that Carrabba's is much better than Olive Garden. Thumbs up!

Surprised this hasn't made front page yet

Thanks! Love this place!