Carrabba's Italian Grill Printable Coupon: $10 off Any Entree with Purchase of An Additional Entree

Quote from XxRaikoxX : Got these in the mail about 2 days ago. Didn't think my first time there was great. I came back from Italy and was used to how they prepared all of their pasta and seafood... VERY dissapointing experience eating here. I ordered a $17 lobster raviolli and only got 7 peices filled with a a tiny bit of seafood... and the pasta is doused in sauce. If you ever want authentic Italian food, make your own dishes with lots of seafood and very little sauce. Most of the flavor is from the seafood and cooked into the pasta. Only thing they add over the dish is a little bit of olive oil, but the meal tastes MUCH better. Might as well try this again though, just turned single, so $10 for both lunch and dinner works out for me!

If you were in Italy you should be very aware of the fact that no "Italian" chain restaurant here is going to come even somewhat close to the food there...what were you thinking?

Starting with the "breadsticks" at Olive Garden, for example...please. No one in Italy eats breadsticks like that

This place is far and away better than Olive Garden or Macaroni grill. The locations I've been to in Indianapolis and Central and Southwest Florida have been superb and they will go out of their way to satisfy the customer. They don't serve french fries, but if your kid wants some, they'll go across the street and get some. Or, I've heard of them doing that before, anyway. Everything my family and I have had from Carrabbas has been great and there's no comparison between them and Olive Garden and there's a big gulf between them and Macaroni Grill, I think. If we're going to splurge on a restaurant, Carrabba's is our first choice. I'm sure this coupon will come in handy. Thanks OP.

edit: Also, the place does have "Grill" in the title, and I usually get something grilled as my main entree, so I can't speak much about the pastas and raviolis and whatnot (though I have had a few in small amounts and enjoyed them), but what I've had there has been really, really good. Since it's an Italian restaurant it should be sufficient at the pastas and stuff, and I think they are good, but I can't speak about the authenticity. If it's authenticity you're looking for, a chain probably won't deliver it, but that doesn't mean the food isn't good. I think their food is great.

dine-in only. sucks

Not a big fan, I think it's terrible Italian food, but my parents will love this. They go every Sunday. TU

Quote from slickydoll : If you were in Italy you should be very aware of the fact that no "Italian" chain restaurant here is going to come even somewhat close to the food there...what were you thinking? Starting with the "breadsticks" at Olive Garden, for example...please. No one in Italy eats breadsticks like that

Well actually after you sit down/order your meal... They pre-make the bread, so some places it is tough. You do have olive oil and vinaigrette/pepper to make it taste better. Also, they have thin bread"sticks"... Soooooo your slightly wrong in that statement... Haha.

Oh the days where I spend 11 Euro and get a large plate filled with lobster and penne... Then again; I'm not spending roughly $8 for a large burger and $2 for water...

Love the steak marsala. Very good restaurant chain, Thanks OP.

Quote from gaul85 : I did not hear back from customer service yet

I work at a Carrabbas in Florida. There is no excuse for those waits. Even if it was busy. Salads should take no longer than 5 minutes. Then they push the food within 15-20. It just sounds to me that you had an awful server. Not sure. But I know that our managers always take care of any guest who is not happy. Just give them a call or email the manager and they will for sure take care of you by giving you a free meals of gift cards or something.

Quote from purple : dine-in only. sucks

call and ask but I work at carrabbas. They are usually very giving when it comes to this coupons. Even though they say they are dine-in only. They might take them. I know that we do at the one I work at in Florida.

thanks, time to use the gift card

Quote from tucker.nebel : call and ask but I work at carrabbas. They are usually very giving when it comes to this coupons. Even though they say they are dine-in only. They might take them. I know that we do at the one I work at in Florida.

Off-Topic, but since you are in the biz .. I was always curious if a tip is expect on take out orders.. most of the time, I have a drink at the bar while I wait for my food to be prepared and packed. I only leave tip on the drink, but not on the take out order..

Thanks. Not only my favorite chain Italian, but my favorite chain restaurant altogether.

Thought this was Cabela's...

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

buca feels more authentic to me, although it could just be the atmosphere. ordering meatballs bigger than your head is always a great thing.

macaroni grill feels more like a chain, kind of like chili's. i don't have anything against macaroni grill, but this always felt upscale to get into, yet felt like mcdonalds kind of service. food is good at least.

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

BOCA KILLS IT!.... also you can often find coupons for Boca as well... Here in Houston, where the coupon is not valid for two locations, we have corporate locations, and they are completely different feel than the franchised ones. I would prefer one of those two locations, or else I would go to Boca's. The atmosphere for me makes it at Bocas, I also enjoy the family style meals to Bocas.

Now I will say thanks to the OP, because it is a good deal for any pasta lover and I may even use it as Carrabas is closer than Bocas for me.

Quote from SlikRick : Off-Topic, but since you are in the biz .. I was always curious if a tip is expect on take out orders.. most of the time, I have a drink at the bar while I wait for my food to be prepared and packed. I only leave tip on the drink, but not on the take out order..

I work in the food industry, and have for quite a while. I currently serve at small family style Italian restaurant. I would say I don't expect a tip when selling something to go. Now maybe if its a very large order, or with many complications I would be more hopeful, but in all, no I don't expect, but its always appreciated!

Carrabbas is tied with Texas Roadhouse for my favorite chain restaurant at the moment. Of course this meager honor changes up every 2-3 years.

Thanks for the coupon!