Carrabba's Italian Grill

We recently dined at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Gateway Village, Orlando, FL, and while the restaurant wasn't too busy, we had to wait about five minutes to be seated. Once seated, we were greeted by our server, Tiffany, who was incredibly friendly and provided excellent customer service. Despite being famished and eager to order, Tiffany remained calm and approachable throughout our experience.We started with the lentil soup of the day and a Caesar salad. For our entrées, one of us had the shrimp and scallop linguine in vodka sauce, and the other chose the chicken parmesan with noodles. Unfortunately, there was a small issue with the napkin and silverware being less than clean, but Tiffany quickly replaced them with a fresh set without hesitation.Although we received our main courses promptly, our soup and salad arrived later than expected, following a gentle reminder. Additionally, the mozzarella sticks, which we had ordered as appetizers, came out first. While there was a slight delay in getting our to-go boxes, we understood that Tiffany had other tables to manage. Throughout the meal, she maintained her warm and friendly demeanor, making the experience enjoyable despite the minor hiccups.Overall, Tiffany's positive attitude and accommodating service really stood out, and we truly appreciate her professionalism. Thank you, Tiffany, for your excellent services.

I visited Carrabba's Italian Grill on Semoran Blvd and had an okay experience. The menu offers a good variety, which is great if you're dining with a group that likes options - or just want them yourself. The food itself was average, not bad, but nothing that really stood out. Service was friendly, though a bit on the slower side, especially considering it wasn't very busy during my visit. The restaurant has plenty of seating, so space wasn't an issue. It's in a convenient location with lots of parking, which will make getting in and out easy. I was staying at a hotel next door so this was super convenient. Overall, a decent spot for a casual meal, but nothing particularly memorable.

Ok I really hated Carrabba's before. I'd rather go to a local Italian mom and pop over a chain in Philadelphia. But then I moved to Florida. My daughter really likes Carrrabba's and she got to pick the restaurant. I rolled my eyes but ok. Wow, it was pretty good! Really surprising. Half moon cheese ravioli was good. But the blush alfredo was to die for. No really. Awesome. My soup was really good. My sort of breaded and broiled shrimp and scallops was very tasty. Overall we all enjoyed our meal. Service was great. This restaurant is small and clean. I love the open kitchen. I spent my waiting time figuring out what each station was.Ok, so would I go here over one of Orlando's few good Italian places? No. But over most mom and pops in the area? Yeah, probably. So people love chains and Carrabba's is one of the better ones out there.

They start everyone with a basket of warm bread and olive oil with seasonings that is very tasty. We came during happy hour and tried a few bites from the menu. The Calabrian wings were very delicious as well as the meatball sliders. The shrimp focaccia bites came out lukewarm so that was a skip. The Limoncello desert was amazing and we ordered the last one so put that in quick. Gavin was our server who was very attentive and kind explaining the happy hour menu, always making sure our water glasses stayed full, and brought out extra sauce for the wings when we didn't even ask.The ambiance is what you would expect at an Italian restaurant with wine displayed and just a nice intimate setting. Great for a night out with friends, a romantic spot for a couple, and it's also family friendly.

Tonight was a date night with my hubby so we decided to grab two seats at the Carrabba's bar and order some food and drinks. To avoid wait times we always opt for the bar and usually we get service right away. The bartender greeted us immediately after we sat down and took our drink orders. The bartender also gave us complimentary bread with the seasoned olive oil for dipping. We placed our drink orders and my Sangriarita was a one of a kind cocktail and delicious. My husband ordered an old fashioned and enjoyed his as well. We loved the taste of our drinks we ordered several more and the bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered 2 appetizers for sharing and once they were ordered, they were delivered to us within 15 mins. All the food came out fast and hot. Everything was delicious and we really enjoyed our appetizers. If you want a quick bite a few drinks, and delicious food then you definitely have to check out the bar at Carrabba's.

Before I begin I would like to start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's begin!.Carrabba's has the best Italian food franchises I have experienced ( remember this is based on my personal experience )... so don't judge me ;-) Of course nothing beats homemade authentic Italian food but franchise wise it satisfies the taste buds!. My wife and I normally visit a restaurant the night before we cruise out for a relaxing date night/ pre cruise meal..We ordered a meal and shared it because they bring out some of the best warm crusted Italian bread with seasoning and olive oil, this alone will do you in for the evening, not to mention a few glasses of wine to help wash down the bread and instantly you are stuffed! Oh I forgot to mention the freshly made mozzarella sticks and the sausage lentils soup. This is all before your main course even arrives at your table!.So if you want a decent meal with great tasting food then this is a place you may want to try out!.

Out for a conference in Orlando and always enjoy good Italian food. This place did not disappoint. Great food, great service from Gavin (on his last day) and Steve "Bone" (sat at the bar) and a nice atmosphere. The trio dishes allow you to try more than one entree. Highly recommend.

Although I've dined numerous times at a variety of Carabba's locations, this was a first visit for this restaurant, and it certainly won't be the last. It was true excellence. While awaiting the rest of my dining group to arrive (total of 8 ppl) I was welcomed the bar by Charley (Charles) who was very friendly as well as very helpful with a few menu questions. He offered a personal favorite to be considered, and that's exactly what I ordered later. It was primo . . . and VERY filling. Our server in the dining room was Kayla, and the hospitality excellence continued with her throughout. Very helpful and patient (and a few in our group can tend to be higher-maintenance). She was welcoming and accurate for the entire dining experience. The restaurant it well organized as well as very clean (both the bar and dining room). Ample parking available. There is nothing to suggest for improvements whatsoever. Very easy to recommend this location to others, and several of us will look forward to a repeat visit in the future. Thanks, Carrabba's!!!

We were there for the March food and wine paring. We had been to other Carrabba's for similar occasions and seriously enjoyed them. This dinner was equally tasty at every course. Portions were plenty. Flavors were vibrant. Good company at the table. The restaurant t itself was cozy; I picked up some decorating ideas for a kitchen remodel in the planning phase. My only concern would be the overall service provided. The event started late. The coordinator did little more than read the card (incorrectly) that was provided before the meal. And my dining partner and I drew the conclusion that waitress working the event was overwhelmed and probably got stuck working alone. She was hustling but had no chance to keep up. Overall we recommend the monthly Carrabba's wine pairing dinners.

Wow!!! What a wonderful experience! The food was excellent, but the service was absolutely outstanding!! The manager, Tiffany, provided the best service that we have experienced in years. She is engaged with both her staff and the guests. The bartender, Sammi, knew how to mix the best Old Fashioned and made us feel truly welcomed at her bar. Kayla, Anthony, Natalie, and Savannah all stopped by to check on us while we were dining. This is not just a " tourist" restaurant or a chain experience. This is definitely our new go to dining spot.