A family trait of freshness, value and obvious culinary skill prevails at Carrabba's. We never pass on the house salad with its famous Parmesan dressing, a great starter. Follow-ups could include the pappardelle Campagnolo, wide ribbon… Read More
"Mainstream" Italian cooking comes in "plentiful" portions at this "reasonably priced" franchise ranked a solid bet "for a casual night out" with the family; "long waits" prevail at most locales, although seasoned patrons proclaim "you're best off" with Houston's Briargrove and the Upper Kirby District locations.
Carrabba's Italian Grill Restaurant Review:
Traits of freshness, value and culinary skill prevail at Carrabba’s. We never pass on the house salad with its Parmesan dressing. Follow-ups could include the pappardelle Campagnolo with Italian sausage, sweet pepper, caprino cheese and pomodoro; or the rigatoni alla Norma with sautéed eggplant and ricotta. Hearty steaks and chops please the meat-lovers, but adventurous diners will enjoy...
An open kitchen churns out wood-fired pizzas and fresh-made pastas at this casual Sicilian-American chain.:
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...