Carrabba’s Menu prices

Last Updated on September 14, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Carrabba’s Italian Grill is an American restaurant chain specializing in Italian – American cuisine. The headquarter is located in Tampa, Florida and the owner is Bloomin’ Brands.

This restaurant is well known for the Sicilian flavors and the company invests a lot in updating the techniques and recipes as the chefs make regular visits in Italy. Every meal is prepared to order and emanates generous flavors and authentic aromas.

In the table below you will find the latest Carrabba’s Italian Grill menu prices.

Brand History

Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurant was founded in the year of 1986 by Damian Mandola and his nephew. These two opened the first restaurant on Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas. Pretty soon the second location was opened at the intersection of Voss Road and Woodway.

To honor his sister Rose, Damian renamed the restaurant “Rossie Carrabba’s” after a significant expansion of the company.

In 1993, another ten Carrabba’s restaurants were opened in Florida and Huston, under a joint venture with Outback Steakhouse, Inc. OSI bought the rights to expand the Carrabba’s chain all over the United States two years later, in 1995.

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The first airport location was opened in 2008 in Tampa International Airport, after the Outback Steakhouse, Inc made a partnership with HMSHost.

In 2003 there were more Carrabba’s restaurants in Florida than in any other state in America.

The first Carrabba’s international location was opened in 2015 in Brazil and the restaurant was renamed “Abbraccio”.

Carrabba’s continued with its expansion and in 2020 they opened the first restaurant in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Nowadays, there are more than 250 Carrabba’s locations in the United States, Canada, and Brazil.

Our review

Carrabba’s menu includes many of the dishes with recipes from Damian’s sister, Rose, and his mother, Grace. The PBS cooking show Cucina Sicilia is hosted by Mandola and Carrabba and here is where these recipes are usually presented to the public.

One of the customer’s favorites is the Chicken Bryan. This includes an 8oz grilled chicken breast, a basil lemon-butter sauce, sundried tomatoes and goat cheese. The name of this dish comes from the city of Bryan, Texas, the home of the Carrabba family.

Besides this, a wide range of soups and salads, the traditional Italian pasta and pizzas, and grilled meat are also served. Even though the prices may look a little too high, it is worth it because the portions are generous. Plus, every order comes with additional bread with dipping oil and herbs.

Carrabba’s restaurants also offer you the possibility to customize your order. Moreover, their menu includes gluten-free dishes and under 600 calories dishes.

The atmosphere from these restaurants is a relaxed casual one and the interior design features brick and wood elements and a dim light. There are locations that have a strict dress code and offer valet parking.

It is recommended to make a reservation at the Carrabba’s restaurant if you want to make sure you get a seat, especially at important events and during holidays. The staff is friendly and very attentive, and the meals are served pretty fast.

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