Wow. More than satisfying, delicious and tasty with quick and extremely attentive service from our waiter, DAN. This I consider a treat and memorable since we were so disappointed with theme park Restaurant food from Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center. Then again what can you expect, We are all captured audience once we are in these Money Pit parks and cooks could care less if the food they sell and serve is a pure insult to discriminating international touristic palates. Going back to Carrabba's - every dish we ordered - was well received by the individual diner's taste buds (group of 15 of various ages) - from steaks and seafood pastas to pizza and fried chicken. Salads are crispy fresh with perfectly matched dressing. Oh my let me not forget the bread and olive oil dip with herbs. Orlando tourists! Calling ya' all. You must dine here if you crave real good food after days of eating cartons paper-tasting food saturated with salt starch fat and sugar from the Theme Parks!
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Ellen D.
Had a great dinner here last night! Food was delicious and the service was excellent!
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Lance B.
This was our first visit and it was excellent! We started off with their Sicilian Chicken soup which was amazing and then had ravioli and the chicken trio. There isn't a microwave the restaurant which should tell you something! The General Manager even took the time to walk over and thank us for making our first visit. I would definitely recommend visiting if you haven't.
(5)
Nicole K.
Lunch after some shopping. Can't go wrong. The food is always good but our service was excellent. Our waiter was the best. His name was Dan, Daniel, Danny he responds to all. He is great. We had soup and pizza. It was perfect. We had espresso it happened to be a nespresso which is my favorite If you are nearby stop on for s bite
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Ria G.
Came here 30 minutes to closing, just came from 2 different disney parks and we were starving. Eddie was our server and he was super nice, didn't rush us at all. Poor guy he had to keep refilling our waters bc we were so dehydrated from the day's adventure. We had the shrimp diovolo, pork marsala, and lobster ravioli. Everything was so good. We were tired of eating restaurant park food and this was a nice break. I didn't even realize it was a chain restaurant. The food quality is really up there with affordable prices. I wish we had this restaurant in so cal!
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Carlos L.
Much better than OG. Good bread with olive oil and pasta al dente. Service is very attentive. It does run a little on pricey side although they do have good specials. Very friendly environment. Too bad not on my side of the world, although we see ads all the time on tv.
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Riley W.
Ate here last night for one of my good friend's birthday and this place took me by surprise, I ordered the pasta carraba and it was absolutely amazing, pasta and chicken cone perfectly, sauce was very tasty, service was great, nothing went wrong!
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Emily B.
Dinner after a long day of work and I must say the one word to describe this place is consistency. The only thing that we thought wasn't so great was the size of the caprese salad, paper thin mozzarella and tomatoes. We spoke with the manager and he took care of it right away. I had a house salad which was perfect the 6oz salmon with asparagus; it as delicious. It was jammed packed and the service was on point. overall I give it 2 thumbs up
(4)
R C.
My husband and I have been to this restaurant several times, Every time the food and service has been outstanding, Amanda was our waitress and she was right on with her recommendations and service. Yes it is a little pricey but well worth it.
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Jeff S.
Terrific meal and service. The calamari was recommended and so would I. The 6oz sirloin, garlic mashed and roasted asparagus were perfectly done.
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Brett J.
This location sucks. Period. By far one of my top ten restaurants of preference, just not this one!
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Jim C.
Been to carraba's around country plenty, last nights in orlando was just less than average. Restaurant 3/4 full, seated fast. I think we waited 10 min before a server came by. They walked by all the time in that 10 min, not one person acknowledged us, said hi, said they would be with us shortly. It was weird. Maybe that set the tone. Food was ok, not great. I think they may be losing their place as "better than normal chain" crap food and service.
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diana n.
Dinner was delicious. Desert was great too. Waiter was attentive and nice. Complimentary bread was good....we even had seconds. Place is nice inside. Not busy when we went and we were sat right away. Horrible WiFi.
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Phillip M.
Big disappointment! We had eaten at other Carrabas (ATL) and we're looking forward to the same. Unfortunately this chain has changed. Portions were small, lacked flavor and old offerings are no longer. Asked if they had Carbonara, waitress didn't know what that was. Ugh...! Should have been a sign. We ordered as appetizer the Calamari. Tons of black pepper in the batter to the point where they were gray! Not good. This is our last visit.
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Abe A.
Tonight my wife and I went to Carrabba's, near the Outlet Mall on Vineland Road. This is area has a lot of tourist, so the wait times can be very high. What's nice about Carrabba's, is that you can go online and add your name to the wait list ahead of time. That is exactly what we did before we left the house. Our reservations were for 7:15 pm. When we arrived the hostess seated us immediately. Our servers name was Kaleigh, and she came to our table within 5 minutes. She told us about the happy hour that was going on, and suggested that we get the Summer Sangria. My wife and I ordered an calamari, The Chicken Bryan, The Johnny, and the Summer Sangria. All during service Kaleigh was THE BEST serve I've ever had in my life. I'n not joking, she was very sincere, punctual, funny, and she made me feel as though my wife and I were the most important people in the room. The food was perfect but, it really was Kaleigh that made this experience perfect. Definitely will be coming back
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Anne C.
We chose this Carrabba's for our Feast on the Final Night of our vacation, a Wednesday at about 7:45pm. It took about five minutes to be seated and we were shown to a table right by the open kitchen. Normally I object to being seated by the kitchen, but this was like watching a ballet. However, it soon became apparent that we were sitting in the wrong place. On three different occasions waitstaff ran into the chair next to my husband and not one said "Excuse me." My husband is on a blood thinner to prevent clots and now has a ginormous bruise on his leg. He asked our waitress to remove the chair and she did. I ordered the smaller size chicken Marsala with Cavatappi Ameritriciani, a corkscrew pasta with zesty tomato sauce, a very good meal. My husband was quite happy with his Spiedino de Mare, a lovely combo of shrimp and scallops in a lemon butter sauce with a side of pasta Alfredo. The manager stopped by to ask how our meal was and I invited him to sit with us, told him about the chair incidents. As it turns out, this was Chris' first night as manager at this store, having transferred from another one. He understood the problem, listened well and apologized, thanked us for the feedback. We enjoyed our meals and were surprised when our waitress told us Chris had written off our bill. He stopped by as we were preparing to leave and told us he'd already had a meeting with many of the waitstaff to tell them about the problem, thanked us again for bringing it to his attention. There are some negative reviews here about this store, so I hope that the service improves under Chris' direction. It's a great place to dine.
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Igor Z.
Amazing ! Really good value for money We came already twice Very nice atmosphere Great service Really taste dishes (we tried some and everything was delicious (and we are spoiled since we are from NYC) Kids menu I certainly recommend this place!
(5)
Buyi Y.
I had the calamari, lentil soup n veal Marsala. I don't usually like marinara sauce, but the one paired w/ calamari was very delicious. The soup was very nice as well. Loved the Marsala sauce. Tasted very good with the bread. But the veal wasnt as flavorful as the sauce. Overall it was a pleasant dining experience.
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Ross F.
Excellent meal. The italian sampler with chicken parmesan and lasagna was excellent. The chicken marsala was delicious as well. The warm italian bread with delectible herbs in the olive oil for dipping was a great compliment to the carafe of table wine. Nice atmosphere with a warm and friendly server, JT.
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Ed F.
For what it is, this place is much better than most. Giving 5-stars, to offset other poor reviews of the staff. We had a couple unusual requests, which we think the cook-staff prepared incorrectly, because our server, and then the manager, both came by to apologize for the delay (we didn't think there was). They were very attentive, and apologetic, and provided the entire table with dessert options, on the house.
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Diana o.
Pleasantly surprised. Service was very good. Our waiter was very friendly and checked us on us periodically without being annoying. Calamari was delicious. Pasta dishes were well cooked and tasty. We tried going back on a Friday night but they were packed and they don't do reservations. They do have something called a "call ahead". You can call 15-20 minutes upon arrival and they'll get you on the wait list. We didn't try it, so I don't know how well it works. Prices are reasonable for pasta $10-$12. Unlike the outrageous $17 plain spaghetti at Wolfgang Puck in downtown Disney where the pasta isn't as good.
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Bob L.
Very good food. Fast great service and the chicken is amazing!! I brought in my wife my brother and three kids they were all impressed with the quality and quickness of the food. Daughter is 4 son 7 and oldest is 12. They brought out our two youngest their food first which is a huge plus in my book. I will be going back here.
(5)
Wellington J.
My family and I love Carrabbas! However, the one in Denver was lacking a few things, like quantity and quality of food. We gave this Carrabbas a try, hoping that the Denver disappointment would not be duplicated. Our waitress, Lauren, was 6 months pregnant. She was great. When she forgot to bring something we had asked for, she RAN to get it!!! The food was great, both in quantity and quality. We are pasta lovers, so we had spaghetti with meatballs and with sausage, as well as pasta pomodoro. My son had the pork chop with bacon, and he loved it. Highly recommended!!!!
(5)
Minh D.
Pretty standard Italian food. Great service, very reasonable pricing. We had the pork chops and linguine with clam and scallop with wine sauce. We were satisfied with our food. We will definitely come back. So close to our hotel.
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Sara B.
Outdoor seating: You can't actually sit there b/c our servers already have 3 tables each... Ok so we can wait for a table outside? Um, we aren't sure when the next person will be coming in.... Ok, can we order to go? Sure but I can't do that I will walk you to the to-go place... OK We waiting for 15 minutes total...No one helped...NEVER AGAIN.
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Andrew W.
Run by a bunch of 12 year old idiots. Is there an adult we can speak with?
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Rick W.
I should have sent it back. Dinner last night with my wife and sister in law. Although the lentil sausage soup was very, very good, my small portion of chicken Parm was a big disappointment. With only a minimal amount of sauce and one little rectangle of cheese which was barely melted, it looked like something from an elementary school cafeteria. My wife was happy with her combo plate (lasagna and something ? ) and sis was happy with her pasta Weezy. I regret not sending my dinner back for more sauce and Parmesan cheese.
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Ryan P.
Good food, good service, fair prices in a resort town. The salmon and chicken soup were both great.
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Gary C.
I am not a fan of chain restaurants but this is an exception. If you are looking great Italian food, this is the place to dine. I recommend the veal Marsala. It was exceptional! Service was great too. We were so impressed with the food that we came back several times during our vacation and each time was as good as the last.
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Thanh H.
Drove by and decided to try. There's nothing special here. Nothing I would say, "must try", or even close. Very basic. Calamari was just simply battered and fried. very little salt/pepper added, if any. I got the chicken alfredo. chicken had no taste. As if there's a shortage on salt and they need to conserve! The only thing I liked was the Italian Raspberry Soda. I had 5 glasses. It wasn't too sweet so it didn't overpower the foods. But then again, maybe overpowering the food is a good thing. The service was extremely slow, the meal took over an hour, and it wasn't even busy when we started ordering. It started getting busy after we ordered dessert. Overall, there's really nothing here worth trying...oh wait...I take that back, get the soda!
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code k.
Tastes just like supermarket pasta and sauce but you pay $15 a plate for it. Calamari however is very good. Tiramisu is ok. Service is great. Drinks are terrible as they don't have a bartender/bar in house. Go to Romanos Macaroni and Grill instead, across the street, 10x better quality for same price.
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Joseph S.
Looking for a great meal? This is the place! Great wait staff, very polite and professional. The food was fantastic and brought to the table in a very timely manner. Our waiter watched us very carefully to ensure our comfort and that our everything was to our liking. Although the prices were on the higher side, the quality of the food was worth it. I personally had the lobster ravioli and was not at all disappointed. Very tasty and well executed. They have a great selection of drinks for both young and old. All in all a great dining experience!
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Jon S.
I expected this place to be comparable to Olive Garden, but was pretty disappointed. Not that I think Olive Garden is quality Italian food, but when you're in Orlando visiting Disney World, your standards tend to drop. I was pleasantly surprised to find they offered happy hour drink specials in the restaurant, and not just in the bar. We tried the peach sangria which was super sweet and pretty weak, but refreshing nonetheless. The entree prices were a bit on the high side but came with a side salad or cup of soup. To be honest, the side salad was the worst part of the meal. The lettuce was turning red, the house dressing was literally tasteless, and I don't even think there were croutons on it. I didn't try the soup, but it has to be better than that awful salad. I had a pasta dish which was decent. The pasta was well cooked and it came with a standard serving of chicken. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about either. If you're looking for chain Italian food, I'd say Olive Garden is better. Unlimited salad and breadsticks + similar quality pasta for the same price.
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S L.
I'm kind of shocked that my husband and I had such a great dining experience at a chain restaurant, but we did. We informed our server that my husband was vegan right away, so he told us what we could and could not order. Our server Daniel was awesome. He really knew a lot about veganism which helped make us more comfortable. He told us about ordering a build-your-own-pasta which is not on the menu, and that's what my husband did. IT WAS AMAZING. An unexpected, but delicious meal with great service. Can't ask for more.
(5)
Jennifer B.
Food is amazing always great! Servers are always friendly and welcoming in my personal opinion this restaurant is way better than olive garden for sure and cheaper too!
(5)
Michele V.
My husband and I were on our way to prom(yes...prom! I was chaperoning) and we wanted Italian. We have enjoyed Carrabas many times before so we stopped by. We didn't have a wait on a Saturday night and it is in the tourist portion of Orlando so we were suprised. But we soon discovered why. Our server was inattentive, my salad was anemic and wilted. And we were virtually ignored.
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Amanda B.
First time at a Carrabba's and boy was I surprised! This location was really hopping the night we went, and it was really loud inside. Solution: dine outside on their patio! Hey, it's FL in December! We sat down and ordered drinks, apps, and entrees. Everything came out promptly and was delicious. One really neat thing they do is you can order a ball of dough for the kids to play with while they wait for their food. This was much more entertaining than the usual paper-menu-and-crayons that everyone else does.
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Mary B.
Giving them 4 stars,but that is in the category of a chain in a tourist location. The food far exceeded my expectations. Everyone in our party of seven was pleased with their entree. The fresh hot bread was a standout. In addition to the expected olive oil, the seasonings included red pepper flakes which added a kick. Happy hour was a pleasant surprise too. Our server was excellent and cheerfully split the checks for us. At the end of the meal we shared that we were celebrating an anniversary , and she offered us a free dessert. We declined as we were full, and she insisted on sending us home with a to-go dessert. Such a nice touch. Servers name was Krista and service was excellent. So, give Carrabbas a try !
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Daryll B.
Good but not great, we started with the free bread and olive oil pesto dipping bowl which was tasty. I had one of their Monday mania specials, which comes with appetizer (I chose fried calamari) a meal and a dessert. I chose as my meal veal Marsala over angel hair pasta. For my pasta side, I did not get the cream sauce (lactose intolerant), but the waiter suggested the same olive oil and basil drizzle that comes with the bread appetizer. It was delicious. The dark, mahogany Marsala sauce on the veal was deep, rich, and perfectly seasoned. The veal was tender and lightly breaded. Carrabbas is not gourmet, but they do food right. Daryll
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Adam L.
There are two Orlandos that live around the same place. There's the Orlando that the locals live in and use, and then there's Orlando tourist hell. Unfortunately, this is part of the latter. This is a review of my experience when I was here with my boyfriend back in March. We were tired and hungry, and this place wasn't too far away, so we figured we'd order takeout and bring it back to the hotel. He was at a conference most of the day, so I took on pickup duty. I ordered online from the hotel room, arrived at the location when the computer system told me the food would be ready, and as I was expecting to pick up my food, I was told by the employee that she had just a moment ago sent our order to the kitchen since, apparently, online orders are a little wonky and don't arrive at the restaurant immediately. So I had to wait an additional 15 minutes sitting in my car past the time it told me to show up for my food. No apologies, which I wouldn't expect from a place like this. Upon asking what the story was with that whole online thing, she told me I should phone in orders, since in addition to the wonkiness I mentioned, their online system apparently often shows items that they don't actually sell and can't make at the restaurant. The food wasn't bad, but for the price, Chicken Parmesan should at least come with a side of pasta. I realize you're stuck in Orlando tourist hell, and maybe the restaurant dining in is worth the ambiance, but there have got, have got, to be better dining options for take-out.
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Quintus Q.
Another great find in Orlando thanks to Yelp! Awesome food and great service. Order the mussels as appetizer and save the bread for dipping!
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Gavin D.
So far, probably the best food I've had since I've been in Florida. Good food, well prepared served by friendly waiters. The tilappia nocciola was delicious. It may be a chain restaurant but it's definitely at the top of the market and beats the restaurants in the local area
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Karen M.
I don't know what it is, but I always have a delicious, fresh and beautifully prepared meal everytime I go to this Carrabba's. I especially love the little extras that you don't typically find at the chains - things like salt & pepper grinders on the table, the option to order "extra anchovies" with a ceasar salad, (which my colleague Richard always opts to do - not me so much but you gotta love someone who goes for "extra anchovies"...). I usually order seafood here and each time I am pleasantly surprised. On this occasion, salmon cooked to perfection, coupled with angel hair pasta lightly tossed (the secret) with a spicy marinara. On a previous trip, scallops seared perfectly. Yes, it's a chain, but they've got their products down to a "T" so you can usually walk away happy and full.
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Bora Y.
Food was fresh and taste good. The kitchen open so we can see our food during the cook. Service was awesome ! Our waiter explain about their food very well and he take care us so good. Me and my husband came Florida on vacation but most places service so bad. However this place service was great. When i have chance come back orlando, i will comeback this restaurant for sure!!
(5)
Tina Z.
I love Carrabbas. I have been to the RI location many times and found the one in Orlando to be just as good. The service is superb, the staff is friendly and incredibly accomodating. Their menu has many options for those who are health concious as well as those who want to splurge. There is also a kid friendly menu. The option to order a small portion is ideal. The kitchen will prepare your food any way that you request. I have never been disappointed in the food, or the service.
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Kelli R.
My wife and I were on vacation from NJ and we stopped here for an anniversary dinner. Our waiter was outstanding and very knowledgeable about the food and menu. I am sorry that I didn't get his name for this review. I had the fillet mignon with shrimp and scallops and my wife had the veal marsala. Both dishes were expertly prepared and the fillet rivaled some of the best steaks I've had at expensive steak houses. The prices for this meal was exceptionally good. We will return.
(5)
Jim S.
Man what an awesome experience we had at Carrabas!! Holly our server was polite, professional and on the ball with anything we needed! Our glasses were never empty and our food arrived promptly, hot and delicious. If you choose to go to this Carrabas while in Orlando, ask to sit in Holly's section you will not be disappointed!!
(5)
Danielle W.
The service we experienced here was pretty darn good. When we came in they offered us a complimentary wine tasting. They also bring out bread and this super delicious herbed olive oil to dip it in. I ordered the chicken parmesan which was delicious, and my friend ordered the tilapia nocciola which has the tilapia breaded with hazelnuts and she said it was very tasty. They had 2 for 1 drink specials while they were there. It would be nice if they offered half orders of their entrees as the portions can definitely be made into two meals. We all shared the Sogno Di Cioccolata "Chocolate Dream" for dessert. Split between the four of us was perfect. It was very good, but very rich. We love coming Carrabba's. It's a little pricier than other chain restaurants, but we always experience superior service and excellent food.
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Jamie M.
We had a good meal and a nice server. My husband really liked the chicken Bryan, and I was very impressed with the lasagne.
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L Dante G.
We've been meaning to go to Carrabba's in Nashville, but ended up going to this location when went to Disney World last week. Our waiter's name was Sterling, and he was great. We were the last group to show up that night, and it was the night before New Year's Eve, so it was very busy. I got the veal piccata; my son got the spaghetti and meatballs, and my wife got the chicken parmesan panini. The veal piccata was great. One bummer was that they were out of meatballs for my son's spaghetti, so we opted for the meat sauce, which he enjoyed. They were also out of the house chips, too. All understandable given the night, and that we were the last to be seated that night. Our waiter, Sterling was very apologetic about it. The bread though... amazing. I'm gonna have to show up there again just to have some of the fresh bread.
(5)
Geoff G.
Great food - friendly servers! I usually have the Chicken Parmasagna, with the Italian salad. Their bread and oil/spice dip is very addictive. Happy Hour is from 4 - 7...
(4)
Aaron B.
Perfect takeout service, sat at the bar @ happy hour 5/8/12 had a drink and take out for some veal & chicken Marsala. Food was awesome even after a 35 min. drive. When they do take out they do it well, including your salad/soup.. fresh bread that was still warm, a packet of their olive oil and herbs for the bread and even will give you more than enough of the fresh grated parm in little takeout containers. Save the receipt as many of them will give you free app or quartino if you do their survey.
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Randi M.
This was my first experience with Carrabba's. Since I live in Cali, we dont have any so I'll probably never try it again..... That being said, it was ok. I signed up for the email club and got a free appetizer. I couldnt print out the coupon, so the waiter took it off my phone. My partner and I werent too hungry, so we just shared a trio and had the free appetizer. I also got a minestrone soup. That wasnt that tasty, but everything else was fine.
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Hung-wei L.
they always show these commercials where i live, but there's no restaurants IN OUR STATE. go fig. anyway, so we were in town recently for spring break, and wanted to have a quiet dinner off the WDW resort. we tried this place, well, becuz the food looks good and the overall dining experience looks right up our alley. for app, we had the bruschette. that night, it was made with fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh roma tomatoes, fresh pesto, fresh garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. YUM. YUM YUM-M-M-M-M-M-M...!!! as this trip was also in celebration of our anniversary, we splurged a little and also ordered the crab cakes. for a restaurant of this magnitude, they were what i expected. good...decent...delish...but small. wifey ordered the Linguine Pescatore and it was meh. i ordered the Lobster Ravioli, but didn't actually find/see any lobster at all. i think their only claim to fame here was that they boiled the ravioli in a lobster broth. THAT was the only lobster i tasted... kids ordered the kids pepperoni pizza, and by all accts, it was meh. overall, an average dining experience better than olive garden.
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John A.
Ordered the chicken marsala. Place was crowded too.
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Patricia G.
I love Carrabba's! Everytime I go I order the same thing because I love it so much. The lobster ravioli is amazing! I like to go on Wednesday nights because of the drink specials. I really enjoy their sangria. The chocolate bread pudding dessert is amazing too! My family and I used to love going to Olive Garden but now we always go to Carrabba's because the food quality is better. I've always had great service at this location as well.
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T S.
Okay, I'm just a Carrabba's fan, period. They could tell me that the secret ingredient they use to flavor the chicken trio is droppings collected from endangered monkeys in Surinam that are harvested only through deforestation, and I would still so be there. This is the Outback of Italian food, I get that ... and it just doesn't matter to me. It is yummy. So how was the Disneyworld Carrabba's? Well, it could have been a zoo. When I phoned in for the usual call-ahead seating (on a Wednesday night), I was told they were full on call-aheads for that evening. Thankfully I reminded them that I had just called a couple of nights before about it, they looked it up and they took care of me. Otherwise the wait looked HUGE at 6:30pm. So not the place to show up last-minute with a gaggle of hungry kids wearing mouse ears after a long day at the park. They were being super-kind to their waiting guests, and brought a pizza cut up into small bites so people could take the edge off. I thought that was an A+ move by the management that night. The food was the tried-and-true Carrabba's fare. For us, that is spot-on. We had a very attentive server ... she did a great job. I've been to enough Carrabba's (and any other chain restaurant) to say that isn't necessarily representative of what you're going to get, especially when the house is packed, and even more especially when you are talking about the house being packed full of tourists. But during our visit, all went very well.
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Peter I.
I did take-out for 9 from there the other night. Long story short - the food tasted ok; the panni was lackluster - not really grilled, the pasta dishes were blah, the chicken parm was decent. service was really, really slow. I would not recommend this place for take-out
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Nicole L.
I have heard many various reviews. The only consistent statement is that it is pricy. The facility and decor is nice. The menu is way too small and everything seems to have mushrooms in it. I ordered the champagne Shrimp and scallop pasta, a limited time special. Nothing to write home about. The portion was small and it was essentially flavorless except for the seafood itself. Not worth it at all. Hubby originally ordered the chicken cannoli. He was insistent it was the seafood version of it but the manager disagreed. I tasted it and it tasted like lobster. Apparently the chicken in the pasts dishes consists of ground chicken which seems weird and stupid based on the price of the meals. The meal was replaced with chicken marsala. The chicken breast was about a quarter of a normal side breast. It came with broccoli. The broccoli was cooked to perfection. Service was very prompt and pleasant. Refills were abundant.
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Davina S.
There is nothing cooked here. Everything is prepackaged and reheated. Don't believe me? Go sit at the bar by the kitchen and you will see!
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Lynn G.
The waiter had a sinus problem and I was afraid his nose would run on my food. Otherwise this un-named server was a bit overbearing but better than most. Saw several staff members on break eating outdoors in a seating area. Thought they should eat out of sight of customers as they were in lounge mode. And the food- great
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Shannon C.
I never thought a chain Italian restaurant would be good, but I was sorely mistaken. We enjoyed eating here so much that we ate at Carrabba's three times in two weeks. My husband being from the mainland has eaten at a Carrabba's before but it was the first for me. The free bread with the olive oil dip is to die for! I don't know what types of herbs are used but it is soooooo good! The three times we came we both ordered the same dishes. My husband got the Spiedino Di Mare with all scallops and I had the Penne Franco with chicken. Come hungry because the portions are huge, we always had leftovers. Oh and the service is awesome. Very friendly people working here. Hopefully they will open a location in Hawaii.
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Kai T.
I had the seafood cannoli. It was really good. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. Would come again.
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Jose J.
This particular link in the chain is very strong. Atmosphere was fine, food was great, service most excellent. Olive oil dip with 9 ingredients made a solid lead in, followed by a nice mix of salad. Good spice on the salmon, flavorful sauce on the tilapia, and cannoli presented well (and in pairs!). Could probably have left some lumps/texture in the garlic mashed potatoes and dessert filling - too smooth. Light and open seating, although a divider somewhere could make the table area somewhat less conference-like.
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Bill G.
The food is middle of the road, chain Italian but the service here is really special. Our waitress cheerfully answered our questions about the menu and then quietly kept our drinking glasses filled during dinner. Every time we were 2 sips from empty, *poof* a full glass appeared!
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Dave A.
Good food for the level of restaurant that it is. Would not recommend going there though. In my opinion they have a very big service problem. Threw the menus on the table and walked away when we asked if there was other seating (we had the worst seat in the restaurant according to the mgr) and then openly mocked my wife at the front desk within our view. When I asked to see the manger he was very apologetic and talked to the staff. That said, having run service and Hr for a 1500 store chain, this location has all of the tell tale signs of an out of control location. The three young women at the front are in charge and are all about having fun themselves with zero concern for the customer. Given the volume the unit does due to it's location this problem will be masked from regional and corporate mgmt for a long time I suspect. We did make the mgr aware.
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Rod H.
Great selection of wines and pastas. Moderately priced and great service on our first visit. The food came quick and was delicious!
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Robert H.
I have to agree with a previous "Yelp"-er. This is the best Carrabba's I've ever been to. We called ahead to put our name on the waiting list, and although they had no wait, they added our name to the list. So, when we walked in, we got a table right away. Our server, Caitlin, was the best server I've ever had at Carrabba's. She was friendly, outgoing, and more than willing to spend time with you. She never seemed in a rush to run away. She gave suggestions, helped with menu choices, and always had a smile on her face. She was very excited to hear that we were locals and not tourists when giving us the bill (only because she said that the location has a very high "tourist" rate - which means that it's very hard to get "regulars" to come back). We will DEFINITELY drive to this Carrabba's again! The service was incredible and the food was excellent. As I said earlier, it was the best Carrabba's I've ever been to! Delicioso!
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Cara Z.
Great service! I've been to plenty of Carrabbas, this one had to have had the best service out of all of them. Not saying the others were bad, this one just had extra things that made it stand out. Example, They left the olive oil on the table, and we never ran out of bread always brought more, and more spices. Also, we had no wait time, got to sit right away. :) Food came out quickly and was delicious!
(5)
Rowena Y.
I came here the night before the Disney Half Marathon and boy, I should have known better that this would be the night where everyone will be carbing up. As such, there was a 45 min wait for my friends and I and we then noticed that there was a take-out area around the corner of the restaurant. So we opted for the take-out instead since it was only 25 min wait. I have to say for take-out, it's not that bad. Our food was still great and delicious by the time we brought it back to our hotel rooms. I ordered a simple lasagna and it was really fulfilling...exactly what I needed right before a race. The salad that came along with the lasagna was surprisingly delicious. It was fresh and quite mouthwatering (I mean how mouthwatering can a salad get? But this one was quite special). I doubt it's ever this busy on a normal day but if you happen to come here on Disney Marathon weekend, you're out of luck.
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Lorraine W.
Came to this restaurant due to positive reviews on here ! First impression was like an Italian version of Ponderosa and the food and wine we received backed that up ! Prosecco was in screw top , no wine bucket ! My husbands steak - medium well was cold , we complained and he received it 25 mins later when we all had finished , it now was well done +++ my daughters meal and mine were just ok. Credit where it s due , However the bread was delicious . The manager comped the steak and wine but still would not entice us back ! Sorry carrabbas or carrappas as we now call it !!
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Tavli M.
Had a great time with wife and kids. My server Sal had a great personality and was fantastic with my kids. Food was served timely and without any glitches. Everything was delicious, we started with the fried calamari and we had the chicken parm and chicken marsala. I will definitely go back.
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Steve M.
Another trip here and another 4 star visit. We had manicoti, chicken barbecue pizza, and pork chop Marsala. This was an excellent meal with good service. I am almost ready to consider this a destination restaurant . (my 5 star criteria)
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T W.
Good service. Good food. Seems to have a lot of regulars.
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GUSTAVO T.
Excellent italian food!
(5)
C L.
This Carrabbas is definitely located in the center of tourist Orlando (Adam L.) as it is situated between two of the larger outlets malls in the area. But if you can manage the ridiculous traffic and avoid the $5 a gallon gas stations, I would suggest this restaurant to anyone. When my wife and I visited this establishment, there was construction going on in the front of the building, but some savvy person spray painted the hours of the restaurant and "WE ARE OPEN" on some plywood visible from the street. The inside of the restaurant was fine and had a very elegant ambiance. The food was excellent and tasted fresh. The menu had so many items we wanted to try we made an order for today and an order for next time! The zucchini fries were surprisingly good. The chicken trio was delicious and the salmon looked and tasted delightful. Our server was attentive and funny. He had lots of knowledge about the menu and complimented our experience at this location. We will definitely brave the traffic and frequent this Carrabbas.
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Robert G.
We've been to Carrabba's many times and we are never disappointed. From the warm, fresh sourdough bread with the delicious dipping sauce to the Pollo Rosa Maria to the nice J Lohr Cabernet to our finish with the Sogno di Cioccolata! Great meal every time and the service was outstanding as well!
(5)
David L.
Carraba's near Disney. Fast and friendly service at this location.
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Eric D.
We went there for dinner yesterday. We were seated right away even though the place look crowded. Our server was really good. Food was excellent with variety of choices. Highly recommend it if!!
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Squirrel S.
Meal was fine, place was very busy and staff was hustling. Bread is excellent! Only negative is that they could not add a side salad to the kids meal but they could for pizza orders - this makes the kids meal as expensive as an adult pasta that comes with a salad.
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ANTONINO T.
Food is very well made and fresh. Service was very friendly and good.
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Lisa R.
As one of my Favorite places to dine, the food is amazing, it's quickly becoming a place I can't afford to dine and take my family? I choose Carrabba's as my birthday dinner destination, love their food, but the prices seem to keep going through the roof and the tiny plates & portions keep shrinking. I got the small chicken Bryan @$17.99 for a tiny breast, Alfredo & a salad. Granted I love taking leftovers and I did but the portions & plates are small. And then dessert, my favorite ever is John Cole icecreM w Carmel glazed Pecans at the whopping price of $7.99 for dessert? Thank god it was my Birthday & he offered to comp my desert meal. We got an appetizer Calamari $9.99 and we all drank water? Kids my Tweens fettuccine Alfredo $11.50 & hubby got Chicken Parmesan $17.59 so with tax my Birthday dinner was $73.03 . That's a lot & we can only done here on special occasions due to this. I just wish they were more affordable & you got what you pay for? It's still my fav but will continue to be long awaited each visit~
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Touristy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Jolin E.
Wow. More than satisfying, delicious and tasty with quick and extremely attentive service from our waiter, DAN. This I consider a treat and memorable since we were so disappointed with theme park Restaurant food from Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center. Then again what can you expect, We are all captured audience once we are in these Money Pit parks and cooks could care less if the food they sell and serve is a pure insult to discriminating international touristic palates. Going back to Carrabba's - every dish we ordered - was well received by the individual diner's taste buds (group of 15 of various ages) - from steaks and seafood pastas to pizza and fried chicken. Salads are crispy fresh with perfectly matched dressing. Oh my let me not forget the bread and olive oil dip with herbs. Orlando tourists! Calling ya' all. You must dine here if you crave real good food after days of eating cartons paper-tasting food saturated with salt starch fat and sugar from the Theme Parks!
(4)Ellen D.
Had a great dinner here last night! Food was delicious and the service was excellent!
(5)Lance B.
This was our first visit and it was excellent! We started off with their Sicilian Chicken soup which was amazing and then had ravioli and the chicken trio. There isn't a microwave the restaurant which should tell you something! The General Manager even took the time to walk over and thank us for making our first visit. I would definitely recommend visiting if you haven't.
(5)Nicole K.
Lunch after some shopping. Can't go wrong. The food is always good but our service was excellent. Our waiter was the best. His name was Dan, Daniel, Danny he responds to all. He is great. We had soup and pizza. It was perfect. We had espresso it happened to be a nespresso which is my favorite If you are nearby stop on for s bite
(4)Ria G.
Came here 30 minutes to closing, just came from 2 different disney parks and we were starving. Eddie was our server and he was super nice, didn't rush us at all. Poor guy he had to keep refilling our waters bc we were so dehydrated from the day's adventure. We had the shrimp diovolo, pork marsala, and lobster ravioli. Everything was so good. We were tired of eating restaurant park food and this was a nice break. I didn't even realize it was a chain restaurant. The food quality is really up there with affordable prices. I wish we had this restaurant in so cal!
(5)Carlos L.
Much better than OG. Good bread with olive oil and pasta al dente. Service is very attentive. It does run a little on pricey side although they do have good specials. Very friendly environment. Too bad not on my side of the world, although we see ads all the time on tv.
(5)Riley W.
Ate here last night for one of my good friend's birthday and this place took me by surprise, I ordered the pasta carraba and it was absolutely amazing, pasta and chicken cone perfectly, sauce was very tasty, service was great, nothing went wrong!
(5)Emily B.
Dinner after a long day of work and I must say the one word to describe this place is consistency. The only thing that we thought wasn't so great was the size of the caprese salad, paper thin mozzarella and tomatoes. We spoke with the manager and he took care of it right away. I had a house salad which was perfect the 6oz salmon with asparagus; it as delicious. It was jammed packed and the service was on point. overall I give it 2 thumbs up
(4)R C.
My husband and I have been to this restaurant several times, Every time the food and service has been outstanding, Amanda was our waitress and she was right on with her recommendations and service. Yes it is a little pricey but well worth it.
(5)Jeff S.
Terrific meal and service. The calamari was recommended and so would I. The 6oz sirloin, garlic mashed and roasted asparagus were perfectly done.
(4)Brett J.
This location sucks. Period. By far one of my top ten restaurants of preference, just not this one!
(1)Jim C.
Been to carraba's around country plenty, last nights in orlando was just less than average. Restaurant 3/4 full, seated fast. I think we waited 10 min before a server came by. They walked by all the time in that 10 min, not one person acknowledged us, said hi, said they would be with us shortly. It was weird. Maybe that set the tone. Food was ok, not great. I think they may be losing their place as "better than normal chain" crap food and service.
(2)diana n.
Dinner was delicious. Desert was great too. Waiter was attentive and nice. Complimentary bread was good....we even had seconds. Place is nice inside. Not busy when we went and we were sat right away. Horrible WiFi.
(4)Phillip M.
Big disappointment! We had eaten at other Carrabas (ATL) and we're looking forward to the same. Unfortunately this chain has changed. Portions were small, lacked flavor and old offerings are no longer. Asked if they had Carbonara, waitress didn't know what that was. Ugh...! Should have been a sign. We ordered as appetizer the Calamari. Tons of black pepper in the batter to the point where they were gray! Not good. This is our last visit.
(2)Abe A.
Tonight my wife and I went to Carrabba's, near the Outlet Mall on Vineland Road. This is area has a lot of tourist, so the wait times can be very high. What's nice about Carrabba's, is that you can go online and add your name to the wait list ahead of time. That is exactly what we did before we left the house. Our reservations were for 7:15 pm. When we arrived the hostess seated us immediately. Our servers name was Kaleigh, and she came to our table within 5 minutes. She told us about the happy hour that was going on, and suggested that we get the Summer Sangria. My wife and I ordered an calamari, The Chicken Bryan, The Johnny, and the Summer Sangria. All during service Kaleigh was THE BEST serve I've ever had in my life. I'n not joking, she was very sincere, punctual, funny, and she made me feel as though my wife and I were the most important people in the room. The food was perfect but, it really was Kaleigh that made this experience perfect. Definitely will be coming back
(5)Anne C.
We chose this Carrabba's for our Feast on the Final Night of our vacation, a Wednesday at about 7:45pm. It took about five minutes to be seated and we were shown to a table right by the open kitchen. Normally I object to being seated by the kitchen, but this was like watching a ballet. However, it soon became apparent that we were sitting in the wrong place. On three different occasions waitstaff ran into the chair next to my husband and not one said "Excuse me." My husband is on a blood thinner to prevent clots and now has a ginormous bruise on his leg. He asked our waitress to remove the chair and she did. I ordered the smaller size chicken Marsala with Cavatappi Ameritriciani, a corkscrew pasta with zesty tomato sauce, a very good meal. My husband was quite happy with his Spiedino de Mare, a lovely combo of shrimp and scallops in a lemon butter sauce with a side of pasta Alfredo. The manager stopped by to ask how our meal was and I invited him to sit with us, told him about the chair incidents. As it turns out, this was Chris' first night as manager at this store, having transferred from another one. He understood the problem, listened well and apologized, thanked us for the feedback. We enjoyed our meals and were surprised when our waitress told us Chris had written off our bill. He stopped by as we were preparing to leave and told us he'd already had a meeting with many of the waitstaff to tell them about the problem, thanked us again for bringing it to his attention. There are some negative reviews here about this store, so I hope that the service improves under Chris' direction. It's a great place to dine.
(4)Igor Z.
Amazing ! Really good value for money We came already twice Very nice atmosphere Great service Really taste dishes (we tried some and everything was delicious (and we are spoiled since we are from NYC) Kids menu I certainly recommend this place!
(5)Buyi Y.
I had the calamari, lentil soup n veal Marsala. I don't usually like marinara sauce, but the one paired w/ calamari was very delicious. The soup was very nice as well. Loved the Marsala sauce. Tasted very good with the bread. But the veal wasnt as flavorful as the sauce. Overall it was a pleasant dining experience.
(4)Ross F.
Excellent meal. The italian sampler with chicken parmesan and lasagna was excellent. The chicken marsala was delicious as well. The warm italian bread with delectible herbs in the olive oil for dipping was a great compliment to the carafe of table wine. Nice atmosphere with a warm and friendly server, JT.
(5)Ed F.
For what it is, this place is much better than most. Giving 5-stars, to offset other poor reviews of the staff. We had a couple unusual requests, which we think the cook-staff prepared incorrectly, because our server, and then the manager, both came by to apologize for the delay (we didn't think there was). They were very attentive, and apologetic, and provided the entire table with dessert options, on the house.
(5)Diana o.
Pleasantly surprised. Service was very good. Our waiter was very friendly and checked us on us periodically without being annoying. Calamari was delicious. Pasta dishes were well cooked and tasty. We tried going back on a Friday night but they were packed and they don't do reservations. They do have something called a "call ahead". You can call 15-20 minutes upon arrival and they'll get you on the wait list. We didn't try it, so I don't know how well it works. Prices are reasonable for pasta $10-$12. Unlike the outrageous $17 plain spaghetti at Wolfgang Puck in downtown Disney where the pasta isn't as good.
(4)Bob L.
Very good food. Fast great service and the chicken is amazing!! I brought in my wife my brother and three kids they were all impressed with the quality and quickness of the food. Daughter is 4 son 7 and oldest is 12. They brought out our two youngest their food first which is a huge plus in my book. I will be going back here.
(5)Wellington J.
My family and I love Carrabbas! However, the one in Denver was lacking a few things, like quantity and quality of food. We gave this Carrabbas a try, hoping that the Denver disappointment would not be duplicated. Our waitress, Lauren, was 6 months pregnant. She was great. When she forgot to bring something we had asked for, she RAN to get it!!! The food was great, both in quantity and quality. We are pasta lovers, so we had spaghetti with meatballs and with sausage, as well as pasta pomodoro. My son had the pork chop with bacon, and he loved it. Highly recommended!!!!
(5)Minh D.
Pretty standard Italian food. Great service, very reasonable pricing. We had the pork chops and linguine with clam and scallop with wine sauce. We were satisfied with our food. We will definitely come back. So close to our hotel.
(3)Sara B.
Outdoor seating: You can't actually sit there b/c our servers already have 3 tables each... Ok so we can wait for a table outside? Um, we aren't sure when the next person will be coming in.... Ok, can we order to go? Sure but I can't do that I will walk you to the to-go place... OK We waiting for 15 minutes total...No one helped...NEVER AGAIN.
(1)Andrew W.
Run by a bunch of 12 year old idiots. Is there an adult we can speak with?
(1)Rick W.
I should have sent it back. Dinner last night with my wife and sister in law. Although the lentil sausage soup was very, very good, my small portion of chicken Parm was a big disappointment. With only a minimal amount of sauce and one little rectangle of cheese which was barely melted, it looked like something from an elementary school cafeteria. My wife was happy with her combo plate (lasagna and something ? ) and sis was happy with her pasta Weezy. I regret not sending my dinner back for more sauce and Parmesan cheese.
(2)Ryan P.
Good food, good service, fair prices in a resort town. The salmon and chicken soup were both great.
(4)Gary C.
I am not a fan of chain restaurants but this is an exception. If you are looking great Italian food, this is the place to dine. I recommend the veal Marsala. It was exceptional! Service was great too. We were so impressed with the food that we came back several times during our vacation and each time was as good as the last.
(5)Thanh H.
Drove by and decided to try. There's nothing special here. Nothing I would say, "must try", or even close. Very basic. Calamari was just simply battered and fried. very little salt/pepper added, if any. I got the chicken alfredo. chicken had no taste. As if there's a shortage on salt and they need to conserve! The only thing I liked was the Italian Raspberry Soda. I had 5 glasses. It wasn't too sweet so it didn't overpower the foods. But then again, maybe overpowering the food is a good thing. The service was extremely slow, the meal took over an hour, and it wasn't even busy when we started ordering. It started getting busy after we ordered dessert. Overall, there's really nothing here worth trying...oh wait...I take that back, get the soda!
(2)code k.
Tastes just like supermarket pasta and sauce but you pay $15 a plate for it. Calamari however is very good. Tiramisu is ok. Service is great. Drinks are terrible as they don't have a bartender/bar in house. Go to Romanos Macaroni and Grill instead, across the street, 10x better quality for same price.
(2)Joseph S.
Looking for a great meal? This is the place! Great wait staff, very polite and professional. The food was fantastic and brought to the table in a very timely manner. Our waiter watched us very carefully to ensure our comfort and that our everything was to our liking. Although the prices were on the higher side, the quality of the food was worth it. I personally had the lobster ravioli and was not at all disappointed. Very tasty and well executed. They have a great selection of drinks for both young and old. All in all a great dining experience!
(4)Jon S.
I expected this place to be comparable to Olive Garden, but was pretty disappointed. Not that I think Olive Garden is quality Italian food, but when you're in Orlando visiting Disney World, your standards tend to drop. I was pleasantly surprised to find they offered happy hour drink specials in the restaurant, and not just in the bar. We tried the peach sangria which was super sweet and pretty weak, but refreshing nonetheless. The entree prices were a bit on the high side but came with a side salad or cup of soup. To be honest, the side salad was the worst part of the meal. The lettuce was turning red, the house dressing was literally tasteless, and I don't even think there were croutons on it. I didn't try the soup, but it has to be better than that awful salad. I had a pasta dish which was decent. The pasta was well cooked and it came with a standard serving of chicken. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about either. If you're looking for chain Italian food, I'd say Olive Garden is better. Unlimited salad and breadsticks + similar quality pasta for the same price.
(2)S L.
I'm kind of shocked that my husband and I had such a great dining experience at a chain restaurant, but we did. We informed our server that my husband was vegan right away, so he told us what we could and could not order. Our server Daniel was awesome. He really knew a lot about veganism which helped make us more comfortable. He told us about ordering a build-your-own-pasta which is not on the menu, and that's what my husband did. IT WAS AMAZING. An unexpected, but delicious meal with great service. Can't ask for more.
(5)Jennifer B.
Food is amazing always great! Servers are always friendly and welcoming in my personal opinion this restaurant is way better than olive garden for sure and cheaper too!
(5)Michele V.
My husband and I were on our way to prom(yes...prom! I was chaperoning) and we wanted Italian. We have enjoyed Carrabas many times before so we stopped by. We didn't have a wait on a Saturday night and it is in the tourist portion of Orlando so we were suprised. But we soon discovered why. Our server was inattentive, my salad was anemic and wilted. And we were virtually ignored.
(2)Amanda B.
First time at a Carrabba's and boy was I surprised! This location was really hopping the night we went, and it was really loud inside. Solution: dine outside on their patio! Hey, it's FL in December! We sat down and ordered drinks, apps, and entrees. Everything came out promptly and was delicious. One really neat thing they do is you can order a ball of dough for the kids to play with while they wait for their food. This was much more entertaining than the usual paper-menu-and-crayons that everyone else does.
(4)Mary B.
Giving them 4 stars,but that is in the category of a chain in a tourist location. The food far exceeded my expectations. Everyone in our party of seven was pleased with their entree. The fresh hot bread was a standout. In addition to the expected olive oil, the seasonings included red pepper flakes which added a kick. Happy hour was a pleasant surprise too. Our server was excellent and cheerfully split the checks for us. At the end of the meal we shared that we were celebrating an anniversary , and she offered us a free dessert. We declined as we were full, and she insisted on sending us home with a to-go dessert. Such a nice touch. Servers name was Krista and service was excellent. So, give Carrabbas a try !
(4)Daryll B.
Good but not great, we started with the free bread and olive oil pesto dipping bowl which was tasty. I had one of their Monday mania specials, which comes with appetizer (I chose fried calamari) a meal and a dessert. I chose as my meal veal Marsala over angel hair pasta. For my pasta side, I did not get the cream sauce (lactose intolerant), but the waiter suggested the same olive oil and basil drizzle that comes with the bread appetizer. It was delicious. The dark, mahogany Marsala sauce on the veal was deep, rich, and perfectly seasoned. The veal was tender and lightly breaded. Carrabbas is not gourmet, but they do food right. Daryll
(4)Adam L.
There are two Orlandos that live around the same place. There's the Orlando that the locals live in and use, and then there's Orlando tourist hell. Unfortunately, this is part of the latter. This is a review of my experience when I was here with my boyfriend back in March. We were tired and hungry, and this place wasn't too far away, so we figured we'd order takeout and bring it back to the hotel. He was at a conference most of the day, so I took on pickup duty. I ordered online from the hotel room, arrived at the location when the computer system told me the food would be ready, and as I was expecting to pick up my food, I was told by the employee that she had just a moment ago sent our order to the kitchen since, apparently, online orders are a little wonky and don't arrive at the restaurant immediately. So I had to wait an additional 15 minutes sitting in my car past the time it told me to show up for my food. No apologies, which I wouldn't expect from a place like this. Upon asking what the story was with that whole online thing, she told me I should phone in orders, since in addition to the wonkiness I mentioned, their online system apparently often shows items that they don't actually sell and can't make at the restaurant. The food wasn't bad, but for the price, Chicken Parmesan should at least come with a side of pasta. I realize you're stuck in Orlando tourist hell, and maybe the restaurant dining in is worth the ambiance, but there have got, have got, to be better dining options for take-out.
(2)Quintus Q.
Another great find in Orlando thanks to Yelp! Awesome food and great service. Order the mussels as appetizer and save the bread for dipping!
(5)Gavin D.
So far, probably the best food I've had since I've been in Florida. Good food, well prepared served by friendly waiters. The tilappia nocciola was delicious. It may be a chain restaurant but it's definitely at the top of the market and beats the restaurants in the local area
(4)Karen M.
I don't know what it is, but I always have a delicious, fresh and beautifully prepared meal everytime I go to this Carrabba's. I especially love the little extras that you don't typically find at the chains - things like salt & pepper grinders on the table, the option to order "extra anchovies" with a ceasar salad, (which my colleague Richard always opts to do - not me so much but you gotta love someone who goes for "extra anchovies"...). I usually order seafood here and each time I am pleasantly surprised. On this occasion, salmon cooked to perfection, coupled with angel hair pasta lightly tossed (the secret) with a spicy marinara. On a previous trip, scallops seared perfectly. Yes, it's a chain, but they've got their products down to a "T" so you can usually walk away happy and full.
(3)Bora Y.
Food was fresh and taste good. The kitchen open so we can see our food during the cook. Service was awesome ! Our waiter explain about their food very well and he take care us so good. Me and my husband came Florida on vacation but most places service so bad. However this place service was great. When i have chance come back orlando, i will comeback this restaurant for sure!!
(5)Tina Z.
I love Carrabbas. I have been to the RI location many times and found the one in Orlando to be just as good. The service is superb, the staff is friendly and incredibly accomodating. Their menu has many options for those who are health concious as well as those who want to splurge. There is also a kid friendly menu. The option to order a small portion is ideal. The kitchen will prepare your food any way that you request. I have never been disappointed in the food, or the service.
(4)Kelli R.
My wife and I were on vacation from NJ and we stopped here for an anniversary dinner. Our waiter was outstanding and very knowledgeable about the food and menu. I am sorry that I didn't get his name for this review. I had the fillet mignon with shrimp and scallops and my wife had the veal marsala. Both dishes were expertly prepared and the fillet rivaled some of the best steaks I've had at expensive steak houses. The prices for this meal was exceptionally good. We will return.
(5)Jim S.
Man what an awesome experience we had at Carrabas!! Holly our server was polite, professional and on the ball with anything we needed! Our glasses were never empty and our food arrived promptly, hot and delicious. If you choose to go to this Carrabas while in Orlando, ask to sit in Holly's section you will not be disappointed!!
(5)Danielle W.
The service we experienced here was pretty darn good. When we came in they offered us a complimentary wine tasting. They also bring out bread and this super delicious herbed olive oil to dip it in. I ordered the chicken parmesan which was delicious, and my friend ordered the tilapia nocciola which has the tilapia breaded with hazelnuts and she said it was very tasty. They had 2 for 1 drink specials while they were there. It would be nice if they offered half orders of their entrees as the portions can definitely be made into two meals. We all shared the Sogno Di Cioccolata "Chocolate Dream" for dessert. Split between the four of us was perfect. It was very good, but very rich. We love coming Carrabba's. It's a little pricier than other chain restaurants, but we always experience superior service and excellent food.
(4)Jamie M.
We had a good meal and a nice server. My husband really liked the chicken Bryan, and I was very impressed with the lasagne.
(4)L Dante G.
We've been meaning to go to Carrabba's in Nashville, but ended up going to this location when went to Disney World last week. Our waiter's name was Sterling, and he was great. We were the last group to show up that night, and it was the night before New Year's Eve, so it was very busy. I got the veal piccata; my son got the spaghetti and meatballs, and my wife got the chicken parmesan panini. The veal piccata was great. One bummer was that they were out of meatballs for my son's spaghetti, so we opted for the meat sauce, which he enjoyed. They were also out of the house chips, too. All understandable given the night, and that we were the last to be seated that night. Our waiter, Sterling was very apologetic about it. The bread though... amazing. I'm gonna have to show up there again just to have some of the fresh bread.
(5)Geoff G.
Great food - friendly servers! I usually have the Chicken Parmasagna, with the Italian salad. Their bread and oil/spice dip is very addictive. Happy Hour is from 4 - 7...
(4)Aaron B.
Perfect takeout service, sat at the bar @ happy hour 5/8/12 had a drink and take out for some veal & chicken Marsala. Food was awesome even after a 35 min. drive. When they do take out they do it well, including your salad/soup.. fresh bread that was still warm, a packet of their olive oil and herbs for the bread and even will give you more than enough of the fresh grated parm in little takeout containers. Save the receipt as many of them will give you free app or quartino if you do their survey.
(4)Randi M.
This was my first experience with Carrabba's. Since I live in Cali, we dont have any so I'll probably never try it again..... That being said, it was ok. I signed up for the email club and got a free appetizer. I couldnt print out the coupon, so the waiter took it off my phone. My partner and I werent too hungry, so we just shared a trio and had the free appetizer. I also got a minestrone soup. That wasnt that tasty, but everything else was fine.
(3)Hung-wei L.
they always show these commercials where i live, but there's no restaurants IN OUR STATE. go fig. anyway, so we were in town recently for spring break, and wanted to have a quiet dinner off the WDW resort. we tried this place, well, becuz the food looks good and the overall dining experience looks right up our alley. for app, we had the bruschette. that night, it was made with fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh roma tomatoes, fresh pesto, fresh garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. YUM. YUM YUM-M-M-M-M-M-M...!!! as this trip was also in celebration of our anniversary, we splurged a little and also ordered the crab cakes. for a restaurant of this magnitude, they were what i expected. good...decent...delish...but small. wifey ordered the Linguine Pescatore and it was meh. i ordered the Lobster Ravioli, but didn't actually find/see any lobster at all. i think their only claim to fame here was that they boiled the ravioli in a lobster broth. THAT was the only lobster i tasted... kids ordered the kids pepperoni pizza, and by all accts, it was meh. overall, an average dining experience better than olive garden.
(3)John A.
Ordered the chicken marsala. Place was crowded too.
(4)Patricia G.
I love Carrabba's! Everytime I go I order the same thing because I love it so much. The lobster ravioli is amazing! I like to go on Wednesday nights because of the drink specials. I really enjoy their sangria. The chocolate bread pudding dessert is amazing too! My family and I used to love going to Olive Garden but now we always go to Carrabba's because the food quality is better. I've always had great service at this location as well.
(5)T S.
Okay, I'm just a Carrabba's fan, period. They could tell me that the secret ingredient they use to flavor the chicken trio is droppings collected from endangered monkeys in Surinam that are harvested only through deforestation, and I would still so be there. This is the Outback of Italian food, I get that ... and it just doesn't matter to me. It is yummy. So how was the Disneyworld Carrabba's? Well, it could have been a zoo. When I phoned in for the usual call-ahead seating (on a Wednesday night), I was told they were full on call-aheads for that evening. Thankfully I reminded them that I had just called a couple of nights before about it, they looked it up and they took care of me. Otherwise the wait looked HUGE at 6:30pm. So not the place to show up last-minute with a gaggle of hungry kids wearing mouse ears after a long day at the park. They were being super-kind to their waiting guests, and brought a pizza cut up into small bites so people could take the edge off. I thought that was an A+ move by the management that night. The food was the tried-and-true Carrabba's fare. For us, that is spot-on. We had a very attentive server ... she did a great job. I've been to enough Carrabba's (and any other chain restaurant) to say that isn't necessarily representative of what you're going to get, especially when the house is packed, and even more especially when you are talking about the house being packed full of tourists. But during our visit, all went very well.
(4)Peter I.
I did take-out for 9 from there the other night. Long story short - the food tasted ok; the panni was lackluster - not really grilled, the pasta dishes were blah, the chicken parm was decent. service was really, really slow. I would not recommend this place for take-out
(2)Nicole L.
I have heard many various reviews. The only consistent statement is that it is pricy. The facility and decor is nice. The menu is way too small and everything seems to have mushrooms in it. I ordered the champagne Shrimp and scallop pasta, a limited time special. Nothing to write home about. The portion was small and it was essentially flavorless except for the seafood itself. Not worth it at all. Hubby originally ordered the chicken cannoli. He was insistent it was the seafood version of it but the manager disagreed. I tasted it and it tasted like lobster. Apparently the chicken in the pasts dishes consists of ground chicken which seems weird and stupid based on the price of the meals. The meal was replaced with chicken marsala. The chicken breast was about a quarter of a normal side breast. It came with broccoli. The broccoli was cooked to perfection. Service was very prompt and pleasant. Refills were abundant.
(2)Davina S.
There is nothing cooked here. Everything is prepackaged and reheated. Don't believe me? Go sit at the bar by the kitchen and you will see!
(1)Lynn G.
The waiter had a sinus problem and I was afraid his nose would run on my food. Otherwise this un-named server was a bit overbearing but better than most. Saw several staff members on break eating outdoors in a seating area. Thought they should eat out of sight of customers as they were in lounge mode. And the food- great
(4)Shannon C.
I never thought a chain Italian restaurant would be good, but I was sorely mistaken. We enjoyed eating here so much that we ate at Carrabba's three times in two weeks. My husband being from the mainland has eaten at a Carrabba's before but it was the first for me. The free bread with the olive oil dip is to die for! I don't know what types of herbs are used but it is soooooo good! The three times we came we both ordered the same dishes. My husband got the Spiedino Di Mare with all scallops and I had the Penne Franco with chicken. Come hungry because the portions are huge, we always had leftovers. Oh and the service is awesome. Very friendly people working here. Hopefully they will open a location in Hawaii.
(5)Kai T.
I had the seafood cannoli. It was really good. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. Would come again.
(4)Jose J.
This particular link in the chain is very strong. Atmosphere was fine, food was great, service most excellent. Olive oil dip with 9 ingredients made a solid lead in, followed by a nice mix of salad. Good spice on the salmon, flavorful sauce on the tilapia, and cannoli presented well (and in pairs!). Could probably have left some lumps/texture in the garlic mashed potatoes and dessert filling - too smooth. Light and open seating, although a divider somewhere could make the table area somewhat less conference-like.
(5)Bill G.
The food is middle of the road, chain Italian but the service here is really special. Our waitress cheerfully answered our questions about the menu and then quietly kept our drinking glasses filled during dinner. Every time we were 2 sips from empty, *poof* a full glass appeared!
(4)Dave A.
Good food for the level of restaurant that it is. Would not recommend going there though. In my opinion they have a very big service problem. Threw the menus on the table and walked away when we asked if there was other seating (we had the worst seat in the restaurant according to the mgr) and then openly mocked my wife at the front desk within our view. When I asked to see the manger he was very apologetic and talked to the staff. That said, having run service and Hr for a 1500 store chain, this location has all of the tell tale signs of an out of control location. The three young women at the front are in charge and are all about having fun themselves with zero concern for the customer. Given the volume the unit does due to it's location this problem will be masked from regional and corporate mgmt for a long time I suspect. We did make the mgr aware.
(1)Rod H.
Great selection of wines and pastas. Moderately priced and great service on our first visit. The food came quick and was delicious!
(5)Robert H.
I have to agree with a previous "Yelp"-er. This is the best Carrabba's I've ever been to. We called ahead to put our name on the waiting list, and although they had no wait, they added our name to the list. So, when we walked in, we got a table right away. Our server, Caitlin, was the best server I've ever had at Carrabba's. She was friendly, outgoing, and more than willing to spend time with you. She never seemed in a rush to run away. She gave suggestions, helped with menu choices, and always had a smile on her face. She was very excited to hear that we were locals and not tourists when giving us the bill (only because she said that the location has a very high "tourist" rate - which means that it's very hard to get "regulars" to come back). We will DEFINITELY drive to this Carrabba's again! The service was incredible and the food was excellent. As I said earlier, it was the best Carrabba's I've ever been to! Delicioso!
(5)Cara Z.
Great service! I've been to plenty of Carrabbas, this one had to have had the best service out of all of them. Not saying the others were bad, this one just had extra things that made it stand out. Example, They left the olive oil on the table, and we never ran out of bread always brought more, and more spices. Also, we had no wait time, got to sit right away. :) Food came out quickly and was delicious!
(5)Rowena Y.
I came here the night before the Disney Half Marathon and boy, I should have known better that this would be the night where everyone will be carbing up. As such, there was a 45 min wait for my friends and I and we then noticed that there was a take-out area around the corner of the restaurant. So we opted for the take-out instead since it was only 25 min wait. I have to say for take-out, it's not that bad. Our food was still great and delicious by the time we brought it back to our hotel rooms. I ordered a simple lasagna and it was really fulfilling...exactly what I needed right before a race. The salad that came along with the lasagna was surprisingly delicious. It was fresh and quite mouthwatering (I mean how mouthwatering can a salad get? But this one was quite special). I doubt it's ever this busy on a normal day but if you happen to come here on Disney Marathon weekend, you're out of luck.
(4)Lorraine W.
Came to this restaurant due to positive reviews on here ! First impression was like an Italian version of Ponderosa and the food and wine we received backed that up ! Prosecco was in screw top , no wine bucket ! My husbands steak - medium well was cold , we complained and he received it 25 mins later when we all had finished , it now was well done +++ my daughters meal and mine were just ok. Credit where it s due , However the bread was delicious . The manager comped the steak and wine but still would not entice us back ! Sorry carrabbas or carrappas as we now call it !!
(1)Tavli M.
Had a great time with wife and kids. My server Sal had a great personality and was fantastic with my kids. Food was served timely and without any glitches. Everything was delicious, we started with the fried calamari and we had the chicken parm and chicken marsala. I will definitely go back.
(5)Steve M.
Another trip here and another 4 star visit. We had manicoti, chicken barbecue pizza, and pork chop Marsala. This was an excellent meal with good service. I am almost ready to consider this a destination restaurant . (my 5 star criteria)
(4)T W.
Good service. Good food. Seems to have a lot of regulars.
(4)GUSTAVO T.
Excellent italian food!
(5)C L.
This Carrabbas is definitely located in the center of tourist Orlando (Adam L.) as it is situated between two of the larger outlets malls in the area. But if you can manage the ridiculous traffic and avoid the $5 a gallon gas stations, I would suggest this restaurant to anyone. When my wife and I visited this establishment, there was construction going on in the front of the building, but some savvy person spray painted the hours of the restaurant and "WE ARE OPEN" on some plywood visible from the street. The inside of the restaurant was fine and had a very elegant ambiance. The food was excellent and tasted fresh. The menu had so many items we wanted to try we made an order for today and an order for next time! The zucchini fries were surprisingly good. The chicken trio was delicious and the salmon looked and tasted delightful. Our server was attentive and funny. He had lots of knowledge about the menu and complimented our experience at this location. We will definitely brave the traffic and frequent this Carrabbas.
(4)Robert G.
We've been to Carrabba's many times and we are never disappointed. From the warm, fresh sourdough bread with the delicious dipping sauce to the Pollo Rosa Maria to the nice J Lohr Cabernet to our finish with the Sogno di Cioccolata! Great meal every time and the service was outstanding as well!
(5)David L.
Carraba's near Disney. Fast and friendly service at this location.
(4)Eric D.
We went there for dinner yesterday. We were seated right away even though the place look crowded. Our server was really good. Food was excellent with variety of choices. Highly recommend it if!!
(5)Squirrel S.
Meal was fine, place was very busy and staff was hustling. Bread is excellent! Only negative is that they could not add a side salad to the kids meal but they could for pizza orders - this makes the kids meal as expensive as an adult pasta that comes with a salad.
(3)ANTONINO T.
Food is very well made and fresh. Service was very friendly and good.
(5)Lisa R.
As one of my Favorite places to dine, the food is amazing, it's quickly becoming a place I can't afford to dine and take my family? I choose Carrabba's as my birthday dinner destination, love their food, but the prices seem to keep going through the roof and the tiny plates & portions keep shrinking. I got the small chicken Bryan @$17.99 for a tiny breast, Alfredo & a salad. Granted I love taking leftovers and I did but the portions & plates are small. And then dessert, my favorite ever is John Cole icecreM w Carmel glazed Pecans at the whopping price of $7.99 for dessert? Thank god it was my Birthday & he offered to comp my desert meal. We got an appetizer Calamari $9.99 and we all drank water? Kids my Tweens fettuccine Alfredo $11.50 & hubby got Chicken Parmesan $17.59 so with tax my Birthday dinner was $73.03 . That's a lot & we can only done here on special occasions due to this. I just wish they were more affordable & you got what you pay for? It's still my fav but will continue to be long awaited each visit~
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