I've eaten here a few times in the past. Tonight was definitely better than my last review. Our waitress didn't know the menu, she was knew I'm assuming. Our food was good and seasoned well. We did take the $10 meal home for the next day, that was a great deal. One issue I had was the window seals need to be cleaned, the whole place needs a upgrade honestly. Not sure why a restaurant wouldn't clean well...this was visible dirt and dust. read more

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I was here for a birthday dinner, and honestly I wasn't very impressed. The staff seemed nice, but there were a bunch of them just standing around, and half the people at our table didn't get water until about 30 minutes in. The food itself was fairly good and several people in our group enjoyed their meals, but personally I wasn't impressed. The fettuccine tasted good, but there was basically no chicken on it. For the price, I expected a lot more. Overall, the place is alright, and if you have extra money to spend it might be worth trying. But if you're on a budget or want to get your money's worth, I'd probably stay away. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Fettuccine Carrabba - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

It has been quite a while since I've eaten at Carrabba's because quite frankly the last time was subpar and it's been several years. I took a friend there today and he'd never eaten there. We both had calamari appetizers and were were delighted that they weren't lightly battered and delicious. We also had the lentil soup with sausage which was great and for my main appetizer I had the chicken marsalas and he had the beef short rib marsalas. I will have to say that it was absolutely delicious and he was blown out of the water. He will be taking his wife there as soon as he gets a chance. I was delighted to see that. Apparently they are back on their game and the food was magnificent. The service was excellent is and we had a great experience. It is a bit pricey but it is well worth it. read more

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Chenelle the manager , smart , responsive and helpful along with my bartender , Kristie , both beautiful and welcoming, made my meal a true joy, I had the Italian chicken soup and a new appetizer, the goat cheese pasta . Both were delicious, that I topped off with a cup of coffee and a small glass of Ruffino Chianti , a suburb meal and enjoyable company, fantastic service I would definitely come back again read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Carrabba's - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Carrabba's is my favorite! It never disappoints. The service is always above and beyond. The ambiance is simple and nothing extravagant but I'm going for the food. We had the 2 for $45 and I was impressed they were giving the same portion as the regular option if ordered separately. I had the Caesar salad and my wife the Italian. I love their chicken Marsala with mash potatoes. My wife had the Tuscan grilled sirloin with broccoli and penne. It also came with a dessert not pictured because we were quite full from just the salad bread and entree. However we chose the strawberry cheesecake. We did get a Summer Sangria and it was really good! Highly recommend it! I love a sweet drink and it was perfect! read more

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Pretty usual Carrabas in the shopping District of Columbia right outside the Fairfield. The service was usual and good. In addition to pasta, we got a chance to espresso martini - which was fine except they didn't put the chocolate drizzle that was in the menu/picture. Overall a good place to eat. The service was excellent our server was happy to help us move. The parking surrounds the restaurant, so there is more than ample parking here. read more

Absolutely wonderful food, got 2 Tuscan Grilled 10oz sirloins with Sicilian butter and it was absolutely decadent. Got mobile so can't speak much to inside but quick and easy and everything was correct! read more

We had a great time at dinner. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. Our server was great and attentive. He had some very good recommendations based on our preferences. Afterwords the dishes came out pretty quickly and the flavors were very delicious. read more

The decor and ambience of the restaurant was spectacular. The staff were very friendly and helpful with the questions I had over the menu. I really enjoyed their Spicy Margarita they had on the menu. When it came to the food the Classics Combination was great except for the Bruschette Caprese it was Very Salty. We could not eat it at all. When it came to the Chicken Parmesan it was a 4/10 the chicken was dry and tough when eating. You could tell it was frozen and not freshly made. The sauce was ok. Over all it was good would different give it another try because of the staff and the drinks. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Spicy Margarita - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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It's sad to see one of your "go to" restaurants decline. As always, the atmosphere and service were top notch. However; the food left a lot to be desired. The salad had several pieces of spoiled or even rotten lettuce. The fettuccine was swimming in sauce, almost to the point of being a soup (not kidding). It was also way too salty. With these high prices I expect better. We also took advantage of their $10.00 take home entree deal. It use to come with a salad and bread. They apparently think that changing the name from meal to entree should convey that. Having purchased say, 50 meals and taken advantage of this deal several times before, I simply did not consider that. Yes, you can add a salad for an extra $2.00. It was in the fine print on the card on the table. read more

Oh my gooooooodness. Perfect spot on Irmo/Columbia SC. Minutes from Lake Murray, you gotta give it a shot. I got some secrets for ya. 1. Check out the 4p-7p happy hour. $3 beers and $7 appetizers. 2. Gotta get the $10 entre to go combined with done in meal. You essentially get 2 great meals for the price of 1. The staff is friendly and always accommodating. Drinks are good and chill atmosphere. CARRABBAS!!!!!! read more

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Experience here was okay. We had to wait for a table and had a good experience at the bar getting drinks, but where we sat down was a bit cruddy for me - the window sill, specifically...which in its state was too close to where we sat. Took forever to get our server, then to get bread, but it was Friday night busy so I wasn't mad per se, but still. I was jonesing for some Eggplant Parm, but they recommended the new veggie ravioli, which was very good. Glad I listened! My wife got a rigatoni special, which was just alright. But the highlight, especially as this was my birthday, was the Cannoli Cake. It's a week later and I can still taste it. It's extra special because back in NY on my birthday we'd go to the Italian bakery and get a cannoli and another desert, BUT, this was also just perfectly tasty too. A huge hit bakers! Would I return? Not sure yet, but I can understand why folks dig it. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Cannoli Cake ...so good - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The fettuccine I ordered tasted great! And the service is wonderful. I enjoy my lunch with my friend there. read more

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Such a good meal for not that much, especially love the dipping olive oil and bread. I had the trio and was stuffed

So delicious! The service is always great, the food is hot and fresh, and even when I had an allergic reaction (my fault, not theirs) they were so quick to offer help and to get me a fresh dish. read more

We often get carside carry out from Carrabbas. It's very seamless to call in, place the order and pick it up. The staff is friendly and our orders are always packaged very well. Salads are cold and entrees are hot. Great option for a night in. read more

The food is always great Italian fare with other interesting and delicious dishes. The service has almost been perfect even when they are busy - whether you are sitting in bar area or at a table. Very tentative. I try to stay away from the larger crowd b/c of the noise and they tend to be loud. If I had a choice in which restaurant to visit is most likely will be Carrabba's. read more

Good food, good service. The caesar salad was delicious and the sangria was my favorite. My friends enjoyed their pastas and the portions are enough for two ! My fav was the bread with the cheese, tomato and I think it was a balsamic dressing. read more

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Jordan was our server and he was absolutely amazing. The guy working the bar with glasses was super nice as well. Both were very knowledgeable about the menu and answered all of our questions. Food came out hot and delicious! Not one thing was bad. Will definitely be back again. We will also be requesting Jordan if he is available!! read more

We went to try out their summer line up and boy oh boy it did not disappoint one bit. They had 6 items on the summer menu ... 1 appetizer, 3 entrées, 1 dessert, & 1 cocktail beverage! We ordered it all! See the pictures and details below. The service and atmosphere were great. They had music playing but it wasn't too loud. I was able to talk quietly enough for my friend to hear me across the table. Cocktail: Watermelon Basil Lemonade - very tasty and refreshing. It definitely gives you a perfect summer drink feel. Not too strong on the alcohol, it's perfectly crafted. Appetizer: Fritto Misto - a great twist on some of your favorites. There is a kick of spice to it and it hits perfectly. When you dip it in the aioli sauce, that's where the Chefs Kiss factor comes in. The flavors were great. They also had a lemon slice that was fried y'all - I was pleasantly shocked. Who would've thunk it lol?! Entree's: all three of the summer entree's were good. They were flavored well and paired great with a summer feeling. My favorite was the Filet Caprese, the broccoli and the fries. Definitely worth the price. Dessert: Berry & Butter Cake - TOP TIER! That's it, that's all! read more

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I want to say first the food and service was outstanding. The restaurant itself was like being in a freezer. We asked the server if the mgr could turn the a/c up. Didn't happen stayed freezing the entire time. read more

We had a large order for a family of 5 adults. It was ready when we arrived to pickup curbside. The wait when we pulled up was in a matter of seconds . The order was precise .... nothing was missing They gave us enough utensils and napkins . The food was hot and good . The price was reasonable . I would re commend Carrara's in Colombia Harbison. read more

The vegetable was delicious and a good portion. The manager was attentive & corrected issues before we were even able to mention them. Calamari was a little freezer burned and over fried, but the entrees delivered. read more

Great customer service. The food was out on time. Overall a great experience And I will be bac.

Absolutely wonderful visit on last Thursday. The Northeast Columbia restaurant where we live was closed a few years ago. We thought that was a really bad mistake and have really missed it. The 'new' menu here is great and the food lived up to expectations. Service was stellar. The surroundings have been updated; it had a clean, well-maintained feel. Am so happy to have eaten here today. We'll be back! read more

The servicer was amazing, it was his second day on the job and he had a wonderful vibe. The food was good at first then it turned my stomach I threw up 4 times before the night was over. read more

An excellent Italian chain. Extensive menu. Food is always excellent. The pork chops are outstanding. Juicy and delicious. Not dry, overcooked, or tough. Highly recommend. read more

Lovely service, very clean, food was amazing never had lobster raviolis and ah I'd definitely going back when I'm down.

All the food was great. Ate here two nights in a row as it was right next to my hotel so convenient. First night i had mezzaluna pasta with a Caesar salad - always good albeit the salad was a bit overdressed. Second night has the Salmon Capperi - very good and perfectly cooked. Had the chicken soup to start and that was tremendous. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was great read more

We decided to go to Carrabas for an early dinner after traveling. It just so happened to be fathers day but there was seating at the bar. We had great drinks and service from Jarrod and Kristie! They have amazing Tuscan pork chops believe it or not! read more

We had a large group party and I was blown away with the service we received from our server. She was A++ The food was excellent but our service stood out and how she handled a very large group (reservation for 25 on 05-31 @5:00pm). She handled everything so professionally and I don't even know how she kept everything straight!! She deserves a promotion - the food was excellent but I will say that I was blown away with her. One very happy customer and we can't wait to come back. read more

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As always the food was fabulous, the service was excellent, and the ambience was the Carrabba's normal ambience. There was no rush with the different courses. Our server was very attentive to our needs and the final bill was not earth shattering read more

We eat there at least once every week! great food and their fabulous bartenders/waitresses are wonderful. the salmon is our favorite on a hot afternoon their salad OMG!! Atmosphere is great and parking has never been an issue !! We'll be back again this week we always go to the one in Harbison read more

Absolutely atrocious customer service. Waited on an online order for almost an hour from the time I arrived, not to mention the time it was place. The order was a Caesar's salad and a linguine and that's it. The restaurant was half full and they were directly seating people. To top it off, I asked to speak to a manager and she literally ignored me. I know she was aware of who I am because I saw her looking my way when the young host went and told her. TWICE!!! Pitiful customer service to ignore a customer's request to speak to a manager. I will never step foot in this overpriced garbage establishment again. read more

This is a restaurant that was one of my favorite spots. Over the last several years they have continued to go downhill in my experience. The food still is pretty good but the issues in the delivery and service are so markedly bad that I can't go back. I've tried lunch on several occasions ordering everything from just an app to an entree. It doesn't matter which it is, I had to wait over on hour on completion. Another occasion I took a family member out for a celebration. It was such a bad experience that the manager came over and comped the entire meal plus gave us a gift card to use in the future. This past year I ordered meals for everyone in my wife's department for her birthday only to get a message the day of that the order could not be completed. It was beyond frustrating when the employees had such little time for lunch and no one brings a lunch as a backup since this delivery was planned!! Last week I tried to take my mom to lunch here since the parking lot was mostly empty. I walked in at 12:58 and was told there would be a 10 minute wait even though the restaurant only had 5 groups seated. I immediately left. I will NEVER go to this particular restaurant ever again. It's too bad since the food (when you get it) is usually good and I like their menu. read more

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Went to Carrabba's for Father's Day and we had a wonderful time. The wait time wasn't to bad for Father's Day and I liked the text system alerting you of your table being ready. The food was awesome and the waitress was too. read more

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This is my wife's favorite place and it has grown on me in the 19 years of marriage. First time ever but my chicken Bryan was luke warm and mashed potatoes was hot. The staff were great and the wait was only 20 mins. We've visited this Columbia SC location many times, and this was our first subpar visit. I don't s nd food back due to the horror story about returning food. read more

Training needed for serving staff. A "runner" literally reached over each one of us while placing food on our table and left our table full of appetizer plates, empty glasses and unrolled eating utensils. The food was served salty but still good considering the amount of customers. Despite it all the restaurant was still quiet enough for table conversation to be heard. read more

Service was great! Food was awful. Salad was old. Somehow my lemon sauce was sweet. And mashed potatoes tasted like garlic. Waste of money if you ask me read more

We sat and waited for our food for over an hour. Once the food finally arrived it was cold. We also ordered two teas and didn't receive them until 20 minutes upon ordering them. I am very upset by this and won't be going back anytime soon. read more