If I remembered I'd been here I never would have returned. (Two stars! Whoa!). But a lot has changed in a decade and the restaurant really shaped up. I mentioned this to the managing partner who checked in on us. Despite a packed house on Mothers Day, the restaurant was well staffed and ran pleasantly and efficiently. (We had the best server who said, "you're my favorite customers all night!" And I think she meant it.) Dinner was what I've come to expect from Carrabba's: really good! Per usual I ordered chicken Marsala with extra mushrooms, and angel hair pasta with garlic and olive oil. Wine has gone up a bit in price, but cab still comes in at less than $40 a bottle. It was a nice Mothers Day dinner even though (boo hoo) my daughter wasn't with me. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - House salad; I've come to ask for dressing on the side. - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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I don't usually feel the need to write reviews for chain restaurants, but after a recent visit to Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fredericksburg, I felt compelled to share our experience, especially because of the outstanding service we received from CJ on Saturday evening. Despite a busy Saturday evening, CJ stood out with friendly, attentive service. He greeted us promptly, explained the Happy Hour options, and made sure we got our drink orders in on time. He went above and beyond throughout our entire visit, and it made a difference. (I'll flag that the waitress who also stopped by our table in the same section was very kind, attentive, and helpful as well). The hostess who took our name was also great, even though she seemed a bit stressed, she clearly communicated our wait time and set expectations well. (I didn't get her name). The food was solid, as always. While Carrabba's isn't the most authentic or best Italian in the area, it's consistent and satisfying, with a good selection of appetizers and drinks. Additionally, the ambiance is relaxed, not overly romantic, but comfortable enough for a casual date night or family dinner. Overall: Carrabba's might not be on everyone's list, but based on our experiences, and the level of service we've consistently received, I'd say it's absolutely worth a visit. And if you're lucky enough to have CJ as your server, you're in for a great night. read more

I ordered via Door Dash and my order was fine except the dish needed more garlic and flavor. Also, the bread that usually comes soft and warm was hard and over can crusty. I couldn't believe it. It his had not been my experience at a Carabbas before. read more

I like the lighting in here. It's spacious inside and smells like little Italy. Our waitress was soooo good! She was cheery, helpful and just the right amount of check-ins. Food was great and served very warm. read more

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Super friendly staff! Stopped for a meal after a lengthy drive, VA was our halfway point and glad we chose Carrabba's as something we were familiar with. read more

The food was delicious, and the restaurant in Brandon is very nice. The young waiter was very good and friendly. read more

Went there for my birthday dinner absolute worst decision, experience we've had in a while, will not be going back. Spent 120.00 dollars for a meal we threw in the trash. Our server was absolutely awful, had an attitude and kept disappearing. The couple behind us had her and requested a different server. We ended up leaving without the desert we ordered because we were tired of waiting on her to return. -5 stars!!! read more

We had an excellent meal this evening. Sat at the bar, Jasmine was awesome. Great wine selection, $9 options were very good. Had no idea they had such fantastic Happy Hour drink and appetizer offerings. Skipped appetizers and ordered dinner, house salad with Italian Parmesan dressing was delicious and fresh, Italian Parmesan dressing was excellent. Shrimp and scallop linguine was very good, chicken herbed linguine nice, sauces not too heavy. And the fresh baked bread and dipping sauce was totally insane!!! Looking forward to going back soon. read more

My husband and I haven't dined at a Carrabba's for about 20 years but it was close to our hotel so we stopped in. So glad we did. The staff was friendly and courteous. The decor was warm and sophisticated and definitely Italian. Kaitlynn, our waitress, was smiling and bubbly, just a friendly person who makes you smile. She took good care of us without interrupting our meal. First a delicious warm bread with olive oil dipping sauce was brought out and we devoured it. We were very happy with the Caesar salad and Pollo Rosa with mashed potatoes. All three were well seasoned and delicious. We shared the meal and had plenty to satisfy us both. We will return when we stay in Fredericksburg again. read more

Carrabba's is truly stepping up its game! Mackenzie was our server, and her service was absolutely impeccable; she was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. We kicked things off with the Merry Berry Martini and the Wood-Fired Old Fashioned. The martini was bursting with flavor and honestly deserves a permanent spot on the menu; it's a martini masterpiece. We had the Lentil and Sausage soup, and it was deliciously hearty. For our meals, we ordered the Fettuccine Weesie with gluten-free pasta and the Meezaluna, and both dishes were outstanding. The sauces were rich, perfectly balanced, and completely irresistible. We will be back for sure! read more

We got dinner at Carrabba's here in Fredericksburg; pasta is my hubby's favorite dish! And we were celebrating his birthday! We used to frequently dine at the Carrabba's in Fairfax, when we lived in Northern Virginia, but this was our first time at this location. Naturally we rarely eat pasta anymore, with it only (normally) being on special occasions. My husband ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara with no shrimp, but double chicken. He got the sausage lentil soup with his entree. I ordered the Pollo Rosa Maria, which is wood grilled chicken, stuffed with fontina cheese and prosciutto, topped with mushrooms, and a lemon basil butter sauce with a side of fettuccine Alfredo. I also got a garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette. For dessert we ordered a pumpkin spice bread pudding to split. It was pumpkin custard-soaked brioche bread, topped with vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with salted caramel sauce. Everything was amazing! The bread was hot, the soup was hot, the vegetables in the salad were fresh. My Pollo Rosa Maria was heavenly. Restaurant was clean. And our service from Mackenzie was terrific! We have so much leftover! We got a second Pollo Rosa Maria to go for just $10! So dinner here tomorrow; possibly enough for the next day too! Next time we won't wait so long to go back. read more

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Eat here at least once a week!!! Very good !!!! When they have specials with five course meals with wine. The food was wonderful But I'm not a wine drinker of more than one glass and they have included a different wine for each course so that part wasted. Food outstanding usually for the Special it runs around $60 but remember you get four or five courses from appetizer down to dessert and good portions and wine with each different section which was very good but like I said, I don't drink more than the first one so if you have somebody with you that likes wine and they can drink yours, that's good. I told the waitress she could take it home. I didn't touch it put it in the side and she could drink it when she gets off just joking, but you know it is a waste so therefore I didn't get that part of it but it does come with the mail when the person host that special Knight very good explains about the wines and the food is really a very entertaining evening with perfect food so never hesitate to join up when they have those evenings Ambience was wonderful lovely restaurant when you come in for those special evenings all the tables are all set up with the glasses of wine, seasonal decorations, waitress, and waiter. Staff excellent host very good too can't get better than that. read more

Service was amazing! She was so professional, sweet, polite, and made my day with her smiley personality!

I havent gone here in about 3 years, but this was amazing!! the food was on point and just what i wanted. the staff was so so so so so soooo nice to me!! the restaurant itself is calm and respectable. its so nice here and i WILL come again! read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Great experience and food with an incredible staff!! Lunch was amazing and very reasonable! Relaxing atmosphere and not crowded!

I have been there several times with my friends for Happy Hour, and they have a wonderful Happy Hour. Went with my group from the YMCA for lunch a few times....their lunch specials are tasty and worth the money. They only bring a few of the lunch special menus so make sure to ask for them... read more

14 of us went to Carrabba's for the feast of the seven fishes. It was a fixed price meal and every course was paired with wine for $60. That is just an unbelievable price and very good value for money. It was a Wednesday evening and the place was packed. It was a little bit concerning but we were seated right away, and the waitstaff was phenomenal. They were Johnny on the spot in every way. As we finished a glass of wine, the glass was removed from the table as were dishes. Every one of the waitstaff had a bright smile on their face and were truly happy, which made for a very enjoyable experience. We liked most of the courses and most of the wine pairings. The only disappointing meals were the lobster ravioli, which tasted doughy and the linguine, which was relatively flavorless. The last wine that went with the strawberry cheesecake was not very pleasant. All in all, I still give this meal a five star review and I highly recommend these wine dinners. You won't be disappointed. read more

We had an amazing time at Carrabba's, all thanks to our incredible server, Alyas (sp?). You'd never guess he was new--so friendly and attentive! I'd come back just for his service. The food was tasty, the drinks were perfect, and Carrabba's just became my favorite chain spot! read more

Take out or carry out service and quality food has always been A1. Management has always been responsive and we're willing to make it right

AWFULLY AMAZING‼ Excelled in every possible way. Anna S. was extraordinary. It felt like we were the only customers in the room. read more

On June 21 we had a large group of almost 20 people for a meal after a family funeral. They reserved 3 tables for us and were very accommodating. The food was excellent and all the servers were wonderful. Kristy in particular was a rock star and made sure everything went smoothly for such a large party. Thank you for being a bright spot on a difficult day! read more

Manager is clueless. Food was salty. Do better Carrabba's!!! Hindsight is 20/20. It was completely dead during rush hour. We will not be back. read more

The food is always great. The restaurant is always clean. The service is always great

5/5 stars, food is great and the service is amazing! My 14 yo son said he felt pampered. Made me happy. We had lasagna, pot chops, chicken Marsala and shrimp scampi. It was all amazing. read more

The food was terrible. I ordered a chicken parm which was so overcooked with a slice of mozzarella melted into it with hardly any sauce. The penne had hardly any sauce. The cook needs to be fired. The server was good but was inaccurate concerning happy hour offerings. read more

Great Food! Great Service, from the waitress, Mckenzie and all the guys ( bread server, food and drink deliver)!! They were all great!! We'll be back! read more

It has been a while since I've visited Carrabba's. After yesterday, I'm going back more often. The food was really good. We enjoyed the calamari, stuffed mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, ravioli and rigatoni. Each dish came out hot and fresh. Oh and the bread was so soft and delicious. My only complaint is about our waitress. She didn't check on us and we felt rushed. The restaurant was not busy, so don't know why she was not attentive. Now, the manager provided exceptional service. She was bringing out the food to all of the tables and she had time to check on guest. Kiddos to her! The restaurant was clean. However, the restroom was not. Only one toilet was operational. I plan to visit again and hopefully the toilets are fixed and waitresses are trained on how to serve customers with a smile and how to provide great service. read more

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This was our first visit to the Fredericksburg Carrabba's. We sat outside since it was a beautiful evening. Ciara was our server. She was very sweet and took well care of us!!Food was delicious! We ordered the Chicken trio, chicken Rosa, cheese ravioli & tiramisu. However, all of our hot entrees didn't come out that hot. We would have enjoyed it hotter. read more

Pleasent atmosphere, excellent service, terrific food. I would suggest the grilled vegetable ravioli

Visited Carrabba's recently must say it was great food and a great experience! our server Kristy was excellent! Highly recommended!

My first time ordering online tge service was fast and tge food was delicious a great experience.

Reanna was great. service was great, food was great and came out promptly! Reanna was very attentive and checked on us numerous times to make sure everything was good! read more

I had one of the most amazing servers today, Alexis!! She was so intelligent and one of the quickest servers I have ever had! I give her 10/10 Stars!!! I will for sure be back and ask for her as my server! read more

Our waitress Mackenzie has always been the best! She takes her job above board to care for her customers and it is inspiring to us. We will always look for her when we go. And the food was very tasty today:) read more

This place has been one of my favorite places in Fredericksburg so when I spend $8.49 on fettuccine Alfredo and get enough to fill a Dixie cup I'm shocked. I wish that I'd have gotten a picture of the rest of our food. The meatballs and ricotta consisted of two tiny meatballs. The Mezzulana was $23. and it wasn't enough to feed a toddler like five pieces of pasta. The "Chocolate Dream" cake was 1/4 the normal sized piece. I just don't get it. I usually love this restaurant. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Mackenzie was super friendly and very helpful, the food was tasty and well cooked. Awesome experience.

Amazing waitstaff. Great food. We really enjoyed the sangria. Did not need to wait long to get seated.

First of all, their Christmas decorations?! So well put ! I had a dinner date with one of my daughters and our server was absolutely the sweetest. Nothing but delightful interactions with everyone we encountered. Maybe next time I'll leave room for dessert ! read more

The service was very good. Our waiter Derek S. Was very friendly and attentive. The food came out prepared as ordered. The restaurant was busy but not packed to capacity. There was literally no wait time to sit. Definitely one of my better dining experiences this year. Keep up the great work Carrabba's staff! read more

Excellent service, great food! We had a surprise birthday party for a family member with all the neighbors! The staff was very accommodating and the space they set up for us was perfect! read more