It's been a lot time since we were at this restaurant. We need to put it back on the rotation. The restaurant had been remodeled since we were here last. The service could be slightly better especially removing empty plates that were piled at the end of the table. Food for the most part was good with a couple of misses. - fried Calamari - it just was tough. - fried mozzarella sticks- solid - Pollo Rosa Maria- very good - lobster Ravioli- excellent - two pasta dishes- one was good and one was a miss. We all took advantage of take a dish home for $10. Overall, a good experience. read more

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Zul was absolutely amazing! She made me feel very comfortable from the moment I sat down. Not only did she take care of the drinks, but she also handled my food order and got everything 100% right. She double-checked to make sure everything came out perfectly and gave me top-notch service the whole time. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. Definitely one of the best bartenders I've come across I'll be back just because of her! read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - chicken cesar salad - Italian Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

The food was TERRIBLE!! I got the Linguine with Clams and I got soup. There was so much liquid they had to serve it in a bowl.... It wasn't even a tasty liquid, it was watered down. The lobster ravioli was basically frozen. The parts in the middle were still cold. The sauce had no flavor, again just watery. So expensive for such terrible quality. Go to cafe Roma instead, you won't be disappointed. read more

We went to the bourbon pairing dinner and like always- the food service and experience was outstanding! I was able to try some new bourbons and new dishes. I tried new things and I loved them! The Italian shrimp and grits and the spicy rigatoni were my faves. We always feel fortunate that we have a Carrabbas up the street from us. We look forward to their pairing dinners and are looking forward to returning with friends. I think it would be fun to have a soeakeasy style event there with the food, the booze, the music and people could dress the part! Thanks Carrabbas! read more

Food is ok, can't go wrong with the steak but ask for the sauce on the side, you might not like it, I would eat here more often but I dislike the manager M.A.J as a person he is a dick and as a father he is a complete shit read more

An OK experience at Carrabba's. Prior to this experience I had never dined at Carrabba's and was anticipating it. I dined here on NFL Sunday at the 1pm kickoff and the dining room was virtually empty. I figured it would be as I noticed the light parking lot as I drove up. This restaurant had the games on the televisions at the bar, however, no one was seated at the bar which was another sign of the experience to come. For the restaurant to have so few customers in the dining room I expected the customer service to be great. It wasn't bad, however, you'd think the business would capitalize on having few diners with exceptional customer service. The customer service was just barely enough. The food was ok. It was bland and not bursting with flavor as I'd expect of from an Italian restaurant. This place is definitely good to bring the kids and medium-sized groups considering their booth seating is large enough to accommodate a group of 6. They have a decent kids menu. One thing they can learn from is to bring out all of the entrees at one time. They brought out the kid's meals approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the adult entrees which didn't make any sense. I'll visit again if in the area solely for the seating aspect and comfort associated with a light customer footprint. Give them a try. read more

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The bartender/waiter Carlos was amazing. The Kitchen manager Dennis was awesome and very nice. The food was very delicious . The wine was smooth... Daou Cab Sauv. The restaurant is cozy and relax. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Bone in Pork Chop - Italian Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

I was really excited to finally try this place because my girlfriend said it was really good so I finally went. The service was pretty good, they refilled our water a couple times and gave us more bread. The only thing was that they would just disappear for moments at a time especially when I needed something, it wasn't that big of deal. The restaurant itself was also freezing cold, I was shaking because of how cold it was amd so was my girlfriend. Now the food was decent but I expected a lot more. I got the Caesar salad and I loved it, it was so good, which made me even more excited to try the food. But let me just say it was a big let down. I ordered my steak medium rare and it came out rare. It was so rare that cutting into it was super difficult and when I ate it it was way too chewy and grainy. I chewed for so long but couldn't swallow so I had to spit it out, ive never spit anything out before at a restaurant. The steak was also lukewarm and didnt have a sear on it at all, microwaving the steak would have turned out better than what I had. The chicken was an even bigger disappointment. It was so much smaller than they advertised and it was very dry, I didn't even finish it. The seasoning/marinade was also not good and made the chicken not taste right, like kind of sour. The pasta was good but nothing special. After like 5 minutes all the food got cold because of how cold the restaurant was and the food just became inedible. For $70 in total I would expect the food to be of much higher quality and for it to have been cooked right. If I come again I will definitely just stick to pasta because they do not do meat right. read more

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I love Carrabba's! Stopped by for a salad and cocktail. The berry Sangria was awesome. Bread, I don't need -lol Delicious- and filling- The salad I usually get with scallops grilled to perfection Ambiance light and fun- I'll be back! read more

we came for a nice graduation dinner tonight but it was too warm in the space! for such a great location they have no AC?!!! what's up with that? read more

Came here for dinner last weekend. Love their Rewards Program, food is consistently good and to be able to take a "to go" dish for $10, you can't beat that. We also took leftovers home. Daughter had the pasta with chicken in garlic tomato sauce (huge and very tasty), hubby had the mahi with veggies, which was also very good. I had the chicken trio, with Chicken Marsala (2 pieces) and the Chicken Rosa, my go to dish. And for more than half the price, we ordered a to go meal. My only complaint is that the waitress could have been more attentive. All and all Carrabbas doesn't disappoint and the prices are decent for the quality and amount of food you get. read more

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They suck plain and simple. Way Too expensive for poor quality food and terrible service. Every time I go there they screw something up! DONT GO THERE EVER!! read more

Tasty food, great choices, super service. Will eat there again. Germantown Rd location. read more

This place is terrible when it comes to events. Never book the dining room! I made a reservation for a large group over two months in advance, and they canceled at the last minute because they are disorganized and don't keep proper records of their events. If you're planning an event, consider a different venue. read more

Hadn't been to Carrabba's since they closed the Frederick location. My in-laws had some gift cards to the Gaithersburg location so we checked it out. We usually go to Il Porto on Muddy Branch but we thought we'd give it a try again. For comparison Carrabba's in Frederick definitely felt upscale. It used to have white linen tablecloths but Gaithersburg doesn't. The booths In Gaithersburg are small for a party of four. We were seated almost immediately. The restaurant has a nice energy with the tables next to the kitchen staff where you can watch the food prepared. The bar has a nice section too with big flat screen TVs. If I was dining alone on a business trip I'd definitely eat at the bar. Our server was polite and friendly but the drinks were slow to arrive. Carrabba's should lose the low-rent picture menus too. The calamari we ordered as an appetizer was hot and crisp. When the drinks finally came the martinis we ordered were served in cognac glasses as they had run out of martini glasses. I mean how do you manage that?? I made the mistake of ordering the lamb chops. They were lukewarm and gummy with no flavor or sear. I make better lamb chops at home under my broiler with rosemary. The asparagus was tasteless too but the garlic mashed potatoes were decent. On the plus side the pasta dishes my in-laws and wife ordered were hot and flavorful. The atmosphere deteriorated during our meal with a screaming baby and annoying "Happy Birthday" clapping by the staff for a large party. If I want screaming kids and low-rent birthday celebrations I'd go to Olive Garden. Carrabba's should be above that kind of stuff. After the meal though the manager came over thinking that the gift cards were because we had a bad experience at a Carrabba's before. We explained that we met the district manager and she mailed the cards to my in laws. The manager is obviously very motivated to improve things so hope she takes this review as constructive criticism. We loved Carrabba's in Frederick so Gaithersburg location experience was a bit of a letdown. Maybe it was an off night because it was Sunday. Other than not ordering the lamb, I'd come back for lunch and order pasta. Prices are pretty good too. $20 an entree or so. Our meal with wine and drinks was $240 for four people. Not bad. Dinner date? I'd go to Il Porto. read more

Went for a niece's birthday. She loves this place! Table bread, pasta, steak, dessert. What's not to love? The calamari is salty and addictive. Served with a marinara sauce and "Ricardo sauce" which reminded me of broccoli cheddar soup, in a good way? The mussels themselves we ok. The white wine sauce was thick with garlic. I love garlic but this was extreme! My linguine pescatore which usually comes with mussels, I asked to hold them because we already had mussels as an appetizer. They were accommodating of my modification. I really enjoyed the large shrimp and scallops with the tomato sauce. The sauce wasn't very spicy but it had a slight kick compared to a regular red sauce. I ate about and saved the remainder for lunch the next day. It's like the Chili's of Italian food, in a good way. They serve hefty portions at reasonable prices. The food is good. Can't really complain. read more

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Mollie is amazing No wait, Easy Parking and the food was great. Absolutely glad we decided to come here for our family members birthday dinner. read more

Took forever for our food. Pretty sure the waitress forgot us...multiple times while the restaurant wasn't even full. Seems very unorganized. The food tasted very reheated and my sisters was not even warm. read more

6.17.22 My employer had a dinner event to celebrate 10 years for one of our professional associations. We had Carraba's Chicken Parmesan, which were individually packaged for each order. We also had an Italian mixed green salad and rolls with herb mix and oil. I'm not sure what time our food arrived, but it was cold by the time I ate it. Taste wise, the chicken parm and pasta could have used more salt and seasoning. We also had mini canolis for dessert. My favorite items were the roll and the herb mix/oil and canolis. This dinner was definitely more appetizing than if we had to use our contracted caterer. Definitely a grade up. read more

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Ricky F was extremely polite and nice to us. Good food, great service, convenient location. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Carrabba's is hands down the best Italian restaurant in the area. The service is great and the food always comes out fresh and delicious. Dining in is the way to go to get the better food experience. I love the Chicken Bryan and the salmon. Steaks are top quality. I recommend this restaurant for anyone wanting great food for a decent price. They really decorate well for the seasons, and the new take out policy for drinks is a big bonus. Whoever thought of that is a genius! read more

Visited on 11/22/2025. The seasonal berry martinis were exquisite. The bread was complimentary, warm, soft and came with spice to mix with olive oil. Our favorite entree is chicken picanti and also tried the chicken trio which was very tasty as well. The deal to pick any additional entree to go after the meal for only $10 was amazing- we bought duplicates of our meals for family. Great waiter reasonably priced! read more

For this special event to be my first time ever at carrabbas I'm highly disappointed. We didn't even get full glasses of Sangria but more so a sample tasting for the price it is wasn't worth it read more

Great service and great food. Everyone is very friendly! The restaurant is always neat and clean. Keep up the great work!

Emily made The service so quick and easy for a last minute reservation for 24 teenage soccer girls. Shes the best!!!

I went into Carrabba's with pretty low expectations because it's a franchise, but the linguine pomodoro was actually really good and I was blown away by this cute tasting tapas that came on my wine glass! read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Wine with tasting - Italian Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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I came here with a small group for dinner. As we enter, there is no one there to greet us. After peering around the wall, a young female comes. She barely grunted at us as I told her how many in our party. We are seated and there is a VERY nice lady as our waitress. She's smiling and very attentive. She was also patient when we had questions about the menu. Then the food came. The steak (ordered medium) was well done and gray inside. It was tough. There were three dishes with chicken and they were dry and over cooked. The chicken parmesean was black and burnt on the edges. The other chicken in sauces were dry. There was not even enough sauce to try and bring it back to life. The pasta was well cooked (so much for al dente). And, it was not hot when they came out. Was this food precooked, then microwaved until dry and then served? After dinner, the parking lot is pitched black and there is one SUV parked with the lights on several spaces away pointed at my car. It felt creepy so I told members of my group to keep their eyes open as we rush to the car get out of there because my Spidey senses were tingling. As I pull out of the parking lot, my tire monitoring light comes on. I'm like, WTF? I stop by the nearest gas station to check and somehow one tire lost over 12 lbs psi from the beginning of dinner until then. I feel like I'm at in a fish bowl because there are some lights at the gas station but very dark around there. Again, I felt "watched." Thus, getting just enough air to get out of there. Someone purposely screwed in a a screw. How do I know it was on purpose? It was the angle, location, of the screw. I don't venture out the Germantown often and I don't go to Carrabba's often, but this was a creepy experience. By the time we all made it home, there weren't enough bathrooms for us all to deal with the stomach pain. Good luck with your experience. read more

Good food ordered shrimp damian with extra lemon butter sauce that came on the side. Curbside service is alwsys frienfly quick and easy

EMILY WAS AMAZING !!!! she gave me delicious food while giggling with my family!!!!!!!!!!

Been ordering lunch at Carrabba's lately. The food is flavorful and satisfying -- Classic Italian comfort with fresh ingredients. The service was friendly and quick, which made it a great spot for a relaxed but efficient lunch. Solid value for the price. I'll definitely be back! read more

I remember years ago the starter salad having fresh cut onions and a host of dressings you could choose from. The only remaining items that taste remotely good are the fresh bread and calamari. Every single entree is a hard pass. I miss what this restaurant used to be. read more

Great customer service. Food quality and price were excellent. Will definitely be a repeated customer. thank you!

I just moved here from Florida and decided on a "treat yo' self" night out at Carrabba's, and it was perfect! The atmosphere was soft and warm, and you could tell Ada, the manager, and her team truly enjoy being there. My server (I'm so sorry I don't remember her name!) was so nice, attentive, and had a great recommendation for me. The food was delicious, served quickly, and didn't lack quality at all. I'll definitely be back and would recommend this spot to friends looking for great Italian food and a welcoming experience! read more

Restaurant was beautiful of course and the our waitress Vanelsie was very nice/helpful and quick with her job. She treated us like she knew us. And the manager Erin was kind enough to stop by the tables and ask if everyone was doing ok. Definitely both outstanding performances from them. And the food was great. read more

food and service was amazing. the food came out so fast! the ambiance was great and our server Jordan anticipated our needs and made do we never had to ask for anything! read more

Super friendly and super delicious. Prices are fair and potions are adequate. Nice ambience and spaces for folks to gather -- large or small tables or bar area. We had a great group dinner here. Good service. read more

Fun to sit at the bar. Great music! Don't have much else to say. Been coming for years. read more

This place is great for happy hour! The staff is pleasant and attentive. Thank you to a great team!

Went to Carrabba's with a friend in the middle of the week. The place had very few customers. We ordered the red sangria which was very good. Then we had the fried zucchini which was ok and the crabcakes which were mushy and tasted nothing like crab. Very disappointing. read more

Selema, is awesome!!! Such an amazing person took care of us and our visitor even when not asked...She was on top of our needs and taste...Ee know she has things to do and people to takecare but I noticed she still took care of us....I do appreciate the ambiance, service and great meals...LOVED IT....literally no wait time at all....We recommend for a nice Family evening together....nice interior...will come back,,, Love you Carrabas.... read more