Our server, Maddie, greeted us and took our order. We have had her before and she is friendly and attentive. We started off with the mozzarella sticks and they were delicious. We then had Caesar salad. It has just the right amount of tart. I ordered the Short Rib Marsala over mashed potatoes. I had a side of Fettuccine Alfredo. My meal was so good. My brother Jonathan had the Lasagna and he thought it was pretty good. We will definitely be back! read more

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Love the servers , food and management. They need to deep clean the restrooms and update them to match the restaurant. The ambiance is quaint and I love going in a date night here with my husband . read more

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Our recent visit will most likely be our last. Lentil soup tasted like licking a salt block (also received the wrong soup) and we sent it back. Beer taps were not operational-part on order, same with the espresso machines frothing ability, again part on order. Our main courses tasted like the same sauce but were different dishes. Felt sorry for the staff as they're left to explain the restaurants short comings. With prices going up I don't expect perfection but good tasting food I do. read more

We went to Carrabba's to eat dinner. We were there mainly for the mozzarella sticks. They ran out so we decided to order the crab cakes they were terrific. The server was very helpful and the food came out fast. For the main course we ordered chicken Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo. Very good and just as we ordered it. The iced tea was also very good. We finished with dessert we choose the peanut butter chocolate treat. The ambiance was very nice and inviting. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Chicken Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo. - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Celebrated our 31st anniversary, Lexi was friendly and patient as I am slow with making a decision with my food. Which was very fresh tasting, hot and flavorful. My wife I enjoyed being able to sit and talk in the relaxing atmosphere. So sit back relax and enjoy your love one, as you eat, talk and forget the day. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Filet & Shrimp Pasta Toscana - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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I got food poisoning after having Chicken Marsala on May 10th 2026. It was Mother's Day and I understand it was busy, but that's no excuse for serving food that is not properly refrigerated or prepared. read more

I'm not a frequent guest of this franchise but I was in town for a visit and Greg & Cheryl recommend this place for dinner. They have call ahead seating which is a nice feature, especially when it's busy. We had a real nice server named Paige who was able to explain the menu and make some recommendations. Greg had the butterfly chicken, Cheryl had the Salmon and I had the Mahi. We all got the side salad. The meal comes with hot bread and I like they pour the Extra Virgin Olive oil with parsley for you. They also do something unique I've never seen before. They pour you a 'taste' of a selected wine for you to try. Today it was a Chianti and then you get the option of selecting it or another glass or bottle of wine. Greg and Cheryl both opted for it but I went with the J Lohr, Cab Sav and Napa Wine which is always a good choice. We all agreed we had a very satisfying meal and a great experience. read more

Not my fave for Italian. But I love the creamy garlic Italian salad dressing and the bread is super yummy! Chicken Marsala is usually my go to! Don't sleep on the mozzarella sticks and crostini bread it's delish! read more

The food was fantastic! The atmosphere is a bit loud but nice, the service was good but our order did get messed up twice but was quickly remedied. We did feel like they were rushing us through by ordering drinks, appetizers and meals all at the same time read more

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Exactly what you expect from a giant food chain. I was greeted warmly and the food was ok and on time.

Wow! It's Carrabba's! Need I say more? Always classy and amazing! From the minute I walked in, the hostess seated me right away and was so friendly. My server, Jose came over just after I sat down and let me know about the new specials and that I could take an extra dish home for only ten dollars. Wow! I love the herbs in olive oil with warm bread. It gets me there but the Pollo Rosa Maria is what makes me stay! It's delicious! Today is no different. This time I changed up my usual sides and ordered soup. Omg, it's so good and tastes great! Definitely homemade. I also has Alfredo for my second side, I'm getting full now but I have to try it and yes it's yummy! Everything is perfect as usual. This is my first visit to the south Lakeland location and I'm impressed! We will be back for sure! You know what's an added bonus? It's so quiet and peaceful! This is my first day of vacation and it's so nice to relax after a crazy school year finally ended! Ty Jose for your service and hospitality! read more

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Experienced my first time at Carrabbas. I selected it as an anniversary dinner, wanted to try the food to see if its as good as Olive Gardens. Unfortunately. No. I don't think I'll ever go out of my way to go to another Carrabbas. The food just didn't HIT like I thought it would. The bread & oil? Delicious. Main dish? Not horrible. But nothing to write home about. My waiter was was amazing though. She was kind & helpful & welcoming & even helped my Fiancé with picking a dish. She loved her food & desert. But me personally, I just didn't like it. And unfortunately. With my bad luck, I ended up sitting next to a family of 10 who would not stop talking about the current president. My appetite was immediately ruined. They were loud & obnoxious & inconsiderate of others were around them. I decided against making a scene even though it would of been justified. I came there for dinner, on my anniversary not listen to abunch of delusional Trump voters. Here's some pics. All look lovely by the way. 2 out of 5 stars. read more

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Went during lunch on a Sunday and we sat at the bar. Place was pretty much empty which you would think would be quicker, especially being the only two people at the bar. Took a long while just to get 2 salads and an appetizer! On top of that ordered a fries in which they had forgot. read more

Good food, good service and good value. We enjoyed a family dinner here at Carrabba's and they were very accommodating to our needs for the little ones. read more

Spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs were enough for over 2 people. It was delicious. Highly recommend

Let's just say we are huge Carrabas fans.... But not really of this location. The food is not quite cooked as well, restaurant isn't as quite as well maintained as others I have been to here in Florida and around the country. Service is slow as well.... It just doesn't hit the same as the others in terms of maintenance. The one in Plant City off 1-4 is much better. It may be a few minutes longer away from our home, but that one is very good. read more

Have eaten at Florida Ave South Carraba's twice in last 3 months. Very disappointing. Started by calling ahead due to 6 in party with one in wheelchair. When we arrived they acknowledged my call but acted as if it was a great inconvenience. One time keeping us waiting quite a while as others came and we're seated. Restaurant was not that busy. Next I asked the waitress to speak up as 3 guests were hard of hearing she ignored this. One glass of wine 15-20 to arrive. Bread arrived and was hard as a brick. Food did not come out together. My sampler appetizer took a long time to arrive and was very salty. Looked like it was thrown on the plate at the last minute. I've always loved Carraba's as a special restaurant. I believe this one must need better managing. It has gone downhill but prices go up! read more

Carry out easy and fast! Good dine rewards ! Menu has everything you want! Wood grilled flavor is awesome. read more

Food was very well prepared and I was very pleased with everything. Also, the delivery was on point.

3.5 . I came on a Friday for dinner. When I arrived at around 5pm, it was pretty empty; 45 minutes later the place was packed. There wasn't much of decor. The food came out quickly. The meatballs were so soft, the sauce tasted fresh and full of flavor. Definitely recommend this dish for appetizer. The shrimps and scallops were delicious, fresh and juicy. I was too full to try dessert but I will definitely return. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Spiedino di Mare shrimp and scallops - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

***I am posting this here because they removed my Google review*** this was Monday 12/22 PSA, do not eat here!!!!! I literally just left from sitting at the bar there, and while I was as waiting for my food there were a few people (including a member of management) standing at the bar talking about their poor scores from when the health inspector came!! Mentioned multiple employee hand sinks being either broken or inaccessible by employees, sinks leaking, things not being date dotted, (lemons, limes, sauces), bread cutter not properly being cleaned, kitchen staff not using gloves.. Now I've worked in restaurants, I've been a manager. To sit and have this conversation in front of a paying customer is insanity. So my food comes out, I look at the bartender and say can I be honest? I just sat here and listened to yalls whole conversation about your poor health inspector visit, and to be honest; I don't want to eat here!!!! She tries to say that it wasn't current, and I said girl I'm sitting here hearing them list bad thing after bad thing!!! Like wtf!!! Please have your manager come over. Lone behold, it's one of the guys (Zack) who was involved in the conversation. I said ooooh you're the manager. Well I just listened to yalls whole conversation you willingly had in front of me. And all of that is disgusting. I won't be eating and I won't be paying either. That just pissed me off so much lol. I'm not a Karen but being someone who has worked in restaurants and I've been a manager... literally what did yall expect? For me to eat after hearing all that? I'm well aware that a lot of places are sadly probably not doing what they should be doing as far as food safety but to sit and chat in front of it in front of someone with a $30+ check open is crazy. I will never eat here again... have some respect for the people who come here and pay good money to eat here!!! read more

Went in on Sunday for date night. We tried to order from the $45 menu for two and were told they weren't doing it because they were out of everything! So you're out of soup, salad, pasta, chicken, pork and steak?!? As well as dessert?! We then tried to order mozzarella sticks which they were also out of. At this point we decided to go to another restaurant because this osi restaurant is a joke. The proprietor clearly doesn't know how ton order if you're out of EVERYTHING. You should have just shut the doors. read more

service is great, foods even better. it was raining and they brought everything out to my car for me.

We went very much out of our way to find this Carrabba's, finally found it only to see that there's no parking. So we used the public ramp and headed out for a long walk to the restaurant. When we got there, we couldn't find any way in, continued our long walk around the entire block and finally found the entrance. We were greeted and seated quickly, were told by the hostess that they were having trouble with the heating system on this 48° day. Given all of that hassle and the chilly room, we'd still come here again! Erica is a gem of a waitress, made some excellent suggestions and did not try to upsell us. We enjoyed the warm bread with seasoned olive oil for dipping while we sipped our drinks. Dear Hubby had a delightful blackberry Sangria and I had Chardonnay. He thoroughly enjoyed eight large sea scallops done to perfection accompanied by angel hair pasta with a tasty lemon/butter/wine sauce. I had the beautifully prepared sea bass with the same angel hair pasta. The food was great and the service was attentive, so we lingered to each have another blackberry Sangria. $105 well spent in Orlando. read more

The food was excellent delicious mouthwatering! Service was the best!!!! you have to ask for CRYSTALLE She was a truly an professional. You can tell that she really cared about her job and you and wanted your dining experience to be everything that you want it to be! Thank you for taking care of my husband and I we appreciate you! read more

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The place is amazing. Very neat and the servers are really nice. The food is amazing and great choices to choose from.

Came here for dinner this evening. Everything was great until she brought the appitizer. She places it on the table and proceeded to knock my cocktail over spilling it all over my lap. She was very apologetic but I was soaked. Nothing was comped which is just insane. The food was ok but my salad was over dressed. I will not be returning. read more

Food was okay. Service was good. Honestly nothing to write home about. If you want italian id go somewhere else... read more

It's always convenient when I can call in my order and receive A+ customer service curbside. The Johnny Rocco salad is very filling, topped with a fairly large portion of shrimp and scallops. Of course, it wouldn't be me if I didn't add something extra :) a side of tomatoes to top my salad off. Pros: conformation and updates Via cellphone for curbside orders. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Lemon butter mussels n a glass of Moscato. Perfect combination... - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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First disappointing item at Carrabba's. We ordered the charcuterie from their new autumn menu, and it was beyond dismal. The item was obviously prepared a while ago and refrigerated. Only one knows how long ago, but suffice it to say long enough for the plastic wrap on the olives to have flattened them. Seriously, flattened olive, and that was just the beginning. The meat cuts had been on the board for so long they were effectively glued to it, were grayish in color & utterly unflavoreful! Even the cheese was flavorless, including the blue cheese or Gorgonzola - we had no idea which as it had no fresh pungent flavor. You could do better at an airport kiosk. I did talk with the manager about this, and he seemed to be relatively unconcerned...leading me to think there are more waiting in the refrigerator. . . Many more and he did not deny it. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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I frequent Carrabba's and always have a great experience. Our server was phenomenal and the hosts bring their bright cheery faces at the entrance. I had the mussels and a side salad which filled me up perfectly. Make sure you dip the bread in the sauce! The only reason I'm giving four stars is our window had some termites on it but we let the manager know so I know it'll be cleaned up. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Yum! The mussels were super delicious! Make sure you put your bread in that sauce - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Had lunch there and it was very, very good. Had the soup, Salad and shrimp. Food was excellent. The service was very nice as well, from the guy who seated me to the waitress, and the guy who brought me my food. The waitress was very attentive and even packed up my leftovers plus she seemed to really like her job. I will be going back. read more

Excellent food and service. Our server Jose Q, and the rest of the staff were fantastic.

The food not good, bought the filet mignon and it was shaped like a filet but that was the only familiar aspect of it! It didn't taste like a filet but they charged $30.00 for it!!How disappointed!!! Our server was nice but spread too thin! Will be the last time we eat there until the management changes!! read more

The food is always great. Love the selections of food. The staff is friendly. My favorite Carrabbas.

We had lunch in Lakeland! The service was great and we had soup and salad for lunch- delicious! Lentil bean soup, chicken soup - it was a special lunch for my daughter and I !! read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

i order chicken parmesan6:25 and 7:15 When I question about my order? They said that's how I have lost the ticket. This is how they treat vets read more

Food and service is great. We get to go food regularly. The staff is always friendly.

The hostess that greeted us was exceptional. As was our first waitress. Beyond that, this is the worst restaurant on the entire fucking planet. I've never been to an establishment where the waiter is so blatantly rude and unwilling to help the customer. Telling people to "yeah wait a minute man" when they are just trying to order spaghetti is absurd. Is the staff just sucking each others beards and man-buns and patting each other on the backs for working at such a subpar restaurant? Has any of the staff here worked at a restaurant before? Hope you all enjoy your shitty little lives at your shitty little restaurant and riding your shitty bike home to a shitty apartment where you probably listen to the Chainsmokers while you masturbate while your roommate is shaving his beard all over your chest. Honestly, this entire staff needs to be fired and replaced. Fuck you all. read more

Opted to pay 4$ for a to go drink with my meal. I received my drink in a child's cup. This can't be worth 4$ read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - a person holding a drink in their hand - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Florida