Always our favorite place to go for any special occasion. My husband and I went back again for our 35th wedding anniversary on September 13th and again, Carrabba's did not disappoint. Awesome food, good wine, romantic atmosphere, and excellent customer service. read more

Don't typically go to chain restaurants but went here tonight on the suggestion of a friend. We had an excellent experience. Starting with the friendly but not overbearing staff who gave excellent service and recommendations. The food was way above our expectations. Well prepared, abundant and delicious. Small touches like the broiled lemon served with my chicken and the carmelized garlic in my husband's sautéed spinach. I would urge anyone looking for a reasonably priced good Italian meal to check this place out! My husband was also impressed by the eclectic background music. Lots of cool jazz with only a few expected Italian cliches like Louie Prima. The decor is comfy and not pseudo Italian like a lot of chains. We will definitely return here. Food snobs be damned read more

Carrabbas Italian Grill 1740 S. Clearview in Mesa, AZ right by Harkins 25 has been a favorite of mine since I was a child so, on Veterans Day, my mom and I decided to go eat there really early to beat the crowds. If I had to choose one thing to eat for the rest of my life I would choose my favorite meal from Carrabbas called, Cavatappi Amatriciana. It's a certain type of thick, tube like spiraled noodle pasta covered in a spicy, yet hearty tomato sauce with chunks of tomato and cut up squares of pancetta (Italian bacon) that's grilled to perfection. Included is cloves of chopped up garlic, fresh basil, and hints of onion. So, walking in to Carrabbas this is exactly what I was expecting. We walked in and was greeted like we were friends or family visiting and seated at our table with our waiter already there, waiting for us! He asked what we wanted to drink, but while those were getting ready he gave us water with lemon without even asking us which was awesome. As he brought the drinks he brought us steaming soft bread with olive oil and fresh herbs, extra herbs at that. So we started off with our usual Caesar Salad which is the most amazing thing ever because it have a fresh sort of spicy herb taste to it. Then we finished it off and waited for our main meal. Our drinks never ran low because our waiter was there every second, I actually didn't even have time to finish a whole drink! That's when I smelt my meal coming. What I was expecting my meal to smell and taste like is what I got. It was hot and the waiter added shredded mozzarella cheese to the top, but of course he asked me first. I took one bite and felt I was in heaven! It warmed my whole body up and made me feel as if I was right there in Italy in a little cafe. All in all I recommend this meal and especially the restaurant for anyone who wants to feel like they are being taken back to Italy. read more

It would be great (and easier for everyone) if they had an allergen or vegan menu, but luckily this location has a vegan sympathizer and he was able to list all options without dairy or egg: Bread, most of the noodles (only 2 contain egg), pomodoro and pic pac sauces. Steamed veggies. Everything was good. Service was good for a busy night. Only 4 stars because without the vegan sympathizer I think it would have been tough to order. read more

First time here and the manager Luis made it extra special. Our meals took a long time to arrive and he made us some fresh garlic bread (off the menu). Food is fresh and yummy...definitely come back here and talk to Luis. He is kind and accommodating, we'll be back. read more

Frankly I don't see what all the fuss is about regarding Carrabba's Italian Grill. I took my husband there for his birthday last week. We had been there before but not for quite some time and so we thought we'd try it again. I started off with the Cesar salad which was pretty good but had a bit too much dressing on it. It surprised me with having chopped celery on it which was a real treat and added a nice texture to it. For a main dish I had the Mezzaluna which is a half-moon ravioli with chicken, ricotta and spinach in tomato cream sauce. I could hardly taste either the chicken or the spinach and the cheese was quite overpowering. I regretted allowing them to sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top because that took it over the top of too cheesy - and normally I love cheese. Then the cream sauce was just too heavy for this dish. It was rather bland and tasteless and really needed some spice. Because it was a birthday they brought one of their small desserts with a candle in it for my husband. It was the banana cream. I thought it was a nice touch and really appreciated they didn't all gather at the table and sing to him. I thought the dessert was creamy without it being too sweet. However when my husband got the bottom where cake was supposed to be it was just powdery so he didn't finish it. Overall the meal was a bland disappointment and the service was lackluster. The server never came back to refill my water glasses the entire time we were there. With so many other terrific options I won't go back. They claim to "serve fresh, flavorful Italian dishes prepared from the finest ingredients sourced from around the world." Well, I don't know what part of the world they get their ingredients from but they need to try getting them from Italy! read more

On November 17, a couple of friends and myself went out to dinner at Carrabba's Italian Grill. The only other time I've ate Carrabba's was at a banquet for our swim team my junior year of high school, so needless to say I was pretty excited about having dinner there finally. The moment we pulled up I could taste the melt-in-your-mouth Italian bread from its scent lingering heavily in the air. As we entered there were two hostesses, both with cheerful, smiling faces, ready to seat us. Unlike most hostesses that I have run into, the one who seated us was chatty the entire way to our booth. Personally it made me feel more relaxed and able to enjoy what was about to come. After a few minutes our server, Randy, walked over to grab our drink order. He was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu (although he could never get any of us a refilled drink before the previous one was completely empty). My friend was going to order the Mezzaluna, a ravioli with chicken, ricotta, and spinach in a delicious tomato sauce; however, Randy suggested a rigatoni that was similar to the one she had chose. The rigatoni was loaded with chicken, unlike the Mezzaluna, which had a quarter of the chicken this dish had. I, on the other hand, couldn't be talked out of my manicotti. Although the crisp, freshly baked Italian bread and Caesar salad were to die for, I, unfortunately, couldn't say the same for their manicotti. The noodles were undercooked, making them hard to cut and there was not an adequate amount of mozzarella cheese melted over them. Their pomodoro sauce was bland and added very little, if any, flavor to the dish. Also, it was a lot smaller than I had hoped for. There were two measly manicotti shells in an oval shaped bowl the size of a kids macaroni and cheese dish. Overall, the experience was fairly a good one. The waiter could have been more attentive to our needs, such as bringing over fresh drinks before the old ones were almost three quarters gone. There could have also been larger portion sizes for the price of the meal. Up to that point I might have gone back and given it one more chance. As we were leaving though, the head chef was walking through the restaurant and asking everyone how they were enjoying their visit and the food. It was something I have never seen a chef do in all the years I have been going out to eat. I admired how the chef was walking through the restaurant interacting with his customers when the place wasn't exactly slow. He walked by everyone's table asking how the food and service had been. I will definitely go back at least one more time. read more

WTF is a reservation for or calling ahead to hold seating if you have to wait 45 min.? Just simply state "we dont take reservations". Don't set false expectation. Horrible customer service!!!!! read more

Great place to eat! Make a reservation on the weekend or you will have to wait!

Carrabba's on Clearview in Mesa catered a dinner last night for 70 chorus members in Leisure World. It was delivered on time and set up expertly by Alex. And what a spectacular meal! Wood-grilled chicken breast with a rich and mushroom-abundant Marsala sauce, plump lasagna served with a Pomodoro sauce and parmesan on the side, and savory garlic mashed potatoes. Warm focaccia drizzled with olive oil and herbs complimented the meal. Rave reviews on all! Also want to note that, as I asked questions and had to change my count (several times), both Sierra and Josh, the proprietor, were EXTREMELY helpful and accommodating! Yup, this Carrabba's is as good as it gets! read more

Husband & I Stumbled onto Carrabba's while in the Mesa area & VERY glad we did. The manager visited our table & told us it is a franchise and part of OutBack. The service from everyone was great & all the food was outstanding. We had friends (3 couples) in town from home & took them there & they were all pleased as well with the food....we'll be back! read more

Wanted to call out the team at Carrabba's. Ordered from them on Saturday, for a pickup in the later afternoon on Mother's Day. Everyone was following proper protocols for the Wuhan Bioweapon Flu. However, when I got it home, all the salads and bread was missing from the order (4 people). Yes, I went back. Well, they, as in the words of the manager who apologized about it, "made it right" and replaced the entire order. So everyone had a nice HOT meal all together. This is what Customer Service is about. Thank you again, Josh, to you and your crew!! read more

Went here for a wine tasting / dinner pairing. The wine and food were OK, but the service was pretty bad. They crammed the wine tasting / dinner pairing participants in a row of tables so close together the servers couldn't get to you. Heaven forbid you lift your arm to eat, you'd being giving the person next to you an elbow to the ribs. Seriously, shoulder to shoulder. Food and wine were what I expected. Not great, but not bad. Would have given more stars if they had thought the seating through. read more

This was my first time here trying this chain restaurant. The food was very good and the service was excellent. They opened at 12noon on Sunday whereas Yelp says 11am. A waiter apologized to me once at 11:30am and again once I came back for lunch. The complimentary bread was fresh and hot and came with a side of ground spices to mix with EVOO and a side of balsamic vinegar. My portion was very filling. They even had whole wheat spaghetti which is rare to find in a restaurant. Upscale decor and ambiance...but not stuffy. I'll be back. read more

One of my favorite restaurants ! Pricey but worth it for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. They provide bread and make you a wonderful and tasty plate with Olive oil and spices . So good! I normally order from the grill menu. I have had the shrimp from the grill (wonderful) , the halibut soaked in a lemon butter (my FAVORITE) , chicken Alfredo, and I also have had the steak. I have never ever had a bad meal here or bad service . I normally order a glass in a half of the Santa margarita Pino Grigio another one of my favorites and the chocolate moose for dessert! The perfect ending to a perfect meal! Bon appetite! read more

Service was outstanding. Food was lousy. Nothing we tried was worth the price paid for it. Olive Garden has these guys beat for days.

Great service! As we walked to our table, every server greeted us with a smile and pleasantry. The mussels for appetizer were excellent. All the courses were delivered at exactly the right time. The food was top notch. I will be back! read more

Always very good, I would appreciate a little bigger portions, sausage and lentil soup a winner as is the Johnny. Wife likes the Rosa Maria.

This is our first time here but we will be back. The waiter Cory was so personable and on the ball. Then there was the food. I have eaten all of these things before but they never tasted like this. The seasoning was awesome on all of the food but the wood burning flavor to the steak was to die for. Now the one thing I have to say that is disparaging is that they don't know what well done is but I took the first bite and then finished the redest steak I have ever eaten and loved it. read more

This was horrible! My husband ordered the lobster ravioli and you would think it was a kids meal. I ordered the margherita pizza and it was soggy and crust was terrible. I wished I could leave no stars. My first and last time at this place. Very disappointed! read more

Decent service, nice menu, have always had a good meal here. Usually have enough for lunch the next day.

being from Nj my standards are high for Italian food in AZ .. most times I cook it my self but when I do go out for it Carrabbas is on the list! Great service, good portions, and pretty good food! read more

We came on a fairly busy night and waited over an hour. The manager came by and gave us free appetizers, apologized, and took our order. The food was awesome and very reasonably priced, and the wait staff was very friendly. But what happened when we got our bill shocked us. When we got the bill, we saw that our entire bill, for 7 people including wine, was 13 dollars! The manager was extremely generous and we left with smiles on our faces! read more

Probably the best chain Italian out there right now. Good overall meal. Try the porkchops! Not on the menu.

Christina did an awesome job of making sure everything was set at a good pace. We didn't have to worry about refills on drinks or bread, she was always there to make sure we had everything we needed. We love Carrabas for the food but I am glad to say that the service is always right up there. read more

Tonight was my parents 50th anniversary, and although the night started a little rough it ended great...why? Manager Josh. We were served our six dinners, but then my mom and I's fried ravioli's came and they were quite hard and cold. We told Spencer, our great waiter, and he asked if we wanted a desert to make up for it. I was actually hungry for my ravioli dinner. So I was super surprised and happy when the manager Josh brought over freshly cooked, steaming hot ravioli's to our table. They were great. But then he went one step further and brought THREE different desert samples to our table without charge. THEN he took off the bad ravioli's from our bill. Josh turned what started to be a not-so-great dinner into a GREAT dining experience. Thank you Josh and Spencer, my family and I will be back...SOON! read more

The hostess' were clueless. We almost left because we waited for almost 20 minutes and she kept the front door open allowing tundra winds to blow in. There were at least two other tables open when we got to our table. The server and the food made up for it though, so that is why they get four stars. I had the chicken soup with a salad. Crisp, fresh and just the right amount of food with the bread that you can easily fill up on. We also ordered the lasagna, which was delicious. Cheesy and generous with the meat. read more

I love Carrabas and know some of the cheeses are salty but I do think some items are too salty. I like salt but not that much. However the food is delicious and waitstaff very attentive. read more

I had the steak and fettuccine combo. The steak was slightly overcooked and a bit tough, but not inedible. The fettuccine was just flavored noodles and no sauce. It tasted ok, but far from my favorite fettuccine. The service was fine. I had it to go, and it was ready when they said it would be. read more

Dinner was fabulous. We had the filet Bryan which I highly recommend. Exceptional steaks. Jaime provided great service for us. read more

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Stopped in for dinner after my father-in-law got into town. Little bit of a wait but well worth it. Lisa took great care of us--excellent service. Thanks so much for a delicious evening!! read more

We have been coming to this restaurant for 15 years and have never been disappointed . I keep stepping out of the box and still have loved the new dishes. The veal parm is to die for. Caesars salad the best..... Enjoy read more

First time ever at Carrabba's & was pretty impressed with this place. The service was great. Very knowledgeable staff [Alex was very good]. Food was good. I had Chicken Parm & it was extremely tender & good. My wife had the Shrimp & Scallops with Ala Vodka sauce & demolished it. If you have pasta included make sure you ask for extra sauce. The only problem was the linguini was a bit dry. Should've asked for more sauce. The house salad wasn't great. But my wife liked the Caesar. The best part was that we were NEVER RUSHED at all, Sat nite arrived at approx. 5;15. When we left we noticed lobby had about 10 + people, yet they never seemed to push or rush us. Mini Cannolis for dessert were very mini but good. Also a friendly greeting at door when arriving & leaving. Will definitely return. read more

My husband and I went out for a date night and we chose this restaurant since he wanted Italian food. Our waiter was nice but he completely spaced putting my husband's dinner order in.. it was a total mess. But to make a long story short. The manager Sierra completely made it right.. I was extremely impressed with the way she handled the screwup. Most people would not of went above and beyond like she did, thank you again! we will be back.. read more

Best resturant expierence we have had in a long time. Our server, Jorge, was polite and effecient. He was quick to pick up dishes when we were done, brought out new drinks before our glasses were empty, and boxed up our leftover food for us before we left. The food was beyond delicious! The management was supurb and there was always someone there in case it was needed. We will definitely be returning! read more

I ordered online for pick-up at 1140, didn't receive it until 1200. I ordered the pollo rosa maria, which I have had in the past, and it seems as though I only got half a portion. Maybe they've changed it. When I used to go in Glendale, you would get two chicken breasts. It didn't taste as good as I remember it did at the Glendale location, just not as much flavor. I also ordered the brownie with mousse and whipped cream ( I forgot the name), and the mousse tasted a little grainy, I really wasn't impressed with that at all-especially for almost $9.00. I'm disappointed because I was looking so forward to this meal to be as good as I remember. read more

We went with a group to the wine tasting dinner last Tuesday night, February 17th, 2015. I have never had a smaller glass of wine poured at a tasting! Hardley enough to taste the wine and enjoy it. Three small sips and it was gone. The wine was gone before we were served the food that went with it. I complained to the server and was told that they had to proportion the amount so everyone could have some. ( So why not have more wine? I'm sure if we were paying by the glass we would have ample supply). Then came the first course Pizza. It looked like a personal Pizza, the kind you would get at Happy Hour for $5. Then the ultimate insult! We were served one pizza, small remember, cut into 6 pieces for four people! How do you figure? Math is not their strenght. Again I asked the server for more Pizza so we wouldn't have to fight over it. Again I was told- sorry thats all we have. I thought maybe I'm the only one complaining but as I surveyed my group I found that everyone was dissatisfied. There were supposed to be four wines and five courses. I only counted four since they doubled up two of the main courses on one plate. It would have been too embarrassing to serve a piece of chicken 3 inches long or 4 raviolis separately. Of course I complained to the Manager afterwards to no avail, as others did in my group. He said and I quote" I guess it was my fault because I told the servers not to pour much wine". Well at $40 a person I don't think I will be going back. Too many other wine tastings where they actually give you some wine. I usually give a 20 % tip, but my only recourse was to give a lower tip to show my dissatisfaction so I left 15%. Upon reflection, it should have been much lower. Well, live and learn. read more

5 stars!!!! One of my most favorite places to come to! The food is always AMAZING and my service is always AMAZING! I have taken several people here with me because I always have such a great experience. I absolutely love the oven baked ravioli and Sicilian chicken soup, and the bread is to die for. My food is always super yummy, fresh, and hot. This Carrabba's in particular is one of my favorite date night spots read more

Every time I come to this location, the service is always wonderful and the staff is super friendly! As a previous server/bartender, it's nice to see people who know how to use their customer service skills to the best of their abilities! The food of course Is always fantastic, and the managers stop by to check on everything at least once or twice during the meal. Super professional and will be returning there/telling all of my friends about it! read more

Great food and great service. Every time we go the meals are good, with plenty to take home. The cioppino, chicken Parmesan, and sirloin were all perfect, and the cheese/grape tomatoes appetizer was a delicious surprise. Tiramisu for dessert was fan-tastic! read more