Seated right away. Super helpful staff. Love the gluten free options available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Soft music playing in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was amazing. The servers were very helpful when ordering, answering all our questions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot in Winston Salem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Carrabba's seating area - Italian Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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I have always enjoyed carrabbas but honestly forget about it since it's not downtown or right at the mall. I saw Instagram ads about the wine dinner and was finally able to make the day work in August. Their wine dinner has to be one of the greatest wine events I've gone to. It's an amazing value ($60) and the staff is wonderful and organized. I came solo so set with a table of regulars and I could instantly tell why they are regulars. The portions require a to go box for most people but you could also participate in their $10 take one home deal. All of the wines went great with each course I loved the seafood courses especially the scallop salad with lemon balsamic dressing. It was light, refreshing, and perfect for the summer heat. It went great with the Kim Crawford Sauvignon blanc. The cab with the desert was also an excellent pairing. I'm not a huge peanut butter fan because it's so rich but with the wine I loved it. I did love the prisoner but that's an all time favorite of mine and what made me excited about the event. This was such a fun event and I hope to come to future ones. The team did an excellent job! read more

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We took my cousin here for his birthday dinner. It was pretty slow so we were seated fairly quickly. Our waiter was very friendly and took our drink and appetizer menu properly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very relaxing with ample seating and a big bar in the center as soon as you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We all got sangrias, unfortunately, it did not have fruit in it the way we like it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating is OK with regular tables and chairs and some booths.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is mostly pictures of old Italian scenes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking lot is ample and is shared with two other businesses. It is off a main road but pushed back a little from the street so you can miss it if you're not looking. The bread that they serve immediately is warm and comes with an dipping oil with perfect Italian seasonings. I suggest you eat it immediately while the bread is still warm. We got the zucchini fries, which were a bit over seasoned and soggy, we were not too happy with them. My wife got the shrimp scampi which came with slices of perfectly toasted and seasoned garlic bread. I got the fettuccine Weezy, which comes with shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic. It is a good size portion and I ended up taking half of it home. The fettuccine was cooked al dente with a smooth creamy white sauce, perfect combination of mushrooms and garlic with a generous amount of shrimp to bring the plate together. I would definitely order this again. As my side, I got a lentil and spicy sausage soup, which was very hearty and not overly spicy. The birthday boy got the salmon topped with calamari and shrimp. Also a decent portion of fish and he loved the topping and got a taste of it all in every bite. He opted for a Caesar salad as his side and was pleased with it. Since it was my cousin's birthday, they contacted a dessert however unlike other restaurants, nobody saying happy birthday to him overall a great experience, especially with our waiter who stayed on top of our drinks and constantly checked on us. Some of the plates are a little pricey, but as I stated earlier, the portions are generous. Will definitely be back. read more

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This Carrabba's location has been my go-to chain for a very long time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is always clean, decor is tasteful, music is never too loud or distracting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bread and oil is consistently good, and is my favorite of the "free starter at chain and casual restaurants" category. They went through that phase of not offering more oil on the tables, but I am happy to report that that has been reversed as of late. The menu offers a very solid selection of both appetizers and mains, my favorites are the mozzarella sticks (shockingly good) and caprese burrata to start, and either chicken or sirloin marsala as an entree. In terms of sides, I actually don't enjoy the selection very much, and most of the more popular items require a $1-$2 upcharge. Still, I usually fill up so much on appetizers that I don't care by the time my meal comes. The soups and salads that come with the meals are also very good. The caesar salad is actually one of the best that I've eaten. Service is hit or miss, but never so bad that I've wanted to speak to a manager. read more

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This wasn't my first visit but it was the first time I was there for lunch. They have some pretty great lunch specials. I got the chicken bruschetta sandwich and it truly blew me away. The bread was warm and toasty but not too crunchy. The chicken was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The pesto and tomatoes were great. I got fries as a side because I was not feeling a salad--their Caesar salad is my favorite. The fries were really good, which was surprising from an Italian restaurant. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They definitely need to dust and do better at cleaning[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the service was the worst ever couldn't get anyone's attention and when our server will come to the table, she would rush us. We couldn't even finish our sentence of what we wanted before she would walk away my husband ordered meatballs and cheese sticks. The cheese sticks were still not cooked and cold inside. I ordered some scallops and shrimp with some Alfredo ended up getting food poisoning. The only thing good about this place was the manager she helped as much as she could everyone's all over the place. read more

This popular Italian chain restaurant is like most national chains, much of the menu is ordinary, with an occasional solid item or two - the key is to find those solid items! This well sized spot is very attractive, especially the bar area. It is a very relaxed, comfortable area, softly lit with classic songs playing gently in the background! One dish that I've had at this chain that I find to be excellent is Cozze In Bianco - PEI Mussels in a white wine/garlic sauce, that is a touch creamy, but is not overdone! I ordered this dish, a Peroni draft, and I dug into the complementary bread service. Along with that Italian style bread there is a small, minced mixture of oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, parsley, rosemary, and kosher salt - just add the quality olive oil that is on each table, and start dipping the bread! Only problem was the absolutely minuscule amount of the chopped items served me on this visit - see the photo! There was barely enough to use on one slice of bread! The Mussels were quite nice and there was a nice quantity - at least 25 nicely sized mussels. At $13.29 this is definitely a value meal. The other item here that I've enjoyed is the Lamb Chop dish - 3 double bone-in chops, well cooked, very tasty, a bit pricey though as the price has risen substantially over the last several here- and not just here! The service was a bit inattentive - had to take my ticket to the bar to make payment after waiting for over 10 minutes. Ambiance - 5 Food - 4.5 Service - 3 Value - 3 (Mussels - 5; Peroni - 2) read more

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I love Carrabba's. The spaghetti with pomodoro was tasty and comes with soup or a salad for under $15. They were running a special, $10 take home meals for equal or lesser value. While I didn't do this, it's a good deal. They also brought out parmesan for the pasta. This particular location was also offering $10 off wine bottles. While I didn't order wine, this was a great offering. I came due to a $10 off promo which was valid for a few days. I'm glad I came. Service was fast and staff was courteous. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Great service and food! As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated at a table. Within a few minutes our server came to the table to offer a taste of their featured wine. She then took our drink order and brought a basket of bread. Oh the bread.... we ate a few loafs! It was warm and so fresh. Just enough crust on the outside and soft on the inside... and the herbs with olive oil to dip it in were amazing! I had the chicken Bryan.... I loved the flavors of the sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and lemon butter on top of the grilled chicken breast. This was a great meal with great service! read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Chicken Bryan - Italian Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

The food is always amazing here. I definitely will always be coming back again. The service was amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the ambiance is always a vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The spaghetti I recommend. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

From a food perspective, this was a mistake. From the staff perspective, they were great. Not going to prolong this review and will jump right into the Veal Marcella I ordered. It was absolutely terrible. Tasteless with a tire tread like consistency. The staff were very kind and had some good laughs. We will leave it at that. read more

First off the cost is absurd for mediocre food. 26$ for the classic trio plate where my chicken was overcooked and my partners pasta was 23$ and very bland. Waited around 40-50 mins until the food came out and it was only 6 other customers in the restaurant. Service was okay except they would swap servers to give us refills and she just slammed the cups and left the empty ones. Wouldn't come back read more

I know this location has less stars but I had a great dining experience just now. The staff were attentive and friendly to my party. The food was great! I suggest trying the lentil and sausage soup! I did try the Trio chicken dish, my only quirk was that they all had the same taste due to to blend of sauces they were swimming in. I stilled enjoyed my meal though. If you happen to stop by I suggest taking advantage of the $10 Take Home Entree - any entree as long as it's equal or lesser value of your dine-in selection. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Quaint - Italian Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Carrabba's serves consistently good food. They do a nice job with take away/delivery orders as well - items are always fresh and well packaged. I think they may be a little understaffed but that seems to be the norm these days. The servers are pleasant and work hard. The restaurant interior is rather tired but I do appreciate the extended barriers between booths that were added during Covid. read more

This place is always a good bet. It has a quiet enough volume that you can chat with your group without making your throat sore, yelling over other tables. The food is delightful, and they have a few good wine choices (though it is a short list). I have noticed that the steaks tend to be one step more done than you ask (medium comes out medium-well, medium-well comes out well, etc). The service has never been a problem -- they're unimposing while getting the job done. read more

We ordered dinner to pickup up this evening. I received a text from Carrabba's that my order was almost ready. I parked and text what space I was in according to the link in their text and was greeted by a friendly, young man with my food. He confirmed my name and handed me my food. Perfect!! Good job Carrabba's!! read more

Mahi was way overcooked. There was more fat on the lamb chops than meat. Service was below average. The lesson? Only get pasta at Carrabbas. read more

The service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant atmosphere felt welcoming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food was really good. I would recommend treating yourself to great Italian food. read more

I love this Italian chain. I love the Shrimp & Scallop Spiedino, which pairs well with a bottle of Pinot Grigio. I also love the Filet Bryan & Lasagna, which pairs well with a bottle of Merlot. If Daniel is your waiter, his attentive friendly service makes for a most enjoyable dinner. While the drink & food are consistently delicious, what separates one venue from another is the added value of exceptional customer services. It's a combination to bring customers back. Everyone's Service Matters. Best Regards & Thanks Mustang USMC Retired read more

Placed an online order that advised my food would be ready at 11:40 I arrived at 12. They could do much better with service and greeting customers. I had a couple of staff members walk right by me (were not busy at all) and not greet, offer to help or simply acknowledge I was there. Maybe they should hire a host or hostess. Not a good experience. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Well I am going to say this restaurant over exceeded my expectations. 10/10 As we were planning for my daughter's graduation with booking a food restaurant to accommodate the out of town family. It was very difficult to find a restaurant to accommodate a reservation party of 20 on Mother's Day, Graduation and Prom weekend. The restaurant was busy as expected with a slight wait. Some our guest started with bar drinks during the time waiting for our table. We were seated and it was team effort from the servers. We ordered appetizers calamari, meatballs, classic combination which calamari, stuffed mushrooms, sausage and mozzarella sticks for the table. Pitcher of Sangria was excellent. The Rib Eye steak which was ordered medium well however, it came out cooked well done. The server April had the steak made over to medium well and it was delish. The staff was very accommodating and made my daughter graduation dinner the best. The manager came out to take our family group pictures. The waiter checked on us frequently and asked us did we need anything. She was able to handle our large party among others with ease. When everyone in your party is well taken care of makes for awesome dinner. I will definitely return read more

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Nightmare on Elm Street. Came in, sat at the bar, waited 20 minutes finally acknowledged after laser eye beaming the bartender. He says "I'll be with you ladies in a minute". 5 minutes later "what can I get y'all?" We ask if they have a drink menu and we are going to order some food to eat there and a couple orders to go. Bartender says we can order drinks with him but to go food has to be ordered at the to go area. We get up and go to the hostess stand to find out where the to go order area is and she says "I will find out in a minute but in the mean time let me help the people behind y'all". Ok. So we order online, no one inside is helpful, no managers to be found. Just a nightmare all around. We end up placing a $100+ order online but it doesn't come out on time and we are sitting in the curb side but have to walk in. Needless to say we walked into total wine next door and they were so nice and accommodating which was refreshing considering it felt as though we were in the twilight zone. Food still not ready 30+ minutes later. read more

We all enjoyed our dinners, and had an excellent server! The warm italian bread and seasoned oil is amazing! Will dine again soon!

Served molded bread and only offered to make fresh bread. The server was great, the manger attempting to come up with a reason for the molded bread. Absolutely terrible customer service! Looking to contact the corporate office. read more

Placed a delivery order through Carrabbas.com from this location and one of the item, the Pollo Rosa Maria was missing. When I called the restaurant I was told that they don't even accept orders directly from their own website (a lie). I was then transferred to a "manager" who admitted she was not actually a manager. I was then transferred to a third person (Monica) who claimed to be an actual manager. When I explained the situation she said I'd need to request a credit through the delivery service. I again explained that the order was placed through Carrabbas.com and that the site said to call them directly. Monica then informed me that there was nothing she could do because they were "too busy," and had no explanation for why the order was screwed up. Utterly unacceptable service. read more

I can't believe it's been so long since I've reviewed Carrabba's! This location is near my house so it was convenient for a low-key night out. My partner and I had a good time and while he loved every bite of his food, I was less than impressed with my dish. It did not taste bad, was prepared exactly how it should have been, I just didn't care for it. I ordered the Spiedino di Mare. My shrimp and scallops were mushy but the pasta was very creamy, as it should be (although a bit clumpy). The best part of the meal was my salad. And the wine. Precious glass of wine. I love that they offer 6 and 9 oz pours. Our service was okay but we did appreciate the manager coming by to make sure we'd been taken care of, which was extra special. read more

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An old friend was in town over the weekend and surprised us by announcing she's now a vegetarian. We remembered an assortment of vegetarian/vegan options on the menu and we weren't disappointed. Food was terrific! Service via Daniel was great. Always a good experience! read more

Actually left before we got to the hostess...sanitation rating is 91.5 as of 3/14/23. No thank you!

I just can't get over how well I get fed here -- I always leave feeling like I had the best thanksgiving and wishing I wore stretchy pants! Great management! Still in awe over the beautiful presentation read more

Every course was tasty and fresh. Abby was a great and helpful server. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We went to eat here and were very disappointed. I ordered the chicken picatta and got mashed potatoes for my side. The sauce for the picatta tasted odd and had too many capers. The mashed potatoes were so disgusting, I took one bite and spit them out. My friend also got mashed potatoes for her side and said they tasted fishy. They reminded of a nasty school lunch. The bread and oil never fails. We had multiple waiters and they were very attentive. Service was not a problem! Any time a drink needed to be refilled we didn't have to wait longer than 5 minutes. There wasn't a wait which seemed odd for a Friday night, but fine by us since we were hungry. Overall I wouldn't return again or recommend unless I just wanted water and bread. read more

Ok I don't really want leave a review because nothing when right this night but they need to get it together or they are going to be going out of business soon now with that being said it's not because of the servers they are trying but I order the Lobster Ravioli and they came out cold the source was hot but not the ravioli I took it back the heating it up didn't change it it just heated it back up and it was still cold so we sent it back. We didn't want it because one person has not eaten now ,we also ordered a chicken Parmesan, and it took so long to come out my daughter took my car keys and went to sleep in the car. and Ribeye came out great , I had the short ribs and mash. They came out hot but all in all we did not enjoy it because we could not eat together as a family, which was the whole plan. Also we got mozzarella sticks and they was burnt. I don't know how they sent it out and the fried calamari was actually OK. The manager did takeoff the lobster ravioli that we sent back and gave us $40 off the bill. We still dropped $160. I don't know how and left the waitress $40 read more

I have never, ever, had a bad meal at Carrabba's. The steaks are perfectly grilled, all of the sides are soooo good! If you've never tried their desserts, you need to. They're all so darn good. Carrabba's is more than just a meal, it's an experience. Wonderful staff, too. Great atmosphere! read more

Put in my curbside order at 8:40pm and the system said my order would be ready at 9:02. By 9:20, I didn't receive a text message that my food was ready. I went in to go get it and it was just sitting there. Drink had no ice and the food was not hot. Got home to dry lasagna that was burnt on the bottom. The brownie dessert was not good at all. I didn't get a message that my food was ready until 9:34pm. For how much everything cost I thought the quality and service would be a bit better. So disappointed. read more

I am not a fan of Carrabba's as everything is over seasoned. I just can't imagine how much salt goes into their preparation. As it is a chain, they probably have a lot of pre-made stuff and corporate guidance to follow. I like the traditional Italian look of the dining room and the semi open kitchen. This chain needs to review their menu and add more fresh items on it (like their main competitor). read more

Went here with my husband. It was very tasty It's a lot better than Olive Garden Our serve was very nice and the owner is a very authentic lady. My husband loved the stuff mushrooms and I like their Alfredo & tea was perfect! But (the price was really high) We will be back for sure! read more

Just visited Carrabba's in Winston Salem. My husband and I had the bruschetta Caprese and shrimp focaccia bytes. I wish I could say the entire experience was pleasant. Unfortunately I found a piece of plastic in my food and the only thing that the the restaurant felt was necessary was a $10 gift card. I am guessing if I had swallowed the plastic they would have thought differently. Think twice before visiting. read more

Went out to Carrabbas for dinner with the family on a last minute decision. We were able to get on the waiting list so the wait wasn't too long. We were seated and ended up waiting for longer than we would have like but once our waitress got going things went great. The restaurant is nice and clean. I ordered the ribeye steak with the spicy Sicilian butter. It was honestly one of the best steaks I've had in a while. Cooked to perfection and I really like the butter sauce. I was impressed and would suggest others to try it. read more

My first visit and it was excellent! Went with friends ... the atmosphere and staff was great.... And the meal was sensational! I will definitely be going back! read more

Very disappointed in service. Are there no managers who care for customer service anymore? Sat in bar area for my husband to watch the game tonight and then the hostess turned tv toward her to watch. I made a comment and her answer was yeaaa yeaaa. Pathetic. No asking of more wine or would we like dessert. Can't see this place lasting . Always used to love it back when people had pride in their jobs. read more