Carrabba's Italian Grill - Louisville

This is the first time my family has visited a Carrabba's. And probably the last. We had cheese sticks, calamari, pasta carrabba, chicken parm, spaghetti and meatballs, and pizza. I must say our service was outstanding. The waiter did a great job of answering questions and making suggestions, but I was not overly or even minorly impressed with the food. The glass of wine was the best part of the meal. The pasta carrabba was very bland, had little to no taste. The cheese sticks were over cooked, so they tasted burned. The spaghetti had one meat ball, and the sauce wasn't very good, the chicken parm was decent, not the best I've had and certainly not worthy of a $16 plate charge. I would compare the food to that of a delivery Italian bistro. It tasted pre packaged and reheated...My daughter is a big fan of tirimasu, so we ordered one and it came out in a shot glass for $3. I was a little taken back as this isn't usually how a tiramisu comes out. Never the less, again the staff was great, but the food was far from it!

I have been to this location several times and the service is never bad, but it is inconsistent. Sometimes you get a great service and sometimes you get the average guy, as I did this night. Regardless, the Bang Bang shrimp appetizer (or they have them in soft tacos now-yummy! makes up for a lot, and so does their ahi tuna sashimi. You can get a full order to share, or a half order if you just want a light meal. I do think my favorite thing at this location is the carryout. Most of the food there travels and even reheats very well, so if you want a romantic night with your sweetie, grab some blackened tilapia with the lemon butter sauce and au gratin potatoes for you and get your love some grouper piccata with a side of asparagus and it is a good night!