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Hours: Dinner served seven days a week
Web site address: www.carrabbas.com
Concept: High quality, flavorful, handmade Italian dishes served in a warm, casual environment. Food and hospitality are the passions here, and service is engaging and generous. Authentic aromas and distinctive flavors emanate from a lively and interactive exhibition kitchen where each meal is prepared to order. Many of Carrabba’s recipes have been handed down in the Carrabba family for generations, originating from the family’s native Italy.
Founders: Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola (Houston, Texas, 1986)
Distinctions: PBS cooking show, "Cucina Sicilia" starring founders Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola and cookbooks Ciao Y'all, Ciao Sicily and Ciao Toscana available at most bookstores.
Signature Menu:

House specialties include crispy calamari, chicken marsala, steamed Prince Edward Island mussels, homemade pasta topped with mouth watering sauces, and fresh fish, seafood and meats cooked over a wood-fired grill. Traditional dishes such as Margherita pizza, lasagne, spaghetti with meatballs, and chicken Parmesan share the spotlight. A well-priced wine list featuring Italian and California vintages are a wonderful companion to the meal. A full selection of liquor and beer are available. Little ones ten and under will like the “Bambini Menu”. Pizza dough is offered to keep young customers happy.

Décor:

The interiors of Carrabba’s glow with the earthy tones of the Tuscan countryside, along with the restaurant’s lively vibe, draw in guests who love the welcoming atmosphere. Colorful Italian ceramics, memorabilia, copper pots and framed black and white photos of the Carrabba family enhance the familial feelings of the restaurant.

Restaurant Specs:

6,300 square feet including dining room and bar seating 246 guests. Patio areas available.

Amenities:

Carside Carry-out ~ Call-Ahead seating ~ Handicap accessible

Public Company Information:

New York Stock Exchange - OSI