Carrabba's

01/31/11

Best Italian in SA, hands down, no contest (nolo contendre)

by thuestis at Citysearch

The bomb! Shrimp Rafael is the best thing ever; awesome bread/dip; Pollo Rosa Maria is the best chicken dish; always knowledgable and friendly wait staff; family friendly; House salad with pepper pamesan dressing rules. All around best restaraunt in SA, Johnny and Damien know food!

10/16/09

Everyone has a bad day now and again

by willbemadestronger at Citysearch

I have been to Carraba's several times, and generally been pleased. However, my most recent vist will be my last. I think my waiter was drunk or stoned or both. Not only did he forget my salad, but I was charged for it. My glass of tea sat empty for nearly my entire meal--despite me asking three times for a refil from three different waiters. It would be understandable if the resturant were busy, but the dining room was fairly empty. The worst part--most embarrassing-- was when one waiter yelled and cursed at another about how he was not going to sweep her section. Management was polite enough to remove the salad from the check, but still gave me a hard time about it. I am pretty sure I will not be back.

• Pros: Bread
• Cons: Questionable Service

12/01/08

See you "Marinara"

by KristenGruza at Citysearch

I have been eating at Carrabba's since I was younger. The original one in Houston has so much ambience and character. The location here has more of a traditional Italian restaraunt atmosphere, but the food is EXCELLENTE!

I prefer to create my own dish~~simple yet pleasing to the pallet. Penne pasta, marinara sauce and mozz cheese baked on top. AKA: Baked Penne.

Their sauce is so mouth watering....I always ask for extra.

The Fried Mozz is delizioso.....Calamari is so flavorful and the Italian Salad is THE BEST in Town!

I would eat there every day if I could........that must be the Italian in me talking. :)

Great for a romatic dinner for two or bring the "folla" ......dinner is ON!

• Pros: you never leave hungry
• Cons: wish my stomach was larger!

08/08/08

A true classic

by bluerivertj at Citysearch

Out of all the italian places here in San Antonio, I like this restaurant. The service is always good and the food always hot. Went there for a Sunday lunch and the place was hopping. The mussels in a lemon garlic butter sauce was divine. The calamari was crispy and light. Although we didn't like the homemade chicken soup...it was too salty. The pasta is always cooked aldente, never overcooked and mushy. And the portions are good. You will not leave this place hungry. The waiter maded sure we had warm bread on the table constantly and our tea was glass was never empty. Even though we were stuffed the waiter was nice enough to introduced us to the new dessert sampler trio, he was informative, friendly and provided quick service. Starters can make a great entree. Weekdays they are only open for dinner and the weekends they open around noon for lunch. It is a little pricey, but a great treat for a special occasion.

• Pros: Hot food, great service, good portions
• Cons: Wait can be long at busy times, not open for lunch everyday

04/02/07

Great

by glitter1023 at Citysearch

I love this place. We go every chance we get. I highly recommend the Steak Marsala with garlic mashed potatoes. The Zuccinni appi is great.

• Pros: Everything
• Cons: Do call ahead seating, sometimes there is a long wait