Saw the reviews and needed to get it up; great staff/ management, good food, comes out in decent time too. Overall a great experience!

Thursday, 8/13/26. Grateful for another lunch date with the hubby. Just sharing pics of this most recent visit to Carrabba's/Waldorf. Our server was also the bartender. I've shared updated pics of our selections on this visit. We have no complaints ... only praise. We both ordered the Shrimp and Scallop Linguine. I hate when that happens because there's nothing to share. Anyways, our pasta dishes were perfect but the stand-outs this visit were: the soup (DEFINITELY the soup), my Espresso Martinis, and the mozzarella sticks. Hoping you can share a similarly pleasing experience. Looking forward to hearing about it. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp. read more

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I have not eaten at Carrabba for over 10 years, we went there because i wanted to try their lamb chops but they were out. I ended up ordering Beef & Shrimps Mushrooms & Spinach Fettuccine which was creamy, chessy; and perfectly favored. But I didn't like my wine spritzer, it had a bitter after taste. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Steak & Shrimps Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Sarah is the owner and I had the best experience EVER at this restaurant in my Italian restaurants GOING TO!!! Make sure you ask for Austin - he's the best !!! Everything he brought out was SPOT ON. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Me Sarah and Austin - Italian Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Stopped in with hubby for an early dinner. Restaurant appeared clean and welcoming. Pros: Greeter was welcoming and server was nice and efficient. Resolved issues that arose during our visit. Cons: Bathroom smelled like a sewer...very off putting. Food came out before appetizer and both apps and food were cold. Server fixed the issue appropriately. Flavor of food was not what I was anticipating and left much to be desired. Overall impression...I was underwhelmed on this trip. Hopefully a future visit will show improvement. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Italian Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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I will admit, I was not too fond of the Boondocks because it's so far from the city and you can't walk to get food, you have to drive if you're hungry (hunt for food). However, the Boondocks has it ALL! Carrabba's Italian Grill was our final stop for Sunday Funday Football festivities. Like true sports junkies we opted for the bar to watch the game. Good to note: Happy Hour is EVERYDAY! Score! Let's Get Into It! Minestrone Soup - Met Expectations but I would not order this again. I'm used to a tomato base for Minestrone Soup. This was more of a chicken broth. Calamari - YUMMERS! Exceeded Expectations Shrimp Focaccia Bites - YUMMY! Exceeded Expectations Chicken Parmesan- Yummy! Met Expectations! Pomegranate Martini - YUMMERS -Exceeded Expectations Italian Old Fashion - Great! (He loved it) Overall, ambiance is relaxed, ladies you can come regular, no need to dress up here. Service was fantastic, shout out to Sunshine with her PERFECT Personality! True Professional is an understatement of her character and work! I do love Italian cuisine and would return. read more

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Started coming to this spot 13 years ago (when we moved to the area) based on a recommendation from the front desk guy at the adjacent hotel. Picked up dinner on Saturday and once again they met or exceeded our expectations. I had a trio (chicken parm, lasagna and fettuccine Alfredo). Partner tried a new spring linguine dish with chicken. Both meals were excellent! The order was ready even before they said it would be! As usual, had enough food for lunch (or dinner) the next day. I also like their rewards program, seems like I always have a 5$ or 10$ coupon that can be applied! read more

Amazing quality of food!! Johnny's Trio is my Go-to for Instacart ordering. Desserts are to die for. Every order is perfect. read more

I received a friendly greeting by the server. The complimentary warm bread with olive oil and herbs was a nice starter. I would like to give a better rating; however, their signature lasagna was disappointing. It tasted salty with too much parmesan cheese on the top. The salad was good but not the dressing (salty). The penne pasta with meat sauce and meatballs was excellent. read more

If you have not tried the monthly wine and food tasting experience at Carrabba's you are missing a wonderful treat. They offer delicious eats that are amazing and not on the regular menu with great wine pairings. They even give you an extra tasting for each wine. I have found two great wines because of this experience. Great for a girlfriends night out or for date night. Enjoy! read more

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The food is always good however the service continues to go down. The last two times we have been and I have order a glass of wine so I could get the signature charcuterie topper, they have been out. I find this to be poor planning on management. If this is something you offer with every glass and suggest pairings then you should ensure you have the products offered. read more

Hats off to the Waldorf location. I catered a christmas luncheon at my home. I easily went to the website and ordered the best spread ever. The food was so delicous and hot, ready to serve. The staff had everything ready and the requested time and delivered right to my car. I will definely host another party with this location. Cannot thank all of you! Merry Christmas! read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - My Carrabas dinner at my home. Caesar Salad House Salad Cold Beverage, Lazagne, shrimp scampi, brocclli, mashed potatoes, salmon, and bread. - Italian Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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I found this restaurant over a decade ago. My daughter and I would come and I recall that the customer service was always surprisingly stellar. I say surprisingly because as far as local chain restaurants go, the young adults they usually find to serve are normally subpar. I stopped coming many years ago but yesterday had a craving. And the service is still stellar! I had Skylar this time and her level of attention was superb--not too much but just enough to allow me an excellent dining experience. So many servers get this wrong. They're either doing too much or much too little. They don't realize that they should correct an issue and so many other simple things that can leave a customer unhappy. Skylar wasn't perfect but wayyyy better than I expected. I don't go often but would now easily return. Btw, the website offers a free appetizer for signing up to alerts or something...I signed up and then never got the info for the free appetizer. ‍ read more

Everything was great. Took advantage of the $10 take home entree. Marcus was an attentive and pleasant server. Will be back.

Excellent service dont listen to Larry P. Devoured this caesar salad. Highly recommend coming to carrabba's for you know eating food and stuff. Inhaled this dr pepper as well read more

Great service, order done perfectly. I ordered online and make modifications and it was all done quickly and accurately

11 people in our party to celebrate a birthday, EVERYONE enjoyed the apps and their main course! Service- James was beyond outstanding, he did a super job, so attentive, our drinks, apps and main course were served in a timely succession. The rest of the server team was also excellent! Ambiance is nice, restaurant is very clean! Don't miss out on Carrabbas in Waldorf, stop by and enjoy yourself! read more

We made our way to Carrabba's after being completely ignored by the employees at the Chili's down the road. When we first got there they told us that the bartender wasn't in, but luckily for us, she arrived right after we did. I got their holiday drink, which was served in an ornament, that you got to keep. It was really cute and tasted good too. All of the food we had was delicious, especially the calamari. Chelsea and Clay both went out of their way to make sure that our experience there was good, since we had such a terrible time at the other place before we ended up there. I will definitely return in the future! read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Holiday Drink - Italian Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Had the most amazing time here tonight with my friend! Food was top notch and so was the service! I got the rigatoni martino and OMG was it absolutely delicious! Our servers name was Grace and she was very attentive and helpful! I will 100% be returning soon ! 5 stars !!! read more

While dinning at the bar during happy hour I ordered TWO small bites off the happy hour menu. It took an hour and 20 to receive my food. The bartender was very apologetic and checked numerous of times to see if the food was ready. The manager was very polite as well but didn't offer any reasonable explanation as to why the food would take that long. The food was nasty the chicken seemed to be refried so it wasn't edible at all. The shrimp appetizer was ok. The only thing that was decent was the drinks and the service the bartender provided. read more

I have an amazing time, everytime I visit. Food is Great, happy hour is GREAT!! Bartender Zaki is AMAZING. He makes the best espresso martini. read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Service was horrible. I could see four staff members standing by looking at me and talking because I had to get UP and ask someone for some water. Needless to say I didn't drink the water once I got it since I saw someone's hair hanging in it , so had to ask for bottle water then was charged for that too. Would not recommend mainly due to the staff. We were the only ones in the building and couldn't get a glass of water read more

James was our server tonight. His service was fantastic. The food was hot. He was very personable and made a drink suggestion to me. That was great on the special sheet. Will be back again! read more

Great experience everytime! I truly enjoyed my service. Also I love that I can make the adjustments I want to my meals or pasta. And the location is perfect for a meal before or after shopping. read more

Went to the Waldorf location tonight. Our server Marcus was wonderful. Went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and was pleasant the entire time. The manager Sandy was also extremely nice. Will definitely be returning to this location and requesting Marcus to be our server! read more

Our first visit to THIS Carrabba's. It was as good as usual. We sat near the bar to watch some Sunday football. The wine and dinner was great...as usual! Tai, the bartender/server, was efficient and friendly! read more

We ended up at Carrabba's on a whim after traveling out to Waldorf for some shopping. I honestly had no idea this restaurant was even close to the DC commuting area, and haven't had it in years. We arrived around lunch time, and it wasn't too busy yet. The service, and food were all as great as I remember years prior from the Carrabba's in my hometown. We got the prickly pear margaritas, bread stick tower appetizer, carrabbas trio, shrimp and scallop linguine, and the cannoli cake for two. Recommend if in the area. read more

always good will be back. food was delicious great service and no issues clean area read more

Had a Great time at Carrabba's Iltalian Grill in Waldorf, MD. The service was fast and friendly, and the food did not disappoint. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because my 16oz Ribeye was prepared medium rare instead of my requested medium read more

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Nice portion sizes especially when you're dating a power lifter. He enjoyed a dish that gave him chicken 3 ways. I enjoyed a pasta. The wait staff was fabulous. Went and got us new silverware and glasses because they weren't cleaned properly. The ambiance is very relaxing and a nice little date spot for a week night. read more

Food was amazing and the service from our server grace was better. She was on point with everything

Carrabba's has monthly wine dinners. They serve a different wine with each course. There are usually 4 courses in a dinner. My wife and I attended the Feast of Seven Fishes wine dinner. It had 5 courses and 7 types of seafood. Each course is described below.    They started with freshly baked bread and olive oil with herbs. The bread crust was slightly hard while the inside was soft and slightly elastic. The olive oil had Italian herbs in it. Everything tasted fine.    The first course had Calamari Richardo paired with Rionda Prosecco. The calamari was breaded and tossed in lemon butter sauce with a blend of pepperoncini red bell pepper, crushed red pepper, and oregano. The calamari was firm but not overcooked. The coating was light and crispy. The sauce was slightly peppery with a distinct lemon flavor, but it was a bit too tart. Despite that, we enjoyed it. The Rionda Prosecco is a sparkling white wine with notes of apple and pear. It was bright with a clean finish. It is named for the Monta Riondo Mountain in the Veneto region of Italy,    The second course had seafood chowder paired with Imagery Sauvignon Blanc. The seafood chowder had Mahi-Mahi in a creamy lobster and red wine base with lightly puréed onions, carrots, celery, garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes. The chowder was stew-like because it lacked any milk or cream. It wasn't creamy, thick, or rich. It had a good depth of flavor though. Imagery Sauvignon Blanc is a California white wine that is citrusy with very light notes of lemon-lime and grapefruit. The grapes are grown at the top of Pine Mountain in Glen Ellen, California.    The third course had Linguini Frutti Di Mare paired with Cecchi Chianti Classico. Linguini Frutti Di Mare had scallops, shrimp, calamari, and mussels steamed in marinara sauce and tossed with linguine pasta. The sauce did not have much tomato flavor and it was peppery(black pepper). The linguini and seafood were well cooked. The sauce could be improved, but it was good overall. Cecchi Chianti Classico is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy. It had notes of tart cherry and cocoa. It was acidic, slightly bitter, and had a dry finish. It is rich in tannins and has a well-rounded flavor.    The fourth course had Salmon Nino with Lobster Ravioli paired with Chloe Pinot Grigio. Salmon Nino with Lobster Ravioli had grilled salmon topped with 2 shrimp, lemon butter, mint, basil, and diced tomatoes. It came with 3 lobster ravioli and boiled broccoli. The salmon looked properly grilled, but the inside was slightly dry. It had a good salmon flavor. The shrimp were excellent in taste and texture. The lemon butter was peppery and overly tart with a modest butter flavor. The lobster ravioli filling was subtly sweet with a hint of lobster and ricotta cheese flavor. Most of the ravioli had hardly any filling. There was no sauce on the ravioli. It was supposed to have a cream sauce. The broccoli was plain, no seasoning or sauce. It was mushy on the outside while chewy on the inside. This entree had so much potential, but it was ruined by so many mistakes. Chloe Pinot Grigio is a bright crisp dry white wine with notes of peach and apple. It has a citrus undertone. The grapes come from Northern Italy in the Valdadige DOC.    The last course had Cannoli Allo Siciliano paired with Seven Daughters Moscato. The Cannoli Allo Siciliano had a crispy pastry shell stuffed with a sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chip filling, topped with pistachios and powdered sugar served over drizzled chocolate sauce. The cannoli was filled at both ends, but there was no filling in the center. Short on filling? Why? It was creamy and moderately sweet with a light nutty vanilla flavor. The shell was too hard and thick; but the flavor was good, like a sugar cone. The Seven Daughters Moscato was a sweet white wine that was slightly bubbly with notes of peach, lemon curd, orange zest, and almonds. It is made from 100% Muscat grapes sourced from Northern Italy.    The service was slow. It took 4 hours for our dinner. There were only 2 servers in the restaurant and it was roughly 75% full. Our server showed up only when he was serving wine, so we took each opportunity to get things that he should have provided without being asked. Such as bread plates, water refills, spoons, dessert forks, cream and sugar for coffee, take-home boxes, and the check. The wine glasses were NOT changed with each wine. So, we had to ask for clean glasses. I have never seen a wine tasting with this type of illogical cross-contamination until now. This is the first time that we have had poor service at this restaurant, so I am not letting it affect my rating unless it becomes persistent. Based on the food and wine, my rating is between 3 and 4 stars. So, I rounded up because recent experiences here have always been solid 4 stars. The food and wine at these wine dinners have been educational and enlightening, so I recommend them. It usually takes around 2 hours. The cost was $55 per person. read more

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This place has clearly gone downhill. I ordered an entree size house salad as well as a side order Caesar salad and I was completely disappointed at this quality of the food not to mention the portion was just ridiculous considering it was a total of $18. There's no way I could bring myself to consume a salad with so many brown markings on the lettuce and a pathetic presentation. I honestly couldn't believe it once I returned to my hotel room prepared to enjoy my lunch only to have to return it and order Chick fil a which was much more enjoyable may I add. Come on, get it together. read more

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Poor waiter service today. First we ordered two drinks which after 30 minutes never arrived. Then we ordered some to go dishes which were missing salads and soup then the check was incorrect missing happy hour prices and to top it off it took another 30 minutes to get the check and my bank card back. Worst service in years will not be back to this location I can spend my $152 somewhere else. read more

Dyamond made our experience wonderful! Great service and very kind and check on us throughout the meal! When you come here make sure to ask for Dyamond!! read more

The service was quick and the facility was clean, making the dining experience pleasant. The food was fresh and of high quality, with a well-prepared menu and efficient waitstaff. Also, the sangria was perfect! Unfortunately, there is no Carrabba's Italian Grill near our home- Solomons, Lusby, or Prince Frederick, which could be inconvenient for those living in those areas as it is a 45-50 drive (one way). It's our hope that Bloomin' Brands will consider opening a Carrabba's in one of these areas in the near future. We suggest that you give this restaurant a try as it guarantees a pleasurable culinary journey. Kudos to Sandy Miller, chef and executive manager and his staff. read more

Now I know why I have avoided this place walked in asked to be seated not bar area and they sit me in the bar area! after a 7 minutes of waiting my server finally shows up and asks if I want anything to drink and am I ready to order. dang whats the rush. one of the drink glasses had a long black hair on it. no oil on the table so when they brought me the bread and seasoning I have to go to another table and get the oil. Server gives me one paper staw for my drinks. After the first drinks I was falling apart. Most definitely will not be back read more

My husband and I attended the Wine Dinner tonight and it was an amazing experience. As soon as we walked in you could see how beautiful the valentines decorations were and how much work they put into them. They were gorgeous. Then the wine, service and food were all exceptional. We were blown away at how much we were given for $70 per person. What a wonderful evening. We will be back for another wine dinner. The manager (I think his name was Clay) was so friendly and attentive. His energy filled the room. read more

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After having many good meals there, today was a disappointment. Purchased two take out chicken trio dinners that were both way over cooked and extremely dry. I hope this was a one time occurrence. Otherwise the service was timely and very friendly. read more

The hosts stand is in organized mess they rather be on their phones not helping guest one girl with a short arm was completely disconnected with us when we walked in the servers are all over the place loud having private conversations that guest can here my phone came an didn't even look as good as the menu no sauce at all read more

Carrabba's Italian Grill - Shrimp mussel paste vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland