Carrabba's Italian Grill, Italian-American restaurant chain in Orlando, United States.
Carrabba's Italian Grill is a restaurant in Orlando featuring an open kitchen where dishes are prepared using wood-fired cooking and freshly made pasta ordered to your preference. The layout allows diners to watch cooks work over a live grill while preparing meat and seafood specialties.
The chain started in 1986 when Johnny Carrabba and his uncle Basilio opened their first location in Houston, Texas. From the beginning, the open kitchen and visible cooking became defining features of the brand.
The menu reflects a blend of Italian cooking traditions adapted to American tastes, with customers able to customize their pasta and grilled selections. This approach makes dining here feel both familiar and connected to Italian food culture.
The restaurant is located on International Drive and serves lunch and dinner daily with extended evening hours on weekends. Expect busy times during dinner service, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The signature Chicken Bryan dish is prepared exclusively over an open wood-fired grill, making it a cornerstone of the menu since the beginning. This cooking method gives the dish its distinctive flavor and texture that diners seek out.
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