Carrabba's Italian Grill is a US restaurant chain known for wood-fired grilled dishes, pasta and family-style Italian food. Online, carrabbas.com handles carryout, curbside, delivery, catering and gift cards, and ties them to the Dine Rewards loyalty programme shared with its sister restaurants.
A Carrabba's order goes well when you pick the right ordering channel, size the food correctly for the group, and make sure each visit counts toward rewards. The codes then shave off a little more.
Carryout, curbside or delivery
Carryout and curbside orders placed directly with Carrabba's are priced at the menu price. Delivery through third-party apps often carries higher item prices plus service and delivery fees, so the same meal can cost noticeably more.
Where Carrabba's offers its own delivery through the website, compare it with the apps on the final total rather than the menu price. For short distances, carryout is almost always the cheapest option.
Order ahead at busy times. Friday and Saturday evenings fill kitchen slots quickly, and a pickup time chosen at order is more reliable than walking in.
What travels well
Grilled dishes such as Chicken Bryan and the wood-grilled steaks hold up well in a container. Crisp items like calamari soften during the drive, so eat those first or order them when dining in.
Pasta travels well but keeps cooking in its own heat. If the drive is long, open the lid slightly to let steam escape.
Check sides and bread are in the bag before leaving. Carrabba's includes bread with many orders, and it is easy to miss at a busy counter.
Menu choices and special requests
The Carrabba's menu lets you swap sides, choose a pasta shape on some dishes and add grilled chicken or shrimp to salads and pastas. Those add-ons are priced separately, so a customised order can climb quickly.
Allergy and dietary notes can be added online, but kitchens handle wheat, dairy and shellfish throughout. If an allergy is serious, call the Carrabba's location directly before ordering rather than relying on a note field.
Lunch menus and smaller portions have been offered at some Carrabba's restaurants at lower prices. Check your location's menu for times and availability.
Family meals and catering
For a household, Carrabba's family-style bundles usually cost less per head than individual entrées. They pair a pasta or grilled main with salad and bread in larger pans.
Catering scales the same idea for offices and parties, with half and full pans of pasta, chicken, salads and desserts. Carrabba's catering menus state approximate servings per pan; use those rather than guessing, and add a margin for big eaters.
Order catering several days ahead, especially around holidays and graduation season. Ask whether plates, utensils and serving tools are included or extra, and whether delivery and set-up carry a fee at your location.
How Dine Rewards works
Dine Rewards is the loyalty programme Carrabba's shares with other Bloomin' Brands restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse. It has worked by tracking qualifying visits and unlocking a percentage off a later meal, capped at a set amount.
The key is to attach every visit, including carryout, to your account. Missed visits generally cannot be added later, so sign in before ordering at Carrabba's online.
Some members-only offers, such as free kids' meals and catering deals, are only visible when logged in. Check the current Dine Rewards terms, since the reward level and cap can change.
Gift cards and bonus promotions
Carrabba's regularly runs gift card promotions around holidays, where buying a set amount in gift cards brings a bonus card for a future visit. Bonus cards usually have a short validity window and exclusions, so read the dates.
If you eat at Carrabba's often, buying gift cards during a bonus promotion and spending them yourself is a straightforward discount.
eGift cards arrive by email and suit last-minute gifts. Physical cards take longer to ship.
Where the Carrabba's savings are
The 20% code needs a $100 minimum on select items, so it suits a large family order or a small catering order. On exactly $100 it saves $20; on $200 it saves $40.
The $50 catering code needs a $250 order and Dine Rewards membership. On a $250 order that is a 20% saving, matching the percentage code; above $250 the 20% code would save more if it applies to catering items. Try both.
The $10 gift card code is best stacked on top of a seasonal bonus card promotion if the terms allow.
Carrabba's codes do not combine with each other, and some exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity. Check the discount at checkout before paying.
Common questions
Is Carrabba's cheaper for carryout than delivery?
Usually, because third-party apps add fees and higher item prices.
Do carryout orders earn Dine Rewards?
They have, if the order is linked to your account. Sign in before ordering.
How far ahead should I order Carrabba's catering?
Several days, more around holidays.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
|---|---|---|
| 20% Off Select Items (minimum Order $100) | Promo code | View at Carrabba's → |
| $10 Off Gift Cards | Promo code | View at Carrabba's → |
| Free Kids Meals Storewide (members Only) | Promo code | View at Carrabba's → |
| Free Shipping Selet Items (minimum Order $40) | Promo code | View at Carrabba's → |
