Carrabba’s Italian Grill is an award-winning restaurant and caterer located in Palm Harbor, Florida serving couples in the St. Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota. With equal focus on authenticity and deliciously flavored cuisine, Carrabba’s presents couples with mouth-watering dishes prepared on a wood-burning grill; capturing the unique tastes of Italy. Founders Damian Mandola and Johnny Carrabba travel the world in search of unique Italian dishes and savory ingredients. New discoveries are incorporated into recipes that have been passed down through generations, providing each couple and their guests with a memorable experience.

Services Offered
Alongside convenience services like cake cutting, delivery, setup and cleanup, couples can request a seasoned bartender and servers from Carrabba’s Italian Grill to add class and ease to their event. You can also choose from a variety of servings styles — like hors d'oeuvres, buffet service, family style, a cocktail reception and more — to orchestrate the dining experience you've always envisioned. Outside alcohol is permitted, and event items are available for couples to rent, which include:

• Tables
• Glassware
• Flatware
• Linens
• China
• Chairs

Cuisine
Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers couples signature and specialty Italian dishes made with fresh, handcrafted ingredients. Your guests can enjoy classic Italian favorites like Carbonara and Marsala, or have a go at house favorites like Chicken Bryan and Pollo Rosa Maria. Mix and match to create your own unique package of entrees, salads, sides and desserts that suit the style of your wedding. Guests with dietary and nutritional needs can also enjoy a fine dining experience, as Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers the following dietary accommodations:

• Gluten free
• No pork
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Nut free

History
Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola share a passion for food, family traditions and generous service. Founded in 1986, Carrabba’s Italian Grill set out with the goal of creating an environment where people can feel like guests in a Sicilian home. Damian’s grandparents, Vincent and Margaret, immigrated from Sicily to Galveston, Texas in the late 1800s. Damian still recalls his grandmother instilling in him a passion for food as she crafted homemade pasta that hung over two sterilized broom sticks. Johnny’s mother, Grace, is also to thank for several of the unique and authentic recipes that are served daily throughout the nation.