CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

No drama at CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL: an A grade, 95/100, 5 basic violations cited at its last visit on January 26, 2026.

On health score it's safer than 63% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.4 from 2,412 reviews. Cuisine: Italian. Menus here flag vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.

Get directions Call (407) 788-4222

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (95/100)
Violations
5 total — 5 basic
Address
931 N SR 434, Altamonte Springs, FL
Cuisine
Italian
Categories
Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Caterer, Gluten-free restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 stars (2412 reviews)
Seats
216
Phone
(407) 788-4222
Website
Official website
Photo of CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Photo: Jorge Mikan

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 2,412 reviews
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What diners say — our read

76% of reviews here touch on service, more than any other theme. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.8 stars.

Of the 25 rated reviews, 24 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (24 reviews). One subject never comes up here: freshness.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (95/100), 5 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. DBPR last walked in on January 26, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 63% of graded kitchens in Seminole County. The citations behind that grade include nonfood-contact surfaces clean and plumbing installed & maintained.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 25 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Place is fantastic and the service was great took my father on his birthday we both enjoyed it.

  • June 25, 2026

    Shavonne is great. Very friendly, gave perfect recommendations and was attentive without being overbearing. Love the scampi.

  • June 22, 2026

    My server kristin R was amazing food was good bathrooms very clean but the restaurant itself was just very dirty had a moldy smell not clean at all very disappointed walking into the place was not cleaned, to me it remind me of a real old old Italian restaurant I've been going to Carrabba's for many many years . No I didn't walk out from the smell I gave it a chance So again the food's good just the place itself was dirty ,I couldn't come back here anymore.

  • June 21, 2026

    Shavonn was the best and excellent service l!!

  • June 20, 2026

    Shavonne is such a delightful server. We absolutely love her 😊❤️

  • June 19, 2026

    Been eating at this restaurant for years and the food is always amazing. I come here usually once a month and ask for Shavonne because her service is wonderful. She remembers my name and my order. Always a pleasure.

  • June 19, 2026

    Perfect service delivered by the professional server, Shavonne Dent. Her pleasant manner adds to the dining experience. She goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you want and need.

  • June 19, 2026

    Shavonne is always the best representing hit restaurant abd service

  • June 19, 2026

    Shavonne was beyond excellent with her knowledge and care. We love having Shavoonne as our server

  • June 19, 2026

    Server Shavonne is the best!

  • June 14, 2026

    "We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Carrabba's, and a huge part of that was thanks to Shavonne Dent our server! From the moment we sat down, she was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and friendly. She made sure our drinks stayed full, the food arrived perfectly, and we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. Great service makes a good meal even better, and she truly went above and beyond. We will definitely be back!"

  • June 13, 2026

    This is my to go place. I always ask for our server Shavonne, she is excellent 👌

  • June 11, 2026

    Mrs Shannon was a great server, thanks for the excellent service !

  • June 11, 2026

    Delicious food, they have many options, everything we ordered was tasty and plenty.

  • June 9, 2026

    the best Italian restaurant 💞

  • June 7, 2026

    We came here for a date night and were pleasantly surprised with the service. Shavonne is joyful and made our night!

  • June 6, 2026

    Food is always delicious. Prices are getting higher, but i would rather pay a bit more than have them compromise the food quality we have always loved. Our server Shavonne, who has been at this location for 20 years, was extremely friendly and efficient. I always leave Carabbas happy and full!! Try the filet and shrimp pasta Toscana...delish!

  • June 5, 2026

    Shavonne was amazing!! Super polite and caring. She wouldn’t constantly check up on us making sure that we had everything that we needed. Food was fantastic as always! Definitely recommended!

  • June 5, 2026

    My wife and have been coming here for years. The atmosphere is tranquil and the food great! We always ask to sit in Shavonne’s area who has become like family. We love that there are seasonal changes to the menu cooked deliciously! We’ve made a tradition of eating our New Year’s Eve dinner here. We’ve made love it!

  • June 4, 2026

    Shavonne

  • June 3, 2026

    Shavonne was super great definitely will be back to ask for her she’s the best highly recommend thanks for such a great experience

  • June 2, 2026

    Shavonne the waitress took excellent care of us . She will make you smile from the beginning to end super professional…

  • June 2, 2026

    Shavonne is by far the best server we’ve ever had, anywhere! She is so attentive and always on top of everything! She is always so nice to chat with and there is a reason she has so many regulars. We don’t come in on her days off. The Sangria is also delicious.

  • June 2, 2026

    Shavonne is the best!!

  • May 31, 2026

    Food fantastic, and server best I've ever had. ❤️

Overall Score

81 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  2. January 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  3. September 3, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  4. July 1, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×3)
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 26, 2026