Carrabba's Italian Grill is an award-winning restaurant and wedding caterer located in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving couples in the Tampa and Sarasota areas. With equal focus on authenticity and deliciously flavored cuisine, this caterer offers to-be-weds delectable dishes prepared on a wood-burning grill, capturing the unique tastes of Italy. Founders Damian Mandola and Johnny Carrabba travel the world searching for 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.

Cuisine

Carrabba's Italian Grill provides signature and specialty Italian dishes 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 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

Services Offered

Alongside services like cake cutting, delivery, setup, and cleanup, couples can request a seasoned bartender and servers from Carrabba's Italian Grill for a stress-free experience. You can also choose from a variety of servings styles, from sophisticated hors d'oeuvres to a lavish buffet, family-style meal, cocktail reception, and more to bring your vision to life.

History

Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola share a passion for food, family traditions, and generous service. Founded in 1986, Carrabba's Italian Grill has created 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 instilled a passion for food as she crafted homemade pasta that hung over two sterilized broomsticks. Johnny's mother, Grace, is also to thank for several of the unique and authentic recipes served daily throughout the nation.