Carrabba's Italian Grill

Carrabba's is located in the Mall of Green Hills complex, so I wasn't sure how good it would be. (Does proximity to a mall equal bad food? Well, sometimes.) I was so surprised; Carrabba's is excellent. I hear that other menu items are good, but I can't help ordering the same thing every time: the Filet Bryan. It's a filet topped with caprino cheese, sundried tomatoes and a basil lemon butter sauce. The sharp cheese and sweet tomatoes make a perfect flavor combination with the steak, and it's just right with the garlic mashed potatoes. They have an excellent sangria and a wine list with affordable choices. I've never made it to dessert because the entree is so filling. The restaurant is cozy and warm, but it is also crowded. I've never waited less than 45 minutes for a table. You can get a drink, hang out at the bar or an outdoor table, and mull over the menu while you wait. more

Carraba's is a great contradiction. It's a terrific place to take your family (they have crayons for the kids, and even let them shape their own bread dough and bake their bread for them). At the same time, it's a terrific place for a date. Before I got married, I took many dates here, and it was a great experience- not too loud, romantic, pleasant atmosphere. At the same time, now I take my family there, and its still great. Somehow, the families never bother the singles, and vice versa. In fact, if you're looking to settle down as a result of your dates, letting your date see a 'quiet family having a nice dinner together' across the restaurant is a great example for them to see ;). more

This is a very good Italian restaurant. It is the best I have tried in Nashville so far. The service is very good and the food is even better, I would recommend it to anyone who likes Italian food. The only negative side is that is a little bit more expensive compared to other restaurants. more