Carrabba's Italian Grill
How to Order Lighter at Carrabba's Italian Grill
The standard advice — "just get a salad" — collapses immediately at most casual dining chains, because the salads are often the most calorie-dense items on the menu thanks to creamy dressings, candied nuts and fried protein. Carrabba's Italian Grill is no exception. Here is what actually works.
Five lighter picks
- Minestrone — 180 cal, 8g protein
- Sicilian Chicken Soup — 280 cal, 15g protein
- Italian Salad — 310 cal, 11g protein
- Caesar Salad — 410 cal, 12g protein
- Bruschette Pomodoro — 420 cal, 12g protein
Five to plan around (or split with a friend)
- Mezzaluna — 1140 cal, 2210 mg sodium
- Chicken Parmesan — 1080 cal, 2410 mg sodium
- Sogno di Cioccolata — 1080 cal, 420 mg sodium
- Pasta Weesie — 980 cal, 1890 mg sodium
- Lasagne — 980 cal, 2410 mg sodium
A couple of universal moves at Carrabba's Italian Grill
- Skip the complimentary bread/breadsticks at the table — they are easily 300+ calories before the meal arrives.
- Order any creamy or vinaigrette dressing on the side; it usually doubles a salad's calorie count.
- When in doubt, swap fries for a side of seasonal vegetables or a side salad with vinaigrette on the side.
- Box half before you start. Restaurant portions are calibrated for sharing, even when they are not labeled that way.
Browse the full Carrabba's Italian Grill nutrition guide on the brand page above for any item we did not call out here.