Carrabba's Italian Grill
1954 13th Avenue Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 322-9032Main
Antipasti
shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine, herbs and lemon butter, served with garlic toast for dipping
fresh cold water mussels steamed in white wine, basil, lemon butter and pernod
our bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil, grilled and served with the chef's fresh toppings of the day
fresh mozzarella coated with Italian breadcrumbs, lightly fried, served with marinara sauce
fresh zucchini lightly battered and fried, served with roasted garlic aioli
lightly battered and fried to a tender, crisp, golden brown, served with marinara sauce
our calamari served with a spicy italian pepper and lemon butter sauce
two crab cakes made with jumbo lump crabmeat, seared it a cast iron skillet and served with our roasted red bell pepper sauce
a delicious combination of house favorites: calamari, bruschette of the day and mozzarella marinara
Insalate & Zuppe
mixed field greens tossed with marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red bell peppers and grilled eggplant in vinaigrette, topped with a hazelnut goat cheese medallion
mixed field greens tossed with mozzarella and romano cheese, black olives, tomatoes, carrots, celery and red onions in vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken
carrabba's caesar salad topped with grilled chicken or shrimp and parmesan cheese
house, italian or caesar salad
homemade, hearty vegetable soup
chef's homemade selection
mixed field greens with grilled shrimp and scallops, roasted red bell peppers, olives and ricotta salata cheese in vinaigrette
From the Grill
all grilled dishes are cooked over our wood-burning grill and come with a cup of our homemade soup or your choice of a House, italian or caesar salad. entrees are also served with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes, spaghetti pomodoro, cavatappi amatri
shrimp and sea scallops coated with Italian breadcrumbs, grilled and topped with lemon butter sauce
always fresh, grilled and finished with the chef's sauce of the day
gilled chicken breast stuffed with fontina cheese and prosciutto, topped with mushrooms and a basil lemon butter sauce
grilled chicken breast topped with mushrooms, prosciutto and our lombardo marsala wine sauce
grilled chicken breast topped with goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and a basil lemon butter sauce
served with your choice of two side dishes. 9 oz. usda choice center-cut tenderloin perfectly seasoned and grilled
served with your choice of two side dishes.grilled chicken breast basted with olive oil and herbs
11 oz. usda choice center-cut sirloin grilled and topped with mushrooms, prosciutto and our lombardo marsala wine sauce
Pasta Specialties
add your choice of a cup of our homemade soup or a house, italian or caesar salad for $2.99.
shrimp sauteed in a garlic, lemon butter, white wine sauce with sauteed mushrooms and scallions, served over fettuccine alfredo
shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine, herbs and lemon butter, served over linguine
ravioli stuffed with tender maine lobster in a white wine cream sauce with diced tomatoes
rigatoni tossed with grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in our tomato cream sauce topped with ricotta salata cheese and scallions
fine pasta in a sauce of crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil add chicken or shrimp
delicate half moon ravioli stuffed with chicken, ricotta and spinach in a tomato cream sauce
fettuccine alfredo tossed with grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms and peas
Italian Classics
all italian classics come with a cup of our homemade soup or your choice of a House, Italian or caesar salad.
a house favorite, just like mamma used to make
fresh eggplant layered with basil, mozzarella and romano cheese and baked with pomodoro sauce, served with rigatoni pomodoro
shrimp, scallops and mussels tossed with linguine in a spicy marinara sauce
with meat sauce, homemade meatballs or Italian sausage
thin sheets of pasta hand-rolled and stuffed with four cheeses, baked with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella
sauteed chicken breast coated with Italian breadcrumbs, topped with pomodoro sauce and melted mozzarella, served with garlic mashed potatoes, spaghetti pomodoro, cavatappi amatriciana or the vegetable of the day
sauteed veal topped with mushrooms, prosciutto and our lombardo marsala wine sauce or lemon butter sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes, spaghetti pomodoro, cavatappi amatriciana or the vegetable of the day
Specialty Drinks
our classic sangria made with korbel brandy, fresh fruit and our italian house wine, your choice of pinot grigio or montepulciano d'abruzzo
a delicious blend of caravella limoncello, triple sec and sweet and sour
a refreshing blend of finlandia wildberry vodka, apple schnapps and a hint of cranberry juice
a classic cosmopolitan with ketel one citroen vodka and cointreau
a burst of raspberry with smirnoff raspberry vodka and chambord
stolichnaya vodka, apple schnapps and midori
a milk chocolate lover's delight, with skyy vanilla vodka and kahlua
a refreshing blend of smirnoff watermelon twist vodka, cranberry juice, sweet and sour and a splash of sprite
absolut apeach vodka, pomegranate syrup, fresh squeezed orange juice and a splash of sprite
skyy vanilla vodka with creme de cocoa and pineapple juice
Vino
our wine list is arranged to help you make a selection that will complement your meal. all of our wines by the glass are also available by the quartino, a small decanter equivalent to 1/3 of a bottle. our quartinos are $3.75 more than the glass price.
full-bodied, very dry and intense
full-bodied, very dry and intense
full-bodied, very dry and intense
medium to full-bodied, from dry to very dry
medium to full-bodied, from dry to very dry
medium to full-bodied, from dry to very dry
medium to full-bodied, from dry to very dry
medium to full-bodied, from dry to very dry
medium to full-bodied, from dry to very dry
light to medium-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
light medium-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
light medium-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
light medium-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
medium to full-bodied, from dry to very dry
medium to full-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
medium to full-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
medium to full-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
medium to full-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
light to medium-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
light to medium-bodied, from semi-dry to dry
light to medium-bodied, from sweet to dry
light to medium-bodied, from sweet to dry
light to medium-bodied, from sweet to dry
light to medium-bodied, from sweet to dry
light to medium-bodied, from sweet to dry
light to medium-bodied, from sweet to dry
pinot grigio, italy
montepulciano d'abruzzo, italy
korbel, brut, split
cabernet sauvignon, folie a deux
chianti classico riserva, ruffino ducale, italy
cabernet sauvignon, francis coppola
Dolci
a rich fudge brownie brushed with kahlua, crowned with chocolate mousse, whipped cream and chocolate sauce
blue bell vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and roasted cinnamon rum pecans
coke, diet coke, sprite, san pellegrino, acqua panna and other assorted soft drinks
budweiser, bud light, michelob ultra, miller lite, peroni, corona and other assorted american and imported beers
delicious butter cake topped with pastry cream, bananas, strawberries, pineapple and whipped cream
two crisp pastry shells stuffed with sweet ricotta and chocolate chip filling, topped with pistachios and powdered sugar
lady fingers dipped in liqueur laced espresso, layered with sweetened mascarpone, myers's rum and chocolate shavings
Bambini Menu
kids 10 & under ~ beverage included
Wood-Fired Pizza
we make our pizza dough by hand daily, prepare all of our pizzas with flavorful, fresh toppings, and bake at 600º in our wood-burning brick oven. Great to share as an appetizer.
roma tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil fresh whole milk mozzarella
fresh grilled eggplant, bell peppers, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, romano and mozzarella cheese
extra virgin olive oil, sundried tomatoes, romano, mozzarella, goat and fontina cheese
grilled zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, green onions, sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers and pesto, topped with ricotta salata and romano cheese
grilled chicken breast in an italian-style sweet and sour sauce with pine nuts, scallions, romano, fontina and mozzarella cheese
create your own pizza, italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, black olives, mushrooms, sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, eggplant
