Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill offers a casual dining room decorated in festive Italian charm. Meals are fresh made in an open-to-view kitchen and the pizzas are all fire baked in a wood burning oven. Carraba's specialties are in wood grill meats and fish as well as a wide variety of pasta dishes. An extensive children's menu will please young diners as will a chunk of pizza dough from the kitchen which will keep little hands busy while waiting for the meal. For those on a restrictive diet, Carrabba's offers a gluten-free menu. While waiting to be seated diners can enjoy cocktails and appetizers at Mr. C's bar, which offers a selection of wine, beer and mixed drinks.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
1887 Mount Zion Road
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-3233
carrabbas.com
Carino's Italian
A popular chain of Italian restaurants, Carino's, sometimes known as Johnny Carino's, offers a large menu of both traditional and non-traditional Italian fare. Some of the more unique offerings are the pasta nachos and the Sicilian fire sticks. Meals can be ordered in single servings or family style (these are huge servings). An extensive gluten-free menu is offered and the house specialties are available every day. These include spicy shrimp and chicken, jalapeño garlic, tilapia, chicken and angel hair pasta with artichokes. Signature Italian drinks are offered with Bellini's, Italian Margaritas and Italian sodas.
Carino's Italian
3330 Camp Creek Parkway
East Point, GA 30344-5708
(404) 494-3000
carinos.com
Giovanna's Italian Kitchen
Giovanna's prides itself on being an authentic Italian restaurant featuring pastas made from scratch, lasagnas and pizzas in its 700 degree brick ovens. Not just limited to pastas, Giovanna's is known for grilled steaks, veal and seafood. Specialties include veal piccata, chicken saltimbocca and eggplant Parmesan. Chef's specials include several fish dishes like seafood scampi, grilled balsamic salmon and grouper Milano. Desserts include tiramisu, spumoni and home-baked cakes. Located just across the street from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport, Giovanna's is just off the links at Gordon Morris Memorial Golf Course.
Giovanna's Italian Kitchen
1375 Virginia Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 762-6755
giovannasitaliankitchen.com
About The Author
Tom Nari teaches screenwriting and journalism in Southern California. With a degree in creative writing from Loyola University, Nari has worked as a consultant to the motion picture industry as well as several non-profit organizations dedicated to the betterment of children through aquatics. Nari has written extensively for GolfLink, Trails and eHow.
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