Warm Italian Hospitality at Carrabba's Italian Grill

Having difficulty deciding where to grab a bite to eat in the Brookfield and Elm Grove area? Don't know where to turn for a good sandwich, a scrumptious Italian dish or a fantastic fish fry? Every week the Brookfield Patch highlights a restaurant worth checking out. This week's pick:

If you're looking for a quick bite to eat and have a generous appetite, homemade pasta or Brick Oven pizza at Carrabba's Italian Grill may be up your alley. This franchise is owned and operated by Tony Iannice.

The Italian restaurant offers a variety of authentic dishes that are fresh and unmistakable without a long wait to get your order. The restaurant offers a curbside take-out service for the on-the-go individual, along with a catering service for large group parties. Orders can be placed online or by phone.

Those who choose to eat-in will notice the catchy décor displayed on the interior of the restaurant. It brings together both the old-fashioned Italian family-style restaurant and modern contemporary themes.

Some of the menu items include Sicilian soup, mozzarella marinara, shrimp scampi, Italian Cobb salad, a variety of brick oven pizza choices, linguine pescatore and grilled Norwegian salmon.

There is also a complete kids menu and a variety of unique Italian dessert items such as Tiramisu and Sogno Di Cioccolata "Chocolate Dream." Tiramisu are lady fingers dipped in liqueur-laced expresso, layered with mascarpone, Myers rum and chocolate shavings. Sogno Di Cioccolata "Chocolate Dream" is a rich fudge brownie brushed with Kahlua, with velvety chocolate mousse, fresh whipped cream and homemade chocolate sauce.

Visit the restaurant on Wednesdays, and receive $10 off any bottle of wine on the large wine list.

Address: 18365 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield

Phone: 262-797-2548

Web site: carrabbas.com

Restaurant Hours: Monday – Thursday, 4 to 10pm, Friday, 4 to 11pm, Saturday, 11am to 11pm, Sunday, 11am to 9pm