Carrabba's Italian Grill vs Fazoli's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Fazoli's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Fazoli's is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $3.90 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Carrabba's Italian Grill
- Bread with herbed olive oil is free, so a soup or salad plus the bread makes a light meal for under $11.
- Spaghetti at about $14.99 and Fettuccine Alfredo at about $15.99 are the lowest-priced entrées; adding grilled chicken is what pushes a pasta past $19.
- Family bundles feed about four: the Spaghetti Bundle at about $49.99 comes to roughly $12.50 a person.
Fazoli's
- Unlimited breadsticks are free with any dine-in entree — a $7.49 penne marinara plus unlimited breadsticks is the cheapest filling meal on the menu.
- Family Meal Deals feed four for $28.99 to $34.99, roughly half the cost of four individual entrees.
- Fazoli's runs a frequent 'Pasta Pass' style promotion in some markets offering unlimited pasta for a fixed period.
Carrabba's Italian Grill vs Fazoli's — FAQ
Is Carrabba's Italian Grill cheaper than Fazoli's in 2026?
Fazoli's is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu Fazoli's is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.49 for a typical item against $16.99 at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
What is the price difference between Carrabba's Italian Grill and Fazoli's?
On matched items the average difference is $3.90, or about 44% overall. Carrabba's Italian Grill averages $20.17 across 64 priced items; Fazoli's averages $11.31 across 41.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Carrabba's Italian Grill or Fazoli's?
Carrabba's Italian Grill starts at $3.99 (Soft Drink) and Fazoli's at $1.99 (Chocolate Chip Cookie).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.