Olive Garden
When You're Here, You're Family
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Message from Olive Garden
Olive Garden is a family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine, served in a comfortable, home-like Italian setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends. Olive Garden's menu features a variety of Italian specialties, including classic and filled pastas, chicken, seafood and beef. Enjoy our freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden-fresh salad with any entree. All menu items are available for take-out, and our Parties To Go! menu offers generous family-sized meals for your next family gathering or office party.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortEstablished in 1982, this chain gained a following for its laid-back atmosphere and generous portions. Patrons settle into comfortable booths and tables in dining rooms with plants, artwork and décor reminiscient of the villas in the Tuscan countryside. Starters include scampi, sausage or pepperoni pizza, and several soup choices, as well as a signature seafood dip (crab, shrimp, cheese and marinara). Entrees include classics like lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmigiana. There are also "Garden Fare" options, which promise 30 percent fewer calories.
Key Points
- Fresh, delicious Italian food
- Variety of wine and beverages
- To Go ordering available
The Inside Scoop
- What to Drink - What's spaghetti and meatballs without a glass of wine? You'll find vintages here from Italy, Australia, California and Washington.
Reviews for Olive Garden
I have been there several times, and have to say , I have never been disappointed. There is usually a wait, but that's because there is usually a crowd. And guess why? It's not because the service is slow, it's because it's a great deal. All those people always waiting at the door can't all be wrong. I personally stick with the pasta dishes, and have always left there satisfied. It has definitely gotten better over the last couple of years too. Highly recommended, if a casual night out is what your looking for.. If you want an intimate dinner, then go to a fancier place and spend 2 times as much.
Posted 05/26/08 | Report Abuse
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We went to the Olive Garden for a nice night away and the food was just ok. We waited for over 2 hours to be seated and then the food came out cold. I dont think I would come back
Posted 12/27/07 | Report Abuse
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My husband and I have been there twice, and both times they have messed up his dinner. First time they brought out the wrong pasta, and the second time just the wrong dinner all together. The Service is slow, and the waitress' aren't attentive enough.
You would probably have to twist my arm to go back!
Posted 05/08/07 | Report Abuse
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The decor here is nice and the atmosphere relaxed. Our waiter was extremely nice and energetic and friendly.The salad and breadstick were great..and we thought the food would be even better...but when our meals came and we tasted the food it was not very satisfying for the price. I ordered Steak gorgonzola and the small pieces of steak were good but the noodles/sauce was disgusting. My sister ordered the shrimp scampi and it was dry and not worth the $16.00 it costs.
Posted 06/02/05 | Report Abuse
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