Olive Garden
When You're Here, You're Family
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.
Insider Pages Reviews for Olive Garden
This is by far the worst excuse for Italian food around. This food is frozen and then cooked in a microwave. This is not Italian food and should be under some other category like fast food.
PROS:
CONS: Bland, terrible, imitation
Posted 08/26/06 | Report Abuse
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the last couple of times I've noticed poorer quality in the food and service. While not bad it just isn't remarkable or memorable. I used to love the salad and breadsticks, but have been getting mushy salad and cold breadsticks lately. hope things improve because this is a fun and affordable family place.
Posted 11/23/05 | Report Abuse
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This is one of my favorite places to eat. The service is fast and friendly. The food is always good. They have one of the best salads in town. This is a great option for a family dinner, first date, etc. It isn't too fancy, but it is great food for a reasonable price. There is a wait almost every time I go, but that's always a good sign!
Posted 09/13/05 | Report Abuse
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We always go there with all the kids. They give us a special large table everytime we go. They make us feel right at home. Excellent food, very clean, and very friendly staff.
Posted 07/18/05 | Report Abuse
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This is one of my favorite places to eat. The service is fast and friendly. The food is always good. The restaurant is clean and the atmosphere is wonderful.
PROS: good food
CONS: none
Posted 06/08/05 | Report Abuse
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