Olive Garden

608-249-0340

4320 EAST TOWN BOULEVARD Madison, WI 53704

www.olivegarden.com

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Restaurants, Italian Restaurants

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Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm Fri & Sat 11am-11pm

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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.

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In Short
Established 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

  1. What to Drink - What's spaghetti and meatballs without a glass of wine? You'll find vintages here from Italy, Australia, California and Washington.

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Shruthi H. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 8,918

The only place I can think of immediately when I am lazy to cook is this. I can complete my entire meal only with the tasty and yummy appetizers. Great service and nice ambiance.

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Chris E.

I was very impressed with the service and the attentiveness the waiters and waitresses gave us considering we were all in a hurry to get served and go somewhere else for another commitment that night. Their food is always served warm and tastes delicious.

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melissa f. | insider Insider | Rank: 29,405

I go at least two times a week. I love the atmosphere and I've never had a problem with the staff. Doesn't everyone love the Olive Garden? I wish they would let you call in a reservation so you didn't have to wait. Small suggestion for a almost flawless business.

PROS: great food, service, atmosphere
CONS: needs more olive garden business due to wait

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Tim L. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 4,441

They serve endless breadsticks here at Olive Garden, which is always a good thing. They also have endless salad bowls, and many other great appetizers. They also have good Italian dishes, with my personal favorite being the stuffed chicken marsala. This is a great place to go if you are feeling in the mood for Italian.

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