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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

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A lively, family-friendly chain serving Italian standards like pastas, salads, and their famous never-ending breadsticks.

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

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Must-see attractions

A lively, family-friendly chain serving Italian standards like pastas, salads, and their famous never-ending breadsticks.

"Enjoy abundant portions of classic Italian favorites the whole family craves like the Tour of Italy, our irresistible Chicken Parmigiana, or everyone’s favorite Fettuccine Alfredo."

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Make a Reservation

Consider making a reservation or using the app to join the waitlist to avoid significant waiting times.

Visit During Off-Peak Hours

For quicker service, try visiting during non-peak hours.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 11AM

Cuisine

Italian

Price

Mid-range

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Medium

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Unlimited Breadsticks & Soup

Unlimited Breadsticks & Soup

Never-ending freshly baked breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden fresh salad make for a satisfying Italian meal.

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Signature Italian Dishes

Signature Italian Dishes

Indulge in classic Italian favorites like Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, and Chicken & Gnocchi soup.

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Attentive and Friendly Service

Attentive and Friendly Service

Experience great customer service from attentive servers who go the extra mile to ensure a pleasant dining experience.

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Make a Reservation

Consider making a reservation or using the app to join the waitlist to avoid significant waiting times.

Visit During Off-Peak Hours

For quicker service, try visiting during non-peak hours.

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Explore non-alcoholic beverage options like the popular strawberry-passion fruit lemonade.

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Make a Reservation

Consider making a reservation or using the app to join the waitlist to avoid significant waiting times.

Visit During Off-Peak Hours

For quicker service, try visiting during non-peak hours.

Try Unique Drinks

Explore non-alcoholic beverage options like the popular strawberry-passion fruit lemonade.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Olive Garden offers a generally pleasant dining experience with popular staples like breadsticks and soups, often complemented by friendly service. However, some diners have noted inconsistencies in food quality, with occasional disappointments regarding specific dishes or preparation. While many appreciate the value and atmosphere, a few have reported issues with service attentiveness or dish execution.

"It was fun! We missed Valentine's Day, so went the next day. The place was flooded with teens headed to the Turn-About dance at one of the local schools. Teenage vibes are always exciting!

We ended up seated at a "high table" at the bar instead of a traditional booth or table. Again, a new experience. The manager was in and out repeatedly, checking we had everything we needed. We definitely did. Service was great!

The only downer to the entire experience was a man seated near us who didn't seem to think he was getting enough (or fast enough) attention. I feel so sorry for the lady with him. He obviously was making everything harder for our servers on a day that was already slammed. So, we said a little prayer for him, for them, and padded that tip!

Do remember to get the app and put yourself on the wait list. By doing that, we were seated within 15 minutes. One young man who came in at the same time we did was told there was an hour wait. It is worth your time!"

Judi Hauck

"The staff is always friendly and accommodating. On a couple occasions our order was not as requested and they were quick to remedy the situation. The price point is reasonable especially with kids menu age children. The atmosphere is what you expect from a large commercial dining establishment, clean, little noisy with conversation but not obnoxiously so. The food was great and well portioned."

Samson Ward

"We always enjoy Olive Garden! But today was the best experience we have had, eating here. Our waitress, Dallas is exceptional and it was our pleasure to have her. She check ins were the most perfect timing I have ever experienced.

Thanks Dallas for what you do, how good you are at it and how genuine you are."

Daniel Farmer

What People Like

Unlimited breadsticks and soup
Friendly and attentive servers
Classic Italian comfort food

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality
Occasional service issues
Disappointing specific dishes

Frequently Asked Questions

Many guests rave about the unlimited breadsticks and soup, especially the Chicken & Gnocchi. Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parmigiana are also popular choices.

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While walk-ins are accepted, reservations or joining the waitlist via the app are highly recommended, especially during peak times, to minimize wait times.

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Yes, Olive Garden has a kids menu with various options suitable for children, and some reviews mention the value of the kids menu.

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Weekends and evenings are generally busier. Visiting during off-peak hours can lead to quicker service.

Yes, many main courses come with a choice of homemade soup or garden fresh salad, and these are often refillable.

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View our menu online and Order Now for convenient Carside Delivery or come in for our famous never-ending first course of freshly baked breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden fresh salad. Enjoy abundant portions of classic Italian favorites the whole family craves like the Tour of Italy, our irresistible Chicken Parmigiana, or everyone’s favorite Fettuccine Alfredo, made fresh from our kitchen to your table.

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