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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.6
·491k reviews·,

Lively Italian chain known for classic pastas, salads, and their famous never-ending breadsticks. A family-friendly favorite.

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Highlights

Must-see attractions

Lively Italian chain known for classic pastas, salads, and their famous never-ending breadsticks. A family-friendly favorite.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"One of the best Olive Garden I have been to. The service was great."

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Visit on Mondays

Enjoy a quieter dining experience by visiting on Mondays, the least busy day.

Try popular dishes

Don't miss the gnocchi soup and Blackened Salmon for a delicious meal.

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Quick Facts

Open·Closes 11PM

Cuisine

Italian-American

Price

Mid-range

Insta-Factor

Medium

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Endless Breadsticks & Soup/Salad

Endless Breadsticks & Soup/Salad

Savor the iconic never-ending breadsticks, paired with homemade soup or a garden-fresh salad. A classic Italian feast!

Signature Pasta Dishes

Signature Pasta Dishes

Indulge in rich and creamy pastas like Fettuccine Alfredo or classic Spaghetti with meatballs. Satisfy your carb cravings!

Family-Friendly Italian Chain

Family-Friendly Italian Chain

A lively and welcoming atmosphere perfect for families to enjoy classic Italian favorites together.

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I went back to Olive Garden and gave it another chance. #olivegarden #italianfood #italiankitchen #foodie #fyp
@soyyorlyfoddie
249 likes • 26.1K views

Visit on Mondays

Enjoy a quieter dining experience by visiting on Mondays, the least busy day.

Try popular dishes

Don't miss the gnocchi soup and Blackened Salmon for a delicious meal.

POV: You're on a solo date at the most authentic Italian experience money can buy. 🤌🇮🇹 It's called Olive Garden, sweaty. Don't worry about the reservations, I saved a table for two (me and the endless breadsticks). Tuscan soup, spaghetti, and my imaginary Italian nonna's seal of approval. 💯 #OliveGarden #SoloDate #AuthenticItalian #Breadsticks #SpaghettiAndMeatballs
@pov_charles
2.3K likes • 29K views
never ending pasta is back at olive garden! 🍝 how many bowls do you think you guys could eat? @Olive Garden #olivegarden #neverendingpasta #Foodie #viral #mukbang #foodchallenge #trend #foodtiktok #pasta #italianfood
@thefoodiesergio
302.2K likes • 3.1M views

Order kid-friendly pasta

The 'Create Your Own Pasta' option is a hit with children.

Ask about dairy-free

Inquire about dairy-free options, as some customers have found them available.

If you haven't tried Olive Garden yet, be sure to try this on your visit! 🍝 #restaurantlife #foodieph #wheretoeat #tiktokeats #foodtok #foodtiktok #musttryfood #whattoeat
@thebistrogroup
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from all over the internet

Visit on Mondays

Enjoy a quieter dining experience by visiting on Mondays, the least busy day.

Try popular dishes

Don't miss the gnocchi soup and Blackened Salmon for a delicious meal.

Order kid-friendly pasta

The 'Create Your Own Pasta' option is a hit with children.

Ask about dairy-free

Inquire about dairy-free options, as some customers have found them available.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Diners praise Olive Garden for its consistent taste, friendly service, and family-friendly atmosphere. While many rave about classic dishes and never-ending breadsticks, some reviews mention service hiccups, such as incorrect orders or inattentive staff during busy periods. However, the overall sentiment highlights good value and reliable Italian-American comfort food.

"We had a fantastic time here.

Good food and great service.

I ordered the Pasta and it was really excellent.

The best part of Olive garden is that you can expect the same taste which ever location you visit. And truly we were not disappointed with the tasty food.

The five cheese marinara is good to try. They serve soup or salad as a starter along with the garlic sticks.

I prefer to have the Minestrone soup because that's the only vegetarian option available.

Kudos to this Olive garden location and wish they maintain the same level of quality, quantity and service."

Anand R

"The food was awesome and I really enjoyed my dinner but there was a lady shutting the curtains in front of us and the restaurant wasn't even closing.
She was rude and closed the blinds of the entire place with customers inside still eating blocking the view to the outside."

Mary Star

"We went during lunchtime with our grand baby. The service was terrible. I’ve ordered soup and salad. We requested the soup and bread sticks first, however they started us with the salad. I ordered Zuppa Toscana for my husband and chicken Gnocchi soup for myself. They brought us two Tuscans soup. We ordered Shrimp Fritto Misto with the salad. They didn’t bring us the shrimp on time, I ended up ordering to take out. Not silverware for my little ones!"

Sandra Tabora

What People Like

Never-ending breadsticks and soup/salad
Consistent taste across locations
Friendly and attentive service

What People Dislike

Occasional service errors
Inconsistent soup availability for vegetarians

Frequently Asked Questions

Olive Garden is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. It's typically least crowded on Mondays.

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Yes, the restaurant is accommodating for large groups and can efficiently serve fresh food.

Yes, the Minestrone soup is a vegetarian option. It's advisable to inquire about other specific dietary needs.

Yes, Olive Garden is listed as a gluten-free friendly restaurant.

Diners frequently recommend the gnocchi soup, Blackened Salmon, and the Ravioli Carbonara. The 'Create Your Own Pasta' is also popular.

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Yes, you can order food online for convenient Carside Delivery or pick it up.

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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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