Olive Garden

08/12/02

A RESTAURANT CHAIN THAT'S ACTAULLY GOOD

by pangealand at Citysearch

Whenever my husband and I go to Olive Garden we always get a quality meal. The food is always hot and fresh and the salad is always crisp and never limp or brown. They bring you enough food so that you can take half home with you and the prices are reasonable.

05/02/09

Wonderful food, but better for take out

by justthetwoofus at Citysearch

My husband and I love Olive Gardens food, but have had HORRID situations come up while trying to eat in the restaurant. We got sat next to a family with several young children, one screaming at the top of their lungs "caaa caa poo poo peeee peeee" and stomping their feet while running around the restaurant. We requested a different table and got sat next to, or practically in the kitchen. Had waiters and waitresses running past us the entire time and the sound of dishes clattering and the chefs talking was soo loud we had to yell to try and talk to eat other. Another time tried to eat in the bar, thinking it would be a slightly more adult atmosphere, and people sat their kids in the bar area as well. Good food and will continue to use pick up service, but will search for a more private quiet restaurant, if it exhists for a night out.

• Pros: good food
• Cons: loud, obnoxious, atmosphere

Traditional dishes and all -you-can-eat salad, soup and bread sticks are the draw at this upscale-casual Italian restaurant.

by Contributor at Citysearch

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.

04/17/03

Olive Garden? Italian?

by bdag at Citysearch

I appreciate the Olive Garden offering a great variety of food, but to call it Italian is like calling Taco Bell authentic Mexican. Olive Garden is an Americanized commercialized version of Italian food, and isn't even really Italian at that. For a real Italian meal, try another restaurant, or better yet, take a vacation to the motherland. Buon Appetito!

10/04/02

tasty

by blhelvey at Citysearch

We just went, no reservations, but it wasn't too long a wait. The food was delicious and the sevice pretty good. However, I wish we should have been sat away from little children.

• Pros: good food, pretty good service, very friendly
• Cons: had to wait for order, had to wait to get in

08/13/02

Succulent entres

by spring_belle at Citysearch

Olive Garden is a place to relax and enjoy your favorite foods and wines. It is a must for everyone to try what is offered. The price range is okay. What you order comes in abundance.

• Pros: great food, excellent service, romantic atmosphere
• Cons: crowded

08/09/02

Dining is FUN again!

by Teenie_B at Citysearch

I went there with a large group of people and we had the most amazing time. It was so much fun and the people there made it that great!