I came here with my boss for business lunch. We were seated promptly. The server was nice and introduced the menu, he quickly took our order. The appetizer came out promptly along with their famous bread stick and salad. I ordered the lunch size lasagna and it was cooked perfectly. I enjoyed every single bite of it. I like Olive Garden, it's a good restaurant with plenty of choices. If I crave for Italian food, this is a solid restaurant that I would visit. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Lasagna Classico - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

I used to clown Olive Garden for being fake Italian. However, this is besides the point. This place is great for a carb load if you ever need it. The unlimited soup, salad, & breadsticks is pure carb and nutrition. When they had the unlimited pasta that comes once in a blue moon.... *chef's kiss* I think eating here when the door just opens is your best bet. I have been here before for dinner and the food came out very slow. However, the service today was quick and the soup just kept coming! I had server Kim today and she was very attentive! Would come back if and when the unlimited pasta comes back! read more

Shout out to the female manager, Sunday evening. She worked her butt off, bravo. We had a nice waitress in the backroom, she was friendly and helpful, but did look like she was getting slammed. The server and manager worked well together in making our dinner smooth. Received our salads / soups / entrees in very reasonable time. The front entry was nice and open, and we only waited a few minutes before being seated. read more

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Terrible! We came here for a special dinner during a difficult time for our family. We had 7 people total. 5 adults and 2 kids. They tried to squeeze us into a table for 4 with a chair at the edge. We said um this isnt going to fit. So they had us go back to the lobby to wait for a different table. They then brought us up to a booth that fits 6 people which still won't fit 7 and we saw open round tables and asked to move there. Mind you we had an elderly with a health condition and they have us moving table to table which was not easy. This was already a bad start. They finally agreed to let us sit at the round table that actually fit 7 people. The hot water came out warm. The scampi pasta was more of a chunky tomatoes with asparagus and not garlic or scampi like at all and the pasta was mushy. We asked for olive oil and balsamic vinegar and they gave us bottles that was nearly empty with a few drops left and said thats all they had. Really? Out of the entire restaurant? We ate and got out of there. The experience was so bad when we were just trying to have a nice dinner as a family and it was suppose to be a special good time. Just sad and disappointed. read more

Amazing service amazing everything just dont go after eating chocolate laxatives or any kind of laxative for that matter actually dont go ANYWHERE after eating laxatives, i had to quickly run to the bathroom but i clogged it, sorry! the area is nice the tables are very comfortable. read more

This particular location is prime real estate: lots of seating across two floors. I think I've come here three times (each time on Friday night at peak dinner time), yet each time, my partner and I haven't had to wait long for a table. Shout out to Jasmine for taking care of us and making sure everything from water to bread and soup refills kept coming. Food always comes out quick yet piping hot. I can always count on this place to fulfill a pasta craving with efficient and friendly service. read more

Olive Garden has stepped up their game. Andrew was a great server, literally on top of everything. We were sat right away on July 4th and ordered the Lasagna Fritta and Spinach Artichoke Dip, which were great. The pastas were good, but the service is what really put them over the top! read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Haven't been to an Olive Garden in over a decade. I was surprised to see them so busy with a 35 min wait for a party of 2. Fairly nice in there with lots of seating. Service was average, I think they are spread thin since paying and ordering apps is through the tablet on your table. But food came out quickly. Overall the food was WAY TOO SALTY but I guess that's well known. The breadsticks and the mozzarella sticks were great. The entrees, both the chicken Marsala and the tour of Italy was very bland and salty at the same time. The only flavor was salt. The soups were only average, felt like canned soup. The tour of Italy dish was supposed to come with lasagna but they were out so they replaced it with a ravioli in meat sauce. It was inedible; no clue what was in there. The pasta was also overcooked. I think if I were to go back I'd just get the breadsticks, salad, and apps. Also disappointed that the breadsticks you get with your entree do NOT come with marinara. That's an extra $6 but the breadsticks are unlimited. I believe soup/salad is as well. read more

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Rating: 3.5 Stars, but 4 Stars sounds great to me. Olive Garden Mission Statement: At Olive Garden, we know that life is better together and everyone is happiest when they're with family. From never ending servings of our freshly baked breadsticks and iconic garden salad, to our homemade soups and sauces, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Credit Cards: They're accepted. Restroom: They're available to use. Visitation Right: Been to this location a decent amount of times. Location/Parking: Located next to BJ's and parking can be a bit tough. Just be patient and find a parking stall in this plaza. If you don't want to do that, you'll be able to find street parking. Just have to pay attention to the parking signs. Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance with modern furnishings. They have couple of the tv's in the bar if you would like to watch some sports. Service: Fairly consistent. Friendly, attentive, and offer nice suggestions. Wants and needs are fulfilled at a decent time. Food Of Choice: 1) Unlimited Soup, Salad, and breadsticks: Can't go wrong with this iconic staple at Olive Garden. For the soups, you can choose between 4 soups. - Chicken & Gnocchi - A creamy soup made with roasted chicken, traditional Italian dumplings and spinach. - Pasta e Fagioli - White and red beans, ground beef, fresh tomatoes and tubetti pasta in a savory broth. - Minestrone (V) - Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth - a vegan classic. - Zuppa Toscana - Spicy Italian sausage, fresh kale and russet potatoes in a creamy broth. Made with gluten-free ingredients. Even though, it's not considered clean eating, I do like the creamy soups (chicken & Gnocchi or the Zuppa Toscana). The Famous House Salad is good. I normally ask for no olives, onions, and the italian dressing on the side. As for the bread: I like the bread without salt. Bread is life! :) 2) Never ending create your own pasta, never ending soup or salad, and never ending breadsticks. Usually get either the fettucine or angel hair with 1/2 meat sauce and 1/2 5 cheese marinara. Almost forgot the mushroom pasta sauce! Absolutely yum! Olive Garden For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back. Make sure you ask your server or hostess for some Andes chocolates mints!!! :) read more

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I went for a lunch special as I was staying in a hotel across the street. Got the breadsticks and garden salad. I weirdly like their salad. The pasta was fine. It's Olive Garden so the decor was Olive Garden. Service was fine. It wasn't that busy. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Interior - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

There's just something about Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana that makes it my ultimate comfort-food go-to. I love grabbing a half gallon or gallon to take home, especially when I'm craving something warm, hearty, and reliably delicious. The savory broth, tender potatoes, sausage, and kale hit every time--it's filling without being heavy and always tastes like it was made with care. My only complaint? The breadsticks situation. When you dine in, they're unlimited... but when you take soup home, suddenly you have to buy breadsticks separately. I mean, if I'm committing to a gallon of soup, the breadsticks should come free--at least a dozen. That combo is non-negotiable. That said, this soup is still my favorite choice when I want something comforting, satisfying, and easy. Zuppa Toscana never disappoints, and I'll keep coming back--breadsticks or not. I'm here 2 times a month for my soup pick up orders lol read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Half gallon of Zuppa Tuscana soup - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Our comfort food. The portion here is always huge that we would never able to finish it. Each entree comes with a free salad or soup. Fried Mozzarella: 5/5. Crunchy, loaded with cheese, pairs well with margarita sauce. Chicken Alfredo: 4/5. Tasty, chicken is tender, noodle is not overly cooked. A little bit too creamy for us. Spaghetti with meat sauce: 4.5/5. OG option. Service was a disappointment on that day, they forgot our utensils and water twice. read more

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I used to frequent this Olive Garden growing up, and after more than 10 years I'm finally back to see what's changed. They still have the unlimited salad and breadsticks, but now you also get unlimited soup with the purchase of an entrée. I tried a few items this time: Seafood Alfredo - Creamy and pretty good overall. Nothing too crazy, but I enjoyed it. (4/5) Tour of Italy - A fun dish that comes with three different items, so you get a small taste of everything. The lasagna was pretty good, as was the Alfredo, and the Chicken Parm was decent. (4/5) Overall, I never expect much from Olive Garden, but it's always pretty solid. I always enjoy the unlimited sides! read more

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Wonderful service as usual, I keep forgetting to get that one servers' name. He always helps us get some soups togo gotta love that guy. I got the 6 oz steak with fettuccine, I like rare but I should have gotten it medium rare. I should have known better since I finished it there. I was planning on taking it home and filling up on soup and bread sticks. I tried the lasagna which was also pretty good. read more

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Came to celebrate a birthday and really wanted some soup and salad!! We only waited a few minutes given it was Wednesday night, we ordered drinks and a calamari appetizer to start. We got to sit near the back which was more intimate and a little darker than the other rooms. We noticed they had lighter options on the menu which works out since I plan to have lots of endless gnocchi soup! The calamari was just as good and crispy, love their spicy sauce that comes with it. The bread was warm and glad they gave us another basket when the salad and soups came. We get to dip fresh bread into the soups. I ordered the chicken parmigiana which came with spaghetti and marinara sauce. I also chose soup and gnocchi and chicken which I got four times. When my order came, I was busy taking care of my son so when the server was grating cheese I forgot to tell her to stop, which means they'll just keep going until you tell them! Amazing....glad I got the lighter version because I was super full from the soup. We got the birthday dessert and the servers sang for her, it was the chocolate mouse cake slice which was like an ice cream chocolate cake. read more

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Went for their lunch special never-ending soup, salad and breadsticks for $11.99. I had the chicken and gnocchi first then the Toscana while my son got the chicken Alfredo. We also got a side of meatballs. You could also get take home entrees for $6 each (Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Fettuccine Alfredo, or Five Cheese Ziti al Forne). We mad room for dessert. The pumpkin cookie butter cheesecake was scrumptious. Clay our server was nice and attentive. This was my first time seeing a two-story OG. We sat at a cozy part of the restaurant with the view of the parking lot. read more

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Hilda was AMAZING! It was our date night and she was pleasant and didn't rush us. The food was hot and fresh and flavorful. The presentation was excellent. Thank you Hilda and the kitchen team for making it amazing. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - The Tour of Italy and Stuffed Chicken Marsala with angel hair and a glass of house Red Blend. - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Wonderful experience!! I am more than satisfied with the food and service. Lynsie our server was friendly and attentive. Thank you, Lynsie!

We had a good time at Olive Garden. Our waiter was friendly, he offered us more soup throughout the night. Our food was tasty as usual. I had the fettuccine Alfredo and the husb had the ravioli dish. We both enjoyed the food. I redeemed my birthday club free dessert. The donuts were tasty with both the chocolate and raspberry dipping sauces. I did enjoy the moments where I ate the breadsticks dipped in Alfredo sauce with my cafecito. It was quiet for a Saturday night. We were seated immediately. We noticed that the bus person was readily available to clean as soon as guests left. It's definitely good for families since the employees can adjust the tables to fit. Like I mentioned, it was quiet and well lit. We will be back as I'm sure there will be other deals we can't resist! read more

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After a busy day, in the mood for a good meal and this is perfect. The service was excellent, thanks for Renee for ensuring we had everything we needed. The wait was less than five minutes when we arrived 7 PM on a Saturday. read more

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When we first walked in, the hostess wasn't as welcome as the rest of the service was. But to be honest, the rest of my experience was great. Our server Beatriz was great. She was on top of everything, and never forgot about us. I got the stuffed chicken marsala, and it was good. It wasn't anything special but I enjoyed it. The calamari was not bad, I'm used to getting very rubbery calamari from other places. But it was actually pretty good here at olive gardens. I think the thing I enjoyed the most was the salad! I love that it is unlimited. I would definitely return to try other menu items! read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Stuffed Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I got that new spicy steak and shrimp option. It was meh. Also got the seafood which was good. My main concern though was the service. Waiter disappeared after we paid (we were still waiting on dessert which was partially wrong). There was a soup we really liked and when we asked for more, the second batch didn't look the same at all--it looked like some of the soup we requested + another soup we had also ordered. It made me worried we were given like a leftover and something not fresh like maybe someone else's table who had mixed soups together. So I don't know if this waiter didn't like us or something and gave us weird stuff. The manager-type was also reaching out to tables just to be friendly (?) And he talked with us about stuff (like his job before at OG Glendale) and our waiter saw, hope he didn't think we were complaining or anything and proceeded to snub us. Manager also accidentally poured some water into my pasta but I didn't make a big deal about that. We sat at the top of the stairs and there was a funky odor up there. Like moldy. I read more

This review is regarding their never ending pasta bowl deal. Standouts of this deal included the spaghetti with meat sauce (plenty of meat in this sauce), the meatball topping (meatball is tender), the crispy chicken fritta topping (very crispy on outside), the zuppa toscana soup (soup with decent flavor and tasty sausages), and the breadsticks (good flavor). The weak points of this deal were the alfredo sauce (very bland) and minestrone soup (too many beans in this soup and the beans were not that flavorful). Service was amazing. Our waiter was professional, frequently checked in with us, and brought food/refills very promptly. No one expects to be mind blown by the pasta here but being able to have AYCE pasta at around $15 is too good of a deal to turn down and the service is amazing. read more

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After having a pretty good meal but pricey meal, I walked out at closing and just as the door closed, I realized I'd forgotten my to go drink. Door was locked, but the employees had seen me leave. But instead of letting me back in, they just stood at the counter. I motioned indicating I'd like to come back in and they motioned they were closed. I mimed and said I'd forgotten something and they just looked at me laughing and work amusement. Finally, one of them went to get the manager. And they just stood there looking at me and smiling and chatting at the register. Truly this became annoying as a few of their folks came walked by, joined in the laughing conversation--hopefully not at me waiting-- and one waitress finally seeing all them went back and didn't return until she'd come with the manager. By this time I was pissed, it was way longer than it needed to be. I honestly do not know why an employee can not be empowered enough to open a door to a customer they watched walked out the door. Truly a black eye on the experience and I feel the need to reach out to their corporate office at what I hope is a one time really ungracious experience. I hope this lack of awareness, employee empowerment to make common sense decisions, and truly poor hospitality is limited to this one manager, restaurant, and evening. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Manager at this poorly managed (in the moment) franchise - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

It was a bit warm and the service was quite slow. However the food was good as usual. My fettuccine Alfredo was delicious and so was my soup. Everyone else enjoyed themselves. There were a few things we asked for that never showed up. read more

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Too much salt and pepper overloaded into the pasta. Cheesecake Factory pasta is much better but Olive Garden is just for the unlimited pasta meme and interior Italian aesthetic read more

This is my favorite location for consistent taste and service. Olive Garden is a chain restaurant, not a traditional Italian joint. However it's our favorite. It's like the Taco Bell of Mexican food. Reliable, good and affordable. We love the soup salad and breadsticks. Pastas and other dishes are kid friendly. They also have a kiddy menu. Good for groups and family read more

The food was good and our server Victor was is very good. He explained anything we had questions on which made our time amazing. The service was fast and the place was clean and inviting. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

The food was good. It was the best Italian donuts with chocolate pudding. And it we got the upstairs floor.

It was my first time at the olive garden, and it was lovely! Tylor and Ryan were great servers and hosts. They took very good care of our post-Coachella group. The endless breadstick and salad deal is decent and affordable, especially in these harder times. I enjoyed the zuppa di T. Vibe was rustic homey! Service was really excellent all around. Rob the manager checked in at the end as well. Tiramisu was nice as well. On the sweeter side. They gave me extra chocolate when they saw I liked it so much. Haha. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Bottomline: Victor is THE best. Come to this location and ask for Victor because he really takes care of his tables and guests. I have been coming to Olive Garden for almost my whole life, and it's become a farer and fewer between visits to Olive Garden as a whole for various reasons, but mostly the food and service was never something to write home about. Not tonight. We came today to tackle the Never Ending Pasta, we almost went somewhere else for dinner, but we're absolutely glad we took a chance at a 40-50 minute wait time. Victor came and brought the energy boost and smiles our tired group needed today. Absolutely friendly, absolutely helpful, always attentive, caring and sweet, and for once, party of 6 unanimously agrees, that this is the best service we've ever had at an Olive Garden hands down. Seriously. I'm writing this review based on the exceptional experience in service we had today because it's so hard to come by these days and we want to happily give credit where credit is due. Victor was an absolute blast to have as a server and we will definitely be coming back because of him. Food is always the same (actually today they ran out of rigatoni and had ziti as a substitute), but with how much we enjoyed ourselves and didn't feel rushed, Victor is the type of server a restaurant would be so lucky to have because he doesn't just provide quality service, he sets the bar for what above and beyond service really is. Thank you, Victor, for an awesome night (we really needed it today as some of us were struggling in our own private corners of life), thank you to the hardworking chefs working behind the scenes to feed the hungry party of 6, and thank you Olive Garden for having people like Victor take care of your guests. read more

Great food great service great beverages, and etc. Thank you to all the waiters and waitresses who helped us out today. read more

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For a Friday night, it was not as busy as expected. Jazzmyn was our server for the past hour. When we said excellent service, she went above and beyond. She was so kind, kept checking on us, and she was waiting other tables as well. She was very funny when it came to the cheese I made a joke and she said it was a good one. Ask for Jazzmyn next time!! I know I will if I'm in the area. We had our own little corner which was nice. It was pretty packed midway through but all the servers were doing an amazing job. We had the unlimited pasta deal and it was sooo filling!! It was cool to mix and match. read more

I hadn't been to OG in 20 years, and I didn't recall the food being good. Quantity over quality... I was so surprised! The breadsticks and salad has not changed at all - not bad but mostly very nostalgic. The pasta was actually pretty good! Has the never ending pasta, and I really enjoyed it, albeit a little salty. The best part of the meal was our server, Danielle. She was so so sweet, patient, attentive, and sweet sweet sweet. I haven't had a server like her in any restaurant in recent years who stood out like she did! read more

Went here on a Saturday morning and was seated immediately. Our server/waitress was very nice and friendly. The entrée comes with soup or salad, and unlimited breadsticks. The breadsticks were my favorite part of the meal, it was warm and garlicy. I always ordered the same soup which is the chicken gnocchi. It's creamy and if you dipped it with the breadstick, it's even better. My siblings and I all got an entrée and we could not finished our food. However, the entrees were a little bit too salty for our liking. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience but food was a bit salty. read more

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This is a great restaurant and we got great service! Jazzmyn was an amazing waitress. Food was great too!

I really like this location. The service is always quick and kind. I ordered the soup and salad and it was very good! The chicken & gnocchi was served very hot and had a good ratio of broth to ingredients. The breadsticks were as always hot, buttery, and soft. The raspberry lemonade was perfectly sweetened too. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Chicken & Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Arcadia, California

Haven't been to an Olive Garden for a long time and there's a reason why. This place has definitely gone downhill. We ordered the chicken scampi with a different kind of pasta than Angel hair and it came with salad and breadsticks. The food tasted awful, very bland and not good at all. Service was fine. They also ran out of tiramisu which is surprising cuz that's one of their popular desserts. read more

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Parking isn't so bad. We got there at a semi rush and were still able to find parking . 8/10 Customer service - our waiter was very kind we didn't have to wait so long to be seated . The place itself was nice from inside old school warm. 2/10 Chicken Alfredo - Don't do it , no flavor at all just tastes like thicken heavy cream. Only reason why I gave it a 2 is because I ordered it with crispy chicken. The chicken gets the 2 . 8/10 spaghetti was good. 8/10 Cocktails both that we ordered were very well done ! Total was over $60 for two Not worth it though . We'll be back just for the salad and breadsticks . Recommended for cocktails! Thank you . read more

First, kudos to the manager and the service personnel at this location. Due to unforeseen circumstance, the restaurant opened at 11:30am yesterday 7/25/2025 (instead of 11am). For the inconvenience, the manager/staff offered those who came early and waited one free appetizer or dessert. We ordered the endless salad/breadsticks,soup as our main entrees. And, we ordered spinach dip with chips and fried calamari for our appetizers. 1. For the soups, we my brother had zuppa Toscana and chicken gnocchi and I had minestrone and chicken gnocchi. These soup were very good, hot and tasty. The salad was very good as well because it was not drenched with dressing and the lettuce was very crisp. As for the breadsticks, good as usual. 2. Spinach dip and chips: OMG, it was delicious. It came out hot, creamy and right amount of spice. As for the chips, it came out warm and had a garlic a d buttery flavor. Very yummy. 3. Fried calamari came with 2 sauces, Mariana and...I don't know what's the other one but it tasted like thousand island with ranch or bbq. It was good as well. Olive Garden continues to be a reliable restaurant where you can get good food, especially their famous endless salad/breadsticks/soup. And, it is a bonus that their wait personnel are polite and very attentive. Thank you for the food and experience! read more

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