Service and ambiance was successful. I got a BYO pasta with GF rotini, meat sauce, and grilled chicken, alongside with a salad appetizer. The salad was not half bad, especially with the Italian dressing. The pasta was cooked properly, with the sauce being irresistible and the chicken being very moist. Overall, we are all family here. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Salad - Italian Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

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Stopped in at the Olive Garden on Airport Road in Arden and had a great experience! The service was super friendly and efficient -- we felt well taken care of from the start. My daughter had the Cheese Ravioli, which was rich, cheesy, and cooked just right. We also tried the new Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini -- wow. The steak was tender, the shrimp had great flavor, and the pasta had a spicy kick that brought it all together. Of course, the salad and breadsticks were as good as ever! read more

We ordered from Uber Eats last night. The wait time and service was very good. However, the food was very overcooked. The our shrimp and scallop meal only had two scallops and two small shrimp. The meal usually has 3times as much. At a price of $32 it was overcooked , unappealing and overpriced. We have dined in and not happy either. read more

Five star review for Olive Garden and not because of the food (the food was fine). The real reason for this rating is Vincent, our server. Hands down one of the best servers I've ever had. He was attentive, genuinely funny, and completely on top of everything. The dad jokes were perfectly timed, the service never missed a beat, and he made the whole experience memorable in the best way. If you're dining here, ask for Vincent. He's absolutely amazing and turns a regular meal into a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

The server was very friendly, But the food was not. The breadsticks tasted old, and the soup was horrible, it was like water about much in it. Thank goodness the salad was good. This is was not a good experience at this Olive Garden. I won't be back! read more

For the price and the quality you are probably better off going to someplace else. For the four of us to eat it was over 100 dollars before tip and one person just had the unlimited soup. The food just tasted almost "synthetic" if that makes sense. It was flavorless even though it was smothered in cheese and pepper. The chicken was rubbery and bland. Our server was funny and fantastic which was a saving grace. The restaurant was also clean and organized. I would not likely return. read more

One off the best olive gardens I've been to. The service and food were great. I had the five cheese ziti and i'd give it a ten out of ten.

Great food and the atmosphere in this place. Soup and salad is very good here. Thank you for the great service Olya.

Horrible. Vanessa the host was absolutely horrible. We asked for a booth. We waited to be seated. We were brought to a table. We again asked for a booth. Vanessa responded saying "we gave that table to someone else. We followed her back to the entrance to again wait for a booth. Several minutes later she takes to a half booth. We again ask for a booth. Vanessa doesn't say anything and walks off. At this point we say that we are leaving and Vanessa responds with "okay bye". While we were speaking to the manager about our experience Vanessa and her coworker were visibly amused at our complaint. As Vanessa and her coworker were standing next to the manager we pointed out their behavior. The manager said nothing to them. We will never be back. This took place in front of multiple. Customers. read more

I typically don't go to a ton of chain restaurants. But the unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks for 7.99 is an incredibly hard deal to beat. This location is by far the best Olive Garden I've been to. The dining room has adequate seating and even has a party room... which is where we typically try to sit. The service is always quick and personable. Whether you're looking for a long sit down experience or a quick bite to eat - this Olive Garden location won't disappoint. Pro Tip: if it's your birthday let them know and you get a free dessert. read more

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Some places like this get a lot of shade. I get it- we live in a city of local options and unique flavors. There is a place (in my mind) for your Olive Garden nights. If you fininho it wanting that, you leave happy. I left happy. We got salad and breadsticks to start. Heck yeah. Breadsticks a little salty but warm and fresh nonetheless. Good salad- a bit dressing heavy but to be expected. I got a wine. The smaller pour. It felt sufficient. Perfect for the meal. Honestly not sure if I would have wanted the large one. I got the house red blend and it was decent. I hate their cups tho. Just being picky. The linguine with shrimp was meant to be lighter. I think it was only cause I ate half but was very noodle heavy. Pretty good amount of shrimp though. And nice flavors. And lunch tomorrow. Woot woot. The pumpkin cheesecake was a delight. See? Seasonal here too. The caramel sauce on top was a bit too over the edge though. It was a bit liquid-y. And honestly it would have been better without the crust. But the slice was huge and great to split. Left happy. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Wowowow we fancy - Italian Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Matt our server yesterday at lunch was awesome! He handled our order and food delivery in a prompt manner. As he was with other tables, he frequently checked back in to see if we needed anything else. Very nice young man. read more

Was honestly horrific. Went at about 100pm and it was empty. Yet had to wait to be seated. Toscana soup tasted and s.elled like old fish water. Seemed like they forgot the cream too. Lasagna had to have been from yesterday and heated up yet again. Bone dry and a tiny portion. Could never go back and that's a shame because of all the horrible chains, OG was at least always a solid go-to. Not anymore. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Dining room at 1pm - Italian Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Had a great evening! Mack was very nice and informative. Food came out quick and hot. Great experience. Thanks Mack!!

The zupa tuscana and house salad fills me up so quick especially with the delicious bread! But I love trying out their different kind of dishes! I loved the limited time masha potatoes and chicken! The sauce was so good! Also like how this restaurant is less crowded then the other Olive Garden in Asheville. And the workers are well dressed, and more friendly. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Limited time mash potatoe and chicken - Italian Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

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I've always enjoyed the food at Olive Garden, my last trip was in Asheville were I had the soup and salad for lunch, great as always. My service was very good as well. read more

Always an economical and tasty place to eat. Cost efficient also. Very tasty sausage with my spaghetti and meatballs!

They took us in 30 minutes before closing. They were very nice and the food was amazing. No one was rude or upset about us coming in late while traveling. So grateful for the help feeding my family!!! read more

Nice bartender that's for a glass of Chardonnay and it came out room temperature. He said yeah the manager makes us keep the refrigerator to 52° we left and went to Carrabba's read more

We ordered Togo- and I have to say it was better when we just ate there. Couple of issues with the food portions-- when all you're getting is a pasta dish it should be a lot of pasta! I mean how cheap is pasta?! Like $2.00 a bag?! This fettuccine also tasted over cooked to me. I ate the whole portion which I've never been able to do before! The salads were large - they didn't skimp there however they weren't all that fresh....better if you eat it there. Breadsticks were good but you only get two!! Hahah not even a basket? Why? You're still paying the same when you order TO-GO!! Anyways I'll have a hard time going back. For the cost I can go to a better restaurant with better service. And this location is ALWAYS PACKED!! I don't know why people are obsessed with Olive Garden here. You will always have to wait at dinner time--so they're definitely not hurting income wise! read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Very small Chicken Piccata. Side of zoodles- small. Disappointed. - Italian Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

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The food was ok !!! I was charged an Alfredo sauce that was like 5 dollars and I only dip it twice in a piece of bread !!! I was not informed it was extra charged and the server place it far away from me where I had to get up and get it myself and we were a group of five and she put it on my tap without even asking , when I review the check she was gone and no where to be found !! Also when I got up I almost slip because my area was wet by the floor !!! , I spoke to the manager , he was kind he was gonna take it away from my check but it was already too late I had already paid !! And never saw the server again , just a bit upset still !!! Not the best experience at this place !!! read more

For frozen food this place is good. Nothing sets it apart. The staff is nice. It's clean. There are much better Italian places to eat and much worse. If you have lower standards for Italian food, go here. Otherwise, keep scrolling and find something made with love and care. This isn't it. read more

Manager dictates seating. Can't sit at a booth because he chooses where you can sit. Will never go back.

The service was mediocre. The food was ok, not prepared from scratch. The waiter apologized for slow service, offered free dessert, but did remember when we payed the check. read more

Brittney was our waitress and she was amazing. Food was great and fast, absolutely no complaints.

After being here a month we finally had a good dinner. The Chicken Parm was fabulous as was the soup and salad. Our server, Abigail, was fantastic and made our dinner a step above the highest expectations. We'll be back! read more

Honest November 17 2023,I took my son n family to the asheville nc location,we ordered, I tiny bowl of noodles swimming in water and a thimble full of marina for sauce.i started looking around to see if I was being pranked on camera,not the case. I asked for a different type of pasta ,waitress kinda looked n acted like kathy bates from the movie misery sneered at me came back with another bowl of the same pasta and no sauce.my wife and sons salad was brown ,entrees undercooked and cold.breadsticks were hard as Chinese algebra,and zero refills on any drink.We were so disgusted that we decided to just pay n leave.kathy bates look alike waitress understood it was my son's birthday,brought him a piece of cake that resemble a snack cake with a teaspoon of coolwhip,my son wouldn't touch it.got my card out to pay for this low rent experience of a meal and when i paid with the table kiosk,i paid for everything on our ticket .when i checked the receipt as i left i was charged over 10 bucks for the cake,i left no tip,then our waitress rung up the bill as i had already paid for ,removed the 10 dollar price of the cake in front of me,and kept it as a tip.Nasty food,pitiful service and debt card theft took place all in about 40 min. I will never eat at any olive garden again .true story.Hell I'd rather been trapped on a snow cap mountain with the Donner party trying to decide if I'm gonna have to eat the horses first or just tuff it out. read more

Not the restaurant's fault...they are so short handed, the wait time on a Thursday evening was 45 minutes.

We ordered by phone for pickup. Their process is fantastic and super easy. They provide a pickup time and bring the food out to a table immediately in front of designated tables to ensure minimum exposure to their employees and their customers. The order was correct, the portions large, and the salsa were separate from the entrees, so the salad was cold and crisp while the entrees were nice and hot. read more

Yes this is a chain but when you have a good meal it is still worth the time and effort to call them out. Was craving some Italian food and didn't feel like searching so I went with a known commodity. Sat at the bar and was taken care of by "C" and she was exceptional. Went with the create your own pasta dish and the Cavatappi & Meatballs was good and satisfying. The place is very well kept and clean and the service provided by "C" was great. read more

Went for an early dinner last night and was extremely pleased with the service, reasonable prices and great food. Four out of the five of us had the Fettuccine Alfredo, some with chicken, some without. All outstanding. Definitely recommend. read more

I had lunch with a friend at the Olive Garden on Airport Rd in Arden last Wednesday. They are taking no precautions whatsoever to try to keep their customers safe from COVID other than requiring their staff to wear masks. We were not allowed to sit at tables in the bar area or in a large side room. The only seating was in the main section that mostly consisted of booths. There was no plexiglass between booths and no staggering of seating people in booths. The aisle separating the booths is about 4 feet. The restaurant was full, with a waiting line. If small restaurants can make accommodations to help prevent the spread of COVID, certainly a national chain restaurant can. Just opening the other rooms and allowing people to spread out a bit would help. They probably don't want to have to clean "extra" areas. I won't be going back. I don't appreciate their attitude. read more

I've had lunch at this location a couple times and it's always fast a tasty. This time I was a bit apprehensive since I'm doing the low/no carb thing and I couldn't imagine there would be much I could eat. Surprised to learn they will serve ANY of their sauces over broccoli. My chicken alfredo over broccoli was delicious!!! So grateful they worked with me. Steven our waitor was a saint to be so understanding and helpful. We will return. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Chicken alfredo over broccoli - Italian Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Some of the best service I've ever had but the worst food ever. Someone in the kitchen decided to make my soup extremely too hot and I found 2 black hairs in my spaghetti. i would believe woman's hair since it was long, straight and thin. I stepped up to the boy working in the front who was seating people to mention the excellent service but could easily tell he had an attitude so i knew there was no use in bringing the soup or spaghetti to his attention. I found this Olive Garden to be less than professional. Sooner or later someone will sue them. It should have been me. Their food gave me a slight case of diarrhea. I hope whoever prepared my food had a good laugh because it is easy to tell they are of small mind and incapable of a real job along with the boy working the front. I hope this helps someone else to be aware and fire the person in the kitchen along with a stern conversation with the boy who was doing the seating. Very bad business!! read more

You really never know what your going to get when you go to Olive Garden but this location is top notch. We were seated quickly even though the waiting room was full when we walked in. Waitstaff and hosts were very friendly. We had a gift card so decided to splurge on some cocktails. LIT was on point and they have decent $5 cocktails like jack and coke. I love Olive Garden because you get SO MUCH FOOD! Our waiter convinced us to order dessert to go for a late night snack. I'm 28 and have never even considered that as a possibility. My life is changed forever. read more

The second time within a month that our order to go was incomplete, missing two salads that we paid for. Don't trust them. From now on my tip is going to bo 0:00 read more

We called for a reservation on Jan 5th and were told they do not take reservations but I could go to their website and get on a wait list! They said being on a wait list would get me seated when I arrived. I was on the phone with them and they couldn't do anything and directed me to their system on the web. I guess talking to someone is not good enough at Olive Garden as they rely on computers to do the job. Well, I did what they asked, joined the wait list online and went to the restaurant. I was met with a crowd of 30+ people trying to get a table when we were told their all in ok wing computer system was down! They weren't seating anyone as they couldn't place an order, collect a bill without the computer system being up. So much for Olive Garden's foray into an automated automaton and to be hostage to their own poorly designed creation. Some day, Olive Garden will realize that talking and having a backup plan when your systems don't work. This experience has certainly soured me to Olive Gardens home grown nightmare! Remember, this is the chain that wanted to stop unlimited bread sticks! They don't get it it my business. read more

It's a beautiful place to eat really nice wine menu . The food is honestly no Better than other Italian restaurant but honestly who cares? A nice place for a date or a weekend kind of thing? The staff really try to make a point to be higher grade , ( so cut off some slack and leave a decent tip) . read more

Sindy was an amazing server! She was extremely efficient, and had genuine work ethic. I was very impressed for a chain restaurant.

Salmon was hammered (overcooked), asparagus were thrown on the grill with no seasoning, and with the white ends still on. Definitely not worth $16.99. My son's Alfredo looked like paste. The salad was good, and our server was great. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Arden, North Carolina