Review is for inconsistent amount of food & service, not the food. My kid was sick and wanted OG's soup and breadsticks so I got the chicken & gnocchi and zuppa toscana soups 16oz separately for $9 each. Picked it up, came home, taking it out the bag I could already see that it's not filled up without even opening the lid and it looked like they left out almost a quarter amount of how much the container should've had. The photos don't do enough justice on how much less it actually seems and weighs. And the 20 something year old looking staff had the audacity to tell me "There's a question on the bottom of the receipt, thanks love" for a tip on the togo order for a container of soup that's not even filled up all the way. Regarding the soups they were good, no complaint in that. My kid was happy with his dinner but he also has no idea on how the value of money works so of course he's happy. As for me this leaves a bitter taste in my mouth so please do better and fill up your containers. read more

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We visited this Olive Garden for lupper after a day of shopping in Buford. We arrived late in the afternoon and both opted for endless soup and salad. My friend also introduced me to the toasted ravioli. Yum, I'm uncertain how I managed to live so many years of life without knowing how tasty these are. For beverages, I opted for club soda with a splash of simple syrup and she opted for an adult beverage. Both of us were very satisfied with our drinks as well as the freshness of our food and speed of service. We ended our meal with an impromptu featured dessert (chocolate tuxedo something or other) that didn't disappoint. It was a combination of soft and crispy chocolate layers along with layer of cheesecake. Our server was fantastic and a manager checked in on us as well. I will definitely return to this location when visiting Northern GA. read more

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We came in for an early dinner. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. The ambiance was casual and and eclectic music played overhead. The seafood Alfredo was creamy and good especially the scallops! My wife loved her tour of Italy dish. As others point out Olive Garden is known for its unlimited breadsticks and salad, which adds value for diners. This location is good for early week dinners at off peak times. read more

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This restaurant is no longer family friendly, and the manager's behavior was unbelievably rude and hostile. My husband and I ordered two entrees, a soup, and a salad. We were simply sharing the salad, and my child wanted some of the soup. When we politely asked for a refill, the waitress nervously explained that the manager strictly forbids refills if any food is shared at the table. Apparently, staff are expected to monitor who eats what, and if they see any sharing, they can deny refills or add extra charges. The waitress even said she would get written up by the manager if she refilled the soup or salad. When we asked to speak with the manager directly, instead of handling the situation professionally, she lectured us that our child needed to order her own meal -- despite the fact that we already had more than enough food on the table. Her attitude was incredibly rude, petty, and completely lacking in customer service. We felt policed the entire meal over something as harmless as sharing food with our child. Absolutely ridiculous experience. We will never return. read more

After eating here three times I can tell you the fluid is always consistent and the service great.

Great and friendly service. The food was good, staff were nice and attentive. The ambiance was good as well.

It's been many years since I e been to an Olive Garden. I suppose I've become a little bit of a food snob, feeling like this place was beneath me. Grandsons are visiting, and I know they love simple Italian food. Much to my delight, the food was really good. Enrique was our server, and he did a great job. Being here with a 3 and a 5 year old, he smiled and treated them like people. Food arrived promptly, and still hot. Salad was fresh and as good as I remembered from long ago. The chicken parm was very salty, and that is the reason I couldn't award the 5th star. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, I'd return. read more

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how loud the staff was. Too loud. I was seated and waited for my server. Ordered the soup and salad. I got my soup right away and was pleased with the quick service, however I finished my soup and waited. Then the server comes over and says can I get you anything else? I said, my salad. And had to ask for a refill of soup. The food was good just did not really like the ambiance here tonight. As I was walking out after I paid my bill, I passed at least 10 staff people including one manager and not one person thanked me for my business. I will return to Olive Garden, but not this one. read more

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Met our daughter for lunch, almost a two hour drive and worth every mile; and had the best server, (Jared), and delicious food, including mozzarella appetizers, salads, soups, and main courses. It was truly the most lovely meal we have ever had at Olive Garden!! read more

What happen to hospitably at Olive Garden Mall of Georgia? I did a to-go order at this location and was using my walker. There were 2 hostesses standing there and didn't even bother to open the door. So no problem, maybe they just wasn't paying attention but honestly, that was not the case cause they saw immediately saw me when I walked in (using my walker). Anyway, when I was leaving same thing: 2 hostesses standing there and not 1 of them even attempted to open the door. WHYYYYYYY read more

This is located across from the mall on 20. The parking lot can be a nightmare due to several eateries being on top of each other, especially around the holidays. If you've been to one OG, you've been to them all. This one is no different. Service is what you'd expect from any other location. Can't beat their unlimited salad/soup and breadsticks. I don't even care if they're frozen, they're so damn good! read more

I brought a family of 9 to eat lunch this past Saturday 2/7/26 for a Birthday celebration. The place was not as full as I am used to seeing Olive Garden during a Saturday lunch service. The dining room was clean and the bathrooms were clean as well. Our server was very very nice and responsive through the whole service. The majority of our family other than the kids ordered soup and salad. I had my all time favorite chicken Marsala (which now is stuffed chicken Marsala) with minestrone soup. The soup was good and it seemed everyone else enjoyed their soup and salad. Now, for the not so good news. All of us are fans of the breadsticks and my niece ordered Alfredo dipping sauce to indulge. Unfortunately, upon receiving the breadsticks, they were way below average. We usually would eat about 6 servings for us all. We were not able to finish 3 bread servings. They were overcooked and or old. So as for my chicken Marsala, I was so unprepared to eat this salt heaping dish. I reluctantly ate as much as I could but couldn't do it as much as I tried. What made it sad was not finishing this dish I paid over $21.00 that didn't come close to that worth as I would normally sop the Marsala gravy with the bread. Upon lunch completion, the manager did his normal round asking if everything went well. I smiled respectfully but later decided to come up to him alone and share my true experience. After me explaining the chicken dish was more salty than normal, I was surprised he pushed back and said the dish is normally a bit saltier due to the mixture. Although he was appreciative for the feedback, It was sad he didn't try to investigate my input. Unfortunately, I won't be going back to this restaurant and I won't be ordering the chicken Marsala from now on because it was that bad and I don't want to waste my money on salt gravy with chicken. It would not surprise me if this restaurant follows some other local restaurants and close due to near empty dining rooms. I tried to give honest feedback and it went to deaf ears. Should you want to give them a try, You may or may not have a good experience but you were honestly informed. read more

Highlight of the meal was my son enjoying his first meal of spaghetti and meatballs from Olive Garden. He has never been so he selected Olive Garden for his birthday meal..... Now I remember why my family hasn't visited an Olive Garden in 10yrs. Food was mediocre. But my son said his meal was good! Our waitress was excellent! She has wonderful customer service skills! All the stars go to her! For great Italian food, we will g@ elsewhere. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Menu - Italian Near Me - Buford, Georgia

This is the closest Olive Garden to me and so I've been here a couple of times for lunch. Service here is a hit or miss. For lunch they usually have very good deals that go from $7.99 to $9.99 which includes unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks. I've chosen from lasagna Classico, spaghetti with meat sauce and fettuccine Alfredo and all dishes were pretty good. The salad is usually the best but I once ordered the Zuppa Toscana and it was amazing and so simple! It's made with spicy Italian sausage, kale, and potatoes in creamy broth. Yum!! The restaurant is very spacious and has different rooms, and a full bar. It was kinda messy the last couple of times by lunch time rush so there's that. Would be back. ESPAÑOL Este es el Olive Garden más cercano a mí, así que he estado aquí un par de veces para almorzar. El servicio aquí es impredecible. Para el almuerzo suelen tener muy buenas ofertas que van desde $ 7,99 a $ 9,99 que incluyen sopa o ensalada ilimitada y palitos de pan. Elegí entre lasaña Classico, espaguetis con salsa de carne y fettuccine Alfredo y todos los platos estaban bastante buenos. La ensalada suele ser la mejor, pero una vez pedí la Zuppa Toscana y fue increíble y muy simple. Está hecho con salchicha italiana picante, col rizada y papas en un caldo cremoso. ¡¡Mmm !! El restaurante es muy amplio y tiene diferentes salones y un bar completo. Fue un poco desordenado el último par de veces a la hora del almuerzo, así que eso es todo. read more

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The food was great. Whoever the chef was today . It was not too loud just how I like it. We did have to wait but not for long. I totally recommend this restaurant. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Enjoying lunch with my Ma. - Italian Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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I have to say this was the best experience I've had at a restaurant. We decided to have lunch here after early church service, we purposely went early to avoid the rush. At first they sat us at a table next to the kitchen. We wanted to sit in a quiet booth so we asked to be moved. Then we were put in the bar at a booth. I asked to talk to the manager and explained to her that our daughter is autistic and needs a quieter part of the restaurant. April immediately found us a quieter place to sit and accommodated all of our needs. April and her staff were really attentive and made sure our experience at the restaurant went well. We really appreciate April and the staff at Buford Olive Garden and will definitely be back. read more

My wife's favorite restaurant and we came in today on her birthday just to be seated by the bar and no one even came to greet us give us water or anything for 15 min so we just left. Such a disappointing trip. read more

honestly best location but I frankly am disappointed in the customer service. our server Gino p not once came back to fill our drinks we got unlimited soup and breadsticks, but what was unlimited was the time we waited. lastly I had been craving pasta all week and I ordered the shrimp and chicken carbonara never received that either after 30 minutes of waiting. unfortunately a disappointment dissatisfied experience. I wish servers like Gino didn't care so much about big parties and put the same effort in small parties and single customers as well. that is all read more

I'm convinced lunch time is the best time to visit olive garden. Everything came out within 5 min and was super hot and fresh. Service was the best I've ever experienced at an Olive Garden. This restaurant does smell kind of weird which is why I took off one star but I've found that to be typical of carpeted restaurants. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Lunch Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Buford, Georgia

The server named Madison M was extremely rude and wasn't attentive at all. When me and my friends were ready to order she was apparently too busy to take us and quote "Had other tables". If you don't want to serve tables maybe you don't need to be a server. Madison M was the worst server i have ever had at this location. Will not be coming back as long as she is working! Management needs to fix her attitude. read more

Ate at restaurant earlier in the week and decided to order carry out last night, Salads only. Um, seems like salads are pre-packed/prepared. Wife salad had 1 olive, my salad had 2 tomato slices. In short, salads were basically lettuce. Could have just bought bag salads from grocery store. Lesson learned, will only order salads while dining in and not good carry out option. read more

Haters are gonna hate! There are many who turn their nose up at restaurant chains, but not me! My wife and I LOVE Olive Garden, and it's not just because it was one of our first date spots so many years ago and has continued to be for over 2 decades. It's not just because we've come here to celebrate more than half of our 22 anniversaries. It's not just because we have fond memories burned into our life-story of being gathered at different locations around the country with our children/family on vacations and road trips. It is simply because the food is good and still reasonably priced in comparison to other sit down places we could dine with our family. My wife is heavy on vegetables, breads, pastas and desserts while light on meat while I am agreeable to a salad, creamy pastas or any sides as long as my carnivorous appetite can be satisfied with a delicious meat offering. Our kids are generally only interested in Alfredo's, appetizers and soups. Olive Garden is one of the few dine-in experiences our ENTIRE family can agree on without debate. There are many restaurants we all collectively like, but sometimes not on the same day. However, when O/G is mentioned, suddenly the earth, moon, sun and stars all align. Sure they get it wrong on occasion, but overall we enjoy our meals here. ***** That all being said, what really inspired me to write this updated review is the ALFREDO DIPPING SAUCE for the bread sticks. Did you know this was a menu option??? I didn't until friends from Phoenix ordered it after a long day of hiking. I initially said 'no thank you' when it was presented because I didn't want the calories. But our friends were relentless on insisting we try it and after one bite, I was fully addicted! So good in fact, I had to let you know! ***** FINAL THOUGHTS OVER 2 DECADES I've been dining at O/G and never knew this dip existed and I can't let you (in all good conscious) go on in life without knowing of this option. It would be a crime to keep this secret to myself. So while chains often are looked down upon, as long as their lights are on, doors are open, and prices remain reasonable, we will remain loyal patrons. In life we all like what we like, eh? ENJOY! PS - Of all the locations I've ever visited, I particularly love the service here! 2020 / 56 read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Alfredo dipping sauce for the breadsticks is a game changer! YOU MUST TRY THIS!!! - Italian Near Me - Buford, Georgia

I'm 62 and I've never been to OG before. Friends suggested going for dinner. I got the chicken Marsala fettuccine. First we were brought salad but no breadsticks. Waiter said they're being made. There should always be a plentiful supply especially at 5:30 during dinner. They didn't arrive until after our dinners were served. I've had chicken Marsala many times at other restaurants so I was looking forward to it. Unfortunately, what I was served was nothing like what I thought it would be. Chicken were in strips that didn't seem to be real chicken breast. They were soft with a spongy like texture. The Marsala sauce had zero taste. Very disappointing. For $19.99 I would think the food quality would be better. I guess I was trying to compare this to Maggianos. Not even in the same league. Definitely will not be back. read more

We sat down at the bar at 1:00 PM for a quick lunch. The waitress approached us, yawning as if she had just woken up, and said, "I'm swamped." We placed our drink and food orders right away to speed things up. After a 20-minute wait, she finally brought us the soup and salad. Meanwhile, other customers received their food before us, and we had no updates on our order. Although the manager complimented the food, we weren't looking for complimentary items; we were just hoping for decent service during our lunch. Olive Garden, you can't fix a bad experience with good food. read more

Visited Friday night around 7 ish, there was a bit of a wait which was to be expected. They are socially distancing tables but they did not take temperature at the door. After we got seated the server welcomed us and we got to ordering. No time to waste lol. We ordered a chicken scampi, a chicken parmigiana. With sides of soup and salad and a stuffed zitti fritta for an app. We also ordered our all Time favorite green Apple moscato! A pitcher is $21 and fills 4 cups! if anyone is interested ;) I was very surprised how quick the food came out as it's never happened before lol. Everything was wonderful. They did not mess anything up! Very well presented and flavor was exquisite! I know, sounds dramatic for an Olive Garden but trust me it was the best food experience I've ever had ....at an Olive Garden :)will be visiting again at this location sometime in the near future. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Chicken scampi with cheese! - Italian Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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This was actually my first few times trying out Olive Garden. I've been hesitant to try because Olive Garden felt like one of those chain restaurants that everyone knows about but complains about (and if I'm spending my money, then the food better be worth it!). However, I was really impressed each time. The restaurant is spacious and lowkey fancy (in my opinion). The servers i interacted with on both occasions were fast, knowledgeable, and friendly. Great service and even if they didn't refill waters they were always nearby if we needed anything. Food & Pricing: I have tried the steak Alfredo ($17.49) and the seafood Alfredo ($18.79) while my boyfriend had tried the shrimp Alfredo ($18.29) and the "Create your own pasta starting at $11.49" with Rigatoni, Creamy mushrooms, and sautéed veggies. As you can see, we love fettuccine Alfredo (and pasta in general)! The fettuccine here has never been disappointing (maybe a little heavy). You definitely get a lot for your buck. Very generous servings of pasta and seafood, which took me by surprise because seafood is so expensive that people skimp on it a lot. Not here though!0 Steak was great and was not grainy. It was cooked how I asked and my bf had no complaints with his meals either. Each dine-in comes with unlimited breadsticks and salad. The breadsticks are soo good. Our servers were so sweet and always tried to get us the freshly baked ones. I could literally eat a whole basket of them. Note: Workers wore masks & gloves but did not require customers to come in wearing them. So just be mindful if you have to wait to be seated that people don't have to wear masks here. Other than that, if you want to try Olive Garden definitely come to this location instead. This location is near Mall of GA (5min drive). read more

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I'm giving the experience five stars STRICTLY for out AMAZING server, Mafor! I spoke to the manager at the end of our meal, because our survey timed out, but she was EXCEPTIONAL! In a time where staff is short, and we all know how CRAZY busy Olive Garden is, she was so attentive and patient and all around just fantastic. I am writing this review hoping the management will reward/acknowledge her. Thanks, Mafor. We enjoyed our food and the service that cold rainy night! Olive Garden - Located across Mall of Georgia, right next to McDonalds Parking- Decent Wait- You get a text update when your table is ready For Kids- Unlike (in my opinion) super expensive Cheescake Factory that doesn't offer ANY type of fun for kids, Olive Garden has a cute kids menu activity book with crayons. Maze, word search, etc. read more

(Heads up this a sit down eat in review) The Delivery: Its a Saturday and I was in the mood for some food around the Mall of Georgia. I already had a taste for shrimp fettuccine and in my case Olive Garden was nearby so that was the go-to move. Of course, the place was crowded packed full of people, some wearing masks and some not as I was forced to wait around 30-40 minutes for a seat but it's to be expected around this time and day, so I let that pass. The waiter directed us to our seats, and this is where it gets a little funky. They put us at a small table that was in between a walkway path and a booth (See the attached photo), on realizing this I immediately asked could we be moved seats because NO ONE should be sat at that table. One small elbow back across my chair and I'm sure I could trip a waiter or waitress, sending them flying but I digress. Thankfully they did move us to another table immediately, which was a great. The server took our drink order, and thankfully they were wearing a mask. The Presentation: When ordering we decided to get an appetizer despite how packed the place was which was the Toasted Ravioli and Calamari. The delivery time for the appetizer was pretty good and looked exactly a advertised on the menu. Soon after our appetizer was ordered, they waiter took our main dish order (Shrimp Alfredo) which also came out quick even though tons of other people were waiting for food as well. I very much appreciate how nice the waiter was when it came to our table needs. Once again, the food we got was also exactly as advertised and looked great! The Taste: (Calamari) The Calamari was good but not great, and honestly could have been better if it was fried for a little longer. As a foodie I've most def tasted multiple different calamari dishes from multiple places. I also understand I asked for a sea food dish in an Italian restaurant but i digress. (7/10) (Ravioli) The ravioli was prob the best thing I had here. It was crisp, hot and very seasoned. Each bite was gifted with a satisfying crunch, which made me wanna eat more. Combine that with the dipping sauces they give you and honestly you don't really need the main dish anymore. (9/10) (Shrimp Fettuccine) Sheeeeesh, I mean what more there is to say. It was pretty good or maybe I was just hungry...who knows. I do know that I ate every drop of it. The fettuccine sauce wasn't watery or too thicc it was just right, and honestly fun fact if you think the sauce is a bit to watery, asked for a LOT of grated Parmesan and let the plate cool for a bit. Warm fettuccine always beats super-hot fettuccine. (9/10) The Conclusion: Pretty okay experience when it comes to this place, just know if you decide to pop up mid-day on a Saturday, expect long wait times and shitty table placement. Covid Safe? At the time I would have said yes but eh not anymore, have been seeing less mask wearing, so for the people who still are a bit weary of the covid thing, just wear your mask ad you should be good. TL:DR (Pros) Great atmosphere, fast service, great food (depending on what you get) (Cons) Loud and a bit obnoxious, seating placement can be shady, Bit pricey for the meal size read more

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Hostess was not friendly and told me it would be a 40 minute wait. They texted me 3 minutes later to get my table. The menu was small and the food was horrible. I ordered the chicken margarita. It was so dry I could not cut through it. My man ordered the eggplant parmigiana, it was like school cafeteria food. Not fresh! Taste horrible! Small portions! The supermarket frozen eggplant is better. Do not waste your money. This horrible food is way overpriced! Not coming back. It had definitely changed over the years.. for the worse Want to add that the waitress was awesome! read more

My girlfriend got here before me and I was looking around for her. Roxanne came up to me and said "you must be Walt. She said you'd be the guy looking" From there Roxanne brought me to our table and launched our dining experience like no other. She was just this Beautiful spirit of a person that made you feel like you were dining with family, just as their slogan says. Our food ( my seafood pasta with shrimp and Scollops and her lasagna) is always good but Roxanne gets 5 Stars for just being so Beautiful and so much fun to hang out with read more

I stopped going to OG years ago because it got so bad where I lived just outside of Nashville. But, I'm visiting in another state and was craving the soup and salad. Walked in and was told that there was a 15 minute wait, even though there were empty, dirty tables all over. Decided to sit at the bar. It was filthy with food scraps from previous diners. The silverware was put in front of us, but upon inspection, it was dirty. We asked for clean utensils and when the waitress handed them back they were dripping wet. Soup came lukewarm and the rolls were hot but obviously not fresh, just reheated. The portion on the salad was generous, but the portion on the soup was skimpy. I decided I'd like a bit more soup and was prepared for their usual trick of putting extra pepper into the 2nd bowl so you won't want any more. I wasn't prepared for what came. It was as if they put a drizzle of soup into the bowl and then filled it up with water. The person who accompanied me even looked over when it came and said "that looks funny, really watery" and it was. I used the restroom when I first got there. It should have given me clear warning of how far down this once "favorite" restaurant chain has gone downhill. The floors looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a long, long, long time. read more

We had reservations and waited an hour after the reservation time to be seated. They kept telling us that they were waiting on the table we were to be seated at to leave. Ended up leaving and going next door to Red Lobster who we called and they could seat our party if 12 right then. Glad we didn't give our money to Olive Garden. read more

The establishment itself is really nicely built and it looks like there's a roof building inside the restaurant so stars for the interior design. The section we sat at though smelled like damp toe jam all around. I was literally about to throw up but my sister was like maybe it's the Parmesan cheese. I'm pretty sensitive to smell, so I was having difficulty sitting in the booth cuz I felt it was coming from the carpet and seats. Our waiter was not the best. He wasn't rude or mean, but very short and rushed? I would say. The first time he came around, he didn't welcome us or introduce himself he straight up just asked what do you want to drink. And then right after he brought the drinks he asks, so what do you want? And I felt he wasn't engaging and wanted to do away with us quickly. I felt you had to have your answer ready and pick something quickly so he could be on his way. Not like I am the type to be sold wine and other specials or deals or anything like that, but it was just a difference than what I get at other restaurants. Of course at Olive Garden you want the salad, but I felt a little soupy so with every entree, you get the choice or soup or salad. Since my sister was getting the salad anyway, I asked for soup, the waiter asked what kind, I told him and he only brought breadsticks and salad. At that point I didn't even wanna confront him with my soup, so I settled for just the salad and breadsticks. The waiter either just totally forgot or ignored everything we conversed about when ordering. So I had to mark stars off for that. The salad and breadsticks are good! They're always the best part of the whole Olive Garden experience. I ordered the shrimp scampi and it was mid. The sauce was too watery and they overcooked the angel hair pasta. The shrimp was the only thing that was cooked right. It was a little on the salty side for taste of pasta overall. For me it was a 4.5/10 Overall I would eat Olive Garden again if I'm craving it, but I'm gonna have to go to another establishment. This place deserves the two three star rating it has. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - My watery Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Buford, Georgia

This was by far the worst dining experience. The service was slow beyond belief. We didn't have silverware until after the salad came, and it was another server who brought it. Our soup was cold, when we finally got it. The waiter told us that the kitchen was closing. If so, then why seat us? People who came after us and were sitting next to us at another section had food before we had water! It took 10 minutes and two phone calls to even get a receipt! Do yourself a favor, eat elsewhere. read more

Rude staff, very dirty restaurant & bar. Told order would be ready at 2:40, got to the restaurant and they told me I must have called a different location, not sure why they said that when the order was right in front of them. Orders come out to the bar in a grocery basket and from there they placed about 15 orders in one bag. I had to bag it myself and the guy at the door asked if he needed to get the door while I was already at the door. Also while in the middle of the transaction an employee came from the kitchen, opened the till and took $100 out and they all stopped helping me to argue with each other read more

This location is near the Mall of Georgia and can get very busy. My family and I waited 45min for a table on a Saturday night. I think this is about average. We ordered the sampler appetizer which was pretty small compared to the last time I ordered this dish. I would recommend two platters for a group of five for sure. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi (Very Large Portion). Others at my table go Alfredo noodles, tour of Italy and one children's plate that was a pretty good portion! Food was tasty but the service put a damper on the meal. Our server was slow and not attentive. It took us a while to get our meals as we watched tables sat at the same time get their food quickly. Avoid the restrooms as they were pretty dirty. This was an average experience and I would avoid going on a weekend night. read more

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One of the worst Olive Garden's I've ever been to. Sadly, the food just wasn't hitting the mark at all! I ordered the grilled chicken margarita and was highly disappointed. The broccoli was bland with the sauce obviously just pour les on top. It also wasn't steamed long enough for me. The chicken was just ok too. You could tell it had been sitting in the window for a little too long because the cheese was stiff. Even the soup wasn't on point. Looked like the bottom of the last batch. Disappointed is an understatement. My guest ordered the chicken Marsala and wasn't pleased with the flavor either. Their saving grace for our experience was our server who was very pleasant. We also enjoyed our drinks (Hurricane & peach Bellini) and the salad. Doubt we'll return read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Grilled Chicken Margherita - Italian Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Great service! We had soup and salad for lunch. It hit the spot. Emmie waited on us and she was a joy!

This was my first & last visit here. We went here after training at about 9pm on a Wednesday. Well to start off, I got my drink after my entree. Yes. You read that right. I kept asking for raspberry lemonade & she kept forgetting. She didn't neglect my company who happened to be male. She brought him a Sam Adams just as he asked. I asked the server for romaine lettuce & got iceberg instead. Clearly she is unaware of the difference. I asked for calamari as an appetizer. It was ok. I was looking forward to the salmon and was let down greatly. The salmon was poorly seasoned and dry on the inside. I didn't even finish it. The broccoli was swimming in a pool of water. How unappetizing. The breadsticks were salty as hell but the highlight of the experience here. read more

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I know it is not the best Italian food, but we really enjoyed our time eating there tonight. We had minimal wait for our table. Our waitress was fantastic. She was quick to fulfill any requests we had. We had plenty to eat, and the food we ordered was prepared correctly. We even got free desserts for our Birthday. Thanks to the staff for singing to us! read more