Special accolades to Christian and Alex! Please give them a raise Abraham!! I've eaten at Olive Garden plenty of times, but this was the best experience I've had there yet! I recommend ANYONE to sit in their sections if you want an amazing dinner experience! Alex brightens up the room with her friendly and whimsical energy. Christian is full of cheer and kindness. The two of them will fill your cup both figuratively and literally. I cannot stress how great of an anniversary dinner my boyfriend and I had because of them!!! You can get pasta, soup, and salad at any Olive Garden across the country... But only at this location, can I be served with the utmost, top-tier of quality customer service by Christian and Alex. I only intend to eat here when they are working from now on. Thank you guys!!! ~From the couple with the napkin crowns. read more

Dez was our server for dinner tonight and we will be requesting him as we come here a lot. He recommended an appetizer when we were not even considering one. His description of how good it was made us get it. He was dead on this appetizer is so good. I'm hoping it's going to be not a temporary thing. Dez is the best server ask to be seated in his location you won't be disappointed. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - The awesome appetizer - Italian Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

If your party allows for it, try to sit at the bar. We were able to bypass the long line/wait for a table. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. We got the new Calabrian bucatini (which had a good kick/spice to it) and the light portion of eggplant parm (which was the perfect size). The salad and breadsticks were great as usual. read more

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Our lil family of 3 walked in at 8:58pm (closes at 10). As soon as we walked in, the MANAGER (in dress shirt/pant) was at the front desk - looked at us, then at his watch in disappointment as his hostess grabbed menus to seat us. We were seated in the very back corner of the bar area where no one else was & felt very rushed to order when the server came over as we were getting seated. She took our beverage order & also asked if we were ready to order our food before we even had a chance to open our menus. It only took until she returned with the beverages (2 waters & 1 soda) for us to order our food. We received our food fairly quickly & our server was attentive to us during our dine in however the manager did come around our table twice WHILE looking at his watch both times which made us feel very unwelcome & as if we were impeding on his evening plans. We were done with our food, paid our tab & was out of the restaurant by 9:46pm. Meanwhile, another couple walked in 20 mins to close so I imagine they probably received the same type of rushed service along with time checks. Maybe the manager was having an off day but when you're in the restaurant business, your service should be priority from open to close. read more

Lively, family friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads. Had dinner with my nieces here. We shared the artichoke dip with crispy chips they were really good. Then I got the gnocchi soup and the chicken alfredo. We got awesome service too! read more

Another amazing meal at Olive Garden! There were five us, 3 chicken-shrimp carbonara, 1 chicken Alfredo and one of the new steak with spice sauce entrees. Three Zuppa soups, one chicken gnocchi and one salad. All the food was amazing. Served promptly, hot, generous portions and delicious!! Great job Olive Garden! read more

The chicken gnocchi soup had really good flavor but it was a little watery. The breadsticks were amazing as usual. I had the shrimp scampi and I was disappointed that I only got 5 shrimp. The service was great! And the restaurant was nice and clean. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

We occasionally go to this spot and it's either going to be great or a miss. Yesterday's visit was a miss and frustrating as it was my wife's bday. Wasn't that packed but we still had a decent wait, we were sat at a broken lobb sided table, while another next to us and in back of us sat empty even after we asked to switch. The manger on hand told us if she moved us there would be an additional 20/30 wait. We had to ask for service but once we did, we probably had like 3 people visit us. Our server must of been new, so we just excused anything in his part and tipped a good tip. Small inconsistencies a place to make when like 3 other Italian spots within walking distance. Will we go there again, probably so, can Olive Garden do better, of course.. take what you will with this info. read more

Trent was our server today and did a stunning job! He was cracking jokes, recommending good food, and just going above and beyond. Love the local Olive Garden, they always get me right! Give Trent a raise!!! read more

My family & I ordered take out on Friday June 13th @ 7p online. The online service was very easy to order & in order to complete your order you must pay w/ credit card & or Apple Pay online. If you have any coupons you can apply the code before completing your order. We ordered: 2 seafood Alfredo's, shrimp Alfredo & chicken Alfredo w/ chicken frittata pastas all w/ Pasta e Fagioli soups, added a salad & large raspberry lemonade. Overall our food was good & the only complaints we had were my chicken Alfredo was lacking the sauce very minimal which was disappointing & our breadsticks seems to have missed the extra butter & or seasoning on them because they did not taste the same. We would love to come back again in hopes my chicken Alfredo & breadsticks are made correctly. read more

Hello OG! Chefs kiss to the unlimited pasta! But nothing beats a couple of drinks to the table faster then the THREE host that could lose a JOB!! Either I should've asked one of the host for waters and to be sectioned at the right tables which sucks because I waited roughly 10.13 minutes to make a decision to get up lol. today is 23rd birthday. 09/04 AND THANKS TO Anthony the Waiter, He patiently came to the table knew I haven't been helped but then made my orders quick and easy. PROS I got a free desert. Cons I didn't get the announcement birthday crew, manger next visit read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Cheers to my DATE - Italian Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

It's rare to come across someone who truly elevates the dining experience, but Dez did exactly that. Because of his exceptional customer service, we'll definitely be returning. Olive Garden is lucky to have him on their team! read more

I must admit our dining experience in this location was good. Our food came on a timely manner and tasted pretty good. Even the calamari was done right. Our server Greg also treated us well. He checked on us quite often. Will definitely return in this location. read more

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Disgusting my wife literally chewed the hair we got a manager and she said we would get a discount .... $25 off a check of $130 ain't good watch out for the salad people read more

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I will never come back to this place... it's soo cold inside. You just want to leave . Asked the manger to trun it off a little because I was freezing and soo was everyone around and they made it colder read more

Had to do a review due to all of the bad reviews I see posted on here. Went Wednesday night before thanksgiving during dinner time and was greeted upon entering and seated immediately. Our server was Anthony and he was exceptional from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. He was spot on with service, hitting every mark from offering more refills with everyrhing and being attentive, while also being patient during our ordering process. The 3 of us arrived just before 6:45pm and we're in the vehicle leaving by 7:30. I had to take the time to submit this review since it proved so many awful reviews from the last 12 months otherwise. Not that Olive Garden is in the upper echelon of Italian cuisine, but this Olive Garden is the best one I've ever been to and it's not even close. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Was waiting for a table in the front (inside the establishment) when a mouse went running by from the dining area towards the bar. Disgusting, left right away. 5/10/26 read more

Picked the spot for somewhat late dinner and the host/hostesses that seated us deserve a shout out!! I'm sorry I didn't catch their names to include them directly, but I put in a special request for our seating and they were very accommodating. They understood the reason for my request and did not make me feel uncomfortable in anyway. I truly appreciated that. read more

I am a Retired United States Air Force (USAF) Veteran and I know the meaning of "Great" customer service. Mr. Abraham (General Manager), Ms. Heather (Manager), and Ms. Anastasia (Dining room waitress) at Olive Garden gave my Wife and I just that; "Exceptional" and "Outstanding" customer service. They were "Top notch" and made my Wife and I dinner outing delightful. From step 1 to step 10 Ms. Heather and Ms. Anastasia took their time going over all the menu items, answered all of our questions, and gave my Wife and I an impeccable dining experience; the service we received was "Exemplary". Thank you very much to Ms. Heather and Ms. Anastasia; "Much Gratitude". Olive Garden's food is very good and very tasty. The quality of the food is fantastic. "Everything" my Wife and I ate was "Amazing". The restaurant is very clean and welcoming; no need to eat anywhere else for Italian food and a great dining experience. We are 100% satisfied with the quality of food and service we received while at your restaurant. As a Retired USAF Veteran I know great teamwork all comes from a great leader. I "Salute" you Mr. Abraham (General Manager) for producing a great team that gives customers the highest level of quality customer service and wonderful food. Mr. Abraham; "Greatly Appreciated". Thanks again Mr. Abraham, Ms. Heather, and Ms. Anastasia for the "Great" food. I will definitely recommend to my fellow Veterans the service my Wife and I received from Mr. Abraham (General Manager), Ms. Heather (Manager), and Ms. Anastasia (Dining room waitress) at Olive Garden located 15411 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Sincerely, James H., Retired USAF read more

We liked this location. Cleaner, newer than others of theirs. Can't beat the all-you-can-eat soup, salad and breadsticks. Served was very pleasant and attentive (we ate at the bar). You meet the most 'interesting' at the Olive Garden and this location is no different, but, hey that's cool because they gave great breadsticks. We'll be back because overall the experience and food is good for what you pay for. read more

Place is flat out gross and overpriced. I do not recommend anything on their menu! They cant even cook pizza right!!!

Again, I don't frequent chain restaurants. If I'm going to, though, Darden restaurants usually have the best service. Olive Garden in Goodyear is no exception. The service there is excellent. Particularly this last time we went, we had a young man, I mean he looked like he was barely 18, and he did a phenomenal job!!I'm sorry I can't remember his name because he was very good. I wish you would bring back the braised beef tortelloni permanently. Quite literally that dish, the chicken Vino Bianco, and the mushroom ravioli with sun-dried tomato sauce were my favorite dishes and none of them are on the permanent menu anymore. What a shame. I appreciate that the restaurants are always well decorated and updated. I know people talk so much crap about Olive Garden, but they've been around for as long as they have for a reason so somebody's keeping them in business! read more

Food was amazing with great flavor. The Chicken parm on the original trio was a bit over cooked. SERVICE WAS AMAZINGGGG and our server Dex was extremely respectful. read more

First: Food always good and plentiful. Second: Our server young and moderately attentive. I needed to call her over a number of times and observed her turning away from the door and standing in the kitchen area. We were not given or offered paper napkins and when I asked for olive oil to dip my bread stick into, she plunked the oil and vinegar holder on the table and quickly moved away. (I do realize that she was busy. However all customers deserve good attentive service). There was no dipping dish provided for the olive oil. At other Olive Garden restaurants a small dipping dish was provided to me. I ordered coffee when I came in and it was served very nicely in a metal coffee pot. However the coffee was very bitter. So I asked it to be returned and just had water. My server did not even ask if I would like some lemon in my water which is usually the case. At the end of the meal when we paid I noticed on a receipt that the coffee I asked to take back was not removed from our order. So it was on so it was on the receipt. I finally found our server and she went to find out about it and told us that it was forgotten by her manager who is going off shift. And the new manager we did our totals and took off the coffee. Third: Ambiance. Not much I can say about this as it was just a very busy noisy restaurant. read more

I've been here twice in the past couple years - wasn't spectacular the first time I went, was just okay this time. Our waitress was great - she was friendly and quick. She made sure to check on us a few times. We brought a couple gift cards that we wanted to use but were unable to use them at the pay kiosk at the table. Our waitress ran them for us at the register. The food was okay. The breadsticks were mostly soft. We both had the chicken parmigiana - it was okay, not the best I've ever had, but not the worst. If you would like an average meh meal, this Olive Garden is your place. read more

We visited this Olive Garden location after almost 2 years of avoiding it although I love the salad and breadsticks. Previously, they had messed up my wife's build your own pasta dish with the wrong g pasta and then the wrong sauce. We had to return the silverware due to hardened food that seemed to be cooked onto the silverware. Tonight, we went there after a movie date and the silverware was sweet and sticky and still had food stuff stuck to them. We asked for new silverware and the new set was the same. When the manager came over, we let her know and that maybe the dishwasher was not working at the temperature needed to sanitize and she said she'd check on it. They brought our small appetizer plates and still wet, sticky, oily, and one of the plates still had some cheese on it. She brought us two new plates and they were still the same wet and sticky but no food residue this time. At this point, we're grossed out and ask to just cancel our order. The server felt van but we reminded her it wasn't her fault they are giving her unclean dishes to provide us. The manager was supposed to come back out but didn't. We simply left and will not be going back again. Hopefully the news goes there to evaluate for dirty dining segment they do. The dishes and utensils are dirty and unsanitary with old food stuff on them. On the positive side, the server was very nice and was super apologetic for the mishap. We did reinsure her that she was awesome and not her fault with what the back sends out. read more

I don't think I've ever received amazing service from an olive garden until last night. The food is always good but our server Bibbiana definitely made our olive garden experience better. Very fast and attentive and not only that very kind and friendly we will be back! read more

My issue is that everything is too salty. So salty that I couldn't finish my entree. When I go there now, I just get soup and salad,

10/10!!! our waitress, myriad was the best! she always came to check on our food,drinks,ect.. she gave us complimentary soup and was just overall so kind. the environment was very clean and our food came so quick! we got our drinks, appetizers, and entrees in under 30 minutes. great experience:) read more

Usually families and overrun with "screaming" not crying but screaming children... which management seems quite comfortable with. It's a very loud and crowded environment. It's like being on an airplane ride that you pray will end. it's pot luck on the quality and portion size of food.. depending who is in the kitchen. Service is good and friendly ... on a Friday night my preference is ambiance for their high price, not a child's playground. read more

I would like to add to the 5 star review. I came in with my family of 24 on a Saturday I was so warmly received my family and I for my sister's 60th birthday! I just wanna give all the things to all staff there. It was a great 60th birthday for my sister's the kitchen the food was amazing as equal as a service. Thank you for making my sister 60th birthday so special.!!! read more

Lydia E. Is a very friendly and outstanding waitress. If you want a great server ask for her!

Our waitress was amazing! Very attentive even with all her busy tables. Location was very lively and busy but still ran very smooth. Food was great, can never go wrong with that Peach Iced Tea and Spinach Artichoke Dip or the endless soup, salad and breadsticks! Only downside id have to say it how close the regular tables are to each other, kinda felt like I was sitting on top on the person next to me. Will definitely come back. read more

So dissatisfied and disappointed with the service. Slow slow slow. No service at all. The restaurant was slow there was a party at the bar with the locals. Asked for the Manager and over came. read more

This is my third time that I received my salad with old ingredients . The lettuce is wilted and old . I had to throw it away . This was a pick up order . read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Salad - Italian Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

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place is horrible waited an hour and a half for our server to serve us at our table and the food was hold. Ruined my daughters birthday dinner. read more

Y'all can improve on the sauce on the Alfredo AND do not USE FAKE CHICKEN FOOD is dry

Wanted to shout out our amazing waitress Jessela! Made sure the food was hot and fresh and the drinks were never empty! 10/10!

So glad my bestie & I stopped in for Saturday afternoon drinks! Sometimes you just need to go to your local comfort chain. She loves a margarita and the Italian margarita did not disappoint. I will always opt for wine instead of liquor, so I got the peach Bellini. Peach isn't my favorite flavor, but I'll definitely get this peach Bellini again. Perfect ratio of Prosecco to peach nectar. We sat at the bar top and as usual everyone was kind and attentive. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Italian Margarita and Peach Bellini - Italian Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Review of Olive Garden: A Disappointing Experience from Start to Finish I had high hopes when my party and I decided to visit Olive Garden for a casual dinner. After hearing so many positive things about their pasta and breadsticks, we were looking forward to a nice, relaxing evening. Unfortunately, our visit turned out to be far from pleasant, with multiple issues that made for a frustrating and altogether disappointing experience. The Wait to Be Seated: Unorganized Chaos When we arrived, there was a moderate crowd waiting to be seated, but nothing out of the ordinary for a busy evening. We put our name on the list and were told it would be about a 15-minute wait, which we were happy to accept. However, after about 20 minutes, we started to notice that people who had arrived after us were being seated before us. The situation seemed disorganized, with no clear explanation or communication from the staff. As time passed, we couldn't help but wonder if our table had been forgotten altogether. It wasn't until another 10 minutes had passed that we were finally called to be seated. This was a huge letdown, as we had already been waiting for nearly half an hour, and no one had come to explain the delay or apologize for the extended wait time. No Service for Over 20 Minutes Once we were seated, things didn't get any better. After being shown to our table, no one came by to greet us, offer menus, or even acknowledge our presence. We sat there for over 20 minutes without a single employee stopping by, which was incredibly frustrating. The restaurant wasn't overwhelmingly busy--there were empty tables nearby--so it wasn't a case of being understaffed or overwhelmed. We could see waitstaff walking by us and chatting with other tables, but no one seemed to have any interest in serving us. At one point, I even made eye contact with a server who just smiled and kept walking past us. It felt as if we were being completely ignored. The Turning Point: Attempted 'Shooting' Incident At this point, we were growing increasingly frustrated. After waiting so long without any service, we decided to leave. As we stood up to walk out, something happened that made this experience truly bizarre. One of the employees, who had been walking around the dining room for most of the evening, seemed to deliberately shoot us a hostile glance. But what really caught us off guard was when the same employee proceeded to make a bizarre motion as if they were "shooting" at us with their finger as we were leaving. We were so stunned by the gesture that we stopped in our tracks. It wasn't just unprofessional--it was downright rude. The fact that this was done as we were already leaving after enduring such poor service was the final straw. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of our dissatisfaction, and no attempt to salvage the situation. Final Thoughts: A Totally Disappointing Experience In short, our visit to Olive Garden was a complete disaster. From the long wait to be seated, to the 20-minute (and frankly, absurd) delay in service, to the shocking and completely uncalled-for "shooting" incident at the end, the experience was nothing short of appalling. It seems like a lack of training and professionalism was evident in every aspect of this visit, and unfortunately, it left us questioning whether we would ever return. This type of behavior is unacceptable in any restaurant, especially one that is part of a well-known chain like Olive Garden, which prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere. We left feeling disrespected, and I honestly don't know if we will be back anytime soon. If you're considering a visit, I strongly suggest you think twice. You can find much better service and respect elsewhere. read more