Disappointed. I had waited a week for my visit to this location. I wanted to explore thier soups so I ordered the all you can eat soup, salad and bread sticks. I was served one bowl of soup. The wait person never offered another bowl. Our salad bowl sat empty and was never refilled. Even down to my drink, my glass sat empty throughout my meal. Very, very disappointed in this visit. Service is usually top notch here. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Chicken tortellini alfredo - Italian Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

I love Olive Garden so much! The staff here is always friendly and does a great job, very timely. The food is always delicious. I love the fried mozzarella, salad, and breadsticks. I got fettuccine Alfredo, and my boyfriend got spaghetti, but I forgot to take photos before we started eating. I love the olive plant decor and Tuscan interior. Very nostalgic and beautiful. My boyfriend and I love coming here! read more

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**A Relaxed Night Out with Comfort Food & Cozy Vibes** I just got home from dinner and let me say--while it wasn't a culinary masterpiece, it *definitely* satisfied. Full belly, good company, and a few standout bites made for a solid end to the day. From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone. Our server, "X", was an absolute gem--attentive, friendly, and just the kind of person you want handling your table when you're settling in for a relaxed meal. Let's dig into the food: **Starters & Salads** The house salad came out fresh, but it leaned a little heavy on the red onions, and I found myself wishing for more black olives to balance it out. Nothing major, just a small tweak I'd love to see. The fried calamari was seasoned beautifully--crispy without being greasy, with a light batter that let the calamari shine. It was easily one of the better versions I've had in a while. We also went for the lasagna frittas, and they delivered: golden, crispy exterior with that creamy, cheesy, savory center. Comfort food done right. **Mains That Hit the Spot** I ordered the **shrimp scampi**, and it did exactly what a good scampi should--garlicky, buttery, and tossed with just the right amount of pasta. Simple, satisfying, and flavorful. My dining partner went with the **chicken tortellini**, and it was the surprise star of the night. Rich, creamy sauce, plenty of juicy chicken, and a smart decision to add shrimp--an extra layer of texture and flavor that really worked. **Soup with a Side of Disappointment** The Zuppa Toscana is usually one of my go-to favorites (top 3, easily), but tonight... it missed the mark. It tasted like the recipe was either tweaked to cut corners or just wasn't followed to the letter. Not terrible, but definitely not the soul-warming bowl I was expecting. **Atmosphere & Overall Experience** The ambiance was relaxed with soft lighting and a good playlist humming in the background--enough to set the mood without overpowering the conversation. Service stayed consistently warm and welcoming throughout the meal, which always adds major points in my book. **Final Bite** If you're in the mood for a chill evening with classic comfort food, friendly service, and a glass of wine or sangria in hand--this place delivers. It's not over-the-top or trying to be trendy, and that's part of its charm. Just honest, satisfying food in a welcoming space. Would I go back? Absolutely. Maybe not for the soup, but definitely for those frittas and that creamy tortellini. And as always, enjoy your bite. read more

Staff are nice but it's olive garden food (not good but I also grew up in Chicago w/ real Italian food)

Food is always exceptional. They have a bar. I ordered Soda Water with a lemon and lime muddled at the bottom of a glass with ice. The waitress did not indicate in anyway that she had questions about my order. I got a 1 liter bottle of Natural spring water that I paid $5 for - I got a glass with no ice and a lemon and lime in a dish. She said they didn't have club soda - I ordered Soda Water pressed from the bar - she said they didn't have that. And the bottle was open - I realized later - when it was brought to the table. Just not appropriate at all. read more

All the food and breadsticks came out hot and fresh. The salad was delicious, too, with no bad pieces as we have experienced at other places. Our server was Ashlynn. She was great and very accommodating. She was also on top of refilling and getting us what we needed swiftly. The table we sat at was clean and ready to go. The restaurant appears new, with well-kept seats and tables. read more

I decided to treat myself to Calamari and Carbonara tonight which never disappoints especially when accompanied by an Italian margarita!!! Superb as always! However, when a lady (especially one of the white haired generation like me) walks in and is greeted with "Just one??" It deflates my mood immediately. I didn't choose to be a party of one but as a widow, sometimes there's no other choice, plus I had just had one of the best haircuts of my entire lengthy life and was feeling like a million bucks!!! So "Just One?" Really brought my mood down! I'm not a "Just One!" kind of woman! It would have been so much nicer to have actually been welcomed in to the restaurant first! But no, they were in such a hurry to seat me, all they could say was "Just one?" Not "Welcome to Olive Garden!" Or "Good Afternoon/Evening!" Then to accentuate the fact I was alone, I was seated at a table for 4!!! Seriously! I really felt like I was not welcome to dine alone! The Very Nice waiter took the edge off my disappointment though and was very prompt and attentive! He missed out on an upsell by not offering dessert, though! "Did you save room for our decadent Cheesecake?" would have made the upsell a cinch! Even though I would have taken it to go, especially since I could not finish the yummy carbonara! But his loss just means fewer calories to work off tomorrow for me! If I make one point to OG management today, it is to make your customers feel Welcome First! From the moment they cross the threshold!!! A "Just One" cost you the fifth star today!!! read more

I placed a to go order for a lasagna, and a special they had on spaghetti to go, as well as three meatballs. When I got home, there were no meatballs in the lasagna package, even though it said they were there. They credited me for the cost of the meatballs. I did not want the spaghetti without the meatballs. I live on the other side of town. They wanted me to drive all the way back to pick up three meatballs, but everything else would be cold by then. In fairness, I order to go from them a lot, and usually it's OK, but I've had missing meatballs before. So I think it's very important to know that you need to double check everything before you leave. read more

We only rarely visit an Olive Garden. Usually, that's due to long waits and other local Italian options. We had arrived in Manhattan, KS after a long drive. One of our party suggested Italian, so I scanned local restaurants for venues. It turned out that the nearest non-chain Italian place was about 18 miles back the way we'd just arrived. However, there was an Olive Garden just over a mile from our hotel. My choice was easy. It was a Saturday around 6 p.m. I called ahead and got on their wait list, though the wait was said to be only ~ 10 minutes. We then drove over and discovered that the restaurant was located in the extended parking lot and surrounding stores of a large mall. This also contributed to it being a bit hard to access; you had to use an entrance to the lot significantly down the street. It took long enough so that I got the text about our table being ready before I'd even parked so I guess it all worked out... We were then seated upon arrival. Guests were still required to wear masks en route to their table, but took them off after being seated. Service started out a bit slow. They have some device on the table that shows you some (but not all?) of the menu, and which may or may not let you pay there... It also had a feature to blink a light to attract a server, which we used. It appeared that maybe they were still finding the balance between reduced-traffic for COVID vs. commensurate staffing. I could certainly sympathize with that. From that point things were fine. We got bread and salad fairly quickly. The entrees were fine. I finished mine, my wife had leftovers that she took to the hotel, and my daughter finished most of hers (but was not a huge fan of whatever she ordered). This is an acceptable choice if you find yourself in Manhattan, KS at meal-time. read more

Just left Olive Garden Manhattan like 10mins ago. Was craving for chicken Alfredo and saw Calamari in the menu so i ordered one for to go. I got my order in timely manner which is great. I got in the car and immediately opened the calamari, my husband I was really disappointed when we saw the calamari that looks like it just came out of microwave it was really soggy, taste bland and didn't have any crunch to it. Now I'm thinking twice to try my C. Alfredo I'm scared for another disappointment. I love OG since we were in VA, but I guess each branch has different standards when it comes to food quality. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

Honestly, for being a chain restaurant; got some solid service with some kind servers. Been here a few times here and there, and most appearances have been quite pleasant. The food is nothing to die for, but that's Olive Garden for you. This specific location has some kind and efficient employees who are just trying to finish their shift. Nothing more to go by or say. read more

Good restaurant, very friendly service, consistent menu and taste. Clean restaurant. Wine glasses have dry stains, periodically but not every time. Staff is knowledge and courteous. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Menu - Italian Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

The Manhattan, KS Olive Garden location is a great restaurant! Good food, awesome service, and huge portion sizes. The restaurant is nicely decorated and always clean. For a chain Italian restaurant, the food is surprisingly good. Plus, you can't beat the endless soup/salad and breadsticks - what a great deal! The employees care about making sure you have a great experience here and the have some great specials. Olive Garden is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for good food and drinks at reasonable prices! read more

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I went here tonight with my boyfriend and we had a great experience! With it being a chain we knew what to expect but it surpassed our expectations! They have a deal going on right now where you buy a pasta dish in the restaurant and you get a to go one as well for only $13! It was such a great deal! We both left feeling full and happy and looking to our meals for tomorrow! read more

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I had the Creamy marsala wine sauce with mushrooms over grilled chicken breasts, stuffed with Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with garlic mashed potatoes. Customer service was excellent and I will definitely be coming back here again. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

Ordered pick up due to the corona virus. And when they guy gave us the bag it had soup dripping all The way down the side, I didn't notice so when I put it in my car it got EVERYWHERE.... also he ran back because they forgot one of our items. Got back to my apartment and one of the soups DIDNT EVEN HAVE THE LID ON. So you can image how it got every where. Had to pour the rest of the other one into my own bowl to even eat it. My drinks were both kids and my meal looked like I'd been sitting in the box for hours. I DONT RECOMMEND PICK UP FROM HERE. Food tasted fine. But I'm just upset about how much of a mess it made. read more

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Manhattan, Kansas

Today we stopped in for lunch. Love the chicken parmigiana. Our waiter, Jaeton, that is also a bartender was excellent and he makes great cocktails! Pina colada's and margaritas, super yummy. read more

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This visit took exactly a year ago. My friend had a birthday and he lives literally across the street from the Olive Garden. We walked over to check it out. This was my first visit, and watching those OG commercials made me want to experience the family style environment, with the quirky, yet witty banter with a few of my close friends. I wanted that laughter where the son makes a joke, and everyone laughs. That's what I was expecting. The place looks huge on the outside, but inside it's spread out but it feels crowded to me. I believe it's their attempt to maximize their space by squeezing as many tables as possible. The tables outside of the booth are put together too close, so if there's an over weight person sitting on the table next over, it may be a tight squeeze for you to sit down. Their menu is fairly huge, so there is a lot to choose from. I stuck with the unlimited salad, soup, and bread sticks for I believe 7-8 dollars. The salad was simple and good, and the bread sticks... I swear I would work one hour there a week just to get free bread sticks. They are that good, and will fill you up if you have too many. Soup was good, and they do let you change soups if you want to try something different. Drinks - They let you sample I believe up to 4-5 wines for 50-75 cents I believe. Which is a hell of a deal, considering the guy who served us, gave us a little bit more than the sample. So if you like trying out different wines, you can get it cheap. Service wise they are fairly timely with checking your drinks and making sure you have enough bread sticks or anything. Our waitress was very nice, even though we teased her a bit. What I did not like: That every 1 out of 3 tables/booths there was a baby. When there is a baby, they are loud and annoying. I know this is a family style restaurant, but they consistently crying and screaming made it not so pleasant. I didn't see anyone act like they did in the commercial, so we had to fake our laughs and pretend we were living it up! So if you want to fill up on food, you will not leave hungry at all. read more

Pleasantly surprised & pleased with our dining experience at this Italian chain restaurant in Manhattan, KS. I had the Braised Beef Tortelloni w/ House Salad, and Robert Mondavi Cabernet wine. Good wait staff, reasonable prices, and too much food to eat! Will have leftovers for lunch tomorrow :) read more

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It's started it off nice some blonde girl was very kind and opened the door for me and asked how I was doing then I was seated quickly and waited for the rest of my party to arrive after they arrived and ordered and got our food it was the last time we seen our waitress we didn't get any refills and when we were done we pushed the button to call for our waitress which was completely ignored for 30 minutes while they kept going two tables with bigger parties than us which I assume because becuase we are all in are early 20s they looked at as light tippers since there was only 3 of us so the other two tables were well taken care of while we are sitting for 30-40 minutes on our boxes until the manager finally saw us waiting even though it was not busy at all and came up to us and asked if we had been taken care of which we hadn't and we finally got our boxes and military discount if I was the manager I'd have the lady holding the door as a waitress because she was way kinder than our waitress who wouldn't even address us or give us refills read more

Really friendly and helpful waitress, fantastic food, clean atmosphere and nice music!

Our server Ben was the absolute best, he continuously brought us what we needed and made sure our table was very happy with our meal. Definitely coming back again and asking for Ben, he made the experience here the best I've had at any Olive Garden. If you're deciding to go here, I recommend you ask for Ben! read more

This is a safe go to restaurant choice. This location lives up to the brand standards. I could eat the bread sticks all day . I don't think I've ever left an Olive Garden not completely stuffed. read more

Always great service and amazing food. Friendly staff from the moment we walk in to when we leave.

This Olive Garden had the worst customer service I ever been apart of, when my family and I enter the establishment the manger and his staff look at us with disgust and after we took out seat we had to wait a while for service. No greeting or nothing and waited to be served was a no go. Then we seen waiters and waitresses joking around while we wait to be served. Look I got it, it's good to have fun on the job but the rudeness in the beginning and the long wait we just left without ever being served. They are lucky I cannot call them out on the real issue but I will just leave it to horrible customer service read more

We had a rough day actually, so me and my husband decided to "sit down and eat" kinda dinner and the Olive Garden in Manhattan, KS is a WOW. Katherine is such a lovely lady! She was very helpful, courteous, jolly ugh! She catered to our needs on the spot! Appetizer, wines, soup, salad, dessert, they all tasted good! Clean plates and tables too btw and their Manager, Ms. Mary Jane made sure of that. They both made our dinner very special! we've never experienced such good service in a long time! Kudos to you guys! read more

This place is normally my favorite, but it seems as though we had a server this evening that didn't want to go the usual route... as in I have been wined and dined here before and today not so much. First off, after introducing himself he asked what we wanted to drink... I asked for water, the server asked if I would like lemon with, I replied "Yes, please!" My husband requested iced tea with no lemon... he never asked if we would like to sample or have any wine (normally this is always asked) and without a word promptly took away wince glasses and walked off... I had in fact wanted a glass of wine!! (Two strikes) The server returns with iced tea and a glass of water sans the lemon... asked if we would like an appetizer or not. We did not this time... he asked us if we would like salad or soup as we looked over menu. The salad and breadsticks came and looked good. However the breadsticks were cold and hard/dry. We ordered and received our meals. They came as ordered. At the end, I was asked if I would like a box & I said "Yes, please". The sever returned with the box and left. **Normally this is were they would ask for your plate and box up your meal!" ** (third strike!) I would say definitely depending on your server will depend on your service and experience of your dining experience! ‍ read more

So I've always been a fan of The OG, but being a recent transplant to Manhattan you always have the uncertain reservation of the possiblity of a bad experience, thankfully that was not the case, last night me and a friend (who also hadn't been to an OG in a number of months and also is an alumni of Cheddars) had the experience which we would compare to the launch of spaceX. Our server Michael (last name starting with a B) was that server that not only is polite, knowledgeable, and funny but someone who against your better judgement lead you through to experiencing something more on the menu than the safe choice you always end up choosing. I was delighted to step out of my comfort zone to enjoy the asiago chicken tortilla (possibly spelled wrong sorry) we will be coming back often. Thank you Michael for taking us on a delightful journey at Olive Garden Manhattan. read more

Overall, we love this location, which surprised me. I've been in Olive Garden locations elsewhere that were NOT impressive, at all, and didn't even have food that was all that great. Here, however, we have been quite happy. The atmosphere is the first thing you notice. Other locations were like an Italian-style Denny's, but this place is great; nice decor, arranged so seating is varied, and seems more private and cozy, and overall a warm, comfortable feel to the place. The staff is always, ALWAYS, good, both friendly, fast, and professional. The food is, as a rule, excellent. We order different things, and are always happy. The gnocchi soup is awesome, and the stuffed mushrooms are so good they almost make a meal all by themselves. My personal favorite is the beef and tortelloni with portobello mushrooms. Usually an amazing dish, I was disappointed the last time we visited, because the flavor was simply off. Everything else was as usual, and I don't know what happened with that dish, that time. Overall recommended, and don't let your experiences at other locations in this chain keep you away from this one. It's a little pricier than some places, but well worth it. read more

Service is fast and friendly. Food arrives quick. That being said it's quite mediocre. I ordered the stuffed chicken marsala and my husband had the shrimp fettuccini alfredo. We tried the lasagna fritta as an appetizer. We both felt we've definitely had better. For the price it's just not worth it. Update: The meal had unfortunate consequences for my husband. His stomach can withstand almost anything and last night's dinner made him practically spend the night in the bathroom. No more Olive Garden. Ever. read more

I love this Olive Garden. I've been here too many times to count and I have never been disappointed. We even went here the night of our wedding, with our bridal party and not only did we get a discount ;) but the service was great and we received our food quickly!! *The only disadvantage is that sometimes there is a wait, but hey the food's worth it :D read more

The service is very good food comes out really fast the waiters are very nice Soup salad and breadsticks Are totally awesome I'm loving The endless pasta bowls the The restaurant is very clean also. read more

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The soup and the breadsticks taste amazing but i do not like the Italian dishes in my opinion.

My toddler would LIVE here if we would allow. The spaghetti sauce is always on point. You can't go wrong with breadsticks and salad. We have always had wonderful, attentive, servers. Food comes prepared with care and great taste. This place always seems to be busy. Carb heaven, won't disappoint. read more

Probably the worst meal I ever had at Olive Garden. I ordered chicken scampi and it had no flavor. My salad had huge chunks of onion instead of rings. A manager had her kid sit at the bar where she whined and fussed until mom came and picked her up and finally carried her away. Dinner for 1 was over 20 bucks with the tip. No drink; just water. Service was mediocre at best. It will probably end awhile before I go back. I should have went to noodles and company. Foods adequate and a pasta dish and water will be under 10 bucks. read more

OMG... do NOT eat at this location!!! My husband and I have both gotten SICK from dinner here and come to find out my neighbor and her husband have gotten sick from eating here TWICE. Something is not up to code here!! I love Olive Garden but will NEVER eat here again. read more

Food was standard but service was SLOW on this Sunday at 11am First of all I asked if I could be seated at this table near a specific window because we were traveling with a pet and I had the air running in my truck. You would have thought I was asking for the moon because they "had no wait staff for that table" I said "ok that is fine" yet 5 minutes later there were folks seated at that table...must have been a commission thing? Regardless it was no huge deal What was a problem as it turned out was the extremely slow service we got. The waitress seemed unorganized just like a previous reviewer stated. Maybe we had the same one I like Olive Garden. It is a place we like to dine and this property is in the town our twins go to college so we will certainly go back but I am extremely disappointed in the slow service we got on the last Sunday in April 2016 read more

This is one of my Favorite Italian Restaurants. I just wish that some of their specials that they offer would become part of the regular menu. read more

Waitress was rude to us because we were college students. Felt very disrespected right as we sat down and it continued throughout our whole meal. When asking for a refill of bread we were brought a single breadstick for a party of two. Great restaurant and timely service but a bad waitress. read more

They have cut the Menu back so much that they should have stayed closed! The staff was friendly and understanding, if I am going to pay $25 for $.10 of pasta and $.75 worth of chicken, you better make the $.85 worth of ingredients taste amazing? If my wife didn't have a gift card to the restaurant I would have walked out before ordering! read more