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    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    3.0 (338 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Salad, Soup
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Seafood Alfredo
    Alma S.

    While visiting family, we decided to come here for lunch on a Saturday & had a nice experience. We were one of the first to arrive. It's not as ornate with the Italian theme as other locations, but it felt clean, spacious, & mellow with music in the background. We were warmly welcomed, & I must say that the hospitality of the staff stood out. We were nicely acknowledged by everyone, even just in passing. The servers were friendly, smiley, & pleasant! The food-- Taste of Tuscany (got 2 Chicken Parmesan & Lasagna)--tasty Seafood Alfredo--lots of seafood Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Chicken--chicken was well seasoned & had great texture Kids Pepperoni Pizza with Fries--nicely made with a good cheese pull Salad for 2 at the table--came with 2 bowls of ample dressing with spoons Soup--Zuppa Toscana was delicious & had lots of ingredients Bread--warm & satisfying Complimentary mints were chilled We were celebrating 2 birthdays, so received 2 complimentary desserts! The birthday celebrants chose Strawberry Cream Cake & Warm Italian Donuts with Chocolate Sauce. Both were delicious & not overly sweet. A few staff members made it festive with their singing. We requested some tweaks with no issue. The food came out hot & fast. We passed on more servings of soup & salad, but our entrees arrived while we were still eating them. It would have been a bigger issue with poor timing had we wanted more. Our server packed our leftovers for us in front of us. The device at the end of the table makes paying when ready so convenient.

    Michele B.

    Came in this Friday at about 9 o'clock we were little worried about how late it was, but when we arrived, there was a full restaurant and even a small five minute wait. We got seated and shortly after our server came to greet us. He was a younger gentleman With a nice smile and friendly. I definitely thought he was new there. The service wasn't spectacular from him, but I chopped it up to him being new. Funny thing is my hubby ask him how long he had been working there and he said over two years lol Our appetizers were pretty cold, which was a little disappointing. The soup and salad was amazing as per usual and the entrée was pretty good. I did notice that they now roll out a cart to collect all of the plates and forks. It is a huge janitorial looking cart I remember when the bussers would just come grab everything And take it to the back. I think that's a better option than rolling that big giant cart around the dining room floor. Like I said, our server was nice but not very attentive half the food was really good. Half the food was cold. I would've loved to give this trip four stars if our appetizers weren't so lukewarm

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    The food was alright they are getting more scarce w the amount of food they give you Other than that the service was amazing the awesome bartender Eric was very detailed very on point w his service he made my time here worth it forsures

    Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo...Soooo Good!
    Alex V.

    This is NOT Italian food. It's Italian American. PROS: Very good service Menu with many options Simple and comfortable dining room Fairly priced Alcohol and desert menu to please almost all (I don't drink, but it's a nice option for those who do) CONS: Some of the food is poor, some NOT (you need to know exactly what you want and what's good so your whole experience is pleasant) I have been to this location several times before, but have NOT gone in a while and decided tonight was a good night for it. My party of 8 were seated immediately right away on a Friday evening. Service was prompt and attentive. In fact, we had several visits from our waitress Alondra A. She constantly asked us if we needed anything. We did NOT wait long for our food. Received our soups shortly after ordering. I ordered the Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo. When my food arrived it was hot, fresh, and delicious. Bottom line: I do recommend this place for occasional family dinner and friends' parties, but NOT as a place you can eat regularly.

    Mike V.

    Came by here the other day to grab some lunch. Ordered the cheese ravioli and Shrimp scampi. Service was great and food was good too

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    Good place and nice workers. The food is pretty decent could definitely have some improvements but the ambiance and service are great.

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    The service and food are dependably good. The ambience could be considered as approaching tacky, but stops just before reaching that level.

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    I love it the food was amazing I had a wonderful time at Olive Garden the service was amazing

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    Do they serve gluten-free pasta?

    Do they have gluten-free pasta as a standard on their menu or gluten-free pizza?

    Does this location take reservations for larger parties and if so how do you go about making them?

    They do not take reservations, but you can go in and put your name down for a party

    Do they still have stuffed chicken marsala? I didn't see it on the website menu.

    no they do not, they also don't have any mashed potatoes or stuffed mushrooms anymore

    Do you sell lasagna?

    Yes.

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    Gino's - Luigi's Pride Pizza Medium 12"

    Gino's

    3.7(710 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Everything was great! After seeing the negative reviews I was nervous about eating here. The food…read morewas delicious. We all raved about the meatballs. I had the shrimp scampi and it was so good, I ate the whole thing. The service was excellent. The waitress was very attentive and checked on us often even though it was a Saturday night. This was for a special occasion and it met all of our expectations.

    Went with a group of 15 on a Wednesday evening. Seated on patio, with only one other table…read moreseated. We were seated for over half an hour before our server returned for drink orders. They didn't start arriving for quite a while and multiple drinks were incorrect. It was well over an hour before our food order was taken. We were almost two hours in before the food started arriving. The salads that came with meals were good. A number of folks ordered the bisque and after some entrees were already being served to some, our sever said they were out of bisque, but making some more. About a half hour later the bisque came and everyone said it was cold. I'll just describe my meal, but there were issues with others as well. I ordered the halibut ($44). It was served atop mashed potatoes and asparagus. The potatoes were cold. The fish was a very thin filet (was it even halibut?), breaded and grilled. It was so hard and dry I had to use a knife to cut it. It was mostly breading and not much fish. If we were not guests of the dinner coordinator, I would have sent it back.. Our group understands the challenge of serving a big group, but this was beyond unacceptable. Is there any management oversight? Who's training the kitchen? We were seated for over three hours just to get through our meals, with no appetizers or deserts ordered. The restaurant was not busy for inside seating either.

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    Spaghetti Ala Rustica. Absolutely delicious

    Altura Lounge and Bistro - Pisco Sour !

    Altura Lounge and Bistro

    4.3(80 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    4.5 stars!!!!! Came…read morehere with wife and friends to check out for happy hour. The parking here is not great. Basically you must find a place to park on street somewhere. I think that is the one drawback of this place. The restaurant itself is very nice inside. Well decorated with a nice bar. There is a very nice patio area but given weather it was not open. I'm sure it is when weather permits. For happy hour the apps are about 40% off specialty drink specials are $10 cocktails and I believe 5 draft and wine. I got the smoked old fashioned and it did not disappoint. Wife got the Chardonnay and was happy with it. We started with garlic bread and it was pretty good. We then went with the wings. These wings were so good we ordered a second plate as did our friends. Some of the best wings I've had in a long time. For mains we got the gnocchi and friends got the pizza. Everyone was very happy with there dishes. It was a solid meal. The gnocchi is I believe $11 for happy hour and pizza I think is $10. Great deal for what you get. All in all a really good meal in a nice restaurant. Only downside is parking.

    A great addition to Oldtown Salinas. The food of the…read moreformer Little Sicily on Gabilan Street is now here. Great cocktails menu and ask for Kenny (mixologist) for any recommendations. The venue is a bit noisy, but there is an outdoor patio as well. I recommend the small couches and table for a relaxing and snacking on appetizers. They are running specials on IG and they also have a jazz night (Thursdays, I think.)

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    Mangia - Eat on Main - Bruschetta Nona

    Mangia - Eat on Main

    4.5(121 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I recently heard from some of my clients in Hollister that this winery closed, and I was so sad to…read morehear the news. It's been many years since my last visit, back when I was engaged, but I had been hoping to return this year. Some of my favorite memories are from this place. The wine was always wonderful, but what truly made it special were the people. Anna, her husband, and their son Steph were some of the kindest and most welcoming people you could meet. They made every visit feel personal and memorable, and their warmth was a big part of why so many people loved coming here. Thank you for the memories, the hospitality, and the great wine over the years. You will be missed.

    We came around 7:00 on a Thursday evening and it was fairly full, but we were seated right away…read more Staff was the highlight of the night, I can't remember the waiters name, but he had memorable curly hair and a mustache. He was patient and knew the menu, and offered options when he saw our reactions as we tried to decide. The chef even walked out and offered to make the bolognese from scratch and omit the mushrooms. From start to finish the whole Mangia team was great, and it made me happy to see how they treated one another. The dishwasher came up a few times to swap the trays and everyone got along, and I noticed the chef made them each something to eat as the restaurant was closing. As for the food, good Salinas option. The Nonna appetizer was a bruschetta with pistacho, fresh ricotta, and honey. Delicious. Beet salad was good, hearty beets, mixed greens, and balsamic. It was over dressed for my taste, but hubby loved it. I wasn't a huge fan the cheese they used, it was a harder salty cheese in small cubes. I got the penne with a really subtle lemon cream sauce, grilled chicken, and broccoli. Came out hot and it was a generous portion, waiter offered some fresh cheese so took that of course. I'd order it again, but don't think it was the best pasta dish I have ever had. Chicken Parmesan was cooked fresh, and came with the penne and marina. In my opinion the marina was under seasoned, but I'm generally heavy on the garlic and basil. I don't know I'd label it as a culinary hot spot, but the food was good, and made by good people. I appreciate the atmosphere and we will definitely be back.

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    Mangia - Eat on Main - Soup of the day, Mushroom truffle creamy Soup, bomb!

    Soup of the day, Mushroom truffle creamy Soup, bomb!

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    Patria

    Patria

    4.3(627 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    We visited Patria in to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday, and it was a hit for all of us. We…read moremade reservations ahead of time and were seated promptly. The restaurant has a great drink selection and a great menu. We were pleasantly surprised to learn they offer a Tuesday dinner special that includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for only $32! This menu also had a special drink selection. I ordered the house salad, prawn risotto, and chocolate lava cake. The salad was very fresh with spring mix and butter lettuce, which I especially enjoy, and it was topped with a light vinaigrette style house dressing that was light and delicious. The prawn risotto was creamy, flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The chocolate lava cake was rich and very chocolatey, a bit too rich for my personal taste, but still enjoyable. It also came with vanilla gelato, which was delicious. As a table, we also ordered the tableside tiramisu, which was such a fun and unique experience. I am a tiramisu connoisseur, so anytime I see it on the menu, I ordered it. It is my favorite dessert. Although this was not my favorite one, I very much enjoyed the experience. I will mention the espresso needs a little more time to fully soak into the ladyfingers, but the presentation and experience alone made it worth trying. The ambiance was lovely with nice background music, and the service was attentive and welcoming. Everyone in our party truly enjoyed their meal, especially the birthday girl. Overall, Patria is a fantastic dinner spot in Salinas, and I would absolutely return and highly recommend it.

    Food was great, start to finish, and there was finally some ambiance and I say this as my sole…read moreissue in the past was that the place was silent as a library, because when I'm out for dinner and drinks I like at least a little ambiance. I'm glad to report that last night had some music in the bar, it was soft and sounded like Italian folk (Frank Sinatra would've been nice too) but it was perfectly fine because it broke up the atmosphere in a positive way. Calamari appetizer was great and my pork chop was too. Service was equally great as it was prompt and accompanied. I'll be back soon, so if you haven't tried Patria yet, you should.

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    Casa Sorrento Pizzeria - Medium pepperoni pizza

    Casa Sorrento Pizzeria

    3.4(275 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    My son and I visited Casa Sorrento for a weekday lunch and both had a great experience. We were…read moregreeted and seated promptly. This restaurant has my son's favorite chicken wings so he insisted that I try them and oh boy he was right - they are so crispy. They have no sauce and are more of a dry rub, They are so full of flavor and tender. I will definitely return just for the wings. I was pleasantly surprised by their lunch menu. I had the half roasted chicken sandwich and garden salad and I only paid $11.95, that's a great deal. The sandwich was delicious. It has a pesto mayo that was extra tasty. The chicken was a tad bit overcooked, but still enjoyable. My son had the chicken Caesar salad and he said he enjoyed it. He liked the dressing, the chicken was perfectly seasoned, and he enjoyed it overall. Our waiter was courteous and the food came out fast. I will definitely return for the wings and to try more items of their menu. We had a great experience during lunch and lunch and plan to return for dinner soon.

    A long stand institution in the heart of Oldtown Salinas. This place has been around for many…read moreyears and has some really great comfort food. I was acknowledged upon entering and promptly seated at the bar since it was just myself. I arrived during Happy Hour so draft beer was $1 off. I ordered the hazy beer and the Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti. This came out perfectly cooked and super tender chicken Parmesan. I also like the Lemon pIcada. The restaurant is huge with two dining rooms and another full bar. I think the only downside is they close at 8 pm on weeknights.

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    Casa Sorrento Pizzeria

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    Pastability's - Special - Spaghetti and ravioli combo

    Pastability's

    4.3(201 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Pastability's as an easy crowd when we need a family meal or catering platter. The blackened…read morechicken is one of their more popular dishes, and has always been a favorite of ours. The food is always good quality, the service is always quick, the prices are reasonable and we are always satisfied. A pasta plate to feed 4 to 6 people with garlic bread is $55. $70 if you add salad to the family meal. Overall, very reasonable for eating out and for the quality! They also have a gluten-free pasta option, for my celiac and anti-inflammatory diet friends. We have had both, and you can't really taste a difference. Overall, if you're a local, you probably already know that this place is pretty great, but if you're not a local or you need to town, definitely go check them out!

    This place is literally a staple. We often order from here for work, birthdays and get togethers…read more All the food is absolutely phenomenal super fresh and it never disappoints. They have super good deals for big party packs. They also have good lunch specials, etc. they also have a fridge inside with grab and go options Which is amazing when you get off work and you don't feel like cooking. They have amazing soups and salads, and the portions are always generous So happy that this family is opening up other locations. They definitely deserve it! I don't want to tell people how absolutely life-changing the artichoke bisque is but thank me later -now when it's sold out, I only have myself to blame!

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    Pastability's - Case with desserts and salads

    Case with desserts and salads

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    Portobello's - Two Piece French Toast

    Portobello's

    3.8(288 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I stopped by Portabello's for a Sunday brunch and overall, I had a very nice experience. We were…read moreseated right away and provided menus promptly, which is always a good start. We ordered avocado toast, French toast, banana pecan pancake, house potatoes, and an Aperol spritzer. My avocado toast was served on a single very thick piece of bread, which had a very generous amount of avocado smash and was topped off with this delightful and fresh arugula salad. I added an over easy egg for an extra charge that was the perfect balance. The house salad was simple with butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, with a light lemon house dressing that brought the salad together. It was refreshing. The French toast is pretty standard. Nothing that particularly stood out. The banana pecan pancake was delicious and shared with everyone at the table. The house potatoes were extra crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, which I found particularly satisfying. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and found Portabello's to be a good brunch spot in Salinas. The service was fast, the food portions were big, the food tasted fresh, and it was a nice ambiance. I would definitely return for the avocado toast and potatoes. Side note - I noticed Caesar Salad was misspelled on the menu as "Caeser"

    Popped in father's Day brunch and wanted to check it out. There was a wide selection of entrées…read morethat included scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict and loco moco, French toast and pancakes as well as proteins like bacon and sausage. The service was okay as I was half way through my meal before I got coffee and ordered. Bloody Mary which was just okay with a lemon and olive on the stick...celery would have made it look prettier. The restaurant has modern feel in the courtyard area is usually the best place for an outdoor brunch.

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    Portobello's - Banana walnut pancake

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