Traditional dishes and all -you-can-eat salad, soup and bread sticks are the draw at this upscale-casual Italian restaurant.

by Contributor

In Short
Established in 1982, this chain gained a following for its laid-back atmosphere and generous portions. Patrons settle into comfortable booths and tables in dining rooms with plants, artwork and décor reminiscient of the villas in the Tuscan countryside. Starters include scampi, sausage or pepperoni pizza, and several soup choices, as well as a signature seafood dip (crab, shrimp, cheese and marinara). Entrees include classics like lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmigiana. There are also "Garden Fare" options, which promise 30 percent fewer calories.

07/25/07

My favorite!

by jrt2f

Love love love this place. always good food and great service. Wait times are horrible but may get better once the boro location opens. Recommend the gorgonzola and steak fettuccini alfredo and the house rosato wine!

• Pros: Everything
• Cons: Wait times

07/03/06

Great service!

by halleybell

My husband and I have rediscovered the Olive Garden after not giving it much thought for many years. My husband is from an Italian family and honestly it was very reminisant of my mother-in laws fresh tasting dishes. The salad is so refreshing! We have been to many of the chains, Macaroni's, etc., and they can't compare. It's no wonder it is always crowded. The service is fast, friendly and efficient. Great prices for the quality of the food. Highly recommended, we haven't been disappointed yet.

05/29/05

MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR ITALIAN

by bettyspaghetti75

I come to the Olive Garden in Antioch on an almost weekly basis, and I never leave disappointed. I am always greeted by a friendly staff, and don't even mind the wait (mostly during dinner & weekend times when EVERYONE goes out to eat). Last time my husband and I visited, we had excellent service even though our server was obviously running her little legs off trying to keep up with the rude, demanding people sitting next to us. I don't know how she kept up, but we got everything we needed in a timely manner, and she somehow managed to keep a smile on her face. The food was excellent as always, the best of any chain restaurant in my opinion. I highly recommend a visit to the Olive Garden.

• Pros: Fabulous service, Delicious food, Convenient location

11/18/04

wonderful Italian food

by gemini83

There is a reason that the Olive Garden is always busy--the food is excellent. I cannot remember ever being served a bad meal. The wait can be long during peak periods, especially on weekends, but the food is worth it. Overall the service is good, and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend the Olive Garden to anyone who wants delicious, reasonably priced Italian food.

• Pros: food, service, convenient location

06/08/03

Where Are You?

by TPINPMA

That is me asking for my waitress. The food was very good and was brought out hot. That's about all I have good to say. 1) We waited 25 minutes for our waitress after being seated. 2) 'Waitress' I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry....Manager same I'm sorry's, ME, the customer enough all ready I'm Hungry.

3) Food comes 'HOT' but the order is incorrect. 4) More rolls asked for but never came. 5) Dessert comes is incorrect .... But where's my cappuccino ???

Did I mention this was at 2:45 in the afternoon on a Saturday and they were NOT busy !!!

6) We pay and leave.... full but wanting BETTER SERVICE.......

• Pros: Good Serving Sizes, Great Taste, Good wine
• Cons: Poor Service, Poor Service, Poor Service

07/18/02

Might as well been no service

by chicadi_16

We went there last night a party of 6 5 adults 1kid. Our waiter took 25mins to get our drinks,we didnt order wine,jusyt pop and tea..took forever to fill our drinks back up. i practically had to hand him the glass and say go get some more.,...no i was not rude cuz that makes things worse. The food was good tho that was about the only thing that was. At another table the waitress broke a bottle of wine right next to a 3 year old kid. He got covered in glass.. Well thats enuf..

• Pros: good food
• Cons: bad parking