Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
It’s a dependable spot when you’re looking for a familiar, satisfying meal. You know exactly what to expect, and they deliver it well every time.
• Food: The calamari is a solid starter, and I personally prefer the marinara over the meat sauce—it’s much cleaner.
• The Highlight: The salad is the real winner here. That classic Italian dressing is so refreshing and cuts through the richness of the pasta perfectly.
Overall, it’s a great go-to for a casual dinner where you want consistent quality and a comfortable atmosphere.
I always enjoy Olive Garden Restaurants. Especially when i have a craving for Pasta. I usually dine at the one by the mall in Brea, Ca . The service there is always good and the staff is nice! I enjoy there cocktails and appetizers. Food is always fresh and salad stays on point. 8/10 I recommend. 👌
First of all, I have not been to Olive Garden for... maybe 14 years?
My first impression after 14 years was not so good. As I was walking toward the sitting area, I was welcomed by old carpet smell. It was smelling like old soaked towel that wasn't dried properly. I asked to be seated where there was no carpet. This already made me to walk out... This restaurant used to be highly regarded place back then. Now? Um... I am not so sure.
The lady who served me was kind but a bit too much asking dishes to be taken away.
Food was ok, but to my taste, it was quite salty. I drank several cups of water after I got home.
Now, for the salad. Maybe they prepared it a day before, it didn't look that fresh. Take a look at the picture. Corner of the vegetable was already getting soggy and turning brown. For the soup, 1st order of soup had some chicken in the soup, but the second bowel came with barely
The food tasted good but the marinara sauce could have less tomatoes and the waiting time was okay
This particular Olive Garden is excellent; definitely head and shoulders above the others. The food here is excellent and the staff are the best. Standouts are: #1 Our server, Jeanette, who is just great and made our overall experience so nice. #2 The manager, Daniel, who besides being a super nice guy, obviously does a great job running this restaurant.
We'll definitely be going back soon!
