(801) 537-6202
77 W. 200 South
Salt Lake City,
UT
84101
40
-111
Neighborhood: Rio Grande
Years in business
Established in 1982
Hours:
Sun - Thurs: 11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M., Fri - Sat: 11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Last updated 2.06.12
Category:
Restaurants , Pasta Manufacturers
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining , Lunch Spot , Family Style Dining , Carry Out
Cuisine:
Other Locations:
What People Are Saying About Olive Garden
The Owner
Olive Garden
Owner
From our signature salad and breadsticks to mouthwatering specials, like our New! 3 Course Italian Dinner for just $12.95, we're passionate about providing you with fresh, delicious Italian food and a great dining experience--every time you visit.Our menu is filled with inspired appetizers, entrees, desserts, wines and specialty beverages--plus a great selection of Gluten Free and Garden Fare items--so there's always something for everyone. And kids are no exception. Our Children's Menu features all their classic favorites, so that everyone can enjoy a great meal together.At Olive Garden, it's…
Featured Review
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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.
Editor's Tips
- What to Drink:
- What's spaghetti and meatballs without a glass of wine? You'll find vintages here from Italy, Australia, California and Washington.
Mike Jovan says good choice!
by mikejovan at Citysearch
Mike Jovan picks this as a classic place for casual dining.
- Pros: Great tour of Italy
- Cons: none
About as Italian as Millie's Burger's
by snakehips at Citysearch
Hello friend. If you enjoy eating at a so called Italian restaurant where there is NOTHING on the menu that is real Italian, then this is the restaurant for you. No anchovies, no sardines, no swordfish meatballs, no Risotto, absolutely nothing that is real Italian. It's entertaining to watch the large, uneducated L.D.S. population drink soda pop with their pasta but entertainment does not satisfy one's hunger. I would rather swim a river of snot then waste my time here. I recommend that you go to Millie's Burgers and take along a C.D. player with the music of Dean Martin. The effect will be the same and you won't empty your pocketbook.
- Pros: This is not real Italian food.
- Cons: Nice, fluffy "Charmin" toilet paper in the restroom.
Amazingly good service
by hushasha40 at Citysearch
I have been to plenty of Olive Gardens throughout the United States. While there doesn't seem to be any mentionable difference in the degree of food quality, in my opinion, there was, this time, a definite degree in quality of service. This particular location in downtown Salt Lake City has staff that seem to actually care about the customers. When asked, our server gave us her favorite sauces [for the "unending bowl of pasta" meal] and also stopped by the table a few times to make sure that we had everything we needed and that the food was meeting our expectations. I always love the zuppa toscana and the breadsticks. If you are concerned, however, about calories, this might not be the choice of restaurant for you. Overall, a very good eating experience.
- Pros: Great service, good food, great portions
- Cons: lots of calories
Perfection
by violabud at Citysearch
I loved Olive Garden, the service was great. I am a teenager and I felt they didn't take advantage of me. I would recommend Olive Garden over any other place!
- Pros: great service, inexpensive, great parking
- Cons: none
I lived in Italy...
by stewdogg42 at Citysearch
I lived in Italy and the Olive Garden does a pretty good job of providing fresh authentic meals. You can't expect a major chain to be the absolute best Italian restaurant but OG does a good job.
Some of my favorite dishes are tortelloni di fizzano, the mushroom-filled ravioli, and the chicken vino bianco. The salad is really good too.
In short, you can't expect OG to be as authentic as say, La Dolce Vita or Dal Fornello (both in Provo) but it is a good place for a group of people to have some tasty Italian food. It's a lot better than Tucci's in my opinion.
- Pros: menu selection, good value, salad
- Cons: inconsistent service, inconsistent food
Message from Olive Garden
- Fresh, delicious Italian-inspired food
- Great for celebrations & everyday meals
- Gluten Free & Garden Fare available
From our signature salad and breadsticks to mouthwatering specials, like our New! 3 Course Italian Dinner for just $12.95, we're passionate about providing you with fresh, delicious Italian food and a great dining experience--every time you visit.
Our menu is filled with inspired appetizers, entrees, desserts, wines and specialty beverages--plus a great selection of Gluten Free and Garden Fare items--so there's always something for everyone. And kids are no exception. Our Children's Menu features all their classic favorites, so that everyone can enjoy a great meal together.
At Olive Garden, it's all part of what we like to call Hospitaliano!®: our passion for 100% guest delight. Come experience it for yourself tonight. We can't wait to see you at our restaurant!
New! 3 Course Italian Dinner - $12.95
Try our New! 3 Course Italian Dinner for just $12.95 and treat your family to a delicious night out! Start with your choice of unlimited soup or garden-fresh salad, served with endless garlic breadsticks. Next, enjoy one of 5 New! entrees, including New! Smoked Mozzarella Chicken with Penne. And cap-off your meal with one of 5 indulgent mini-desserts, like our Amaretto Tiramisu or Chocolate Mousse. It's a complete Italian meal for just $12.95, but it's only available for a limited time!
Valid until 3/17/12
Olive Garden - 77 W. 200 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 - (801) 537-6202