Mike Jovan says good choice!. Mike Jovan picks this as a classic place for casual dining.
About as Italian as Millie's Burger's. 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.…
Amazingly good service. 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.…
Traditional dishes and all -you-can-eat salad, soup and bread sticks are the draw at this upscale-casual Italian restaurant..
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.…
Perfection. 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!
