(212) 333-3254

2 Times Square
New York, NY 10036 40.7592 -73.98464

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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

www.olivegarden.com

Hours:

Sun - Thurs: 11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M., Fri - Sat: 11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Last updated 5.19.12

Category:

Restaurants, Pasta Manufacturers

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Carry Out

Cuisine:

New American, Italian

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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.

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What to Drink:
What's spaghetti and meatballs without a glass of wine? You'll find vintages here from Italy, Australia, California and Washington.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “People go to restaurants because they want to enjoy the atmosphere and the ambiance of the place.”
  2. “highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Italian food at amazingly resonable prices (considering the location).”
  3. “loved the waiter but never go back to this location.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is not over the top, but it's good; the drinks include all my favorite cocktails.”
  2. “We also love the peach tea.”
food quality
89.28999900817871% positive
  1. “and most importantly they have the best food in town you must try if you are in lakeside A+ for customer service as well”
  2. “My husband and I love their food there.”
  3. “They have the worst food ever -- bland as can be.”
  4. “Service was also good, considering that the place was crowded, the server served us properly, and offered us more soup.”
  5. “The food is not over the top, but it's good; the drinks include all my favorite cocktails.”
  6. “We had a great meal with the same service!”
  7. “Enjoy a great Italian meal with your significant other for $50 or less.”
  8. “If you think this is good italian food you've obviously haven't tasted authentic italian food.”
  9. “One of my favorite food chain restaurants”
  10. “Maybe it's just me, since I'm used to dining at non-chain Italian restaurants and I've had amazing Italian dishes since I was a kid.”
  11. “Good food, long wait!”
  12. “Great food, low prices!”
  13. “Great food, service and setting!”
  14. “highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Italian food at amazingly resonable prices (considering the location).”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Service was also good, considering that the place was crowded, the server served us properly, and offered us more soup.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “loved the waiter but never go back to this location.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “We had a great meal with the same service!”
  2. “and most importantly they have the best food in town you must try if you are in lakeside A+ for customer service as well”
  3. “Great food, service and setting!”
  4. “Service was also good, considering that the place was crowded, the server served us properly, and offered us more soup.”
  5. “wators/waitresses. Though the employees are very nice and so is this manager in this particular chain.”
  6. “loved the waiter but never go back to this location.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “like your company values.”
  2. “highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Italian food at amazingly resonable prices (considering the location).”
  3. “Not a huge fan.”
  4. “Great food, low prices!”
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “love Olive Garden, but I hardly ever go here because there is ALWAYS a long wait.”
  2. “Service is slow.”
  3. “Good food, long wait!”
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/11/12

Why Go To Fake Chain Italian in NYC?

by cityneversleeps

I don't know why I even agreed to go to this fake/chain imitation Italian food joint when there are so many amazing, authentic Italian restaurants in the city.

A friend from out of town insisted on meeting me here, so I gave in. I don't think they can even spell Pasta at the Olive. I took my buddy for some Ray's pizza later and he got my point.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/03/12

Excellent food choices!!

by tinas803200499

Excellent food choices!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/25/11

Love their bread!

by ejay1314

I wanted to try it since forever, and when I did, it was AWESOME. They're so nice and I just love their bread. When I went they had the pasta bowl, where you could get as many pastas for, if I remember, 10~20? It was great, unfortunately, so fulling!

The place was busy and full. It's definitely a place someone should try!

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/01/11

WORST OLIVE GARDEN EVER!

by TRAVELIN GIRL

During my 1st visit to NYC I dined at Olive Garden because it was late and I needed something to eat. There was a 45 minute wait which was expected given the area.

This Olive Garden looked worn and dark.

I was seated at a 2 both table where the seats were so worn that my bottom sunk into the middle - yuck!

Again, I was starving so I stayed. My meal was just ok - nothing special.

The waitress, Brittany G was not friendly or warm - she was cold and didn't crack a smile.

The 18% gratuity was included in the bill. Make sure you review your bill BEFORE leaving a tip unless you will leave a double tip.

This was the worst Olive Garden I have ever dined at - Never again!

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/04/10

Do not go there under any circumstances!

by wertgohen

Never never never

The whole family went to eat at the restaurant on Wednesday night. 28/07/2010

We passed there a very difficult experience

Our waitress was a girl named Lindzy, extremely impatient, rude and blunt.

She caused us great distress and even insulted us very much.

What was the reason? One of us dared to taste the other's "refilled" salad.

She verbally attacked us and treated us as thieves. I cannot believe administration scolded her for this.

We definitely have complained about it immediately.

For emphasis, we all ordered appetizers and main dishes at full price.

Have to teach them a lesson that the customer is first of all a human being.

I really suggest staying out of this place.

Do not go there under any circumstances!

Thank you.

The Details on Olive Garden

Place Categories:

  • good authentic italian food
  • excellent place
  • great service
  • great italian meal
  • worst italian food
  • favorite cocktails
  • not actually like new yorkers
  • enjoy ambiance
  • favorite food chain restaurants
  • love peach tea
  • good long wait
  • loved waiter
  • amazing commercials
  • great setting
  • very good pasta
  • love olive garden
  • enjoy atmosphere
  • very nice employees
  • good appetizers
  • not huge fan
  • recommended highly
  • amazing italian dishes
  • great low prices
  • like company values
  • horrible experience
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