Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1315 W North Ave, Melrose Park
(708) 681-6172
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Great time nice and friendly people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Alfredo Pasta, Absolutely
I came here to celebrate a loved one's birthday. The waiters were attentive and polite.
I gave 1 star because my spoon was filthy with old food on it. I let my waiter know, she apologized and gave me plastic utensils as requested. That really pissed me off and disgusted me. This is flu season and just to think that I almost ate off of that spoon makes me gag.
If that wasn't enough I ordered the soup with smoked sausage and potatoes in it...no lie or exaggerating...my soup was flimsy, watery and served in a shallow saucer plate, for $10! I felt like I was eating chicken broth. I will never be back again.
I was there yesterday. The girl who served us brought me a plate with some cilantro leaves, and despite that, she blew it in front of me and left it for me to use. I think it's a lack of hygiene and, above all, respect.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
2025 Update:
I have to say, the Alfredo is finally made with real cream. I went there the other day and it was actually delicious for the first time in a long time. Either the management noticed that they were cutting corners or someone decided to actually follow the recipes and make it more authentically Italian. Whatever they did, I think I might go back when I have the money to spend on a $5 portion that costs $18.
Zuppa Toscana is still by far the most delicious soup on their menu.
However, their concept of a salad is pathetic. It's literally black olives and lettuce with hot jalapenos, what the f*** is that?
2024 Review:
Olive Garden - what are you doing?
Your portions have shrunk, the flavors are gone, you refuse to provide more than 2 free breadsticks per person per meal, and the alfredo sauce? Why the hell is it made of mayonnaise?!
Italians should sue. Seriously, this is no more Italian than my granny's Texan Okra.
(2018 Review)
For some odd reason, they have added a heavy dose of basil and foul-tasting olive oil to every item that takes herbs or oil. Quality has fallen off a cliff at most of the Olive Garden restaurants.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
The food was a little too oily, but good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
You had a add on the table said 12.99 for a Fettuccine and manicotti diner and I pointed it out to him on the card the bill came and they charged me $22.99 each I told the waiter he said you have to reed the fine print he should of said something when I showed him what I ordered on the add card this is what you call bait and switch I won’t be back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Food bland and dishes dirty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Not what it used to be
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Gnocchi, Zuppa Toscana
Under cooked chicken.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Isha was a great server for her 2nd day on the job.
However, the rest of the experience made me wonder why do I even bother giving this restaurant a chance. The marinara sauce is about the only vote I can give this place as a whole.
Getting charged for a different dipping sauce when told it's free. Being charged extra just because we shared a plate, yet the portions were beyond skimpy for the price. Not being given the full order because they plate was being shared...... some kinda tricky pressure placed on the waitress that had nothing to do with her........😐
Restaurantji Recommends
Loved every minute of it. This place has the perfect cozy atmosphere with super friendly service and delicious food. Such a great spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceasar Salad
I am beyond please with the service our server Kelsey gave. I hated that that I couldn’t do the survey for her because the kiosk died. Hopefully the managers will be able to read this review. It’s not very often I see someone super kind and very energetic. Kelsey you truly are wonderful with your customer service. Definitely would be amazing to have another day as a server. You definitely set the standard! Anyone would be happy to have her as a server! Thank you so much Kelsey!
The food was delicious! Definitely a great place to come!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Gnocchi, Never Ending Dipping Sauces for Breadsticks, Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Food was amazing and our server was the best. Very nice and did a good job
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's an Olive Garden, so you kind of know what to expect. The food was decent, but the service from our server Serenity was exceptional.
I ordered shrimp scampi it was so good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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