Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Riverside, CA - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog (2024)

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Phone

(909) 381-2747

Hours

SuSunday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

MoMonday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

TuTuesday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

WeWednesday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

ThThursday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

FrFriday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

SaSaturday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

460 E Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino, CA 92408, USA

Saturday: 11AM–11PM

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MoMonday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

TuTuesday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

WeWednesday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

ThThursday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

FrFriday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

SaSaturday: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM

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About

Olive Nursery Italian Restaurant, located near the Tri-Downtown area, is a vibrant and family-friendly chain that offers traditional Italian dishes like pasta and salads. This restaurant stands out for its inviting atmosphere and convenient proximity to nearby hotels, making it an ideal choice for families visiting the city. With their wide selection of pasta options and flavorful salads, Olive Garden provides an extraordinary dining experience. Another appealing option is Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, situated near the Tri-City Center.

Why you should go

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  1. Enjoy delicious and filling dishes such as Tortellini, Black Tie Mousse Cake, Shrimp Fettuccine, Chocolate Mousse Cake, and Baked Four Cheese Ziti
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  3. Experience attentive service from friendly staff members like Joel and Alfredo
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  5. Appreciate the clean establishment with a comfortable ambiance for a pleasant dining experience

Menu and popular items

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Olive Garden never disappoints. Food is always great and quick.. these 2 have been my fave for a while. Tortellini and Black Tie Mousse Cake

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. Joel's exceptional service was a highlight - he was attentive and incredibly kind throughout our meal. The food was not only delicious but also accompanied by Joel's constant attention to our salad and drink needs. What impressed me the most was how quickly the appetizer was served, which was a lifesaver as we were quite hungry. Their pumpkin cheesecake was a highlight; I recommend it. Thank you so much for the wonderful service and dining experience. We'll definitely be returning soon!

It's been a while since I've walked through the doors of an Olive Garden restaurant. Online it said no wait. We got there we had to wait 30-45 minutes to get seated. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Took a little bit to get our drinks. My drink Jack & co*ke was pretty much all co*ke. When i brought it to the Waitresses attention, she took it back and it was a wait to get my drink back. When she did bring my drink back she said the bartender said if I wanted to taste alcohol, I need to order a double. I refused my drink. We ordered and received our food quite quickly. The food was great and filling. No complaints about the food. At the end, they did charge me for the drink I returned. At that point I just wanted to leave. Best advice, order your food to go. The food was excellent.

Olive Garden never disappoints. Food is always great and quick.. these 2 have been my fave for a while. Tortellini and Black Tie Mousse Cake

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. Joel's exceptional service was a highlight - he was attentive and incredibly kind throughout our meal. The food was not only delicious but also accompanied by Joel's constant attention to our salad and drink needs. What impressed me the most was how quickly the appetizer was served, which was a lifesaver as we were quite hungry. Their pumpkin cheesecake was a highlight; I recommend it. Thank you so much for the wonderful service and dining experience. We'll definitely be returning soon!

It's been a while since I've walked through the doors of an Olive Garden restaurant. Online it said no wait. We got there we had to wait 30-45 minutes to get seated. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Took a little bit to get our drinks. My drink Jack & co*ke was pretty much all co*ke. When i brought it to the Waitresses attention, she took it back and it was a wait to get my drink back. When she did bring my drink back she said the bartender said if I wanted to taste alcohol, I need to order a double. I refused my drink. We ordered and received our food quite quickly. The food was great and filling. No complaints about the food. At the end, they did charge me for the drink I returned. At that point I just wanted to leave. Best advice, order your food to go. The food was excellent.

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We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.

  1. Order your food to go if you prefer avoiding potential wait times
  2. Try unique menu items recommended by reviewers like the Italian Doughnuts with raspberry sauce or the Grilled 6 oz sirloin topped with garlic herb butter
  3. Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds on weekends
  4. If unhappy with drinks or service quality, don't hesitate to communicate your concerns to ensure an enjoyable dining experience

Reviews

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant offers a consistent and delicious dining experience according to reviewers. The food is highlighted as great and filling, with standout dishes like Tortellini, Black Tie Mousse Cake, Italian Doughnuts with raspberry sauce, Shrimp Fettuccine, Chocolate Mousse Cake, and Baked Four Cheese Ziti with meat sauce receiving praise. Reviewers appreciate the attentive service from friendly staff members like Joel and Alfredo. Some guests mention minor issues with drink quality or cleanliness but overall enjoy the ambiance and quick service at Olive Garden.

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5/5Johnathan Zuniga

Olive Garden never disappoints. Food is always great and quick.. these 2 have been my fave for a while. Tortellini and Black Tie Mousse Cake

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. Joel's exceptional service was a highlight - he was attentive and incredibly kind throughout our meal. The food was not only delicious but also accompanied by Joel's constant attention to our salad and drink needs. What impressed me the most was how quickly the appetizer was served, which was a lifesaver as we were quite hungry. Their pumpkin cheesecake was a highlight; I recommend it. Thank you so much for the wonderful service and dining experience. We'll definitely be returning soon!

3/5Daniel Gutierrez

It's been a while since I've walked through the doors of an Olive Garden restaurant. Online it said no wait. We got there we had to wait 30-45 minutes to get seated. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Took a little bit to get our drinks. My drink Jack & co*ke was pretty much all co*ke. When i brought it to the Waitresses attention, she took it back and it was a wait to get my drink back. When she did bring my drink back she said the bartender said if I wanted to taste alcohol, I need to order a double. I refused my drink. We ordered and received our food quite quickly. The food was great and filling. No complaints about the food. At the end, they did charge me for the drink I returned. At that point I just wanted to leave. Best advice, order your food to go. The food was excellent.

5/5Debbie Stobaugh

My husband and I live the food at Olive Garden. We always order the Shrimp Fettuccine, we spilt the meal because you so big. The bring it on two plates, plenty for each of us. We also get the endless salad and bread sticks which we love. For Dessert we have the Chocolate Mousse Cake, it is so yummy. The decor is nice with the Italian feeling. Our service is always great. They usually are at our table quickly taking our drink and dinner order. Our meal is served at a reasonable time. It can get crowded on the weekends so plan on some waiting, or go early.

I ordered the Grilled 6 oz sirloin topped with garlic herb butter. Served with a side of fettuccine alfredo. The sirloin was cooked med well, tender and juicy. The Fettuccine tasted a bit sour. The service was okay. The waitress didn't warm up to me until the end of my meal. I had to ask about salad and breadsticks after my drink came out and my first couple of breaksticks were room temperature and the second round was nice and hot. I thought the breadsticks and salad came once you sat down, then again I haven't visited a Olive Garden since 2015. The salad lacked onions and crutons. I had better Tiramasu also. After this experience I know why I havent gone back to Olive Garden. The Italian margarita was weak and not worth the price. There is also only one drive entrance to Olive Garden which I felt was a bit of inconvience. Overall the steak came out on top of the whole experience.

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