Olive Garden

When You're Here, You're Family

(209) 544-8057

2200 PLAZA PARKWAY
MODESTO, CA 95350 37.671701 -121.034914

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Hours:

Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm

Fri & Sat 11am-11pm

Olive Garden

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The Owner

Olive Garden

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Olive Garden is a family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine, served in a comfortable, home-like Italian setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends. Olive Garden's menu features a variety of Italian specialties, including classic and filled pastas, chicken, seafood and beef. Enjoy our freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden-fresh salad with any entree. All menu items are available for…

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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.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/06

Olive Garden is exactly what you think it is.

by etornell

It's affordably priced, Americanized Italian food. However, I *love* it. I really recommend their salad. The dressing is one of my favorite Italian dressings ever. Of their soups, all are good, but I especially like the zuppa toscana (potato/sausage) and the pasta e fagioli (pasta/beans/tomato base). I particularly enjoy their create a sampler as an appetizer that can appeal to anyone. Often, I get it as my meal. Of their appetizers, I recommend all the tried and true favorites - the chicken parmigiana, chicken or seafood alfredo, chicken alfredo pizza, etc. Obviously, I recommend their alfredo sauce. If you do get the chicken parmigiana, either order the lunch portion or split it with a friend. It comes with two chicken breasts and plenty of pasta (you can substitute fettucine alfredo for the spaghetti).

This particular Olive Garden has friendly, cheerful service. I would avoid it on a Friday or Saturday night or Sunday midday (they're always swamped!), but otherwise, the wait is usually minimal. The food is plentiful, the atmosphere relaxed. It's a great place to take your family.

  • Pros: tasty, affordable food, their alfredo sauce
  • Cons: can have a wait and doesn't take reservations

The Details on Olive Garden

What to Drink:

What's spaghetti and meatballs without a glass of wine? You'll find vintages here from Italy, Australia, California and Washington.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Carry Out

Cuisine:

Italian

Message from Olive Garden

  • Fresh, delicious Italian food
  • Variety of wine and beverages
  • To Go ordering available

Olive Garden is a family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. We are proud to serve fresh, simple, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine, served in a comfortable, home-like Italian setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends.

Olive Garden's menu features a variety of Italian specialties, including classic and filled pastas, chicken, seafood and beef. Enjoy our freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden-fresh salad with any entree. All menu items are available for take-out, and our Parties To Go! menu offers generous family-sized meals for your next family gathering or office party.

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