Olive Garden

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178 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205

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(518) 300-4584
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Olive Garden - Albany, NY
Olive Garden - Albany, NY
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We always head to Olive Garden when we have family visiting or when we are visiting family in another state. I don't particularly like their red pasta sauce, but their other items...

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No matter what Olive Garden I go to, I always feel sick the day after. It must be something they cook with or something. The service is slow and it is always like a our wait to g...

Editorial review from Citysearch 9/14/2012

DO NOT SIT AT THE BAR!!!! The restaurant was super busy so we decided to have dinner at the bar. While we were there I swatted at two fruit flies but just wrote it off. As we finishing out dinner I happened to look up at the canopy that is over the bar to see it was crawling with fruit flies and their dead buddies. Just then the bartender grabs a menu and the breeze that created caused a fly to drop only my salad plate. My god get a fly strip and a vacuum. more
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SKIP DONT GO HERE ITS AWFUL 2/20/2012

WAIT TIME 1:30-3:00 HOURS FRI, SAT, SUN SERVICE LEVER 1 OUT OF 10 CLEANLINESSS 4 OUT OF 10 CHANCE OF YOUR ORDER BEING SCREWED UP 100% CHANCE THEY'll FORGET SOMETHING 100% AVOID GOING HERE BAD SERVERS, BAD FOOD! OH AND IF YOUR WANT TO SEE HOW YOUR FOOD IS COOKED DRIVE AROUND THE BACK OF THE PARKING LOT WHEN PARKING AND THEIR BACK DOOR IS USUALLY OPEN, YOU'LL SEE ATLEAST 5 PEOPLE STANDING AROUND THE BACK DOOR (""CHEF'S"") SMOKING AND ALL THAT SMOKE GOES INSIDE WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, JUST DISGUSTING!!! more
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DECENT SERVICE, GREAT FOOD 10/31/2011

I had the most enjoyable experience I've had yet at Olive Garden. Service was quick and the food was unbelievably delicious. Definitely would recommend the Olive Garden in Colonie. : o) more
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So disappointed. 10/10/2011

I go to Olive Garden in Colonie usually once a month. I went about two weeks ago with my friend and her daughter. We were treated so poorly by our waitress. We sat at the table for 15 minutes before our waitress even came over. When she came over to greet us, she said ""hold on, my other table is so thirsty I have to help them first"" I was like WHAT, im thirsty! She left our table and went to the hostess who sat us who was standing behind us and whispered Loudly, WHY DID YOU SIT THEM IN MY SECTION! I was appalled. Finally about ten minutes later she came to get our drinks. She didn more
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Olive Garden is okay 11/4/2009

Great place to eat, great food.... We have gone here a couple times... afraid of some of the things we have heard in the news about it though... so I don't know if we will go back... but the past experiences have been good! more
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Olive Garden 11/1/2009

Great family restaurant. Foods that adults and kids will love. Their breadsticks are amazing you could fill up on those alone! Prices are higher than some restaurants but overall Great italian food!! more
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Great for a Girls night out! 11/1/2009

What's there not to like about Olive Garden? The servers know what they're doing and the food is always awsome. Love the variety of wines to choose froma nd how the menu suggests a wine for each entree. more
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Always good when I come here 11/8/2005

Have never had a bad meal, been to sseveral birthday parties here, always good service and good food. Pros: Kid Friendly, good menu choices Cons: crowded more
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g sky 5/10/2005

This reasturant is good. Go there. The bread is good. Pros: not crowded, inexpensive, italian food more
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Give it a try! 5/21/2004

We always head to Olive Garden when we have family visiting or when we are visiting family in another state. I don't particularly like their red pasta sauce, but their other items, such as the bread sticks, salad, fettucini alfredo and chicken dishes are wonderful. Pros: moderate pricing, comfortable atmospher, good family restauran Cons: , service is slow more
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disgusting 2/11/2003

I think it is absolutely crazy that this ""restaurant"" if that's what you want to call it, would even be considered for the ""best of"" list. It is the fakest Italian food I ever eaten and it tastes disgusting. You are better off getting frozen weight watchers and popping it in the microwave. That tastes better than anything you can order here. Pros: not going back ever Cons: gross food more
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Like a big dinner 1/17/2003

I don't like the Olive Garden because the service is usually bad and I think there are many more italian restaurants in the Albany area that give you better quality for your money. The last time I was there, service was terrible and the excuse were given for why we were waiting so long for our dinner was ridiculous and the waitress should have been fired for what she said to us. Pros: cheap, big restaurant Cons: service bad, food not alway consis more
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Better than expected !! 11/6/2002

Recently had 2 very nice meals here. Food was very good for a restaurant chain. Kids were able to find meals they liked. Left feeling satisfied. (Did have to wait each time between 30-45 min for a table) more
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Burp! 10/10/2002

Typical franchise fare! This lacks the contact with management that one receieves in an owner operated Italian restaurant. ie the Villa Valenti in West Sand lake, NY Pros: Inexpensive, good parking, good locations Cons: franchise type fare, no personal mgmnt, no ambiance more
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Not Enough.. 8/7/2002

Olive Garden needs to expand it's menu. Yes, it has pasta, but where's the variety??? Pros: ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAD, ALL YOU CAN EAT SALAD, BREAD STICKS more
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Menu for Olive Garden


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New Never Ending Classics at Olive Garden! Endless helpings of the dishes like Lasagna and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, starting at $11.99.

Owner Message

  • Since its founding in Orlando in 1982, Olive Garden has been dedicated to providing a warm, welcoming dining experience and Italian hospitality to everyone who walks in the door. Today, our 800+ restaurants have evolved with our customers' favorites in mind. Inspired by Italian generosity and love of amazing food, our menu is always expanding to ensure that there is something new to try and something everyone will enjoy. That means you can indulge in classic Italian favorites like Chicken Parmigiana and Fettuccine Alfredo served with the salad and breadsticks you love. And take your pick from our scrumptious appetizers, entrees, desserts, wines and specialty drinks. Plus, explore special menus with children's, gluten-sensitive and lighter fare options. Or order it all ToGo and have your favorite food ready for pickup. At Olive Garden, we believe that life is better together and everyone is happiest with family, however you define it. Which is why we encourage togetherness in everything we do.

    OWNER INFORMATION
    Bill Darden was just 19-years-old when he opened his first restaurant in 1938. It was a 25-seat luncheonette in Waycross, Ga., called The Green Frog and promised “Service with a Hop”. He went on to open the first Olive Garden in Orlando, Florida in 1982. Olive Garden continues to be the number one full-service Italian restaurant company in the country with more than 800 restaurants bringing Italian hospitality to hungry people around the world.. Now,you can fall in love over and over again,with NEW Never Ending Classics at Olive Garden,starting at $11.99. Take your love to the next level with endless helpings of the dishes that warm your heart the most. Switch it up between favorites like irresistible Chicken Parmigiana and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. And,as always,start with unlimited soup or garden-fresh salad and breadsticks,on us.
    Inspired by Italian generosity and love of amazing food,our menu has something for everyone and features
    a variety of Italian specialties,including classic and filled pastas,chicken,seafood and beef. From indulgent
    appetizers to entrées,desserts,wines and specialty drinks,there's always something everyone will enjoy.
    Life is better together. So come in today and satisfy your craving for comfort and connection.
    We're all family here.

Editorial

  • Olive Garden lives up to its slogan: When youre here youre family, by welcoming each guest and treating people with care. Almost...

  • 8/28/2012 Provided by KidScore
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun - Thurs: 11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M., Fri - Sat: 11:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express
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