BEST FOOD, GREAT EMPLOYEES. Pros: GREAT FOOD Cons: NOTHING
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When you're here, you're family.
Italy is the inspiration for all that we do at Olive Garden, from our menu to our award-winning wine list to the Tuscan farmhouse design of our restaurants. Most of all, we are inspired by the warmth and genuine hospitality of the Italian people, as well as the importance of family in their culture. Our chefs draw on this inspiration, as well as their training at our Culinary Institute of Tuscany, to create authentic, delicious Italian food. We use only the freshest ingredients to prepare your meal, and take pride in offering a comfortable, home-like setting where you’re always welcomed as family and friends. This genuine Italian dining experience is what we like to call Hospitaliano!®: our passion for 100% guest delight. And you’ll enjoy it every time you walk through our doors, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or sharing a relaxing meal with the ones you love.
In ShortEstablished 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.