Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant · Santa Ana ·

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Italian restaurant · Santa Ana ·

Lively Italian chain with unlimited breadsticks, soup, and salad

attentive service
friendly staff
great food
soup, salad, and breadsticks
excellent service
food was great
never ending soup
breadsticks
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant by null
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2791 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Get directions

$20–30

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Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
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2791 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Get directions

+1 714 564 0724
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$20–30 · Menu

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•Usually a wait
•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
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Jan 17, 2026

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Conan O’Brien Takes His Food Snob Pal Jordan Schlansky to Olive Garden | Eater

"A favorite Italian restaurant of the host, where a playful, food-focused visit included ordering Italian margaritas and enjoying the chain’s unlimited breadsticks (joking about needing extra plates and even a ‘suitcase’ of complimentary breadsticks). The meal was comedic and theatrical—helping staff sing “Happy Birthday,” repeatedly grating cheese over the dishes while declaring “cheese it up,” and leaving the guest looking bemused—resulting in a fun, casual atmosphere that the host contrasts with authentic Italian dining. The segment was part of the late-night show’s new half-hour format and relates to a longer “Conan Without Borders” episode about their trip to Italy now streaming on Netflix." - Greg Morabito

https://www.eater.com/2019/1/24/18195785/conan-o-brien-olive-garden
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

J G

Google
No complaints from us. We showed up on a Thursday around 6:30 pm. The wait was between 10 - 15 minutes for a party of four. Parking can get hectic, especially on the weekends and evenings. When we parked there was still visible empty parking spots, and we left around 7:45 ish, cars were waiting for empty spots. Front host was not too welcoming, not very approachable, a “Good evening” or a “Welcome would be nice.” But she did acknowledge us as soon as we came in! But our waitress, Shyne, was awesome, attentive, excellent recommendations, very kind and professional. Our food came out fairly quick, they were busy. Everything was as ordered, food was good and tasty. Good restaurant! Recommended!

Aida A

Google
The food was incredibly delicious, and the staff were all so lovely, especially the South American lady ( Brenda) who served us. She was genuinely warm and made us feel very welcome. They even surprised us with a yummy cake that said “Welcome to the US” on it. Such a sweet gesture! Highly recommend this place

Lizbeth D.

Google
12/31/25. I know it was a very busy day, and I understand. The service was fast and the staff very friendly. However, the dinner that was for my son was not to his liking. The Stuffed Chicken Marsala tasted too much like wine and was very salty.

Herschel B A.

Google
Carlos is a wonderful person and server that's the reason we came back, Jay was a great host letting us choose our booth. Everyone there seems to really enjoy their job. Thanks again to hiring such a great crew

Mario S.

Google
Hello Would like to tell you about the great service and person, that served us. Yareli WOW..... May have been the best service every. She is very kind and was very attentive to our table. Constantly checking and asking how is everything. Wish she could train everyone in customer service. She is diffently,the one that can do this. Does her job, with a smile and class. Olive Garden You have a great person working for you. Please take care of her. Yareli Hope this message finds you. Thank you for making our visit nice and easy. Like I said. Your my favorite!!! Your service was 20 stars People,ask for her Olive garden Santa Ana Thank you Mario Moreno Sanchez

jsa T.

Google
Top notch Italian food ... Especially for a chain restaurant. Out server was fast, friendly, and efficient. Her right biceps was strong from hearing all that cheese onto salads... And anything else we wanted it on. We all had different dishes from lasagna to shrimp to fettuccini. We kept sharing and couldn't decide which was best .. All of them!

Emi

Google
Walked in and were seated right away. Our server Alex was very nice, friendly & very efficient! His Co-Worker Jewelz was a sweetheart! Also very nice & efficient. Both checked in on us frequently. We had the never ending Soup/salad/breadsticks & hot tea. Pasta Fagioli

The Tasty P.

Google
I recently visited Olive Garden in Santa Ana and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The menu had a great variety of Italian dishes, and everything we ordered tasted fresh and delicious. I especially loved the unlimited breadsticks, soup, and salad that came with our meal - they were both so tasty and satisfying. The prices were also reasonable for the quality of the food and service. Overall, I highly recommend Olive Garden in Santa Ana for anyone looking for a tasty Italian meal and a pleasant dining experience.

Esmeralda M.

Yelp
This place is a great spot all the time!! Thats why it's always packed here, if anyone gives this place a less than 4 star rating its probaby cause they got impatient for receiving their food and were hangry. The food here is always delicious and the staff make it an effort to make sure the meal you have tastes good and is to your liking. Staff member Aviara really provided great service!! Friendly ambience and great music while you're here. :)
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Dean W.

Yelp
Olive Garden Santa Ana hosted my large group of 15 diners this past Monday 10/13/25 - it was a great visit. We had a large, narrow table which was able to fit us all - the layout was understandable, given the space - but it was hard to hear the diners on the other end of the table. Brenda and Mia were our servers - and they were both awesome! Very friendly, attentive throughout the visit - checked in on us several times. Food was great - their endless breadsticks were great. I opted for a lighter portion of Spaghetti and Meatballs, with a side of Zuppa Toscana. The soup was more watery than I remembered - minimal bites of italian sausage. The spaghetti and meatballs were great - pasta was al dente, and each bite of the meatballs were rich in flavor. Colleagues seated closest to me had Spaghetti with chicken breast, chicken marsala, shrimp and chicken carbonara. They all liked their entrees. No room for dessert. The mint thin chocolates at the end of dinner was a nice touch. It's been awhile since I've eaten at Olive Garden - so this was a nice visit back memory lane. Coincidentally, this location is in a shopping center at the corner of Main St. and Memory Lane. Minus a star because they don't take reservations. Waitlist is only available for parties of up to 6, so I had to stop by an hour early to ensure they could accommodate my group. Parking is ample - it shares the lot with a number of other businesses including a Corner Bakery, Chipotle, and Mother's Market.
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Juan G.

Yelp
No complaints from us. We showed up on a Thursday around 6:30 pm. The wait was between 10 - 15 minutes for a party of four. Parking can get hectic, especially on the weekends and evenings. When we parked there was still visible empty parking spots, and we left around 7:45 ish, cars were waiting for empty spots. Front host was not too welcoming, not very approachable, a "Good evening" or a "Welcome would be nice." But she did acknowledge us as soon as we came in! But our waitress, Shyne, was awesome, attentive, excellent recommendations, very kind and professional. Our food came out fairly quick, they were busy. Everything was as ordered, food was good and tasty. Good restaurant! Recommended!
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Donna E.

Yelp
Met my family for lunch today. Ernesto our server was so friendly and helpful. He went above and beyond what was necessary to ensure we had a great dining experience. I really like this location. The atmosphere and restaurant design really make for a wonderful place to meet with family and friends. I will definitely be coming in to dine again soon!
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Jenny P.

Yelp
First time ordering Olive Garden, and I was really surprised by how delicious it was. I got the calabrian steak and shrimp bucatini ($26.49). Did get an upset stomach later, but worth for the pasta. They do not skimp out on portions and the shrimp is cut nicely with the meat well-seasoned. Noodles are good.
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Amanda R.

Yelp
The nicest Olive Garden I've ever been too! Inside was so clean and modern yet still had the Olive Garden vibe. It was busy on Friday early dinner time, but our server, Veronica, checked on us constantly to make sure everything was great. Food was great and came out fast.
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Arya R.

Yelp
Had a great time at Olive Garden! This was my first time ever and our server, Nery, made it a wonderful experience. He was super kind and attentive and we found him very welcoming. My boyfriend and I got the pasta with never ending soup and breadsticks and needless to say we got our money's worth! For $14.99, the amount of food is overwhelming so this is definitely great if you are on a budget. The minestrone soup was full of veggies and beans and flavored well! The pasta was good too, simple and nothing crazy but tasted good too.
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Judy a.

Yelp
We walked in around lunch time. Was a little concerned because I thought it was gonna be busy. It was busy, but the customer service was right on. We didn't have a wait . MOE was our server WOW so patient SO kind . Great AWESOME customer services .. the ladies who wanted ALL that cheese .
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Britney M.

Yelp
Walked in on a Saturday afternoon, without a reservation. We were seated almost immediately. We were seated at a table, even though we requested a booth. When seated, the hostess said they didn't have any booths available. Okay- but why do I visibly see like 4 booths open? Confused there. Anyway, we sat at the table, and I put my arms down, and the table moved. It was lopsided at first glance. Then I looked underneath the table, and one of the legs were broken. Well that explains the movement back and forth. lol I requested a new table. The hostess was apologetic and offered us a booth. Thank you. I wanted the booth to begin with and it worked out in the end lol Our food was really good! Olive Garden always hits the spot. It's just the best for pasta, bread sticks and salad. I ordered the chicken tortellini pasta and subbed chicken for salmon. The salmon was overcooked but, but edible. The tortellini pasta shells were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Still one of my favorite pastas of all time! I ordered the salad with my meals and scarfed some bread sticks. My husband got the chicken and shrimp carbonara and he loved. Food was 10/10 Overall, not a bad trip to Olive Garden!

Jasmin T.

Yelp
Today I went in for a good time my daughter was craving it..so we went an were there for 40 minutes waiting for the food after I asked were my food was there like let me check an came back with something I didnt order ..after that I asked to talk to the manager an he was like the waiter heard ur order wrong I was like I told him two times what I wanted after that in less then 4 minutes they brought me my order but all cold so what they did was just take off the peppers an put broccoli..bad service. Had to eat it cuz we were hungry but still had to pay for the whole plate instead of giving a discount ..I always go to the one in irvine but this time I was close to here that its the one in Santa ana ..seriously I was so upset
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Jazmin O.

Yelp
t felt disorganized and disrespectful of customers' time. We expected better service and basic follow-through, especially from a place that encourages call-ahead seating. Very disappointing experience. We were told 30 minutes, waited an hour, and then were told to wait another 30 minutes on top of that -- completely unacceptable.
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Cat B.

Yelp
Great service at this location today. Got an email for the never ending pasta bowl for eClub members so we decided to have dinner here. Emma was our waitress and she provided us excellent service. We ordered 2 fettuccine Alfredo's with crispy chicken fritta with zuppa Toscana which is always DELICIOUS! We each ordered a second serving and took it to go for lunch tomorrow.

Danny H.

Yelp
I like Olive Garden and have been to several different locations. Seriously, not all Olive Gardens are the same, this location by far provides the best customer service. We were there last week and the service was great as usual. Thank you
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Fern H.

Yelp
Not worth the calories and absolute punishment to your organs & intestines but if you have no way out of it make sure you go baked out of your mind. When you're here you're familia.
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Jacqui A.

Yelp
The service was okay. The bathrooms could be cleaner. It looks like not much time is taken to check the bathrooms and floors. Carpet seems dirty. See pictures of bathrooms posted.
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Makayla P.

Yelp
Love Olive Garden!! Get there around 430pm for an early dinner and the waiters were so nice. It's so clean in there and it's always a calm little vibe. NO ONE will ever beat their special salad , I always ask for thr "light" dressing so I can go crazy!! Their breadsticks ofc are great. It's really a staple for me and my family.
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Jacqueline F.

Yelp
We have been here many many times and this was actually the first time where the service was beyond amazing! If you want great service ask for Dominick! He was our server this past weekend and he was just amazing so attentive, kind, helpful and respectful! We will definitely be coming and asking for him! He gives you the true feeling of what great hospitality should be at a restaurant. We are outside which is fine for us the only down fall was the veggie soup one for the all you can eat soup and salad tastes soup this particular night ‍ but we just ordered different ones. The salad always great Dominick was so quick with our refills and kept checking in on us . Can't wait to come back again! We honestly didn't even care that the soup was nasty lol Dominick kept up with all our orders that it did not even fase us.
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Stanley R.

Yelp
We all know about Olive Garden. I have made fun of "corporate" Italian Food" for decades. But when your grandson will only eat pasta, and has issues with almost everything, and he is 8 years old, you stomach your pride and bring the gang to Olive Garden! Our lunch was fun, delicious, cost effective, and, most importantly free of any drama! My soup salad and breadsticks was yummy, the chicken parm was very tasty, Teddy loved his pasta, and they have vegan options for Mamma! The service was terrific, friendly, accurate, and relaxed! The ambiance was homey, clean and fresh. I think you can't go wrong with the Olive Garden!
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Amy K.

Yelp
I rarely eat here because my diet consists of 99.9% Asian cuisine but sometimes you just want some Olive Garden. Didn't expect much - I assumed good service and generous portions of pasta with a side of delicious breadsticks. Well, I decided that I just had to write a review because of our server, Chente. Super attentive and continuously checked in on us. He excelled in service and overall left a great impression. Everyone else was great too where I'll come back again eventually when I have my craving for some Olive Garden. Thanks again, Chente - you're super awesome.
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Derek H.

Yelp
I've been here several times this year. The restaurant is great. Food is great. Ambiance is what you'd expect from any other chain restaurant at this tier. I'd say what really stands out is the service that my server Ashley is able to provide! I've had her about 3 times now. She's extremely friendly, checks in to make sure that I'm taken care of, offers refills, and handles upsells like a champ without being pushy. But I had a different server this past weekend who was awful. Paid almost no attention to my table and didn't even bring me a napkin or silverware until after I was done with my appetizer and I asked for them. Out of courtesy, I'm not going to drop any names publicly, but I'd be happy to share if management DMs me.
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Terry M.

Yelp
In Anaheim for 2 nights to go to Disneyland and wanted comfort food so as a group we chose Olive Garden, GPS said this was the closest so we went here on both Friday and Saturday night for dinner (This past weekend) My friend Silvia ordered the all you can eat salad and Minestrone soup and had like 5 bowls and then the next night she ordered the exact same thing, Their soup is always delicious whether it's Las Vegas/Henderson or Santa Ana it would seem. And the breadsticks.... They are Vegan so that is a huge plus! I ordered make your own Pasta and again being Vegan, I went for angel hair pomodoro w/marinara, breadsticks and minestrone soup. My friend Don ordered the all you can eat pasta--with sausage the first night and chicken the second :/ It was good he said. And another friend ordered Cheese Ravioli and the next night Chicken Parm--and loved it. I am the only ethica....er I mean the only Vegan in the bunch :) The first night we sat inside and it was great service and ambience, super busy but we were able to make reservations on the way there and the wait was something like 10-15 mins and the second night we did the same thing but sat on the patio which was super cool (like weather wise I mean) The service was top notch both nights. We will be back next Year to do the Christmas Disney experience and I am sure this is the restaurant we will pick! Thanks so much~
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Kelly B.

Yelp
I haven't been to Olive garden in a long time. I just picked up some soup (chicken gnocchi) and it was actually really delicious. The soup came with 2 bread sticks, parmesan-romano packets, and andes mints. Definitely worth the $10. Also the staff were super friendly.
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Leo D.

Yelp
I had the Tour of Italy--honestly, it's not as good as it used to be. I'd give it a 6/10. That said, the ambiance at this Olive Garden is definitely a step up compared to others in the area. Service was solid too; our server was attentive and friendly, so I'd rate the service an 8/10. Overall, a decent experience but not outstanding.
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Yesenia M.

Yelp
Honestly, I've never felt so taken care of at a restaurant before. Arturo was our server at Olive Garden and he was on it from the moment we sat down. I didn't even have to ask for anything, he was already bringing refills, extra napkins, all the little things before I even realized I needed them. He was super sweet, super attentive, and just made the whole experience feel effortless. Like?? Where do they find people like this?? Hands down the best service I've ever had. If you go, PRAY you get Arturo. He's the real MVP

Veronica R.

Yelp
Came in on a rainy day and was seated and served right away. Blaze was an amazing server and always made sure we were doing okay. Thankful for our great server and will for sure be back! 5 stars :)
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victor m.

Yelp
Brought my wife for a Anniversary dinner had such a attentive respectful and professional waiter named Alberto he took care of our drinks and needs. Definitely making another reservation!!! Amazing Service!!!
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Marc. C.

Yelp
Good afternoon, We wanted to give some feedback on our dinner experience. On Monday May 12 we decided to celebrate mother's day, the restaurant was busy but not over wellm. We sat and got greeded. After we ordered the server brought the salad to the table but not the bread sticks, thing that the kids love it. When the food came to the table, my wife's order came wrong so he sent it back to fix it. I got my food but the kids didn't. When i was almost finished eating I decided to get up and start looking for a manager. It wasn't eassy, I found him on a station close to the bar, it look like a gathering area for chatting . We went back to the table and the food was finally coming to the table. At that time I was finished. Staff not very helpful, we left very disappointed. Manager never came back to check on the table.
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Scarlett S.

Yelp
i've been coming to olive garden my whole life, especially this location even back when it was inside the main place mall. whenever i'm feeling nostalgic for my childhood, olive garden is my go-to comfort food. my favorites are the fettuccine alfredo with fried chicken and broccoli, baked ziti, or carbonara, always paired with the tuscana soup (a must). i know it's not everyone's top choice, but it is and will always be one of my favorites.

Tina G.

Yelp
A good business has a good product with good service. The issues of a bad product gain a bad review, but bad service can be countered if a correction is made. Then, a bad situation can be balanced by good management. My sister and I took a down on his luck family member to lunch here, he could only walk by this glittering restaurant and remember those tastes, so when we offered to take him to lunch, he jumped on this restaurant. We had an emotional meeting with him, and he ate well. When the bill arrived he was more than ready to leave, but I noticed they had double billed us on our drinks, charging us $30 for 3 iced teas. I wasn't in a mind to fight the bill in front of him so I decided to deal with it later. The next day I sent an email via the corporate website and explained what happened. They emailed back the next day and apologized and said the manager would contact me in 1-2 days, I was impressed by the good customer service. A week and a half passed and I heard nothing from them so I emailed again, corporate was apologetic and said that was not acceptable and they would have them contact me again. Finally 2 days later an assistant manager called me. He was brusque and obviously in a hurry, he didn't let me say anything, he just sped talked through the conversation without leaving a gap for a comment from me, from beginning to end "IunderstandyouwereoverchargedIalreadyprocessedarefundyoushouldseethatinafewdaysImnotsurewhyitwasmissedorwhyyoumisseditisthereanythingelse..."I was obviously a nuisance and he was too important to have to spend time talking to me about a $15 overcharge. I explained my sister was also overcharged but I didn't have her receipt number, he said nothing, I asked if he could process a refund to my card and I would give her the $5, he said no because I might not actually give the money to her, I asked if he could call her for the information and to resolve the overcharge and he took down her phone number. The call was ended without any good bye. I talked to her 2 weeks later, he never called. I still don't know if the double billing was deliberate, management obviously didn't care, I was a wallet to them and nothing else. I was so disappointed and upset by his treatment, I felt sick, I didn't want to complain, just explain the issue and receive a refund, he treated me with such disdain and disgust, I won't ever go back to any Olive Garden. Treat customers with respect, I realize you may have some customers that are difficult to deal with, but that is part of the job, fix mistakes and allow customers to feel they are welcome and not just dollar signs. I haven't had an issue to resolve at a restaurant in decades, hence this review, I'm disheartened that customer service in this management is so poor as to be borderline abusive.
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Vivian D.

Yelp
Great service and the place is huge! The tables are really big and truly are meant to fit a whole family. Service was also great and they checked in on us a lot to see if we wanted more soup, salad, or breadsticks. We got the chicken parm, Tour of Italy, Spaghetti, and the new Chicken and Shrimp carbonara. All was really good but the chicken in the parm and tour of Italy was way too salty. Portions are always HUGE tho and we had plenty of leftovers that were still yummy afterwards.
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Diana A.

Yelp
I was leaving a review on the little machine but it went away so fast so I came on here instead. Thank you Cesar & the amazing manager Leah. I ordered something I usually never ordered (felt spontaneous) the chicken on the dish I ordered was too salty for my liking. I let our server Cesar know and he right away grabbed the manager Leah, she was so gracious on switching the chicken, or replacing my dish for something different. It truly made my wife's and I's evening. Olive Garden is my favorite restaurant, but when things like these happen, I appreciate the business and employees that make the experience so much more special. Thank you. A Happy, full, && appreciative customer.

Adrian G.

Yelp
Callie, our server here, was AMAZING she had helped us with the delicious food and was so attentive to our needs and desires as a guest at Olive Garden. It's always nice to have great service while we're--my partner and I, and we felt so welcomed here. Totally recommend having Callie as your server if possible she's so friendly and professional and personable. She is an excellent asset to the team at Olive Garden. Thanks Callie
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Nhue G.

Yelp
Haven't been to Olive Garden in a while and really enjoyed my time here. The unlimited soups, salad, and breadsticks were delicious. I could just eat these and be full and happy. I don't eat salad that often but the salad and dressing here were bomb. You can have the dressing on the side also to try it first. The main dishes were okay. Service was attentive and great. Seafood Alfredo 4/5 - This is fettuccine alfredo that comes with shrimp and scallops. The pasta tasted alright, a bit off in terms of taste. The shrimp was yummy though the scallops were overcooked. I would just get the normal shrimp alfredo or get a different dish. 6oz Sirloin 3/5 - The sirloin was dry. Flavor was okay. I wouldn't get this again. It was cooked correctly medium rare but the meat quality wasn't good. Zuppa Toscana soup 5/5 - Soup with sausage and potato. It was so delicious I love it. What you get depends on the scoop. My first bowl was full of potato and very little sausage. My second bowl was full of sausage and not a lot of potato. Chicken & gnocchi soup 4/5 - Warm and hearty soup. Good tasting but I prefer the Toscana soup more.

Marshall K.

Yelp
I just had dinner at Olive Garden Santa Ana. I was by myself and sat in the bar area and watched some football. I had the best server I have ever had at Olive Garden. His name is Leo. I would highly recommend that you ask for him. He understands what customer satisfaction is. Enjoy!!!!!
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Cindy N.

Yelp
haven't been to Olive Garden in forever, so thought I would give it a try again! some things have stayed consistently good like their soup, salad, and breadsticks, but their main dishes aren't as good as I remembered :( 'soup, salad, and breadsticks': chicken gnocchi soup is probably my favorite from here! it's creamy with bits of chicken and vegetables in it too. love dipping the warm breadsticks into the soup. as for the salad, I like the dressing on it! 'fettuccine alfredo ': the alfredo sauce was soo bland, it straight up tasted like just cream with no seasoning whatsoever. also added chicken crispy fritta which had a nice breading to it and was nice and crispy, but it was a bit too salty. 'lasagna': this was decent, not super impressive, it's your average lasagna with tomato sauce, ricotta, and beef. i thought the service here was amazing tho! the staff were all very nice, welcoming, and extremely friendly! food tho was just okay...
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Kim C.

Yelp
Came here for a late dinner and the spaghetti is always good. I love the spinach artichoke appetitzer. Olive garden will always be my favorite. Service was quick, staff was attentive. I love the lighting in the restaurant.
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Natalia Florencia R.

Yelp
Would not give any star to this specific place actually. We've been customers at Olive Garden at the other location. 1. When we walked in, the lady host told us the booth at the front opened so we could sit there. We just sat and another host told us that we need to move and waited for 20 minutes like every body else. It was not even our fault that we sat there and the host didn't even bother to apologize or fixed the issue. 2. When the soup came, they didn't offer the cheese as usual. 3. The waiters kept coming back and said that the food would come soon but took awhile and the food cold and disgusting. Definitely won't come back to this Olive Garden.
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L O.

Yelp
The wait was long but once we got sat, it was quick. Service was good. Only thing was they never refilled our water. Everything else was good. Food was awesome, came out quick and they gave a good amount. They also comped my wife's cake for her birthday.
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Mary M.

Yelp
Came in for dinner with my family. Food was great but the service was great! Chente went above and beyond! Thank you!

Alexander F.

Yelp
I am sharing my dine in experience on Friday, August 1st,2025. Here are the check details: General Manager: Stacy J Eubanks Server: Baylee K. Check Total: $31.83 Check # 19416 Date: 08/01/2025 Time: 6:47:48 PM OG #6402 My dining experience began sitting in the bar area at approximately 4:00pm. The bartender was Diana. She barely did interact with me which was disappointing considering I was one of two people at the bar. Diana was more interested in talking to her fellow employees about her personal life. She talked to her fellow bartender, Edgar and about 5 employees who were signing in the computer for the beginning of their work shifts. I was shocked at the content of the conversation, which was right in front of myself and the other customer in the bar area. Diana kept saying repeatedly that she was "Triggered" about her personal life. She used profanity to describe the events going on with her life. I was horrorified to hear that she said that she was "not the other woman." This was so unprofessional to hear from any Olive Garden Employee. I enjoy visiting this particular Olive Garden in Santa Ana for the past 7+ years. Stacy Eubanks has always interacted with myself and my family throughout the years. Ms. Eubanks is very professional and a big asset for the Santa Ana location. The one bright spot is I asked to be seated in the section of Baylee K. The reason for my rare move from the bar area to the dining room area is because Baylee has always been extremely professional and providing excellent customer service during my recent visits to Olive Garden over the past few months. Baylee is one of the best employees and I didn't want the very public inappropriate talk by Diana to ruin my night. I was shocked at her sharing her personal life in a very explicit and offensive detail to her fellow co-workers.

Leslie G.

Yelp
Amazing service from Joesph G our server! Definitely would recommend him, super helpful and so nice! Thank you, we had such a great dinner!

Claudia G.

Yelp
Visited to celebrate my cousins birthday on the same day as Mother's Day and still had a great experience. We had a party of 10 and didn't have to wait too long since I joined the waitlist beforehand. Our servers Ollie and Emma were so kind and attentive! They made sure we were well served. Our food was great as well. My cousin had a great birthday dinner. Thank you Olive Garden team! You guys work so hard!
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Walter H.

Yelp
On a rainy day in Anaheim what better than to call in a car side pickup order from Olive Garden? Super easy and you don't have to get out of your vehicle! The food was in good containers to travel back to the hotel. They provided plastic silverware, napkins and packets of grated Romano cheese. Great experience!

Jocelyn C.

Yelp
Olive Garden never disappoints! Their excellent service, delicious dishes, and welcoming atmosphere make it our favorite spot for family meals. Shout out to our awesome server, Noah. Plus, the women's bathroom was clean and smelled great!
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Justin N.

Yelp
Food is great. Always has been, especially for a chain, sit-down joint. Which is surprising. It shows how much goes into crafting the recipes and keeping the dishes consistent. The bread sticks typically have too much salt on them, but 1 swipe from a napkin takes care of that Our server (& past servers) have always been sweethearts, real nice gals. My main complaints come from 2 things tonight which are intertwined: The ladle used to dole out the soup has got to be as shallow as the clientele from Bushwood Country Club... Don't get the reference? Stop reading this review and go watch Caddyshack, then come back to this review. The soup portion hardly leaves much in a bowl. It's about a third of the small size of a small can of Campbell's soup. A pitance. Then the intimidating kitchen manager comes out, attempting to school me on how many label scoops (I'll clue you in, it's one, uno, 1, single digit...) that they serve. That is the one thing Olive Garden likes to do on their Endless ______ (soup/pasta bowl), they do not like you taking home anything more than 1 miniscule portion. Like they're leaving so much money on the table. Like it's going to come out of the manager'a picket. Why the F does he care so much in the first place? It's not like I'm going to get on a megaphone and announce it to the world "I just got extra soup and special treatment! I'm better than all of you!" And it's not like 'word of mouth' or 'gossip' is an excuse as a manager. There is no excuse. What this is is downright Mr. Scrooge greediness, lack of caring. Bah humbug and don't worry Mr. Kitchen Manager, no matter how much you change, your heart isn't going to grow 2xc or 3x this Holiday season you Soup Grinch.
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Richard L.

Yelp
Wife and i paid $50 for two chicken parm entrees no sauce on the spaghetti and the chicken was cold and tough as leather salad was amazing though

Anthony A.

Yelp
Our server was Art or Arturo. AMAZING!!!! Made us feel so welcome and really showed us amazing attention and helped us with any decisions we needed help with. This was our anniversary lunch and he gave us the best experience at Olive Garden we have ever had! Thanks Art!!
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Courtney G.

Yelp
Came in today for lunch and asked if the same server was ther :) David L is the best! Very friendly the food was spectacular thank yo u so much

Rachel M.

Yelp
Arturo was such a great server and very attentive. The food was great as well ! He always made sure we were good and had everything we needed.