Restaurant Olive Garden

Had lunch here recently and overall it was a really nice experience. The food portions were just right, not too much, not too little. The steak was nicely seasoned, though it could’ve used just a touch more salt. The pasta was a bit on the oily side, but still tasty and definitely acceptable. The vibe of the place was relaxed, and the service stood out. Our server was super chill and friendly, made us feel welcome and really took good care of us throughout. Paired the meal with a glass of red wine, which went down very smoothly. Nice ambiance inside with a cozy setup, and the outdoor seating looked perfect for a sunny day.

Absolutely love this place! The host was incredibly welcoming, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was super warm and inviting. A true gem!

My husband was in Leiden frequently for work. He would always rave about this restaurant. When we visited this past Spring we went for dinner twice! Service is wonderful, the choices of appetizers and dinners are delicious and the desserts were perfect. This is definitely on our list next time we visit

First time ever in this restaurant. I was genuinely surprised that it was fully packed upon my arrival. That’s gotta say something about it. The food was great. It’s almost funny to see old-fashioned plates like these. The bread sticks before dinner were a bit lumpy and not all crunchy (they were free though). A tip that I’d give is that you should give customers at least decent steak knives for steaks. The knives we got were not ideal.

Bad experience. We ordered 2 dishes and only got one. Water is >5€. After receiving the receipt (including the missing dish), we told them that we did not get it. The waiter went away and got back with a correct receipt, but didn’t say a word to us, not even sorry or goodbye. Horrible service

Food - Delicious! We took the pasta menu and it looked and was delicious. The pauses in between the dishes were perfect. Dessert was very good too! Service - Very friendly waiters and although it was really busy, the food came pretty quick! Atmosphere - Great ambience, nice music, lights are dimmed, candle-light dinner. Other - Somewhat pricy for the portions you get... Overal - Very recommended!

My favorite Italian of all time. Kind staff the best food and matching wine. Enjoyed ourselves.

This is the only restaurant where I have ever spent 4.5 hours having dinner. Yes, it was with a large group of 12 people, but it was on a Tuesday night and the restaurant wasn't very full. We sat down at 18:30 and finished dessert at almost 23:00. The food: we ordered the 3-course menu for each of us and it was a bit confusing. First we were served bruschetta as an appetizer (which was very tasty!) and then a trio of meats (carpaccio, fish, and a veggie dish- the carpaccio was delicious). We thought that was the main course because it was already 21:00, and then the waiter came out with menus and asked us when we wanted as our main. The food was quite good quality (especially the lamb) and the desserts are all lovely. The wine selection was also excellent. Overall, the pacing was strange and confusing! Great if you want an extended dinner to have great long conversations with a large group of people, but not the best if you have other things planned that evening.

not associated with the american chain of the same name: excellent food in an upscale restaurant. one of the best italian places we have been.

This is what The Olive Garden should really be like in the states. We enjoyed a delicious pre-fix meal that was beautifully plated. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner or out with your friends. Reservations recommended

Fantastic Italian restaurant. Superb service in multiple languages, excellent food, and reasonable prices. After our original plan got canceled at the very last minute (see my koetjes & kalfjes review) we showed up with 18 people with only 30 minutes notice! This was a relatively quiet evening (Tuesday) but we were accommodated with surprising ease, coats were taken and put on hangers, and we were given ample time to settle in and decide on dishes, drinks, etc. The food was all pretty great. We had starters that included a.o. buffalo mozzarella, soup, and carpaccio. Mains ranged from pasta, ravioli, and gnocchi, to steak and risotto. We tasted various deserts and liqueurs. Everybody in our large and diverse group was very happy with both the food and atmosphere. The serving was just outstanding. Very patient and easy going. Only the entirely separate treatment (and time-shifted serving of dishes) of our two tables could have been a bit better. Split bills were no issue. Would definitely eat here again if I had the chance.

Excellent food, nice people, good atmosphere. Unfortunately it's hard to find a carpark near this place.

A very good Italian restaurant at a nice place. Nice terrace and good atmosphere inside. One of the only Italian restaurants that does not offer pizzas, but the rest of the food more than makes up for it. The olives and pasta are really good. Would recommend.