Olive Garden has always been a favorite dining spot for me – it was, or rather, used to be my go-to place for a comforting meal. However, my last visit there has left me with mixed feelings, leading me to rate it three stars this time. As usual, I ordered my staple meal – a bowl of minestrone soup, salad, Coke, and breadsticks with an Alfredo sauce boat. The service, as always, was commendable. The server was attentive and quick, swiftly bringing out the food to the table. However, the experience took an unexpected turn when I discovered a huge bug in my soup as I began to stir it. Fortunately, the server was still at the table and promptly took away the bowl and spoon after witnessing the incident. To her credit, she immediately offered a replacement for the soup, but I declined. About 5-10 minutes later, a manager approached and informed me that my entire meal would be comped. She explained that the greens used in the soup are not washed off, and a bug must have been in the bag. Although she was very friendly and apologetic about the incident, it significantly marred my dining experience. That visit was the last time I ate at Olive Garden, a place I greatly miss. The incident with the bug in the soup has left me feeling paranoid about eating there again. It's a shame because Olive Garden has always been a place of comfort and enjoyment for me. I wish this experience hadn't happened, as it has affected my view of a restaurant I used to love. I hope that Olive Garden takes steps to ensure such incidents are avoided in the future so that others don't have to go through a similar experience.
Love going to Olive Garden. Wether it's for celebrations like birthdays / anniversaries or graduations, or even date night. Olive Garden provides great service, great food, and a great time.