Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Downey

Great everything! Our server was very nice and very friendly. The food was amazing and there is a ton of variety. 10/10 recommend!

Sure, its a chain restaurant, but Id argue its great. The service is fast, the breadsticks are delicious.For pasta they give you soup or salad, and they grate fresh parmesan. They offer to go boxes when youre full and their menu isnt ridiculously big to be overwhelmed by the choices.Really liked it, so delicious. We came here after a long day of walking around so we had a big appetite.Believe the server who helped us is Paul, he was excellent and gave out good recommendations.Dont go here expecting authentic Italian cuisine, just come to enjoy good food.

The wifey and I always enjoy being able to get away from the kids and stuffing our faces with bread sticks! Service here is always great wait time can be pretty long depending on the day and time. But you cant go wrong with the food.

The place is good, I recommend especially for dinner so isn’t crowded and your don’t have to wait too much

First time going to this location. Very busy during the weekend. Had a 30 min wait which I didnt mind. Kinda bummed we had to sit in the bar area and not an actual booth.The food was great as always and our server was very friendly.

I really want to put this out there but Damar who was our server made our experience truly amazing. My fiance and i have been going there for a very long time and he is the first person that made us want to leave a review. I just had a small procedure on my tooth and couldnt smile or talk much. He made us laugh so much (for me it was hard and a bit painful but in a good way) gave me good advice for what i can eat and gave me ice in a cup for my jaw. He just went beyond any sever we have interacted with before. We hope we can have him as a sever again the next time we visit.

We went for lunch and it wasnt too busy. They were very accommodating in allowing us to select a table that would meet our needs. The four of us had the soup, salad, and breadstick lunch. Our server was very attentive and quickly provided any refill requests.

I recently visited Olive Garden and unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. While I acknowledge that the restaurant has some redeeming qualities, such as its inviting atmosphere and friendly staff, the overall quality of the food and service was disappointing.Firstly, I must address the grave issue of flavor. The dishes I ordered were shockingly bland and devoid of any discernible taste. It felt as though I was consuming generic, mass-produced meals lacking the signature flavors that should be expected from an Italian restaurant. This lack of flavor greatly diminished the enjoyment of my dining experience.Furthermore, I must mention that this was not my first instance of dissatisfaction with Olive Garden, particularly when it comes to their take-out service. Regrettably, this visit was marked by another incorrect order. It is disheartening to return home only to realize that items were missing from my take-out bag. This lack of attention to detail in ensuring complete and accurate orders is highly frustrating and reflects poorly on the restaurants commitment to customer satisfaction.In spite of these disappointments, I do want to acknowledge the kind and attentive staff who tried their best to rectify the situation. Their professionalism and willingness to address the issues were appreciated. Additionally, the ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.In conclusion, while Olive Garden possesses some positive attributes such as friendly service and a cozy setting, the lack of flavor in their dishes and repeated mistakes with take-out orders are significant drawbacks. I encourage potential customers to double-check their orders and temper their expectations regarding the taste of the food. With improvements in these areas, I believe Olive Garden could elevate their dining experience to a more satisfying level.

Service is horrible here. Waiters continue to add things to the bill without telling you. They did the same thing to another table next to us. Wait time is horribly long. It took the waiter almost two hours to bring us the bill. When we asked why there was extra charges on our receipt he said he was going to ask the manager to void the charge. We gave up on waiting, ended up just paying the bill ($80 for never ending soup, kids meal, and an appetizer) and left. Avoid this OG if possible. There was a hair in our soup anyways.

A rated restaurant. Plenty of parking. Food was great ⭐⭐⭐⭐ employees friendly and always smiling. Had a good time with my family here. Only complain I had was my little girl didnt get enough french fries as you can see. Also those little kiosk things it should only one for family. We had two of them and took a lot of space. Also dont let the kids play with that thing because they do charge you playing games that you could play easily in your phone. But other than that we all have good time especially the kids.