Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

I visited Olive Garden in Newport News yesterday, and I have to say - the service was amazing. My bartender/server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and really made the experience enjoyable. Between the good conversation and the tasty appetizers, I was full and happy by the time my entrée came out. Since I couldn't finish my meal, I boxed it up to enjoy for lunch the next day. Unfortunately, that's where things took a turn. When I reheated my leftovers, I discovered a long strand of blonde hair tangled throughout my food. My heart sank - I was so excited to eat it, and finding that just ruined my appetite completely. It's truly disappointing because the service in the restaurant was great, but this kind of oversight in food handling is unacceptable. I would strongly encourage the staff t

I ordered the Tour of Italy. The lasagna was amazing, the Alfredo was rich and flavorful, and the chicken parm ended up being the highlight of the meal. A great experience from start to finish.

Went here for the first time a few nights ago for dinner with a friend. The young hostesses were snarky and rude, so we sat at the bar. The bartender whose name is don't remember, was amazing! He was a younger gentleman with blonde hair if that helps. He was very attentive, friendly and helpful. He could tell we did not like our food but didn't pressure us to send it back and I appreciated that. He was the only good thing here. The food was flat out disgusting. I ordered the stuffed chicken marsala and my friend ordered the chicken Alfredo. On both plates our chicken was rubbery, It was inedible. As someone who works in a kitchen I can tell you that food was microwaved, it was hot as hell in the middle and warm at best on the outside. Not worth the $21 we paid per plate, for that cost I e

Went with a large group for lunch. The staff was super friendly and helpful and the food was pretty tasty. I ordered the unlimited soup, salad, and bread sticks. The bowls were pretty small, so I suggest ordering as soon as they bring one to you. I ordered a third bowl, but it never came. I assume the waitress forgot because someone else ordered from her, and she didn't write down my request, but wrote down his. By the time I realized I wasn't getting another bowl, it was time to go. We all had a great meal though.

The food is great, you always know what you are getting. The servers here are quick to be there, but not intrusive. A bit tight in the seating, but after appetizers, bread, salad, then the entrée, maybe it was me getting bigger and not the seating being so tight. This is a good place, albeit a chain restaurant, the food is great, the staff is cordial and efficient, even on a busy Saturday evening.