Restaurant Olive Garden — Restaurant in Leiden

Horrible experience in this restaurant. My friend broke a goblet when the server put the menu in front of us. The goblet fell and the glass shattered all over the table. My friend apologized and they said it’s fine. However, during the time we having the dinner, the male (probably is the owner or the manager) kept reminding us that we broke a goblet by saying: don’t touch that goblet; it’s good that you are not using it (because we didn’t order wine); you are throwing everything away. The manager said these words in a way that seemed to be joking, which didn’t make him less unfriendly at all. You can probably tell from other reviews that they are lacking of staffs, which is absolutely true. We have waited for a long time for foods. More importantly, spending time on dealing with extra troubles, such as a broken goblet, might make them unhappy. I’m so regretful that we didn’t leave the restaurant earlier before he said those words three times to make us feel embarrassed. A kind reminder, we are two Asian girls. I’m not sure whether if he only say these words to young women of colors, who he thinks have good temper and never complain - but this presumption turns out to be wrong and I’m complaining about this horrible experience everywhere online and offline.

In terms of the foods and the price, there are better Italian restaurants in Leiden I have been. I would rate it 3.8/5 - average. This is a non...

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...

Our Favorite Spot in Leiden for Italian Cuisine!

Olive Garden in Leiden is a wonderful restaurant with truly delicious Italian food. We come here often, and every visit feels special. The staff, especially Tygo and Majid, are always so kind, respectful, and attentive. They serve the food exactly the way we like it, and their warm hospitality makes us feel at home.

What really touches me is the attention to detail – Tygo even remembers that I prefer my fork on the right side and always sets the table accordingly. It’s this personal care, along with the great food, that makes Olive Garden one of our favorite places to visit again and...