Olive Garden Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Burlington

this is my favourite restaurant! And so is my daughter's, we live an hour away and we go constantly because we love the salad and the food is awesome, we normally have good service until last night, we were shopping in the area, the mall and several other places, we were tired and hungry and we decided to go to olive garden and have a nice meal before we drive back home, worst decision ever! Our server was skyler, a very sarcastic guy, he make us feel retarded like our questions about the menu were stupid or something like that , we ask him if he was going to bring the appetizers later and he said,- well yes, everything doesn't fit in the the table at the same time guys. Like we were stupid! And in a very rude and sarcastic tone😳 And we didn't asked him to fit everything in the table at the moment , that wasn't the question! We asked that because we didn't want the appetizers yet, anyway, we decided to let it go because we just wanted to eat after a long day. The second time he told me to WAIT!! because he need it to catch up , according to him I was speaking to fast😲 And them he reprimanded my husband because he was confused about the soup and salad deal, my husband order soup and salad but he thought that he could only order one or the other and switch when he want to, and he clarified to my husband that it was soup and salad like the name of it indicate, and make an expression like saying you are stupid and then say WELL ,YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW IN THE BEGINNING, those were his words, hahahaha Like it couldn't be fix!!, plus a few more sarcastic expressions that he threw here and there, were getting upset and frustrated very fast and I convinced my husband not to call the manager, I was tired and so was my daughter and we just wanted to eat and go home. Plus the place was packed and seriously didn't have the energy to make a fuss in that moment, but I am seriously disappointed with the service, I didn't enjoy my dinner because I was thinking the whole time if I should call the manager or let him know that we wanted another server, and my hubby and hi were just very tense with his presence. We left a good tip that he didn't deserved because my 9 years old daughter was treating mom and dad for father's day and she paid with her own money, she have been told that servers sometimes work only for tips and they should be tipped well according to the service they offer, well fortunately for Skyler our daughter doesn't understand Sarcasm and is a very innocent girl and I wasn't going to explain nothing of that matter to her , so she thought that he was awesome!! Hahahaha😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 so she left cash on the table for him, 😂😂😂😂😂 We will go to the other location next time or find another restaurant...

I must preface this saying that I've had some bad times at Olive Gardens in the past. This time, my folks wanted an early dinner (and my dad's a sucker for OG's all-you-can-eat pasta special). So we get seated and wouldn't you know it? About the best server I've ever experienced came over, got us all settled and took care of us thought our meal. I apologize that I can't remember her name, she was SO good, but she should be teaching everyone how to be a server like that. Wow! And to make it better, seems OG has stepped up their food game because everything was hot, delicious, and seasoned perfectly. Olive Garden has really won me back as a customer. The absolute only irritation, and it's a big one) was these new digital TV ad visual noise makers they have on every stinking table. Look, OG, I get you wanna be cool or something, but screw those things. We humans spend our whole working days usually starring at computer screens and DO NOT NEED to be forced to do it while we're eating out. Eating out is about relaxing and conversations. Please don't push more digital screens in our faces. And they take up way too much space on the table. Whomever suggested these to OG, and whomever okay'd them, should be FIRED.

Pros: Service, Food, Drinks, Atmosphere, Everything(was 5 star worthy), but....

Cons: stupid needless table computer things (cost you TWO stars, OG! Otherwise you'd...

Always a go-to spot for delicious Italian comfort food. As a popular chain with multiple locations, it consistently delivers on flavor and service.

Dishes tried: Garden Salad, Zuppa Toscana Soup, Crispy Chicken Pasta, Grilled Chicken, Herb-Grilled Salmon, Marinara Pasta, Sicilian Cheesecake.

Review: • The Garden Salad is a classic favorite—fresh, crisp, and elevated by their signature dressing (which you can even find in some supermarkets!). • The Zuppa Toscana was rich and creamy, with hearty Italian sausage—definitely a must-try. • I built my own pasta with spaghetti, five cheese sauce, and crispy chicken, and it turned out to be a delicious combination—highly recommend for those customizing their meal. • The Grilled Chicken was cooked to perfection—juicy and flavorful. • The Herb-Grilled Salmon, however, was slightly overcooked and could have used a bit more finesse. • The meal ended on a high note with the Sicilian Cheesecake, which was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had—smooth, rich, and indulgent.

Service was impressively quick, with the added bonus of unlimited refills on salad, soup, and breadsticks. The ambience is simple and pleasant—nothing extravagant, but comfortably inviting.

Verdict: A reliable choice for satisfying, hearty Italian food. I’ll definitely be coming...