Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
10 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
Reviews
10/05/2011
Provided by YP.comThe place is interesting. I've never been to an Olive Garden that was located inside a business center. Strange as it might be, with the babbling stream and a tiny bridge placed over it, the location isn't horrible.
The interior is cozy, just like all other Olive Gardens. I came here in the afternoon, and I was surprised on how attractive the staff was. The host was cute. The bartender was cute. And our server had such beautiful blue eyes compared to bourbon brown hair. And he was a man! He looked like a rugged Paul Rudd, the sexiest man out there. I mean, Paul Rudd gets more beautiful as he gets older. He's amazing!
Anyways, the staff was nice. The place was snug. The price was right. I was looking forward to the pasta. After all, they had two new sauces: a creamy mushroom sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and a pizzaiola meat sauce. What could go wrong, right?
Lots apparently. It wasn't good. Although the price was $8.95 for endless pasta, I was sick of it within two plates worth. Although the mushroom sauce was delicious at first, the flavors became bland very quickly. Not to mention the sun-dried tomatoes they threw in were way too dehydrated, to the point of almost crispy. I got roasted chicken added in hopes it might help, but instead of slices of roasted chicken (like I thought I was going to get), I received bland, dry shredded chicken in my pasta. No bueno.
I then tried the five cheese marinara and it was also lacking. It might have been that the sauce was a bit cold, or just the lack of flavor. Whatever it was, it just made me sad. I kind of nudged the pasta around back and forth and wished I had my soup from earlier instead.
Although I was getting full, the food just wasn't satisfying. I was getting full over bland pasta, and I was wanting the appetizers with more fondness than the entrees. Perhaps the one saving grace for the endless pasta was the pizzaiola meat sauce. That thing had chunks of Italian sausage, beef, and herbs. It was literally the only thing really worth eating; hearty, yet robust. Sadly, one good sauce out of six doesn't equal justification for this deal.
I am a lover of mass food. I love buffets and I love gorging myself. However, just because there is limitless quantities doesn't quality should be sacrificed. Although the "Never Ending Pasta" event is a cool way to attract people, it's really not worth taking the ride. If you're at Olive Garden, just order their regular dishes (chicken scampi is awesome). You'll regret it much less.
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Mon - Thu: Fri - Sat: Sun: - Services/Products
- New Giant Stuffed Pastas are here—bigger, cheesier, more flavorful. Join us at Olive Garden for our hot, out of the oven breadsticks and unlimited soup or garden fresh salad. Our menu selection has something for everyone, including classic and filled pastas, chicken, seafood and beef dishes, topped with our made from scratch sauces. Our classic Italian dishes like Chicken Parmigiana and Fettuccine Alfredo are made fresh from our kitchen to your table. Don’t forget to pair your appetizer, entrée or dessert with one of our wines or specialty drinks to make your trip a truly special occasion. Make your event unforgettable with Olive Garden catering! Offering both pickup and delivery options, we work around your schedule. Whatever dishes you choose, our food will taste every bit as good as it does in our restaurant, and are prepared to order for each pickup and delivery— so you can always impress your guests. For a cozy night in, order online and pickup any of our dishes to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Snuggle up next to a warm bowl of Minestrone soup and enjoy Olive Garden’s fan favorite breadsticks, no dishes or cleanup required. Delicious Italian-inspired dishes, shared with the people you love are what make Olive Garden feel like home. We’re all family here.
- Brands
- Italian Restaurant Italian Food Pasta Salad Takeout Italian Carry Out
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- discover, visa, amex, mastercard
- Price Range
- $$
- Location
- Seminole Towne Ctr
- Neighborhood
- Seminole Towne Center
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- Categories
- Italian Restaurants, American Restaurants, Family Style Restaurants, Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants
- Other Information
Cuisines: Family Style, Mediterranean, Italian, Continental, Seafood, Salads, European, Healthy
Alcohol: Wine, Full Bar, Beer
Price Range : Average