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| - Yes, I'm reviewing another chain restaurant. I've decided that there are a select few that warrant patronizing, especially for lunch. My last four lunches at Olive Garden (I had to exhaust a $100 gift card) have been a solid 3.5-4.5 stars. Hey, you have to give them credit for actually making iceberg lettuce taste good!!
So, I met a girlfriend here for lunch today and we had a great meal and were not made to feel guilty for a hogging a booth for a full two hours. As always, the salad arrived fresh, salad bowls nicely chilled and bread sticks warm and buttery :) I proceeded to eat three full bowls of salad...I swear their croutons actually tasted homemade today, I must have been imaging it, but they were a nice touch. She had the Eggplant Parmigiana and was able to substitute fresh asparagus, broccoli and chopped tomatoes for the pasta. It looked delicious. I had the Capellini Pomodoro which, according to our fabulous waiter, was "one of the healthiest things on the menu" (I'm planning to splurge at Filiberto's tomorrow!). It seriously tastes very fresh and healthy (love fresh basil) and I couldn't finish it all. I have to give honerable mention to the Chicken Alfredo Pizza which was ordered by my dining companion on a previous visit. Although it probably contains more than 2,000 calories, it is AMAZING....if they don't give you enough buttery, creamy alfredo sauce on the pizza itself, they include a side order for dipping...YUMM!!!
Overall, great service, nice atmosphere and VERY good food. I'm just sorry that they're related to Red Lobster, what a shame. I will be back for sure....maybe soup and salad next time?
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