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| - The Olive Garden is one of those chain restaurants that I just can't help returning to for great tasting food at a reasonable price. It's not always healthy food, but I love Italian-style food in general, and Olive Garden serves some tasty dishes.
Most of the time I go here it is to take advantage of their Soup, Salad & Breadsticks lunch special. You get as much as you want of each for just $7.95. Usually I get the Minestrone soup because it is vegetarian, but I have tried the Zuppa Toscana, which is rich and delicious, but also high in calories and cholesterol.
I only occasionally go in the evening because the dinner menu is more expensive (most entrees are in the $15-20 range), but all the ones I've tried have been very good. And after filling up on salad and breadsticks, I always end up taking at least half the entree home, so it's like I'm getting two meals for that price.
According to one of the waiters who recently served my friend and me, most of their meat cuts do not contain nitrates, although certain cuts do. If you want to avoid it, just ask your waiter. Ours was very helpful.
Also, for the gluten-sensitive, there are gluten-free menu options.
This is one of the newer locations, and it's often crowded, but I've never had a very long wait or any problems with the service.
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