"0"^^ . . "2017-04-02T00:00:00"^^ . . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . "My trip to Olive Garden began with anticipation for warm breadsticks, yummy salad, and a delicious entree. Unfortunately, I left utterly disappointed and enraged. My friend, Pat, and I began eating our soups. Pat had the chicken gnocchi soup that was accompanied by a little extra protein........a bug. The bug had a round body and approximately 6 legs (not sure if two of the legs fell off in the soup or not -.-) When mentioned to the server that a critter was found in the soup, she apologized and took the plate to the manager for further examination. A few minutes later, the manager came strolling by our table and as he squatted down, he let out a big \"uh ohhhhhh!\" As Pat and I looked over at him, he half-heaertedly apologized for the bug and asked if she wanted more soup. MORE BUG SOUP?! No sir. \n\nPat and I weren't ready to give up yet. We had faith that the entrees were going to make up for the unwelcomed critter. However, to my dismay, the entrees did not meet the mark. My Parmesan Pesto pasta was one of the worst things I have ever tasted. It taste as if it were bad or spoiled. \n\nWhen the server finally came back, she asked if we wanted boxes. Seeing as the meal was far below the standard, we did not want to take it home. I politely informed the server of my entree tasting expired and asked for the checks. When she came back, she came bearing 6 andes mints (hooray!) and she informed us that the manager had covered the cost of our meal. Pat and I were thankful that they covered the charge of the meal and things were looking up. But then.........................the server began to talk about us to another employee with harsh tones and big hand gestures. Pat and I scurried out of the restaurant and have no intentions of returning again.\n\nBugs+spoiled pesto+slander= :/"^^ . . "0"^^ .