Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

5500 Grossmont Center Dr Suite #420, La Mesa - 91942
355 reviews
Italian Salad Soup
(619) 460-7221

First time of this year came to Olive Garden on Easter weekend. They changed a lot since the last time I visited. Spring vibe everywhere and they have new dessert Strawberry cream cake Must Try! Everywhere looks clean and nice, the food(I had chicken scrampi and zuppa toscana)is more fresh and delicious than before. I planned to do Mother’s Day and Graduation party here. Because it’s the only decent place I can find which has variety choices of food to meet all the different ages’ needs. Our server Miriam and the hosts are so nice, they even showed us the separate party room(attached pic)and said they could even do decorations for us! Not try to be stingy, but I really like the unlimited refill of soup, salad and breadsticks, this is the smart way to make all teenagers full and happy at the graduation party! People started booking now, I should be hurry…

Five stars for an Olive Garden (rating it against other chain restaurants). I hadn’t been to an Olive Garden for a while and was pleasantly surprised. The food was yummy and the servers were super attentive and accommodating. I don’t remember olive garden ever tasting good back in the day, so it has improved. I had the chicken and shrimp carbona, the salad, and the desert that is like a Beignet. My tummy and tastebuds were happy with all of it! I will be back. My 2 year old daughter enjoyed it too.

Marisol was our waitress and she was so tentative, sweet and kind.. I loved her energy.. If I was to go back i would want her as my waitress again.. Otherwise that my food was okay, I'm normally excited to get the chicken Alfredo and the pasta wasn't as fresh, the bread sticks wasn't as fresh as well, but normally are.. I still love the place and would definitely go back..

We had Claire as our server, and she was absolutely wonderful. She recommended a lovely wine which paired very well with my delicious shrimp scampi. As always, the breadsticks, the salad, and the chicken gnocchi were delectable. Claire was attentive, pleasant, and just a joy to have. She was an absolute gem, and we will definitely be coming back again soon. We had a wonderful experience.

Consistency, service and time it's what separates Olive garden from the rest. Fettuccine Alfredo was delicious gathering with the family and enjoying a tasty meal indoors was amazing.

I've got a fetish for good food and this place gets me hot! The experience was heavenly as I was served a meal fit for God himself. The host/waiter did an excellent job. After my meal, I was knocked into a food coma. I found the ambiance to be very charming. Easily earned their 5 stars!

Always a Great dining experience. Last night one of the managers introduced himself and said if we needed anything ask for him. The employees looked very happy and the food was Amazing.

Ramon is a literal beast. He was the coolest server. Olive Garden felt like home as Ramon welcomed us with open arms and helped us find the best option for us. He also treated us kindly to a delicious dessert. Thank you Ramon and Thank You Olive Garden!!!!!!!! Ramon deserves a raise.

We had Claire as our server, and she was absolutely wonderful. She recommended a lovely wine which paired very well with my delicious shrimp scampi. As always, the breadsticks, the salad, and the chicken gnocchi were delectable. Claire was attentive, pleasant, and just a joy to have. She was an absolute gem, and we will definitely be coming back again soon. We had a wonderful experience.

My boyfriend and I were greeted and seated immediately, however, we waited for 15 minutes and nobody acknowledged us. Not even a “I’ll be right with you,” or “hi, I’ll be right back.” It wasn’t even very busy. The kicker was when someone was seated near us and everybody knew him, and he ordered immediately. I’d understand if it was busy, but it wasn’t.