Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Located in New York, New York

Address: 2 Times Sq, New York, NY 10036, United States

Phone: +1 212-333-3254

Rating: 4.1

Services

Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Fast service
Great dessert
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Bar on site
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space
Usually a wait
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Free parking lot
Paid street parking
Parking

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-12-01 - Rating: 5)
Deciding to stop by Olive Garden in Times Square was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It was a bit of an unexpected choice, inspired by glowing reviews, and even though I had to wait 25 minutes to be seated, I have to say—it was absolutely worth it.The food was fantastic! The breadsticks were crumbly, crunchy, hot, and perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt. The salad was the best I’ve ever had—so fresh and flavorful. I also tried their soups, and wow, the gnocchi soup and Minestrone soup (yes, thats the correct spelling) were incredible! Every bite felt like comfort food done right.The service was impressively quick, considering how packed the place was. The staff handled the crowd with such professionalism and maturity, making sure every customer felt taken care of. The vibe was lively and welcoming, and the quality of the food and service was top-notch.It’s a solid 10/10 from me—no complaints, just pure satisfaction. I’m already looking forward to coming back for more!

Review 2 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 4)
Had a great service with the food here. The spinach dip was amazing, the cheese sticks were second and then pasta.Restaurant need to work on cleanliness in main area and specially in the restroomsService was friendly and amazing so 5 star for that. Sorry i forgot the name but he was really friendly in service

Review 3 (2024-12-01 - Rating: 5)
I love the ambience of the restaurant. Very welcoming staff, crowded all the time as it offers an authentic Italian food. A rage prices. They offer a giant bowl of salad for free with every main course and very delicious garlic bread as well . Sure will visit again

Review 4 (2024-11-25 - Rating: 4)
The manager here is great. They made sure if we have any food allergies that its taken care of. Much respect. The food was really good for Olive garden standards. There was no wait didnt need to make a reservation

Review 5 (2024-10-24 - Rating: 5)
Went here for the Unlimited Pasta Bowl and it was amazing! My waiter, Josue, was very kind and attentive. We were sat in the very back with an amazing view of the Times Square Staircase and we worried they would forget about us but were quickly proven wrong. Josue was a great host and I will definitely return for his service alone. The food tasted great and the pasta bowls had a great amount. The spiked strawberry lemonade was delicious as well. We were a party of two so wait time was not a problem. Would recommend.

Review 6 (2024-12-22 - Rating: 5)
Friendly people, good food, normal pricesReservation not possible for less people, only for groups. So you need mostly to join the waitlist(maybe this is normal? )

Review 7 (2024-08-30 - Rating: 5)
The good is amazing and well prepared, the bread sticks are a bid salty for my liking but great to dip in the soup lol unfortunately we were never offered a refill on drinks or breadsticks and the waiter was ok on our last visit. But the manager is super friendly and engages with everyone on a positive way, he asks us how were doing, if we came on a special occasion, it was actually really nice.

Review 8 (2024-06-24 - Rating: 5)
Man, I never thought I would visit an Olive Garden in NYC, much less give them 5-stars, but here we are. Had out of country guests who wanted to try the famous American chain they had heard all about so we stopped by this flagship location right on the heart of Times Square at 6:15PM on a Saturday night. Got the last table near the bar with outdoor views of the mayhem that is Times Square (costumes, blunts, drunk teenagers near to having sex on the sidewalk). Waiter (Wilson) was one of the hardest workers we have ever seen - he was single handedly taking orders, making drinks, clearing and cleaning tables, and delivering food. We told him we only had an hour to make a show and he said he would take care of it (he did, we left right on time). He quickly brought us water and nice $8 cocktails. Salad, soup, and bread sticks arrived next and he was quickly on top of refills and second rounds (shocked they honor the never-ending salad and soup at this location). Finally, entrees arrived shortly after. We all know what Olive Garden tastes like and this was that exactly - delicious crisp salad, buttery salty bread, large bowls of hearty, hot, and salty soup. Entrees were large and just like the Italian you get at other fast food Italian places. Prices are 10-20% more than your local Garden, but for Times Square and the quantity of food, this may be one of the best bargains in 10 blocks (other more local nearby Italian was closer to double the price of here). We all could not believe how fast we were able to have a 3 course sit down meal (at our request) and all left stuffed and happy with our fast taste of Italian favorites. Will I be back here on my own in future visits? Not likely because thats not why I travel but hooray for Wilson and those who need their fix, this place delivered. Grazie!

Review 9 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)
When I was there, it was like it was with family.All jokes aside this is the best Olive Garden in the world. Awesome views, fast service, breadstix!

Review 10 (2024-11-08 - Rating: 5)
Huge portions, had their lunch special and free flow breadsticks and salad. Breadsticks were a bit salty but very affordable

Review 11 (2024-11-03 - Rating: 4)
Pretty good salad the soups were lacking more than just broth as they really didn’t have much to them.

Review 12 (2024-12-11 - Rating: 5)
I expected little and got SO much. Very clean, attractive restaurant that my grandson wanted to come to for his birthday. Our server, Adrian, treated him like he was his brother. He was THAT good. He also made sure all of our food arrived hot and fresh and quickly. It was really a perfect day out.

Review 13 (2024-10-20 - Rating: 5)
Came in with my friends on a Saturday night, enjoyed our dinner. The restaurant seem to be well organized, and there seem to be a good sense of staff/teamwork going on. The hostesses I forgot their names, but they were very nice and professional. But the star of the show is our server, Francisco. He was very well versed with the menu and knew the ingredients for allergies and dietary restrictions. He went above and beyond to make sure everything went well.

Review 14 (2024-02-28 - Rating: 5)
My fiance and I decided to try into the Olive Garden on Monday. It was my first ever visit to this iconic American chain restaurant.When we arrived, we were warned of a possible wait, but were pleasantly surprised to be seated almost immediately which was great.Our waitress, Jilly, deserves special recognition for her exceptional service. She effortlessly guided us through the menu and ensured our meal was nothing short of perfection. She always ensured our drinks and breadsticks for top top, which was lovely.As for the food, the portions were beyond generous! Free breadsticks and soup were delightful extras, though hardly necessary given the size of the main courses. I opted for the Chicken Parmigiana, while my fiance indulged in the Prawn Alfredo, both of which were bursting with flavor and left us wanting more.Although some may find the food slightly on the salty side, we have found that with most of the food we have eaten here in America and I quite like it. You’re definitely make use of your unlimited refill, soft drinks though as you’ll need to quench your thirst. The value for money was great considering the quality and quantity of food we received.In summary, our first experience at Olive Garden was an absolute delight, thanks to the warm atmosphere, impeccable service, and mouthwatering dishes. Its safe to say well be returning for another taste on our next visit to the United States.

Review 15 (2023-12-17 - Rating: 5)
The service was superb. Our waiter supplied us service with a smile and advice that we took. Fried lasagna was the best lasagna Ive ever eaten. Calamari had too much salt. Could have been I eat little to no salt.

Review 16 (2024-09-27 - Rating: 5)
My first experience at Olive Garden was amazing - and it was completely because of our server, a young lady with grills and there are two “R”s in her name (I’m so sorry I forgot!)Her recommendations were amazing for my first time - the right dips for my bread sticks, the right dessert for my first time, and such wonderful attention and care.Thank you so much for making it a great experience!

Review 17 (2023-07-22 - Rating: 5)
The staff are nice and the service is fast. The place has a good atmosphere, but they are doing some renovation so the entrance might be hard to find. There is a small lift for stroller and wheelchair access to the 2nd floor. The food was delicious and served quickly. Parking on the street is difficult because it’s Time Square. Also, you have to pay at least 18% Gratuity on top of the bill.

Review 18 (2021-10-03 - Rating: 5)
Simply Awesome!Great food and beverages, Outstanding customer service. Our server was a really nice young man who was always attentive and responsive toward our requests.The Alfredo Sea Food was phenomenal and my friend said her fettuccine was to die for, absolutely delicious.The view from the restaurant is a plus, you see giant M&Ms outside your window.100% recommended!

Review 19 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)
I have been so many times to time square, but never realized olive gardens is in center of time square. We were hungry and searched on google to see how long olive gardens is and it is next to us🫨🫶🏻😅. Love that. I opened my app to make a reservation and even this was awesome- THERE IS NO WAIT. Isn’t that shocking, good that they had so much room to all. As always I ordered my usual Chicken Alfredo with crispy chicken, spinach artichoke dip and never ending sauce. The Food is executed as always, BUT the BEST PART WAS MY TABLE, it was exactly facing time square view. AWESOME. overall everything is awesome didn’t expect all this in NEW YORK IN TIME SQUARE. I don’t remember my server name but she was awesome as well. She got our food very quickly.

Review 20 (2024-04-11 - Rating: 5)
Delicious!! First timers from UK. Chicken Alfredo and cheese ravioli were both amazing. Portions are huge and great value for money

Review 21 (2024-09-13 - Rating: 5)
Took my granddaughters, nephews to this location. We had a fun filled say in the city and they wanted to go to Olive Garden. This location has three floors. The stairs are a bit much for an old lady like me. They do offer an elevator (3ppl limit).The food was good the service was perfect. Our waiter was so attentive to the kids needs.Lots of things to do in the area

Review 22 (2022-09-19 - Rating: 5)
We had lovely dinner at the Olive Garden in Times Square. We came around 7pm just before it became pretty busy and was greeted by two lovely servers. I had a steak with pasta, Blue amalfi cocktail (highly recommend) and a vodka lemonade. It was worth the money on my behalf. They allowed a wine tasting before actually buying any to make sure you liked the bottle which we found very nice. I would definitely return here the food and service was lovely.

Review 23 (2024-12-28 - Rating: 4)
HUGE shout out to Bianca!!! She did an amazing job. She made the experience great. The food was also good.

Review 24 (2024-04-30 - Rating: 4)
Verry fun experience if youre not from the USA.The food is good and portion are huge.We waited 20 minutes before we got a table (party of 4)

Review 25 (2024-12-02 - Rating: 4)
The food was delicious ofcourse. Restaurant was clean and busy. Service was not so great. Took forever to get our drinks so we just ordered food when the server finally came to get our drinks. when we finished it took almost 20 minutes to get our check after asking for it. It was busy as I mentioned but they could do a little better.

Review 26 (2024-11-05 - Rating: 5)
Excellent visit! We really enjoyed the friendly service and the lunch meal portions were just the right size and tasty. The restaurant is on the second floor, and you can use the escalator or elevator. We will be back on our next visit to NYC!

Review 27 (2024-11-18 - Rating: 5)
Me and my family ordered olive garden because it was one of my daughters birthday! So she decided to order olive garden because she said its been a while since we ate olive garden. So we did! The food was amazing because i could tell that they took their time, but it took a bit long and forgot some items and had to wait longer, but that doesnt matter, what matters is the food and service!

Review 28 (2024-01-12 - Rating: 5)
Location and view is superb here, but that doesnt mean prices are unreasonable. Salad bowl is refilled at no charge, pasta and calamari were both good. Service was awesome too

Review 29 (2023-11-22 - Rating: 4)
Delighted with our dinner. Afraid that service and food would be sub par due to being in times square but happily surprised and excellent food and service. Even got a window seat looking out at times square when we asked. Our server JinJin was very friendly and very attentive. Had to get us ice bucket for our white wine that could have been a little bit colder. Buy left extremely full and satisfied. We will be back.

Review 30 (2022-06-17 - Rating: 5)
A perfect Italian restaurant… Suitable for all ages and inexpensive. The place is big and spacious, the service is excellent and courteous. The food dishes are large and good. Definitely recommended for a family meal or for anyone who wants to eat well without spending a lot of money. recommended.🇺🇸

Review 31 (2022-02-07 - Rating: 5)
Food was great. I had the raviolis and my partner had the shrimp alfredo with extra broccoli.Our waitress was really nice and very accommodating when we were ordering drinks. My Spiked strawberry lemonade was sweet but I highly recommend the Italian margarita he had. Very sweet and strong.

Review 32 (2024-07-28 - Rating: 5)
I recently visited Olive Garden in Times Square and had some mixed feelings about my experience. To start, the soup was overly salty, which significantly impacted its taste.However, the restaurants location is perfect for those looking to take a break from walking around the area or who want a quick meal. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was quick and friendly.Despite these positives, I wouldnt recommend this restaurant for a fancy dinner or a special dining experience. Its a decent option for a quick and light meal while touring Times Square.

Review 33 (2024-05-24 - Rating: 4)
Very good restaurant, bit noisy but spécial thanks to Jessica who served us, appreciated her, thank you. Pasta were very tasty. A bit expensive, like the rest of NYC 😅

Review 34 (2024-03-12 - Rating: 4)
The food was very good. My only issue was that for a plate of food that was $30 the salmon piece could have been a tad bit bigger. It was amazingly seasoned and flavorful though. Also, the bread and salad helped to make it a satisfying meal. My daughter had the shrimp Alfredo and Chicken and Gnocchi soup, which she liked very much.

Review 35 (2024-11-12 - Rating: 5)
The food was delicious, and my server, Freddy, was incredible. His kindness and sense of humor made my night so much brighter. He truly made my night an unforgettable experience.

Review 36 (2024-09-21 - Rating: 5)
Amazing service and attention to client. Thank you to Joel Ahmad for the amazing service and attention. Thank you for making this night great🙏🏻.

Review 37 (2023-04-08 - Rating: 5)
Salad, pasta and soup all delicious. Massive portions. We spent about 40$ per person after tax. Was quite busy during lunch!

Review 38 (2022-07-06 - Rating: 5)
Amazing location, great service, quick food, always hot food,Lot of portions, good combo deal with that soup & salad combo. They are opened late night too which really fed us on 4th july midnight !

Review 39 (2023-08-20 - Rating: 5)
I’m actually not sure what to say other than GO OG! I love me some Olive Garden. This was a humongous restaurant three stories tall. I got chicken parmigiana and enjoyed every bite. If you want some American Italian food and like chain restaurants, this is your place.

Review 40 (2018-01-05 - Rating: 5)
Hadnt been there in awhile. We went for lunch, on our way to a museum. It wasnt very busy , compared to other days ( normal, based on the season). Our server was excellent, very outgoing and swift. I had a margarita, wich wasnt very good. It tasted much like fake lime juice. The food was delicious though. Definitely one of my favorite places around Times Square.

Review 41 (2024-07-19 - Rating: 5)
Had a meal with my Dad for the sake of nostalgia.The establishment is clean, spacious and comfortable. The food is delicious and the staff is very kind.Our server, Solomon, was very accommodating and made us feel at home!The best dining experience Ive had in a very long time :)

Review 42 (2024-07-19 - Rating: 5)
This is a great option at Times Square. Good view and good food. Not too busy. We didn’t have to wait for table.

Review 43 (2023-08-17 - Rating: 5)
Olive Garden urge comes usually on weekend with family. Yet, for easy lunch at work with colleagues, pleasantly surprised with this famed venue with ball drop view.Our server Sophia with broadcasting voice very attentive. Never forgot parmesan cheese, not the powder-type, adds the flavor.. She did a great job!Food, of course, endless salad. Bit salty but olives, tomatoes, peppers.. has all. No complaint. Breadstick hot and delicious too.We had lunch special. Priced so appropriately in times of NYC inflation. $13 when restaurant week have moved onto +$30.Had higher priced chicken parm. Plate is hot, food is hot, chicken crunchy, side spaghetti awesome.Thank you Darden!

Review 44 (2022-09-12 - Rating: 5)
The drinks and food came out really fast and our waitress was so nice! The restaurant had a great ambiance and we had a little view of Times Square as well. I really recommend eating here!

Review 45 (2024-12-28 - Rating: 4)
Overall it was good. You will be waiting a while, but the hostess was great about getting us in when the waitlist borked. Overall it was good.

Review 46 (2020-02-19 - Rating: 5)
Olive Garden make it perfect when they have a great guy as your waitress his name Robert W. This guy had the best attitude as soon as he start getting our order. He was very humble, helpful, easy going, great to follow indirect instructions for my wife birthday, paying attention to everything and giving his highest service. He really love what he does and he provide you the best experience ever. From every single place that I went around New York City, he was the top #1. Olive Garden give us the best time ever on this great city and I highly recommend to keep Robert with your restaurant because he make everything possible. A great thanks to him and next time that we visit New York for sure we will ask for him. OLIVE GARDEN a BIG THANKS to Robert.

Review 47 (2022-02-11 - Rating: 5)
I wanted to try an Olive Garden for years since we dont have Olive Garden in Canada. They had MASSIVE food and everything was delicious. Our waitress was super nice and she explained everything to us. I definitely recommend this place

Review 48 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 5)
Special thanks to all staff, they are caring about their customers specially when they ask for Halal food.Thank you

Review 49 (2023-10-24 - Rating: 4)
The food was standard Olive Garden, which my wife and I both enjoy. We only had a short 5 min wait on a Monday night at 7 pm.

Review 50 (2024-09-10 - Rating: 5)
Decided to hold my 27th birthday here with a large group of friends as a nostalgic throw back to the annual birthday gatherings I would do at Olive Garden growing up. It was the best idea ever and the whole group had such a phenomenal time. The service was amazing (Kabil and David really made me feel so celebrated) and the food was 100 (we love never ending salad/ breadsticks).We’ll see ya again next year for 28. Until then!

Review 51 (2022-12-07 - Rating: 5)
Keep in mind this is right on Times Square so it is busy and there will probably be a wait.They told us about 35 mins and they’ll text us when a table is ready. Where we are from Nova Scotia we didn’t receive a text as it was long distance but we went back and a table was ready.The food was super quick to get to us and delicious. A little more expensive than any other olive garden I’ve been to, but this was more than likely because of the location.

Review 52 (2024-07-22 - Rating: 5)
We came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and we were immediately seated. The staff was friendly and intenitive.The funny part was when they brought a slice of cake out to share because they decided it was all our birthdays and we should celebrate.Great experience

Review 53 (2022-04-11 - Rating: 4)
Experience was nice being around time square and being able to eat here after a long day walking. Portions were as big as take out would be. Only thing was that I was tricked into paying more than what my bill actually was. I also felt rushed in my time being here as a customer. Food was good and it’s my second time coming here. Will be coming back when I’m around time square.

Review 54 (2024-12-07 - Rating: 4)
Love the garden. They definitely are understaffed but wait staff is kind though overwhelmedCinematic levels of weekday lunch quality. Finest italian dining

Review 55 (2024-08-15 - Rating: 5)
We loved eating here, we went back twice!Food was tasty both times service from Francisco (sorry think that was his name) was top notch, such a lovely young man, very attentive! We had a great chat with one of the supervisors from Scunthorpe, helps we were Brits and had common ground!Its well worth a visit if you love pasta!Recommend the Tour of Italy - see pick!

Review 56 (2024-11-27 - Rating: 4)
Hadnt been in 20+ years. I was with my 10 year old - showing him Times Square and hed seen tiktoks and YouTubes of unlimited breadsticks and pasta bowls. So succumbed and took him. Food was ok - nothing bad per se. Just average for the most part. Salad was good; unlimited breadsticks with five cheese marinara sauce was the best thing. (Does anyone go to a restaurant for salad and breadsticks???). In terms of food - deep fried ravioli was ok. Could tell it was fried from deep frozen. Chicken alfredo was also just ok. Our server Lily was nice and attentive. Next time - keep walking. Go Bubba Gump Shrimp instead.

Review 57 (2024-10-01 - Rating: 5)
Never Ending Pasta Bowl did not disappoint. I ate at the bar upstairs in the main dining room Sunday evening 9/22. The bartender ( who was busy making drinks for the whole restaurant) was attentive and wonderful. Answered all my questions and made some great recommendations. Food came out quickly and was hot. The salad was crisp and the bread sticks were warm. All around a great meal and experience.

Review 58 (2021-07-09 - Rating: 4)
Good food, didnt have to wait long. Great views from upstairs dining room. Friendly staff great atmosphere

Review 59 (2022-06-23 - Rating: 5)
Food was fantastic, I loved the breadsticks served before the meal. Fried mozzarella and chicken alfredo were my favorites. Sangria was ok.

Review 60 (2023-08-05 - Rating: 4)
Highly recommended for pasta lovers! The restaurant has a great selection of pasta dishes. It’s worth noting that they don’t offer pizzas, which is a bit surprising for an Italian restaurant. On the plus side, they provide complimentary salad/soup with bread, adding value to your order.

Review 61 (2024-12-14 - Rating: 5)
The 360° views of Times Square are fantastic. The endless salad and bread are delicious . The Olive Garden is one of the best eateries in Manhattan.

Review 62 (2024-12-14 - Rating: 5)
The food was incredible and reasonably priced. I was really impressed with the house salad and the dressing and my meal, which was scallop and shrimp alfredo. It was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and professional. The manager of the restaurant even came over and had a chat with us, which was areally nice touch. There was no way that we could possibly eat dessert because the meal was very filling.

Review 63 (2024-07-16 - Rating: 5)
I did not want to eat at this restaurant but my family insisted… I must say everything was perfect! The service was impeccable. The soup was great and the pasta were fantastic. A bit pricey, sure but very recommendedable nevertheless.

Review 64 (2017-11-20 - Rating: 4)
Had been to this place recently. Their seating was great. Service was good. Liked their ambience too. I tried their spaghetti with grilled chicken which was very good. Had bud light beer with it. Overall a very good place.

Review 65 (2020-02-08 - Rating: 5)
Olive garden is always a choice you wont regret. Location makes it a little crowed, but you wont be waiting for a long time, since New yorkers are always in a rush, you will find a place quickly. Food is really good, prices are ok for the food and location, services is always great. If you around time square and you get hungry, Olive Garden is always a good choice.

Review 66 (2023-12-03 - Rating: 4)
A nice respite from busy Times Square. We were easily seated for lunch. Service was fair but not welcoming. Place needs an refresh.

Review 67 (2024-08-28 - Rating: 4)
You havent lived the true Italian new York experience until youve been to the time squared Olive garden! Oh marrone, this is the place to be! Its genuinely leagues above any other Olive garden Ive been to, and Ive been to over thirty in the last year. The breadsticks here are more than endless; its like they have a three Michelin star chef held hostage in back whose whole forced-labor job is entirely dedicated to making the best breadsticks youll ever wrap your mouth tongues and teeth around! Five stars, forever and ever

Review 68 (2020-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Came here in January whilst on holiday. Was very excited to try! My partner ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and I got the tour of Italy. The Alfredo was a hit for the both of us! The chicken Parmesan and lasagne was okay but I kept going back to the Alfredo! The house salad was nice and not too filling. Breadsticks were hard to swallow, but overall I found it to be a great experience! Our server was lovely and helped us figure out tipping as we’re from Australia and don’t have that system. It also started snowing midway through our meal which made for amazing scenery while we ate.

Review 69 (2023-04-25 - Rating: 4)
Good and fast service. My waiter was great. Good if you’re a tourist and just want some good food.

Review 70 (2022-02-12 - Rating: 5)
What a 💎 in the heart of NYC. Great tasting Italian food and friendly service. Absolutely loved the chicken Alfredo and dinner. Started off with a chicken and gnocchi soup which was super flavorful and the chicken was nice and tender. They pasta was Al dente and the chicken was also super tender. Also gotta love the complimentary bread sticks

Review 71 (2024-08-22 - Rating: 4)
It’s a beautiful locationAnd the food was delicious 😋

Review 72 (2022-02-17 - Rating: 5)
I absolutely love the Table I was sitting in. Perfect view of Times Square while still enjoying a nice White Sangria. The food absolutely Delicious. Clean Restaurant. and the Bathroom is clean as well. definitely worth spending your money.

Review 73 (2023-11-24 - Rating: 5)
Its one of my favorite restaurants. The place is amazing, the service is high quality and the food is delicious.

Review 74 (2024-07-18 - Rating: 5)
Not a five-star but a good place to dinner some pasta.You are served with warm bread and a salad/soup before your ordered meal. The site hasnt got any wifi. The one they have is used internally.

Review 75 (2023-09-13 - Rating: 5)
Where to begin! The service, meal, and ambiance are top tier at this Olive Garden. I recommend the baked ziti and the salad. Our cocktails were a little warm but otherwise excellent.

Review 76 (2024-12-29 - Rating: 5)
Love the olive garden! This is one in particular has quick and friendly service every time.

Review 77 (2024-11-01 - Rating: 5)
Cake was amazing. Server was nice 🥰

Review 78 (2022-10-13 - Rating: 5)
Where else better to get truly authentic, hole-in-the-wall Italian food in New York than the Time Square Olive Garden?If you do have a place in mind for the above, let me ask you this: do they serve endless breadrolls/salad? Didnt think so.

Review 79 (2024-08-05 - Rating: 5)
Food was really good, me and my husband had a perfect dinner at perfect place. Really loved it.

Review 80 (2024-05-26 - Rating: 4)
The food is great and the waitresses/waiters are lovely. The only issue could be the host stand could use more support since it gets so packed. They definitely need at least 2 people because one host can’t take everyone.

Review 81 (2023-05-29 - Rating: 5)
I had great dinner with my friends! The employees were very friendly and nice.

Review 82 (2024-07-29 - Rating: 5)
Jin Jin was fantastic!!! She took such good care of us during lunch time. Delicious meal and excellent experience.

Review 83 (2024-03-23 - Rating: 5)
Better than expected 🤤🍹🥗🍝🍕The bread was my mentor’s favorite one😆

Review 84 (2024-01-06 - Rating: 5)
I’m not understanding some of the poor reviews on this place as I had a great experience here. This was one of the few places in Time Square that didn’t have a wait, which was huge for us. Most areas in the restaurant had a lovely view of Time Square.The food did not disappoint and it was reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in the area. Our server was nice and helpful but the hostess seemed annoyed. This seems pretty typical to most of our customer service experiences in New York, though.

Review 85 (2023-12-08 - Rating: 5)
The best olive garden . Travis or Trey . Elderly Man. was very sweet and very attentive. Great service thank you so much

Review 86 (2024-04-22 - Rating: 4)
Great food, fantastic service. Stopped here for dinner during a weekend trip to NYC. It took us approx. 20mins to get a table, I imagine this is pretty typical for a restaurant based in Time Square. Once seated, we were served promptly, was recommended the Brooklyn lager. If youre into amber lagers, this will not disappoint. Washroom was hidden away in the back of the restaurant, was not clearly sign posted. Saw some people accidentally walk into the kitchen thinking it was the Washroom as its situated closer to the center of the restaurant floor. All in all a wonderful experience, would recommend.

Review 87 (2018-12-26 - Rating: 5)
We had to wait for 1 hour to get a table. but thats not a bad thing and speaks to the quality of food that you get here. its a must visit when you visit times square. I especially love the chicken parmigiana here.

Review 88 (2024-12-30 - Rating: 5)
Best spot for the newyears ball drop... get tickets a year in advance

Review 89 (2023-01-03 - Rating: 4)
Waiting is generally 80 to 90 minutes. Use their application to get on waitlist. The restaurant has great view of time square. They have 18% gratuity which one can increase or decrease depending on dinning experience. The food service is fast. The host are welcoming.

Review 90 (2022-12-01 - Rating: 5)
A ‚must do‘ on a nyc trip. Love the food and love the location. Highly recommended.

Review 91 (2024-07-23 - Rating: 5)
We came to take dinner for my birthday,,, and the service Wilson provided was amazing!!! I really appreciate it will come back soon!! Thanks Wilson for everything I enjoyed so much!!!

Review 92 (2024-07-16 - Rating: 5)
Great food…Gluten Free Pasta… 😊😊👍

Review 93 (2024-07-26 - Rating: 4)
Yeah, the food is good. Especially the Mac n cheese. It’s located in time square, right in the middle of action, and it a very good restaurant.

Review 94 (2024-07-10 - Rating: 4)
The food was great and our server was absolutely pleasant, I ordered an orange juice and it was not to my liking, they immediately switched it out for me

Review 95 (2024-05-14 - Rating: 5)
Nostalgic and perfect for families.We went for a late dinner on a weekday and we were seated immediately.We got the shrimp Alfredo and Ziti Fritta, both were amazing. We were served by Jon and he was attentive.I would come back again.

Review 96 (2024-04-29 - Rating: 5)
Huge restaurant, thr chains largest restaurant, so its a bit hard to relate the atmosphere. They do manage to give the feeling of an Italian restaurant, even though the place is very American. The portions are huge and the bread and salads come free. All in all, the food was quite tasty and for the price they charge, we really enjoyed it. Our waiter was also exceptional and gave a very pleasant feeling even though he had many tables .

Review 97 (2024-08-18 - Rating: 5)
This is the best place to dine in at the center of Time Square.Food is the bestThe service is excellentThe atmosphere is really nice

Review 98 (2024-07-03 - Rating: 5)
Francisco blew our minds. He was the most incredible server! Absolute gem. I have dietary restrictions and he provided extensive recommendations. Kind of hard to come by at a chain restaurant.

Review 99 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)
After walking around times square and being in traffic for over an hour and half I simply want to thank the staff here for being so kind to my daughters and letting them use the restroom.

Review 100 (2023-06-29 - Rating: 5)
One of the best Italian food in NYC !!!Nice service also friendly stuff 🤩

Review 101 (2024-10-20 - Rating: 4)
You are surrounded by the lights of Time Square. Have to get a table with a view, otherwise you are just in another OG.

Review 102 (2024-03-20 - Rating: 5)
I went to Olive Garden Times Square yesterday to celebrate my birthday dinner. The manager Tiffany and our server Jillian were absolutely wonderful to us. The restaurant was very accommeditating to the blind and disabled. And the staff went above and beyond to be helpful to us. They were very kind and very mindful of our disability. And I had a wonderful, wonderful time.

Review 103 (2023-02-09 - Rating: 5)
Great views and good food plus a nice friendly atmosphere, win win win.

Review 104 (2024-08-17 - Rating: 5)
Definitely my favorite restaurant in New York City, the food is delicious and today we were served by Nick, so far the best service Ive received here. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it.Tiramisu is so good!

Review 105 (2024-11-11 - Rating: 5)
Kindness & cheerful

Review 106 (2024-08-20 - Rating: 5)
Loved the experience and food! Outstanding staff and manager Joseph! 5 stars

Review 107 (2022-09-06 - Rating: 4)
My friends and I had just watched lion king on Broadway. And we were craving something: and for some reason we were just thinking and thinking about Olive Garden breadsticks!!!!! So we went there, got the breadsticks got all kinds of pasta and the yummy cheesecake. The service was amazing, and as much as we got made fun of going there by our friends I WOULD DO IT AGAIN

Review 108 (2023-03-29 - Rating: 4)
Super recommended value for money, I went last week with a friend who came from Madrid, we asked the waiter for recommendations and he was very successful with the food and wine, good atmosphere and excellent service, they didnt give us a receipt but we didnt ask for it either, Ill take one good experience of this restaurant

Review 109 (2023-04-24 - Rating: 4)
Good food! Pretty fast service but not 5 star place! Overall good!

Review 110 (2019-05-09 - Rating: 5)
This Olive Garden may look small on the outside but on the inside it is spacious. The food tastes fantastic and service is politely entertaining. Our waitress was truly a gem suggesting drinks and desserts. You can truly enjoy family time, solo dinner, friends gathering or date night here.

Review 111 (2021-11-30 - Rating: 5)
Good as always, service was nice and the food delicious as well. Nice location at Time square.

Review 112 (2024-08-08 - Rating: 5)
Great place to go when you are in search for a sitting down restaurant to have a meal with the family, NY has way too many food carts with low quality food, this place was great!

Review 113 (2023-10-05 - Rating: 5)
It’s not the same Olive Garden as 15+ years back. However the food was still great. Our entrees came out fast. Our server was attentive and polite. The wait for two was pretty quick (Wednesday night). Some dusting could’ve been done around the seat and booth. Over all I had a good experience.

Review 114 (2024-07-02 - Rating: 5)
I always come.here when iNYC, the view is fantastic, the drinks are delicious and cheap, the my wonderful and super smart server FRANCISCO went truth with me on the serverExplaining all my questions , the appetizer was Stuffed Ziti Fritta, and my favorite soup, dinner was steak alfredo delicious, omg the wattermellow. Sangria the best fruit drink ever.Guys come and ask for my friend Francisco. See you soon.

Review 115 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 5)
I just had the best dinning experience ever in nyc with our sweetest and loveliest waitress Emily .Thank you so much for being kind .

Review 116 (2018-06-07 - Rating: 5)
The food is really really good. The extras they serve are filling. Drinks are also good. Overall a good package. A little bit too costly but thats ok for the quality of place and food they serve.

Review 117 (2024-08-22 - Rating: 4)
It was my first time visiting an Olive Garden. Service was great, prices very decent too. I had a salad and a fettuccine alfedo with grilled chicken. The pasta was well over al dente, the sauce was a little bit bland, but overal I had a decent eating experience here. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone with regular access to an Oliven Garden, but its worth checking out if youre from Europe and curious to try it like me. Its a far cry from authentic Italian food, but thats not what theyre trying to be either.

Review 118 (2024-05-17 - Rating: 5)
Had a great experience at this Olive Garden! The food was good, the service was quick and amazing. Special shoutout to our server Kabir who was very friendly, accommodating and recommended the best dishes, simply the best!

Review 119 (2019-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Great Italian restaurant in the time square!Very delicious food!Great pastas and they are very big each!Kindly service and people are great!We have enjoyed the meal.Very recommend for people who love Italian food!

Review 120 (2024-07-30 - Rating: 5)
I’ve really enjoyed the dinnerOur server Emily was super attentive and cheerful, I highly recommend this place.

Review 121 (2024-07-12 - Rating: 5)
We had to wait for about an hour due to the July 4th rush,but the food totally made up for it!Amazing vegetarian options too!

Review 122 (2024-06-07 - Rating: 5)
Ive lived here for 5 years and this is the best restaurant

Review 123 (2023-12-13 - Rating: 5)
The staff is amazing they care about providing their customers a great Dinning experience .

Review 124 (2025-01-03 - Rating: 4)
It’s Olive Garden, in Time Square. Go online, make your reservation, it will cut your wait time. If you go with kids, try and get a window seat on the west side. Our waiter was quick and sharp.

Review 125 (2024-08-13 - Rating: 5)
Jon M.Best Bartender. Excellent service visiting from Michigan thank you so much for Great Customer Service

Review 126 (2024-05-05 - Rating: 5)
Loved the beautiful big Italian restaurant right in the middle of Times Square.The food was perfect along with the service, and provided a great experience especially on a gloomy rainy day.Thanks to our server Sophia for her great service.

Review 127 (2023-09-14 - Rating: 5)
We visited New York from Toronto, Canada with a niece who had travelled from Ecuador. We had been touring the city all day but my daughter just had to have Olive Garden before we left. All 3 of our phones were out of battery and we needed them to get back to where we were staying. We were a little hesitant to ask our main server if he could help us, but there was a young man cleaning a nearby table who looked kind. We asked him if there was anyway we could get a charge for our phones. He did not hesitate, asked us what kind of phones we had and offered to let us use his own charger if any of our phones were apple. He charged my daughters phone while we enjoyed their amazing food. We wanted a picture but he was shy. Best, cutest waiter ever. His name is Joselin and I hope this message reaches him. He really went above and beyond and helped us get home safely! Amazing customer service and outstanding food. Would highly recommend this location.

Review 128 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 5)
I come here a lot in recent years, but today I met this really wonderful young server named Freddy. He was so kind and welcoming, and helped us to everything we needed. I usually dont do reviews but I couldnt forget him because he made our night, he was so funny and social, he kept up with all of our orders and checked in on us frequently making sure we had everything we needed. I was so glad to have a delightful server tonight for my date with my boyfriend. Please customers, request him and get him a raise please !! He is an awesome dude and I highly appreciate his service.

Review 129 (2017-03-18 - Rating: 5)
Best value for money. Love blue moon draft beer and shrimp pasta! Salad as starter.is delicious.

Review 130 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
Located right in the centre of times square it has got to be an exciting atmosphere. We went for a friend’s get together and it was super fun. The restaurant has a huge seating capacity, so prior reservation is not required. As a vegetarian, I get only a couple of options to choose from and I always go for the minestrone soup which just satiates me everytime. The Caesars salad and those complimentary breads are amazing. All in all a good experience. Try it out.

Review 131 (2024-05-12 - Rating: 5)
Great service from the whole crew. The food, oh my goodness! Marvelous! Prices are 100% honest. A must go! Specially late at night, when hungry!

Review 132 (2024-01-14 - Rating: 4)
Be aware!!!! of the automatic 18% Gratuities. Normally in American you tip 15% mor more and only when there are party of 6 the restaurant add an automatic gratuities. However at this location they add an automatic 18% gratuities. We are only two people. I think the serve do they because he think we are tourist. So be aware!!!!!! The good are decent, nothing to write home about, the server is nice

Review 133 (2024-01-07 - Rating: 5)
I had higher expectations for the Tiramiso! But the pasta was great.

Review 134 (2024-06-29 - Rating: 5)
Stepping into Olive Garden, one is immediately enveloped by the warm, inviting ambiance that promises a culinary journey reminiscent of a cozy Italian trattoria. Among the many delights on the menu, the Linguini and Meatballs stands out as a dish that not only satisfies the palate but also tells a story of tradition and passion.The presentation of the Linguini and Meatballs is a visual feast. The linguini, perfectly al dente, serves as a delicate bed for the generously sized meatballs, which are bathed in a rich, velvety marinara sauce. The vibrant red of the sauce, dotted with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, is a testament to the freshness and quality of the ingredients used.The first bite is a revelation. The linguini, with its perfect texture, provides a delightful contrast to the tender, succulent meatballs. Each meatball is a masterpiece, a harmonious blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned to perfection with a medley of herbs and spices. The marinara sauce, with its robust flavor and subtle sweetness, ties the dish together, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the tongue.What truly sets Olive Gardens Linguini and Meatballs apart is the attention to detail and the authenticity of the flavors. The sauce, slow-cooked to perfection, boasts a depth and complexity that speaks of hours spent simmering, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. The meatballs, with their perfect balance of tenderness and firmness, are a testament to the skill and care of the chefs.Beyond the flavors, there is a sense of comfort and nostalgia that accompanies each bite. It is a dish that evokes memories of family gatherings, of laughter and love shared over a hearty meal. It is a reminder of the simple joys of life, of the pleasure of good food and good company.In conclusion, Olive Gardens Linguini and Meatballs is more than just a dish; it is an experience. It is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition, a testament to the power of good food to bring people together. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur of Italian cuisine or a first-time visitor, this dish is sure to leave an indelible mark on your culinary memory. Buon appetito!

Review 135 (2024-07-05 - Rating: 5)
Jon upstairs in the bar was welcoming and delivered fantastic service. He made us feel at home. Thank you Jon.

Review 136 (2021-09-27 - Rating: 4)
Great location with lots of tables 👍Good service 🙌🏽Food is ok 👌🏼

Review 137 (2018-04-08 - Rating: 4)
If your into pasta with chicken, shrimp, and alfredo sauce...all of the flavor is good as one. Just make sure to get the full one because the half is too little when the food is too good!

Review 138 (2021-09-03 - Rating: 5)
Bottomless salad with a great dressing very delicious. Chicken marsala is very good.

Review 139 (2023-12-19 - Rating: 5)
I am in love with everything at olive garden. Taste, quantity of food, quality, location, atmosphere, and service. I tried chicken alfredo pasta with chicken gnocchi soup which was 3.5/5 and the soup was 5/5. They offer complimentary soup/ salad and garlic bread

Review 140 (2021-05-19 - Rating: 4)
Good food and service. Online table reservation is required these days. So schedule ahead to avoid waiting for long.

Review 141 (2018-12-11 - Rating: 5)
This was by far the best experience I have had at a restaurant. Our server Nazmul K made that possible for us. He gave careful consideration to my Muslim wife dietary restrictions. Hes friendly, courteous and made great conversation. Plus our food came quick; no long waiting and asking how much longer. As for the food: it was great. Bread sticks never disappoint unlike the cardboard sticks at Applebees. Salad was good and plentiful. My chicken alfredo was decent and cheese ravioli was great. I was disappointed that the stuffed shells were gone but the overall experience was great. Definitely recommend. Special thanks to Nazmul K.

Review 142 (2024-12-30 - Rating: 5)
Thank you Bianca for your fantastic service.

Review 143 (2024-01-28 - Rating: 5)
I normally dont eat chain restaurants when traveling, but I did this day, and it was so worth it. The food and service were wonderful. The wait was surprisingly short. 100 times better than a hamburger and fries at some corner place that sucks.

Review 144 (2021-07-03 - Rating: 5)
Great location, food and prices. Lindsey was most attentive.

Review 145 (2019-11-25 - Rating: 5)
The Best place. In The World. Loveeeeeeed The Chicken and Gnocchi soup. And The pasta is A1. Off course the salad is The. PERFECT complement for ANY meal, Olive Gardens is Salad from Heaven. 😍

Review 146 (2024-10-22 - Rating: 5)
We had a nice lunch after my daughter s Baptism.....

Review 147 (2024-12-04 - Rating: 4)
Good for last minute eats with out of town elderly family with simple tastes and a need to eat near a midtown hotel. Affordable and palatable. Not a topnotch Italian restaurant, like Dominos is not topnotch Italian pizza.

Review 148 (2023-08-05 - Rating: 5)
SERVICE:Super good service at the table by the employee. Very attentive, several trips back and forth to our table to ensure that everything was good on our side. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐FOOD:The dishes offered by the restaurant were simply incredibly delicious. The fettuccine alfredo, bacon and broccoli plate was extremely good (I highly recommend the addition of broccoli!). ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐LOCATION:Super nice restaurant located in the heart of Times Square, the table we had near the window gave us a view of Times Square. What could be better. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Review 149 (2024-05-25 - Rating: 5)
Our server John C was excellent. He was on point and the recommendation with the food was good. I would come back the service he provided

Review 150 (2023-10-24 - Rating: 5)
I visited the Olive Garden on 42nd Street. It was better than my typical Olive Garden experience. My waitress Wendy was exceptional. Her service was timely, thorough, and intuitive. She was very accomodating, and made me feel welcomed and appreciated. Wendy was the consummate professional!!!

Review 151 (2024-11-10 - Rating: 5)
Its amazing how fast and efficient theyre able to run this location. Service is excellent, dining area is meticulously(and passively) cleaned, food comes out fast and to spec. Kudos to the general manager, front, and back of house.

Review 152 (2023-03-03 - Rating: 5)
Came here for a lunch event and was pleasantly surprised with both the food and service. The moment you walk in, you can really feel the vibe and they lead you all the way up to your seat, accommodating however many party members you have.The appetizers we got, the fried seafood platter and the fried calamari, were some of the best I’d ever had. It was surprisingly fresh and the batter was extremely crispy, and paired along with the sauce was just a heavenly combination!Of course the unlimited breadsticks and side salad were great as well and they were very generous on the cheese both on the salad and the entrees. My personal favorite was the shrimp scampi.For dessert, we had some of the tiramisu and it was wonderful. The flavor was great and it was a great serving size, perfect to finish off our meal.