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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in San Diego

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in San Diego

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4.3 (2905)

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is an italian restaurant in San Diego, CA.

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Mark West -Google user

a month ago

Just like the Olive Garden in Chula Vista, this one was equally great. Pleasant server who gave us great service and attention. Do I even need to mention how good the food was?

Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredVery quietPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Ryan Lowe -Google user

2 years ago

Believe it or not but this was the first time I’ve been to an Olive Garden. The food was very average but I really enjoyed the endless soup and salad even though I only had one serving of each. My ravioli was decent enough. It taste wayyyy...Read More

Location: 5

Hiep Huynh -Google user

a year ago

From walking in to checking out, the staff here at Olive Garden was very accommodating and friendly. Food tastes very good and we didn't have to wait long for them to come out. We definitely recommend the Calamari and Chicken/Shrimp Carbonara pasta. The kids Meal...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Angel Hair with Shrimp

Vijay Thakkar -Google user

a year ago

I recently dined at the **Olive Garden** on **Sports Arena Blvd**, and it was a delightful experience! From the warm welcome to the last bite, everything exceeded my expectations. **Food and Drinks**: - I started with the **Italian Margarita**, a refreshing twist on a classic cocktail. The...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Salad DressingSomewhat recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingIt’s kid friendly.It’s wheelchair accessible.

Manahil Alhadad -Google user

a year ago

My favorite restaurant in the US.. I would recommend chicken and shrimp carbonara in OG section in the menu and lasagna fritta

Portia Harper -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

After an unfortunate hygene experience with Olive Garden (at the start of COVID-19) my family hasn't been back in over 4 years, even after being gifted a $500 gift card to the establishment. We are currently on vacation in San Diego, and …

Haylee Jane Monteiro -Google user

6 years ago

This was my first time at an Olive Garden after being in this country for 5 years, and now I'm obsessed! The unlimited breadsticks and soup/salad can be so addictive. They can essentially be a meal of their own! …

Cris! -Google user

a year ago

Pretty good ! The food , service and place really good, the portions always are really nice

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Angela Rudd -Google user

a year ago

Our food was really good and the service was on point. Our server Cameron was amazing at helping us and explaining things.

Mikhail Ivankov -Google user

a month ago

“A wonderful and cozy place with unlimited salads and soups, very diverse menu. It was a real pleasure to be here — highly recommended to everyone. Plus, the service was very polite and attentive. Thank you, guys!”

$20–30Atmosphere: 51 person

Rod Doris -Google user

Edited a year ago

It has been 28 years since my 1st visit back to San Diego California from Canada! This was the only restaurant brand I knew and could think of, so we chose to come here from our hotel the Harbor Island Hilton across town. It was...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Unlimited Soup and Salad, Unlimited Salad, Seafood

Lauren Rojas -Google user

6 months ago

Great food and great service! Thank you, Maria, for making our visit so enjoyable! :) 3/28/25

Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5

granthilla -Google user

a year ago

I was there celebrating my daughter's graduation. The wait was long, but well, worth it. There are two servers, which there names I do not remember. They were the BEST! They were very attentive friendly and very patient with us a table of 9. Thank...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Unlimited Soup and Salad, Five Italian Cheese Fonduta, Unlimited SaladHighly recommendSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot

Wendy Flanagan -Google user

2 months ago

Great service and the food is amazing!!! We ate here to celebrate my Mamas birthday and she was happy with everything!!! They even sang happy Birthday to her ( she turned 80!!!)

Atmosphere: 5

Guspacho M. -Google user

2 years ago

Personally my wife and I drive to this olive garden for 3 reasons … 1. It usually isnt too busy, the most we have waited is 15 minutes max 2.the service is always good. …

Michaela Dela Cruz -Google user

a month ago

Went in for the unlimited pasta deal with my party and was very pleased with the food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend this location and the service. Benji was our server and he was very attentive, welcoming, and very positive attitude. Drinks stayed full and...Read More

DinnerAtmosphere: 5

S K -Google user

2 years ago

Nice place with great service and delicious food. Olive Garden as a chain is consistent with quality and taste of all their items. This one is no different. We got the eggplant Parmesan and 5 cheese ziti to go and food was 10/10. Thank You!

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Daljinder Parmar -Google user

3 weeks ago

My cousin and I from Canada came to eat at Olive garden and were pleasantly impressed. Quick service, food was hot and delicious. Our waitress Maria was very attentive and very nice. She made the experience great. We would highly recommend. Dal and Victoria

Atmosphere: 5

Joelle DeDanann -Google user

3 months ago

Had a lovely meal with my sister and my 2 kids, staff was very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious! We were just visiting San Diego and headed back on the 2 hour drive home only to discover I left my wallet at...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Mateo Lucas -Google user

a month ago

My girlfriend and I had a great experience with Araina. She was super nice and very attentive. I wanted to do the survey and compliment her on there but the electronic check thing wasn’t working unfortunately. I hope this still shines a spotlight on her....Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Michael Mrsny -Google user

4 weeks ago

We took the grandkids to dinner. 5 of us. Rachel did a good job for us. The usual endless breadsticks and salad we're on point. The pasta dinners each we're delicious and plates cleaned out. It was quite busy on this Friday night, and...Read More

Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4Loud, but you can still talkSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot

Naomi Takara -Google user

2 months ago

There was a large group 10+ that came in and we got seated within 15 min (Monday night around 8pm) in a separate dining room, which was perfect. Our servers were amazing & took great care of us. I believe their names were AJ &...Read More

Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesPrivate dining room

M A -Google user

a month ago

Food was good. We had the ravioli with meat sauce and the spicy steak and shrimp spaghetti. The surface and turf pasta was on the pricy end, but packed a good heat and heavily seasoned steak. I always enjoy the never ending soup, sala, and breadsticks.

Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Varies by time / dayQuiet, easy to talkSomewhat recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Thomas H-Key -Google user

a month ago

Consistently great food and service here (if you come late in the evening!) Hari was our server and was THE BEST Olive Garden server I’ve ever had.

Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise

Amanda Estrada -Google user

4 months ago

A Complete Turnaround at Olive Garden (Sports Arena Location) I’ll be honest—I was hesitant to come back to the Olive Garden at Sports Arena. Our last visit wasn’t great. The food came out at different times, my mom (who is lactose intolerant) had issues with her...Read More

Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Varies by time / dayQuiet, easy to talkHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Jalpah Shah -Google user

4 months ago

We, a family of 6, had been to Olive garden, Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, today. It was a very good experience. We are vegetarian and I eat jain food, the food was amazing cooked to the T. Rebecca was very helpful and warm....Read More

Rey O -Google user

6 months ago

Great food, awesome customer service! We didn’t finish our food so we ask for to take out box and our waiter without hesitation gave us what we need and continue to ask if there’s anything else we need. Gave here more tip like everyone should...Read More

TAILS THE FOX!!! Tails -Google user

4 months ago

5-Star Review for Olive Garden Had a wonderful lunch experience at Olive Garden today! I have to give a HUGE …

Daniel Cervantes -Google user

5 months ago

Our server was awesome and our food was delicious and didn't have to keep asking for more soup or salads and was very attentive to our needs. This was Friday afternoon and the complete staff was great.

Erica Pruitt-Brooks -Google user

Edited 7 months ago

I've always had great experiences at this Olive Garden, so I was excited to place a pickup order for the first time—especially since they brought back a classic dish, Steak Gorgonzola. The dish looked great and was hot, but unfortunately, …

Features

Service options

Curbside pickup

No-contact delivery

Delivery

Takeout

Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service

Great dessert

Great tea selection

Popular for

Lunch

Dinner

Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Alcohol

Beer

Cocktails

Coffee

Comfort food

Hard liquor

Healthy options

Small plates

Vegetarian options

Wine

Dining options

Lunch

Dinner

Catering

Dessert

Seating

Amenities

Bar onsite

Restroom

Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual

Cozy

Trendy

Crowd

College students

Family-friendly

Groups

LGBTQ+ friendly

Tourists

Transgender safespace

Planning

Usually a wait

Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards

Debit cards

NFC mobile payments

Children

Good for kids

High chairs

Kids' menu

Parking

Free parking lot

Free street parking

Parking

Other

LGBTQ+ friendly

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