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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Palm Desert

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Palm Desert

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Welcome to Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, your premiere destination for authentic Italian cuisine located at 72225 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. At Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse menu that caters to all tastes and dietary needs, making us a perfect choice for family gatherings or a cozy meal for two. As a versatile Italian restaurant, we provide an array of classic dishes infused with Mediterranean flavors that delight the palate. Our menu features everything from indulgent seafood and soup selections to heart-healthy gluten-free options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Not only do we serve great food, but as a caterer, we're also prepared to bring the essence of Italy to your next event, big or small. Our commitment to quality and service is evident, receiving high praise from our patrons. Enjoy a casual yet elegant dining experience as a family restaurant, where the ambiance and sumptuous cuisine create lasting memories. Or, if you’re on the go, our takeout restaurant service allows you to enjoy our meals from the comfort of your home. Looking for a place to relax with a glass of wine? Our wine bar offers a selection of fine wines that perfectly complement our culinary offerings. At Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, we’re more than just a dining destination. We are a place where every meal is a celebration of food and family. Join us to experience a taste of Italy in the heart of Palm Desert.

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Lorenzo Warfel -Google user

2 weeks ago

ROSA is the BEST! She's the sweetest server ever and makes you feel right at home. I ordered the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl and she kept the bowls coming! I love this Olive Garden as it has a familial vibe and plenty of seating. It's a...Read More

$20–30Atmosphere: 5Discounts on specific itemsIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace

Shaun “Chips O’Toole” Martin -Google user

7 months ago

Olive Garden in Palm Desert is a big hit with the kids! There’s usually a wait, so it’s best to get there early. The hot bread they serve is a favorite, and the pasta portions are generous, so sharing might be a good idea if...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, GnocchiHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

JRC -Google user

10 months ago

We were warmly greeted by the host and server upon arrival. Our dining experience started with the delectable calamari appetizer. For the main course, we ordered the lunch chicken Alfredo, Alfredo with broccoli and classic Alfredo, all of which were exceptional. The lunch special included a...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Bernadette Reed -Google user

a year ago

Outstanding and delicious food. Esmeralda was the most perfect waitress. She was on top of all of our dining needs. Quick service, many refills done quickly and the food was fabulous! My only issue was that it was extremely cold in this...Read More

Dine inLunch$100+Atmosphere: 5Soup, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

Leo Papadopoulos -Google user

a year ago

I always like to treat myself to an olive garden meal when I'm in America. The food is really good, I love the tour of Italy! The breadsticks, salad and soup are really good! The strawberry lemonade that I got is also really good. Service...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Soup, Soup and Salad, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Burnt Chicken Parmigiana, LemonadeSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotLoads of parking

Alice Coltharp Dean -Google user

3 years ago

Service was much better than our last visit. Nathan was attentive, consistent and friendly. Food was hot and fresh. Manager helped out too. Will definitely eat here again.

Dine inDinner$20–30

Miriam Cervantes -Google user

4 years ago

My waiter Richie gave great customer service, food was great. Appetizer Calamari, my drink was peach tea, along with there famous salad and last but not least chicken & shrimp alfredo. Thank you for a great dinner.

Jim Hardy -Google user

3 years ago

Last minute date with my wife on a Sunday. We showed up with several people waiting for seats and take out orders. We had to get the attention of one of the wait staff to ask if we could sit at the bar. She pointed...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50

Carlos Luna -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

Love coming here with my wife. Food is always delicious. And when they mess up they always take care of us. Highly recommend this Olive Garden.

Jesse G. -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

Our visit was made awesome, by Rosa! She was so nice and willing to make our visit so memorable, it was our 20th anniversary and we'll never forget it thanx to Rosa! She, and her 26 yr experience has to be a asset to this...Read More

mathew grijalva -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

Excellent service every time. Food is great , but the service makes it that much better. And the free wine samples are not bad either.

Jenny Patel -Google user

3 months ago

Food was delicious and customer service was t. Definitely recommend restaurant.

Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations recommendedNo waitHighly recommendPlenty of parking

Victor Patton -Google user

a year ago

My beautiful wife and I visited the Olive Garden while we were on a getaway during the holidays and celebrating her academic achievements. We had the chicken Marsala and shrimp scampi, and the food was absolutely delicious! Service was tops. The only...Read More

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 4Soup and SaladPlenty of parkingFree parking lotPlenty of parking was available.

Edgar Pedroza -Google user

2 years ago

Have been to this Olive Garden 2xs great service and well presented and tasteful food. There was a wait as there is in places like this when one doesn't make a reservation. But it wasn't a long wait. After being seated it didn't take long...Read More

T-Dub -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

We had the lunch special and all three of us liked it a lot. Especially the never ending salad bowl.

hilda ramirez -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

Love coming here with my family, We got for lunch, Fettuccini Alfredo, Chicken and shrimp carbonara, Chicken and gnocchi soup, salad and bread sticks, the food is always delicious, the waiter Moises, was pleasant and very attentive, providing excellent service.

Sarah DELGADO -Google user

2 months ago

Absolutely amazing!!! Delicious, great food service and a good time!!! We got to take our take-home pasta, and they were so good. I had the five cheese with meatballs!! My husband had the mushroom creamy pasta!!! Those bread sticks and salad!!

Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredUp to 10 minPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Yves channel -Google user

3 months ago

Friendly service great food and always a pleasant experience. :)

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5No wait

Mr Drums -Google user

7 months ago

Brianna was our server (bartender) and she was great! The food was delicious as always, and everything was perfect.

Connor O'Leary -Google user

5 months ago

It was an extremely amazing experience. we got here a little early and got our seats, our waiter Tony. Was super nice! And even came back multiple times to ask if we needed refills and delivered the cheese. So we ordered our food the lasagna...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Hans Dampf -Google user

2 months ago

We were a group of six for dinner. There were no wait times, and the food was excellent. But the real highlight was our server, Russ. He was incredibly friendly and helpful, and it was clear that he truly loves his job. Thank you for...Read More

$100+Atmosphere: 5Reservations recommendedNo waitIndoor dining area

Sandra Ayon -Google user

a month ago

Nice place. Needs more sitting areas for waiting. Over all great service, delicious food, freshness, and shorter wait time than usual. Large portions excellent for splitting meal

$20–30Atmosphere: 55-8 people10-30 minIndoor dining area, Bar area

Steven Hermosillo -Google user

a month ago

The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. Even though it was a busy Sunday, our waiter Alex went above and beyond to provide us with the best service possible. Truly impressed!

Atmosphere: 5

yafet garcia -Google user

3 months ago

We had a great experience at Olive Garden thanks to Rosa! She was incredibly attentive. We never had to wave her down because she was always one step ahead. She even packed our food to-go herself, which was a thoughtful touch. Rosa truly made our...Read More

$100+Atmosphere: 5

Douglas Johnson -Google user

3 months ago

5 of us enjoyed a lunch, and each asked for separate checks. Unlimited soup, salad & bread sticks kept coming. Very friendly waitress who checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything more.

Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Lulu Martin -Google user

3 months ago

Mayo served me and he was a person who served me the food in a very good way. He is very professional in his work and everyone treated me very well, but especially him. He did an excellent job. Thank you.

Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredNo wait

judy pipkin -Google user

3 weeks ago

My daughter and grandaughter came ti visit...endless fresg salad, bread sticks [order sauce for dipping] 3 items on plate..lasagne, spahetgu and meat sauce, chicken parmesean! I had 3 meals of leftovers when they left fir home.

Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleNo waitSomewhat recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishes

JAMES FORD -Google user

2 months ago

We went for my daughter's birthday. There wasn't much of a wait, and the food was good. The service was great as well.

John L. -Google user

a month ago

Open late for the area. Good food , excellent service from our waiter Sergio who was very attentive and made sure our drinks were always filled. I'll be back again when in the area.

ToniLisa -Google user

a month ago

There was no waiting, service was awesome and the fresh bread and soup was awesome! Great place for a week night out with the family or your sweetheart.

Features

Service options

Outdoor seating

Curbside pickup

No-contact delivery

Delivery

Takeout

Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service

Great coffee

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

Vegan options

Vegetarian options

Wine

Dining options

Lunch

Dinner

Catering

Dessert

Seating

Amenities

Bar onsite

Restroom

Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual

Cozy

Trendy

Crowd

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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