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Olive Garden
Category: Restaurants Italian Italian
1151 E 120th AveThornton, CO 80233
(303) 450-9528
$12.95 for 3 Course Italian Dinner
Treat your family to a delicious night out with our
New! 3 Course Italian Dinner for just $12.95!
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Heather M. S. said: "I just LOVE their pizza! Their calzones and cannoli's are über delicious too! I eat here once or twice a week lately. Although, I don't like many of the other items on the menu and they don't offer wi-fi, so I never hang out and eat…" read more »
18 reviews for Olive Garden
18 reviews in English
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Review from Chris D.
Denver, CO
10/16/2011
It's an Olive Garden, good menu, good service. Can't really complain...more bread sticks please
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Review from Nicole C.
4/9/2011
I didn't have intentions of writing a review for Olive Garden, but decided to after the experience we had last night. It was awesome! The waitress (I can't remember her name, unfortunately) was very nice. We had a baby with us and she was very careful with him, she knew it wouldn't be good for him to be in the aisle (and she let us know) and she was very aware of where he was when carrying hot plates (she didnt reach in front of him, ever). So right away I was very happy with her. The owner was also very nice, he's very genuine.
For dinner my husband and I both got the new Soffatellis. He got beef and I got chicken. They were both very good. The Soffatellis were stuffed with several cheeses, and had a peppery taste to it. I hope this item stays on the menu, because it ties with my favorite dish (stuffed chicken marsala). The salad was exceptionally good this time as well, as were the breadsticks.
They have great drinks here as well. If you want a mixed drink, I recommend the Venetian Sunset. I had it for my birthday two years ago and loved it. We also tried a sample of wine (either a Moscati or Moscato?) that was delicious! It was considered a dessert wine, but not too sweet and not too thick or syrupy, with a few bubbles. I'll have to go back and ask them what it was because it was delicious.
We really enjoyed our evening overall. Don't come here expecting traditional Italian food like your grandmother used to make. But for a good meal and friendly service I will think of this location. I've been to several locations in Colorado and this is the best so far. -
Review from Justin Z.
Denver, CO
9/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Pretty much like any Olive Garden, but always packed at night.
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Review from Jessica W.
Victorville, CA
1/20/2009
I love Olive Garden whether here or in Southern California I'm a fan but one person in particular makes this business shine.
I met Jeremy three years ago, I was in for lunch and had the most incredible service. I kept going back and became somewhat of a regular.
Even today, two years since the last time I was here he still remembers my order, and is the single most attentive server I have ever experienced. If you end up going to this location ask for Jeremy. He is so sweet and nice. (Not to mention a total cutie!)
While most know what Olive Garden has to offer I recommend the sun dried tomato sauce, for bread stick dipping, and the zuppa toscana soup. -
Review from Carl S.
Denver, CO
2/20/2011
We went once. Food was terrible. Once again, no flavor. This is a recurring theme here in Thornton restaurants Salt and pepper on the table will not fix it. I used to love the Olive Garden, not any more. I can't say anymore, I don't care about the decor or service if the food is bad. It doesn't matter at that point..
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Review from Ben S.
Palo Alto, CA
3/27/2008
This place is good for one thing and one thing only: the unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks. No self-respecting person who really understands Italian food would go here and get the ziti or lasagna, etc, and expect an italian food experience.
however, the soups are good, salads are real good, and the bread sticks are also tasty. not to mention, my preferred s/s/b (soup/salad/breadsticks) are pretty reasonably priced. -
Review from Dustin G.
Denver, CO
5/24/2007 1 photo
I've never had a bad experience eating here; there are a reason chain-stores prosper: Americans like consistency....surprises are only good when we want to be surprised. Otherwise, the tried and true is always a safe bet. And this mantra Olive Garden has gotten down: give a similar experience every time no matter where you are located and people will come back for that same sort of habitual comfort that comes with this.
Thus, for a chain, the Olive Garden has a lot going on for it.
1: Unlimited salad and bread sticks is actually a good idea.
2: The food is in general savory and tasty.
3: Wine sampling is always a plus
4: Service has always been good no matter if I am in Boulder, Denver or Colorado Springs
Nonetheless, it is pricey, has somewhat limited vegetarian options and the fact that they have one store in Italy, just to try and make their image authentic is tacky. Hey....they are a chain, so hard to get that 5th star I'm afraid. -
Review from Dean O.
Chandler, AZ
3/31/2011
Not a big fan of chains but the this olive garden has amazing service and good food for a chain. I had the tour of Italy which I highly recommend.
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Review from Chris M.
3/4/2011
The Olive Garden is American chain style Italian food. If you go there expecting real Italian, your dumb. That being said, they do make a mean salad and bread sticks. Service is hit or miss but the place is clean and friendly. You can't beat their soup and salad lunch. If you want real Italian food get your wallet out and go downtown.
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Review from Christine S.
Brighton, CO
12/28/2010
WORST MEAL EVER IN MY LIFE!!!
Even my 14yr old son wouldn't eat his pizza, and he'll eat almost anything. Sticky gummy pasta, Alfredo sauce that was worse than what I can buy at the store! Service was horrible too! First time is totally our last time, especially when we have so many good independent red joints (Pasquini's, Pagliacci's, Gaetano's, even Carl's Pizza!) that are sooooo much better...if I could give this meal negative stars I would!
Run! Do not walk away from this so called restaurant! -
Review from Rick R.
Denver, CO
7/21/2011
Sitting in the Thornton Olive Garden on 120th Ave I came across the most ridiculous policy I have personally ever heard of. First of all I must say their attempt at Italian food is lacking in real flavor for a place that claims to send their chefs to school. Now here is something quite interesting, try to order a glass of white wine with an appetizer and have a bottle of red opened to breathe on the table while you are waiting for you meal, and they will simply not allow this. I asked for the manager and hoped for an explanation but all she would say is "that is just our policy and that's just how it is". Are they afraid you will mix the two wines and create a riot? Maybe one would lose their mind at the mingling of two cheap wines? Could it be I look like the type of person that wakes up in the morning with a wine glass in my hand? Why then allow me to purchase a bottle at all? One more thing to point out, as one who bakes quality bread I cannot understand why their "fresh" breadsticks turn hard after they cool off? This to me seems like someone is re-heating something and we are not being served a product that is as "fresh" as they claim. Either way as one who truly knows what real Italian food is and I must add how to properly prepare it, you money is better spent elsewhere. This is the Metal Chef Rocker giving you his honest and humble opinion.
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Review from Kathy G.
Mead, CO
12/13/2010
This is by far the best Olive Garden I've been to. Nancy was an awesome waitress, and everyone on staff works together to make sure you're well taken care of. It was even busy on a Monday night!! Food was good and hot. This will be our Olive Garden of choice from now on
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Review from D K.
Broomfield, CO
2/15/2008
I am giving this 3 stars ONLY because this particular location did not live up to my expectations. The Olive Garden restaurants in Fort Collins and Westminster are so much better than this one. My favorite soup--zuppa toscana-- tasted "off," and it was runny. Where's the fresh kale? Where's the chunks of potato and sausage?
It's weird because the OG in Boulder was the same way when I ate there--- everything tasted funky in comparison to the two "better" locations listed above. Those two locations get 5 stars from me! I love their alfredo sauce--heart attack on a plate never tasted so good. Zuppa Toscana is the best soup ever created, and one thing to try is ordering a boat of alfredo sauce to dip your breadsticks in! If you like mushrooms, the portabella-stuffed ravioli is to die for. I'll always love OG, even if they are a chain. -
Review from Joshua G.
Thornton, CO
4/14/2010
This has to be the best OG I /we have ever been too, we had the honor to go last night, and I must say, we had the best server/service ever, I would honestly have to give the service 11 out of 10 stars it was that good. I am not kidding we had a young lady by the name of Heather helping us and she was fantastic~! The food was good, the atmosphere was nice and it was just a good expirence, and who says you can't go out to eat at a nice place like OG for less than 50 bucks, we did it for 32.00, wife, me and my daughter, plus an appetizer, plus no coupons~! Good place good place~1!!
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Review from FX H.
Broomfield, CO
11/14/2009
Great food. Served as requested. Love the steak gorgonzola pasta. excellent service. well recommended.
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Review from Jeremy P.
Denver, CO
6/19/2011
Dinner at this Olive Garden location on Friday night; relaxing and good staff! They were very free with the wine samples until we settled on a bottle. I had the tilapia, which left a lot to be desired... should have stuck with the steak gorgonzola for an entree. Tilapia is a delicate whitefish and should br cooked in a way that flavor of some other type is imparted to the fish (like the tilapia with jalapeno cream sauce at another italian restaurant chain). The parmesan xcrust was boring and almost tasteless. My dauflgter and her husband both had the steak gorgonzola and it had great flavor, though the beef medallions were more like silver dollar thin and there we're only four on each plate. The real problem came with dessert, whuich we took home... I had the lemon cream cake, which was listed on the board as a nightly special, though the price or portion weren't any different than what was on the menu. When I tasted my dessert that evening it had a very distinct flavor of celery as it the cake had been stored in the cooler next to a box of celery. Since I didn't pay for dinner, I mentioned the faux pas once the dessert to my daughter and she called the restaurant on Monday... the manager wasn't apologetic at all; he simply told her she should have called no later on Saturday and he wasn't going to do anything to accommodate the terrible dessert experience. Though the staff would get 4 stars for their friendliness and service, the manager wouldn't even get half a star:-(
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Review from kalen n.
Newhall, CA
11/28/2010
I am not a fan of chain restaurants, but we decided to go here for my daughter's baptism party because it was close, formalish and most people like it. I was so impressed with the service! We had reservations and were seated promptly on time. The waiters were awesome! My food was better than expected as well- I got the mixed grill.
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Review from Belinda L.
Los Angeles, CA
12/31/2008
I ordered the seafood scampi. I liked the salads because I will eat anything green. However, the seafood scampi lacked actual seafood. I had fetal shrimps in my scampi, but I am used to the giant, hormone-laced shrimps. The service was awesome though. I was greeted at the door by my waitress who seemed like she genuinely cared about my day. A+ on service.
