All-you-can-eat pasta & breadsticks; some call it an 'unforgettable experience,' others a tourist trap.
This Italian-American chain restaurant in Times Square is a popular, albeit sometimes ironically recommended, choice for tourists and those seeking a familiar dining experience. It's known for its unlimited breadsticks and salad, and while some find the food lacking, others appreciate the consistent taste and affordable drinks.
The restaurant offers classic Italian-American fare, with unlimited breadsticks and salad being a significant draw. While some reviews highlight these as positives and even mention specific dishes like 'steak & shrimp bucatini' favorably, others find the entrees inedible and consider the overall quality to be subpar.
"The unlimited breadsticks and salad are frequently mentioned as highlights. One user specifically recommended the 'steak & shrimp bucatini'."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with some enjoying the familiar all-you-can-eat aspects and affordable drinks, while others find the food disappointing and criticize it as overpriced or generic.
Important Note
The Times Square location has been noted for long wait times and a past 'C' health rating. Some consider it a tourist trap or a 'crappy' choice compared to local eateries.
"The commenter suggested Olive Garden in Times Square."
Negative"This user recommended the Olive Garden in Times Square as a possible Christmas dinner venue."
Neutral"Olive Garden Times Square is suggested as a dining option, with a subsequent reaction of amusement from another user."
Neutral"The user humorously suggests that the Times Square Olive Garden could be accessed via the Dorsia app, but ironically notes that access to the escalators is not included."
Neutral"This restaurant is mentioned as a dining option."
Negative"In response to Olive Garden, this user playfully commented that their appetizers and mixed drinks never 'strike out'."
Positive"Olive Garden Times Square is humorously suggested as a prime spot for World Series viewing with 'home run' level food."
Positive"The original poster sarcastically inquired about Olive Garden reservations, mentioning the Times Square location."
Neutral"This commenter sarcastically suggested Olive Garden and Panda Express."
Neutral"Recommends Olive Garden in Times Square."
Positive"Responds to the Olive Garden suggestion, stating 'This tool doesn’t want to be family'."
Neutral"Sarcastically suggests Olive Garden in Times Square for a group dinner."
Neutral"A commenter suggested L'Garden de Olives, describing it as a nice Italian restaurant with a central location."
Positive"A user makes a brief comment about Olive Garden being 'massive', likely in response to the previous discussion."
Neutral"The commenter suggests Olive Garden in Times Square and also advises searching the sub for other Italian suggestions."
Neutral"A user humorously implies that joining the subreddit requires a love for Olive Garden, questioning if it's a rule."
Neutral"A user sarcastically suggests that Olive Garden in Times Square is universally loved by the subreddit community."
Neutral"The user jokingly suggests that 'Dimes Square' deserves an Olive Garden."
Neutral"Olive Garden is a long-standing restaurant serving classic Italian dishes, comparable to Sbarro in its cultural relevance."
Neutral"The user provocatively suggests that Times Square deserves an Olive Garden."
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