Olive Garden Escondido

My daughter and I wanted to spend some quality time together, so we decided to visit the Olive Garden in Escondido on W. Valley Pkwy. When we arrived, the restaurant was quite busy. The two...

This was my first visit to this restaurant. The food was decent, but sadly lacked flavor. The bread was tougher than usual, so it might have been stale or just not fresh.

I ordered a Triple Shot Amaretto Sour and I double-checked my order because it was clearly listed on my bill. (Please see the photos of what I actually received...)

I went to my local Olive Garden and had a wonderful experience! I dined solo, and the server was incredibly kind and attentive, consistently checking in on me. My water was always being refilled. The service overall was excellent. I ordered the chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, along with the salad and breadsticks. The server also suggested I try dipping my breadsticks in Alfredo sauce, which I decided to add to my order. I didn't realize it would be $6 for bottomless Alfredo, but it was definitely worth it! The salad was fresh as usual, and the chicken was cooked perfectly! This Olive Garden lived up to my expectations. I will definitely be back!

This restaurant is like your typical chain dining spot. I tried the Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara, which was alright. The Chicken Gnocchi Soup, however, was quite flavorful—I would definitely order that again. We did have to wait longer than usual for the breadsticks. The server was professional and friendly, though not very chatty, which I didn’t mind at all. Overall, it was a satisfactory experience.