Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Salem, Oregon, USA
Discover a relaxed dining experience with Italian and Mediterranean flavors at Olive Garden in Salem. Family-friendly, gluten-free options available.
1302 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Salem, Oregon, USA
Overview
Located at 1302 Lancaster Dr NE in Salem, OR, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant offers a lively and family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes guests to enjoy classic Italian cuisine. Known for its hearty pastas and fresh salads, this Italian restaurant chain brings beloved Mediterranean flavors to the local dining scene with an inviting, cosy vibe.
The menu highlights a range of appetizing starters like Meatballs Parmigiana and Fried Mozzarella alongside comfort foods such as Chicken Soup with Spinach and the signature Bread Sticks. With a 4.3-star rating from over 5,500 reviews, Olive Garden balances quality dining with approachable prices between $20–30, making it suitable for families, solo diners, and groups alike.
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Local favorites
Olive Garden offers a vibrant atmosphere that blends casual, cosy, and trendy vibes with a welcoming environment perfect for families and groups alike.
Many guests appreciate the prompt and attentive table service, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable meal experience.
The restaurant boasts an excellent selection of cocktails, beer, and wines, including special offers like half-price wine while waiting.
With kids' menus, high chairs, and changing tables, it’s an ideal spot for family outings and celebrations.
From classic pastas and soups to gluten-free and vegetarian choices, the menu caters to diverse tastes and dietary needs.
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, seating, and restrooms provide a comfortable experience for all diners.
Options like dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and kerbside pickup make dining flexible and convenient.
Favorites include breadsticks, Pasta E Fagioli, Chicken Soup with Spinach, and the famous Tour of Italy platter.
Experience
Experience authentic Italian flavors any day of the week in a warm, welcoming setting with flexible dining choices to suit any occasion.
With attentive staff and consistently fresh food, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant offers an ideal spot for both quick lunches and relaxed dinners. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, the menu’s variety and quality shine through, making every visit satisfying. — FoodPlacee editorial note
A perfect destination for families, featuring a kids’ menu, high chairs, and changing tables to keep young guests comfortable and happy.
Enjoy a cosy evening with friends or loved ones while indulging in classic pasta dishes paired with a great wine list or cocktails.
Convenient service options such as kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, and takeaway ensure that great Italian food can be savored anywhere.
With welcoming staff and a lively atmosphere, this is a fitting venue for anniversaries, birthdays, or casual celebrations.
Great options for a fulfilling lunch that won’t keep you tied down, with popular dishes like Salad and Breadsticks served promptly.
Guest sentiment
A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.
"It had been a while since my family ate at Olive Garden and when we went earlier today I was surprised by the incredible service I was given. My waitress, Hadasah, was just exceptional. She was attentive and friendly, and my water cup was never empty. I didn’t even need to ask for a refill! The food was delicious and she made my family feel welcomed and they were very pleased with the entire dining experience."
"Delicious. When you’re here, you’re here. We heard they got that never ending pasta bowls, so I got my super hot girlfriend and went to see what the hype was all about. For like 20 bucks a pop. It’s a lot of food. You don’t need an appetizer. So obviously o got one as well. Everything was super yummy and they will bring you soup and salad and bread sticks and pasta until you need to be wheeled out. The standouts were the mushroom sauce pasta and the meatballs hit pretty good. Would recommend."
"I just had to come on here and give a review, I had an incredibly polite, nice and respectful young woman I believe by the name of Hadasah as a waitress. Me and my husband were having dinner at Olive Garden for our anniversary, were looking for a relaxing and enjoyable night with good food, and had exactly that. I was hesitant at first because I’ve had some rude people serve me and most young people are not very noticeable about my needs such as if I needed water, or the food wasn’t very good quality. But she was respectful and attentive to our needs, asked if our food was to our liking and was happy to take it back if it wasn’t, she didn’t push us to make a decision about what we wanted to eat and let us take our time, was very entertaining, enjoyable to be around, and made us feel very welcomed. This may seem long, but me and my husband truly enjoyed our time at Olive Garden and hope to have her as our server again."
"Very fast food service - table service is great - friendly knowledgeable staff. Plate sizes are very generous & the refillable soft drinks is always a good thing. Large menu selections of different meals that caters for those looking for variety other than pasta. You may encounter a small 2 min wait prior to be seated but that is dependent on time of evening."
"Had an early birthday evening. Briza was our wonderful waitress. Very polite and knowledgeable! Highly recommend seating in her section if you have the opportunity. Everything was hot and delicious."
"On 3/6/26 Took our Son to the Salem Olive Garden for dinner. We were greeted by Alex & Charity who were both smiling and pleasant, which showed they enjoyed greeting people, After we were seated I asked to have the manager stop by our table to let him know our impression of his greeters. Leo waited on us, he was nice, happy and has a good sense of humor. The appetizers and food were served quickly, hot and very good. 6 thumbs up from the 3 of us for the treatment, service & food."
"Update. 12/20/2024 Did a order on the app, drove and parked in the to go slot, text the parking slot.. 10 min later the food was at my car door. Food was hot. Read my first review below. Nothing has changed. Still an excellent chain restaurant. -------- Say what you want about chain restaurants but there is a reason we keep going back. It's consistently. Went in the early evening hours, and was seated quickly. Friendly staff. Bread sticks were on the table soon after our drinks were served. Went with the soup option and yes, it was how I remembered it 6 months ago, delicious. I held up the speed of service because i could not decide what to order. Our main course came out quickly and it was so good (see photos). So, selection was good(see menue photos), service was friendly and fast, food was delicious. We'll be back."
"Went to Olive Garden with the family for dinner and Jerry was our server. He was really friendly and made us feel taken care of the whole time. He stayed on top of refills, kept the breadsticks coming, and made sure all of our meals came out right. We had a couple of special requests and he handled them with no problem. He even made our kids feel included and sang Happy Birthday to our daughter by himself, which we loved. There was a small wait to get sat but the lobby was packed, but overall it was a really good experience and we’d definitely ask for Jerry again."
Visit info
Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Planning ahead ensures a relaxed visit, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours. The welcoming atmosphere suits solo diners and groups.
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