Olive Garden Albany

We go here quite a bit since it's my 4yo son's favorite restaurant. We had his birthday lunch on this particular visit all the servers sang to him, gave him cake just generally made him feel very special. I used to not care for this place at all but it's grown on me I usually really enjoy my meals.

Hey it's Olive Garden, however this particular one has a bartender named Jashuna. She was absolutely on point. She was waiting 5 tables plus 4 people at the bar. She never stopped moving. This was the best service I've had in a restaurant in years.

Stopped in for a late lunch with our granddaughter. We weren't very hungry so my husband and I split the lunch portion chicken Parmesan. Our granddaughter ordered the build your own pasta with rigatoni, traditional marinara and meatballs. My husband and I ate the salad. It had a little too much dressing on it, which is unusual for Olive Garden. Still good though. Our server had them split our meal in the kitchen, which was awesome. Our granddaughter said hers was really good. Our server, Lexi, was excellent! I felt bad for her though because it was not very cool in the restaurant and she was really busy. I'm sure she was roasting but she was always smiling and provided great service! The tea was also delicious! The breadsticks were super hot and delicious!! Our entire experience was great, starting with the hostess. This is one of the best restaurants in Albany!!

Smelled like dirty mop bucket water coming in and I knew I should have left then but my girls wanted pasta. Ordered an appetizer that should have never seen the light of day and was quickly reminded why these places, specifically chains, are horrible. Main entrees weren't even hot, again nothing like pictured. When employees don't give a **** you get **** food, **** service. We should have just left, will never be back. They don't care, the customer gets time wasted, **** food, the waitress doesn't get a tip.

We have been getting the to go orders. Always hot and what you ordered. Good customer service and atmosphere when you dine in. Food is really good and cooked to order. Thank you BAA