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All of your favorites are just a few clicks away! View our menu online and Order To Go Now or come in for our famous never-ending first course of freshly baked breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden fresh salad. Enjoy abundant portions of classic entrees the whole family craves like the Tour of Italy, our irresistible Chicken Parmigiana, or everyone’s favorite Fettuccine Alfredo, made fresh from our kitchen to your table. Gather together with the people you love over a meal worth sharing at Olive Garden. When you’re here, you’re family.
Lively, family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads.
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Dine at the Olive Garden in Colonie, New York located across from the Marriott at 178 Wolf Road. Enjoy an Italian lunch or dinner with us.
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Peter Brusoe
Olive garden was the host for our closing fall convention weekend and they 100% love the idea of when you are here you are family they listened to our needs allergen concerns and the number of meals we wanted. We arranged a pre order so the food was ready within 10 minutes of our arrival. Food was fresh hot and delicious. The salads crisp with lots of sauce
… moreA. Donahue
One of the great locations with delicious food and fantastic service! My server went above and beyond to make it a wonderful experience.
… moreAlyssa Messina
I feel compelled to share my experience with the to‑go service at this restaurant, because it was far from what I had anticipated and, unfortunately, it left me deeply disappointed. Earlier today I placed an order for their much‑talked‑about fried mozzarella, hoping to enjoy a quick, comforting snack during a busy workday. The menu description promised a golden, crispy coating that would give way to a warm, melty core of real mozzarella cheese—a classic comfort food that I’ve enjoyed countless times at other eateries.
When the order arrived, the first thing I noticed was the visual appeal: the pieces looked perfectly browned, the breading was evenly crisp, and the little paper bag even smelled faintly of oil, which initially reassured me that the kitchen had done its job. However, as soon as I lifted the first bite to my mouth, the illusion shattered. The crust was indeed crunchy, but as soon as I bit through it, there was nothing but an empty, dry shell. The expected creamy, stringy cheese center was completely absent; the interior was simply more of the same seasoned breadcrumbs, as if the mozzarella had never been there at all.
I tried a second piece, hoping perhaps the first was a fluke, but the outcome was identical. The “fried mozzarella” was, in reality, nothing more than a deep‑fried breaded ball that had no mozzarella inside. It felt almost deceptive—like ordering a steak and being handed a piece of well‑seasoned tofu. There was no trace of the rich, tangy flavor or the satisfying stretch that a proper mozzarella melt should provide. Instead, I was left with a dry, overly seasoned bite that offered none of the comfort I was seeking.
Because I was on a tight schedule, I didn’t have the luxury of walking in and saying something. This made me question the quality control standards on to go items. I now know and will not be ordering catering or take out for our office.
In short, I cannot recommend this particular fried mozzarella to anyone looking for an authentic, cheese‑filled snack, especially if you’re relying on their take‑out service. If you’re craving a true mozzarella experience—melty, gooey, and surrounded by a light, crunchy coat—look elsewhere. At the very least, the kitchen should ensure that the cheese is actually present before sealing the bag; otherwise, customers are left with an empty promise and a lingering sense of disappointment.
… moreWhen the order arrived, the first thing I noticed was the visual appeal: the pieces looked perfectly browned, the breading was evenly crisp, and the little paper bag even smelled faintly of oil, which initially reassured me that the kitchen had done its job. However, as soon as I lifted the first bite to my mouth, the illusion shattered. The crust was indeed crunchy, but as soon as I bit through it, there was nothing but an empty, dry shell. The expected creamy, stringy cheese center was completely absent; the interior was simply more of the same seasoned breadcrumbs, as if the mozzarella had never been there at all.
I tried a second piece, hoping perhaps the first was a fluke, but the outcome was identical. The “fried mozzarella” was, in reality, nothing more than a deep‑fried breaded ball that had no mozzarella inside. It felt almost deceptive—like ordering a steak and being handed a piece of well‑seasoned tofu. There was no trace of the rich, tangy flavor or the satisfying stretch that a proper mozzarella melt should provide. Instead, I was left with a dry, overly seasoned bite that offered none of the comfort I was seeking.
Because I was on a tight schedule, I didn’t have the luxury of walking in and saying something. This made me question the quality control standards on to go items. I now know and will not be ordering catering or take out for our office.
In short, I cannot recommend this particular fried mozzarella to anyone looking for an authentic, cheese‑filled snack, especially if you’re relying on their take‑out service. If you’re craving a true mozzarella experience—melty, gooey, and surrounded by a light, crunchy coat—look elsewhere. At the very least, the kitchen should ensure that the cheese is actually present before sealing the bag; otherwise, customers are left with an empty promise and a lingering sense of disappointment.
A. C.
Just today we had a holiday luncheon of 25 people. Our servers were excellent and everything went smoothlyrics. Everyone loved the food and drinks! I thank the staff for accommodating us!! I am a regular there already but I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to have a great meal in a great atmosphere. Thank you olive garden gang!!
… moreF
Believe it or not, I’d never eaten at an Olive Garden before. This was my first time. I finally tried it. I had an excellent first experience. The food was overall excellent, but what made it special was the excellent service by the server Laura who was excellent in every way. The general manager was excellent as well who checked on me a couple of times and was very welcoming.
-I was sat down right away.
-My food came timely.
-Refills came faster than I could ask for them.
-Food was excellent.
-The place was very quiet.
-Good parking.
Took a few photos to document what I ordered.
5/5 stars.
Highly recommend this location.
… more-I was sat down right away.
-My food came timely.
-Refills came faster than I could ask for them.
-Food was excellent.
-The place was very quiet.
-Good parking.
Took a few photos to document what I ordered.
5/5 stars.
Highly recommend this location.
Ryan Alexander
So normally I make a big long joke elaborate story about how great my experience was in some superhero fashion. But this is no joke. Olive Garden food is OK. You go there because you want pasta and you don’t wanna make it home. But today I genuinely had one of the best experiences with customer service ever with my family. Our Waitress was named (Shell) I highly recommend asking for to be sat at her tables section as she delivers the friendliest and fastest service with a smile I’ve ever experienced and I’ve been to over 70 countries with the Marines Experiencing the best and worst of the world! 100% will return if I decide to go to Olive Garden this is the one!
… moreHatice Dayan
I have been wanting to try this place for a long time. I generally like Italian restaurants a lot. Their salads and sauces are very close to Greek and Turkish. They have a nice palate. I was not wrong, the taste and sauces of the food were very good. I also tasted the pasta on my friend’s plate, it was also very good. The atmosphere, relevance, and cleanliness are excellent. I also liked the automatic payment at the table. We did not have to call the waiter and wait. We paid ourselves and left. 5 stars
… moreCurious Cat
My waitress Monica was awesome. I found plastic on one of my breadsticks, when I walked in there were 4 hosts and they just stood there staring at me weird didn’t say a word to me didn’t tell me they were taking me to my table it was awkward. Definitely not worth the money.
… moreDan
The food and service is always good.. depending on how many people are working determines how long your wait is going to be.. we waited longer than normal for our food and drinks that doesn’t take away from our waitress she made sure that we had everything that we needed and if there was anything extra she could bring to help with the wait she gave us a great explanation on why we were waiting a little longer than normal breadsticks salad drinks and soup, brought to our table shortly after we ordered the quality of the food is still awesome.. the service was the best it could be for that situation ( short staffed in the kitchen) and the atmosphere is always welcoming
… moreDharmesh Lad
Hit up the garden after a late flight into Albany – about 5min away from the airport, rolled in with no wait.
Staff super friendly and attentive.
Ordered milestone soup, mozzarella sticks, but eggplant parm and tiramisu.
Standout was the tiramisu.
… moreStaff super friendly and attentive.
Ordered milestone soup, mozzarella sticks, but eggplant parm and tiramisu.
Standout was the tiramisu.