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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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Address: 2044 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 297-1787
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Hudson Valley Reviewer
We had an absolutely incredible experience at Olive Garden, and I feel compelled to recognize Matthew, who is hands down the best waiter I have ever had in my life.
We were there celebrating my son’s birthday, and from the very first moment Matthew greeted us, he made it clear that this wasn’t going to be just another meal—it was going to be a special memory. His energy, kindness, and attention to detail were unmatched. He treated my son like a VIP, made him feel truly celebrated, and went above and beyond to make sure every part of the experience was perfect.
Matthew was incredibly attentive without ever being intrusive. Drinks were always refilled, food arrived promptly and exactly as ordered, and he checked in at all the right moments. You could tell he genuinely cared, not just about doing his job, but about making people happy. That level of service is rare these days.
The food was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, but Matthew is what made the night unforgettable. My son left smiling, talking about his birthday dinner the entire ride home—and that means everything to a parent.
If you’re dining at Olive Garden in Poughkeepsie, do yourself a favor and ask for Matthew. Outstanding service, a true professional, and a genuinely amazing human being. This is how hospitality should be done.
… moreWe were there celebrating my son’s birthday, and from the very first moment Matthew greeted us, he made it clear that this wasn’t going to be just another meal—it was going to be a special memory. His energy, kindness, and attention to detail were unmatched. He treated my son like a VIP, made him feel truly celebrated, and went above and beyond to make sure every part of the experience was perfect.
Matthew was incredibly attentive without ever being intrusive. Drinks were always refilled, food arrived promptly and exactly as ordered, and he checked in at all the right moments. You could tell he genuinely cared, not just about doing his job, but about making people happy. That level of service is rare these days.
The food was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, but Matthew is what made the night unforgettable. My son left smiling, talking about his birthday dinner the entire ride home—and that means everything to a parent.
If you’re dining at Olive Garden in Poughkeepsie, do yourself a favor and ask for Matthew. Outstanding service, a true professional, and a genuinely amazing human being. This is how hospitality should be done.
Mike Foodington
Well, first off I must say Olive Garden is not what it used to be. Came here today to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, she was so excited to eat a great meal but apparently Olive Garden isn’t capable of such. So I sat down with a party of 7. First we ordered our drinks which is where our first problem came into play. I had asked for a Diet Coke and the server comes back with a Dr Pepper. You figure oh alright it’s not a big deal. So I just drink it anyway. I ordered appetizers which were fantastic by the way. But when I ordered our food. I had asked for the steak and Alfredo with Crispy chicken and Shrimp. My food comes out with no chicken and just shrimp. I ask for them to give me it back with the chicken but apparently that’s too much for them. The server gets an attitude with me talking about, “well the order says shrimp so you get shrimp”. So eventually they come out with my food once again yet it has grilled chicken instead of crispy chicken. So I decide that it’s not a big deal and eat it anyway. Yet the food tastes like it’s been sitting under a lamp in the middle of the kitchen. Mind you, all my other guests food was completely cold as well. They were also complaining about the broccoli being under cooked, the pasta being total mush like baby food. And the pasta was sticking together. The silverware even seemed like it wasn’t washed properly. So like any other polite human being, we decide to suck it up and push it down. Eventually the bill comes around. I pay, and decide to use the bathroom before I leave. The bathroom has toilet paper on the floor, and hair in the drain. To make my point, just do better Olive Garden.
… moreMargaret Michael
What a great dinner; we both ordered from the fan favorites menu (Beef Tortellini and Portobello Ravioli) and they were delicious! So sad they are going away on 3/16 — hurry up and try them before they’re gone! Our server Claire was fabulous. We sat in the back dining room (didn’t even know it was there), nice atmosphere.
… moreDawn Velapoldi
this had to be one of the worst foods that I have eaten in a long time it was like microwave type of food I had the chicken parmesan the Alfredo and lasagna trio and it was burnt had no flavor the best part of the whole entire meal on my side was the mango iced tea that was excellent my husband had the chicken parmesan and literally had better food when we were in prison many years ago I do not recommend Olive garden that’s pretty bad when you can’t even serve a good meal the waiter said I could have it remade but by that time it was too late and I just wanted to leave the fried raviolis meat substance inside of it I have no idea what it was but it was disgusting the chicken parmesan that my husband had looks like those entrees that you buy in the frozen section of the supermarket the little patties slap some nasty sauce on it and a piece of mozzarella cheese that’s a chicken parmesan it was the worst food I have ever tasted the only reason giving a one star is because it will not let me give any less the way they did try to rectify it that’s why the service got three the atmosphere is okay when you work walk in it’s beautiful Daniel de take you to the back room and it’s diner style seating do not be surprised when you walk in because when you walk in it looks elegant when you get to be seated it’s diner style seating diner style food actually diner style food is way better
… moreDreas View
Haven’t been to olive garden in a very long time. We were celebrating my son’s birthday and he requested to go here. I was very impressed with our server Joe. Hard to find good staff these days and he was very attentive and kind.
They sang happy birthday when my sons dessert came out too!
My daughter wasn’t crazy about their gluten free chicken parmesan but we were happy to see choices to choose from regardless.
… moreThey sang happy birthday when my sons dessert came out too!
My daughter wasn’t crazy about their gluten free chicken parmesan but we were happy to see choices to choose from regardless.
Anna Grissom
We went there tonight. As soon as we got seated the waiter informed us that there is no clean silverware yet! We waited over 10 minutes for it to come out. The Calamari Appetizer were all small and a bit too crazy and it came out bf someone’s meatball appetizer came out. Got Shrimp Scampi, my usual w Spaghetti. Another party got an entree and we took an entree of Rigatoni to go. You can see in the pic they didn’t even mix the sauce in it but plopped it on! The breadsticks were stale as they were very on the ends and even my after dinner. Cappuccino was horrible and sandy on the bottom and just didn’t taste as well as it usually does this time. I specifically asked for my shrimp well done and with grill marks but didn’t get it again. I had even spoken to the mgr beforehand about my last 3 Shrimp Scampi entrees being served undercooked. He suggested I ask for them well done and request the grill marks next time. So, I did this time, yet, they were literally still undercooked thoroughly this time, too! When you’re in the bathroom sick after going to a restaurant this is a sign of unhygienic and uncleanliness! Olive Garden, I have given you plenty of chances to literally “clean up your act” and to serve hygienic food up to expected standards as deserved for any customer! Epic Fail and I’m now done and will be reporting this to the Dutchess County Health Department even tho they don’t care-it will still be reported. Maybe when someone finally gets sick enough they will both care and do something about it!
… moreJoe L
Typical Olive Garden, the waitress definitely helped though otherwise it would of been 3 stars. I’ve been to this location with my family multiple times and for some reason the outside right near the entrance always smells like sewage or cooking oil that has gone bad, don’t know why. Good thing the smell doesn’t linger inside.
… moreKatz Eyex
There was not a pleasant smell at the front of the restaurant. Our waiter was forgetful. Our salad and soup was brought to our table before our drinks ever came out. We also ordered the sauce for the breadsticks at the beginning and had to remind the waiter to bring it. It was not brought out until we asked again when. the kids meal came out. There was no manager present in the dining area.
… moreAmy Brewster
Although I didn’t leave a full review of the restaurant, I do want to commend our server Claire.She was attentive, consistently checked in, and engaged with us in a way that felt natural and not overbearing. Excellent service. Her alone would be a reason to return.
… moreLeeloo Hsu
It was my first time to have food in olive garden ever. Everything was excellent!! The soup and salad tasted just great and the main dishes were delicious as well. We were served by Roseann and her hospitality left an enduring impress on our traveling time.
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