Phone: +18148611620
Address: 1945 Waddle Rd, State College, PA 16803, United States
City: State College
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 4058
"We’ve come to eat late after work a few times over the past few months. Arrived around 9:45p and they close at 11pm on Friday’s. Each time we’ve experienced poor customer service and the food has been cold, lukewarm, or not fully cooked.Last night we waited over 10 minutes just to be greeted by a waiter and get a drink order taken and the restaurant wasn’t that busy.. during that time staff was fooling around and laughing in the kitchen behind us, I guess they did not notice we were waiting..Food was lukewarm and it took longer than necessary to wait for just salad and breadsticks (that’s all we ordered). We look forward to having a hot bowl of soup on a cold night after a long day and it was not even hot. The spinach was still fresh and not cooked into the soup, just kind of thrown in. I don’t even remember finding chicken in the chicken and gnocchi soup. The waiter explained that they had to make the soup themselves that late at night but there’s still an hour until close. Seems the staff tried to close up shop early (when the restaurant still had many people in it) and they don’t deliver the same customer service experience during the last hour they are open as they do during the entire day.Waiter seemed to try to rush us by clearing the table while one of our family members was still finishing her meal..A previous visit we had a moody waitress who did not even smile and seemed unamused to be there and it made us feel like a bother.Please just close your restaurant at 10 or earlier if you’re going to to do this to customers who come in during the later hours."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Pasta
Rigatoni
Rigatoni pasta tossed in a rich tomato basil sauce with garlic and parmesan.
Chicken Alfredo
Creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta with tender grilled chicken slices.
Pasta And Beans
Hearty pasta combined with creamy beans in a savory tomato sauce, seasoned with herbs and garlic.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy Alfredo sauce with Parmesan cheese and butter served over tender fettuccine noodles.
Seafood
Calamari
Tender calamari rings lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, served with tangy marinara sauce for a delightful appetizer.
Shrimp Scampi
Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce, served over linguine with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.
Shrimp Alfredo
Creamy Alfredo sauce with succulent shrimp, served over al dente pasta, garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Sauteed Shrimp
Juicy shrimp sautéed to perfection with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon zest for a fresh and flavorful dish.
Soups
Minestrone menu
A hearty Italian soup with mixed vegetables, beans, and pasta in a savory tomato broth.
Entrées
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps filled with a savory blend of cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection.
Specialty Sauces
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Scampi
Chicken Scampi: Sautéed chicken in a garlic white wine sauce with peppers and onions over pasta.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, served with pasta.
Meat Dishes
Meatballs
Juicy meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce with herbs, served with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
Specialty Pizzas
Main Courses
Main Course
House Specialties
Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken seasoned to perfection, served hot and tender.
Snacks Without Sides
Fried Mozzarella
Crispy breaded mozzarella sticks served with savory marinara sauce for dipping.
Lunch Portions
Baked
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant slices baked with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Main Dishes
Seafoods
Homemade Favorites
Hearty Breakfasts
Harris Ranch Favorites
User
had the tour of italy and his was crazy in amazing. I had no pasta service for months also 10/10.
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Reviews
Xander
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User
I had the Tour of Italy, and it was absolutely amazing! I hadn't had pasta in months, and this dish did not disappoint. The service was also perfect—definitely a 10/10!
User
great culinary experience! our waitress was attentive and helpful. the food option worked well for the even healthier food, i.e. a request was made to put the garlic butter sauce on the side and eating came out on request. View menu
User
My party of seven had a great dining experience. Our server Rico was wonderful so much so that we asked him to be in our group photo, which he happily obliged. The food was excellent and our service was top notch. Highly recommend.
Tomiya
We had a wonderful dining experience! Our waitress was attentive and very helpful. The menu had great options, even for those who are health-conscious. I requested the garlic butter sauce on the side, and it was served just as I asked.
Leo
We visited the Olive Garden in State College on Saturday, June 15, and we had an outstanding server named Nick. We want to take a moment to commend him for his excellent service. He was very friendly, exceptionally courteous, and made it a point to check in on us several times to see if we needed anything. Thanks to Nick's wonderful service, we truly enjoyed our lunch. It’s clear why he was hired—he’s doing an amazing job and deserves recognition. The next time we come to the Olive Garden in State College, we will definitely be requesting Nick! View menu
User
We visited this Olive Garden during our recent trip dropping off our son at Penn State. We did the call ahead seating and they did not locate our name on their list when we arrived. Fortunately we received an automated text message on our phone that proved that we made the call. The location inside is nice and the waitress was pleasant. The food at Olive Garden usually is very good and you never leave hungry. You can’t go wrong with the unlimited breadsticks and we ordered meat sauce for dipping which is great. We ordered the New steak parmigiana which was good, the chicken fettuccine which was good too and the chicken Marsala which was not good. It tasted undercooked and chewy. Our waitress...
User
So if you are in this area Pennsylvania it’s worth dropping in and having a high carb meal right before a sporting event.No this place is great and it is your typical Olive Garden but it only gets four stars and I’m gonna tell you why. The windows inside and outside are really and clean and disgusting. Where we said you could see the bird poo on the outside of the windows on the inside right at our table you can see all the greasy little kitty handprints all over full sets of windows or we were setting.Now the food was delicious as always but there is an exception here. You will notice my daughter was brought ziti with a red cream sauce and she ordered cheese ravioli with an Alfredo sauce. M...
User
We’ve come to eat late after work a few times over the past few months. Arrived around 9:45p and they close at 11pm on Friday’s. Each time we’ve experienced poor customer service and the food has been cold, lukewarm, or not fully cooked.Last night we waited over 10 minutes just to be greeted by a waiter and get a drink order taken and the restaurant wasn’t that busy.. during that time staff was fooling around and laughing in the kitchen behind us, I guess they did not notice we were waiting..Food was lukewarm and it took longer than necessary to wait for just salad and breadsticks (that’s all we ordered). We look forward to having a hot bowl of soup on a cold night after a long day and it wa... View menu
State College
State College, PA, home to Penn State University, offers a vibrant college town vibe with diverse dining options. Typical eats include sticky buns and cheesesteaks.
Categories
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Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
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Salads Fresh and vibrant, our salads are crafted with seasonal ingredients and a mix of crisp greens, colorful vegetables, and unique dressings, offering a delicious and healthy choice for any palate. View menu
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Casual Our Casual menu offers delicious comfort food for effortless dining. From juicy burgers and scrumptious sandwiches to fresh salads and hearty mains, our diverse selection provides a delightful experience for any casual outing.
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Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito!
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