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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Italian Pasta, Vegan Marinara

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Top tips

  • A party of eight was seated in under ten minutes, with appetizers and salad arriving quickly.
  • Good to know: A reviewer reported receiving a very small Never-Ending Pasta Bowl refill in a takeout box; check the portion and serving arrangement if ordering this special.
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  • Ask whether the minestrone is available and confirm its ingredients; one reviewer especially praised it.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention breadsticks, minestrone and soup.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This family-friendly Italian chain has a meat- and dairy-heavy menu, but HappyCow lists marinara or tomato-sauce pasta, minestrone, and several sides as vegan choices. Reviews mention quick service for a party of eight and attentive servers; it’s a casual choice for familiar Italian-American meals, though vegan diners should confirm ingredients and preparation when ordering.

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5500 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 420, La Mesa, CA 91942

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–22:00

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Basic understanding
protein
beans
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