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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT GAINESVILLE

(4.9 Score)
2711 Clark Butler Boulevard,
Gainesville, FL 32608 Directions

Since 1982

Specialty:

✓ Spaghetti ✓ Fettuccine Alfredo ✓ Cheese Ravioli ✓ Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno ✓ Eggplant Parmigiana ✓ Spaghetti and Meatballs ✓ Lasagna Classico ✓ Chicken Parmigiana ✓ Shrimp Scampi ✓ Tour Of Italy ✓ Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo ✓ Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara ✓ Grilled Chicken Margherita ✓ 6 Oz Sirloin ✓ Herb-Grilled Salmon ✓ Chicken Alfredo ✓ Spaghetti With Homemade Sauce

“Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gainesville is located in Butler Enterprises. They provide classic Italian entrees such as Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, salads, starters, and desserts. Enjoy their Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno, an oven-baked dish featuring a blend of Italian cheeses, pasta, and their signature homemade five-cheese marinara. They prepare all their dishes using fresh, sourced ingredients. You can finish your meals with their beverages and desserts. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gainesville is the right place to enjoy free time with family and friends. The restaurant has dine-in and curbside pickup, and online ordering is also available.”

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Price:

Lunch Sized Favorites Starts from $8.99
Pasta Starts from $12.99
Alfredos Starts from $15.99

Contact:

(352) 372-5874

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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Carrabba's Italian Grill Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
Carrabba's Italian Grill Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
Carrabba's Italian Grill Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL GAINESVILLE

(4.8 Score)
3021 SouthWest 34th Street,
Gainesville, FL 32608 Directions

Since 1986

Specialty:

✓ Filet and Shrimp Toscana ✓ Lasagne ✓ Shrimp and Scallop Linguine Alla Vodka ✓ Mezzaluna ✓ Fettuccine Weesie ✓ Vegetable Ravioli ✓ Linguine Positano ✓ Rigatoni Martino ✓ Rigatoni Campagnolo ✓ Spaghetti ✓ Fettuccine Carrabba ✓ Lobster Ravioli ✓ Chicken Parmesan ✓ Chicken Bryan ✓ Chicken Marsala ✓ Pollo Rosa Maria ✓ Tuscan-Grilled Chicken ✓ Chicken Piccata ✓ Veal Marsala ✓ Veal Piccata ✓ Eggplant Parmesan

“Carrabba's Italian Grill Gainesville is located in the University Town Center. The restaurant provides its family recipes and uses only the best ingredients to prepare fresh and handmade Italian dishes. Carrabba's Italian Grill Gainesville offers wood-burning grills inspired by the several flavors of Italy; customers can enjoy signature dishes such as Chicken Bryan, Pollo Rosa Maria, and Wood-Fire Grilled Steaks. The restaurant also offers a vegan and gluten-free menu. The restaurant also has a happy hour menu from 4 PM to 7 PM in the bar area. Carrabba's Italian Grill Gainesville provides features such as Carside Carryout, Patio Dining, and Catering options.”

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Price:

Pasta
Filet & Shrimp Toscana $27.79
Lasagne $18.99
Mezzaluna $21.29
Fettuccine Weesie $23.29
Spaghetti $15.29
Fettuccine Carrabba $22.29
Lobster Ravioli $24.29
CHICKEN AND MORE
Chicken Parmesan $23.49
Chicken Bryan $24.99
Chicken Marsala $24.99
Pollo Rosa Maria $25.49
Tuscan-Grilled Chicken $21.79
Chicken Piccata $24.99
Veal Marsala $27.79
Veal Piccata $26.79
Eggplant Parmesan $20.49
SEAFOOD
Salmon Capperi $25.79
Simply Grilled Salmon $22.79
Mahi Wulfe $25.79
Simply Grilled Mahi $22.79
SIDES
Zucchini Stefano $5.79
Garlic Mashed Potatoes $4.79
Sauteed Broccoli $4.79
Grilled Asparagus $7.29
Fettuccine Alfredo $7.29
Penne Pomodoro $4.79
Parmesan Truffle Fries $5.79
French Fries $4.79
Sauteed Spinach $5.79

Contact:

(352) 692-0083

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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Pomodoro Cafe - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
Pomodoro Cafe - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
Pomodoro Cafe - Gainesville, FL Italian Restaurants
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POMODORO CAFE

(4.8 Score)
9200 Northwest 39th Avenue,
Gainesville, FL 32606 Directions

Since 1991

Specialty:

✓ Nonna Pasta ✓ Mamma Lasagna ✓ Gnocchi Rose ✓ Ravioli Alla Vodka ✓ Ravioli Fiorentina ✓ Vegetali Con Penne ✓ Lasagna Amalfi ✓ Spaghetti Clam Sauce ✓ Frutti Di Mare Seafood Combo ✓ San Francesco Da Sisi ✓ Carbonara with Chicken and Shrimp ✓ Eggplant Parmigiana Al Forno ✓ Pollo or Veal Marsala ✓ Pollo or Veal Piccata ✓ Pollo or Veal Parmigiana ✓ Pollo or Veal Francese ✓ Angus Top Sirloin ✓ Angus Skirt Steak

“Pomodoro Cafe brings the authentic style of the Italian menu. The restaurant is owned and managed by Italian native chefs. Pomodoro Café is a blend of Italian conviviality, the “Cibo di Casa” (homemade food) tradition, and the ambiance of a “Trattoria.” Pomodoro Cafe offers a casual dining atmosphere for its customers. All their menu items are prepared to order using fresh, local ingredients and seafood. You can try their signature dishes, such as Mamma’s Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, and the Frutti Di’ Mare Seafood Combo. Pomodoro Cafe offers happy hour menus with 2-for-1 house wine glasses and $1.00 off any domestic beer. The seafood festival starts at $14.50, and Zia Pasta Day is $11.99.”

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Price:

PASTA
Nonna Pasta $13.95
Mamma Lasagna $16.50
Gnocchi Rose $16.50
Ravioli Alla Vodka $15.95
Ravioli Fiorentina $16.95
Vegetali Con Penne $16.95
Lasagna Amalfi $17.50
Spaghetti Clam Sauce$17.95
Frutti Di Mare Seafood Combo $20.95
San Francesco Da Sisi $16.95
Carbonara with Chicken and Shrimp $17.95
MEAT AND SEAFOOD
Angus Top Sirloin $19.95
Angus Skirt Steak $21.95
Mixed Grill $22.95
Grouper Piccata $17.95
Salmon Alla Griglia $17.95
Salmon e Gamberi $20.95
CLASSIC PASTA
Spaghetti Alla Nonna $13.95
Pollo Cannelloni Al Forno $13.95
Pollo Alla Griglia $13.95
Parmigiano Siciliano $13.95
Gnocchi Sorrentino My Way $13.95
Gnocchi Madeira $13.95
Pasta Valentino $13.95
Blackened Shrimp Alfredo $13.95
Tuscan Shrimp Scampi $13.95
Penne Alla Ciccio $13.95

Discount:

Buy One, Get One 50% Off on Select Pizzas, Pastas, and Subs Every Day

Contact:

(352) 380-9886

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT GAINESVILLE REVIEWS

We went to enjoy a never-ending pasta bowl, and it was great. The food was amazing, the service was the best! We will back certainly!! The bread is always delicious. The never-ending salad was good as always, and with the cheese, it would be the best salad, too! For the pasta, you can choose your entrée (soup or salad), your pasta, and your sauce. If you want, you can add a protein.

Me and a friend got the never ending pasta it was good. I ordered the fettuccine pasta with alferdo sauce and the meat mariana sauce which was a good combination. The bread sticks were the best part of the meal and the salad is always a hit, pretty much what I expected. The service was good very nice and patience waitress.

Very nice experience eating lunch this afternoon. We had Chris as our server who was very friendly and helpful. Overall nice place to eat.

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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL GAINESVILLE REVIEWS

My wife and I loved our dinner at Carrabba’s! I ordered the Chicken Trio and my wife ordered the Lobster Ravioli. The chicken was so juicy and delectable: it melted in my mouth. The herbs, mushrooms, and spices! Mmmm. We didn’t have to wait to be seated and our waitress was wonderful! We finished our meal with Cappuccinos and Tiramisu. So delicious!! TY, Carrabba’s.

We have been going to this Carrabba’s since it opened about 20 years ago! We go for lunch when we are in town and sit at the bar. The service is always exceptional, and the food is always excellent. Will continue to return.

We did the Caymus wine pairing dinner and it was a fabulous event. Top notch wine, great service, and wonderful food.

POMODORO CAFE REVIEWS

We stopped in during our visit to Gainesville. The restaurant is located in a shopping center with easy access and plenty of parking. The restaurant was busy when we arrived but we got seated very quickly. We had a few drinks and ordered the Mamma Lasagna and the Salmon E. Gathering. Both meals came with soup or salad and we selected the Chicken Tortilla soup and Salad and a side of lobster Mac & Cheese. Both meals were delicious and full of flavor. The Mac and Cheese was delicious and nice and creamy. Overall, we had a great dinning experience.

Amazing meal! From tablecside homemade bread, to a lasgna with eggplant and homemade meat sauce, side od meatballs and a canolli cake! Great food and atmosphere.

I've been here before and it was meh but this time it was great!! We will be back for sure. The crab cakes were outstanding as were the garlic knots.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT GAINESVILLE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Contact Info: 8
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL GAINESVILLE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Reviews Study: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

POMODORO CAFE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 8
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Video: 10