Olive Garden - Roanoke, VA Review

Whenever I'm in the mood for good, affordable Italian food, we make a beeline to the local Olive Garden.  The wait staff is so friendly and welcoming. The breadsticks are always fresh and usually hot.  The soups are to die for...and the salad is so good, I actually finish it for a change.  Of course, with the bowl placed on the table, you can help yourself to as much or as little as you like.  Like pasta?  You'll love the shrimp marinara.  That is my absolute favorite item here.  Of course, there are many other fine choices, too.  And I truly enjoyed the Australian chardonnay wine that complimented my pasta choice during our last visit.  As a member of the Darden restaurant family, Olive Garden accepts gift cards that can be used at a number of familiar, popular dining spots, including Red Lobster.  There may be finer Italian restaurants in America but in our corner of the world, Olive Garden is a winner, hands down.