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Olive Garden

4.5(1,551 community reviews)
Moderate ($$)

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Discover Olive Garden, offering the best Italian experience in Kapolei. Enjoy Moderate ($$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Slice of Tuscany in the Heart of Honolulu

When the craving for unlimited breadsticks hits while you are wandering through the Ala Moana area, this local staple offers a consistent escape. The moment you step inside, you are greeted by the familiar, comforting aroma of roasted garlic and simmering marinara. It is the kind of place that balances the casual energy of a busy shopping hub with a reliable menu of Italian-inspired comfort food.

What to Expect on Your Plate

While the menu is expansive, the Tour of Italy remains the perennial favorite, featuring a trio of the house’s most famous dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico, and Fettuccine Alfredo. The pasta is consistently al dente, and the sauces carry that distinct, savory profile that regulars have come to expect. If you find yourself here during peak dinner hours, be prepared for a lively, high-energy environment; the dining room fills quickly with families and groups looking for hearty portions.

Navigating the Experience

The space is bright and airy, a welcome change from the humid Oahu afternoons. One thing to keep in mind is that the popularity of this location means the parking situation can get a bit tight during the weekend rush, so planning your arrival a few minutes early is a smart move. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch before heading back to the office or settling in for a long dinner, the service remains attentive and efficient. It is an unpretentious spot where the main focus is simple, filling food served in a space that feels like a neighborhood gathering point rather than just another storefront.

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Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Olive Garden - Honolulu Restaurant Image

Location

91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96707

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Reviews

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Elizabeth PerryGoogle Maps

Recently

The overall experience was not too bad. We did go in there with my grand babies who just wasn’t having it that day for some reason but our waiter CHARLES was so amazing and very attentive! The food was delicious as well and the mango tea was refreshing! Thanks CHARLES for your amazing service!! We will definitely be back!

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Josephine - livingdaNAwayGoogle Maps

Recently

Outstanding Service and Delicious Food! I recently visited this Olive Garden and had a truly wonderful experience. A huge shout-out to our waitress, Angel, who was absolutely fantastic! She was incredibly attentive throughout the meal and remembered all of our orders perfectly. It is rare to find such a lovely person with such a great attitude, and I will definitely be back and will make sure to ask to be seated in her section. You should as well! The food was just as impressive as the service. We enjoyed some hearty pasta dishes. We even celebrated a special birthday with a decadent slice of chocolate cake. Everything was delicious and made for a perfect outing. Highly recommended!

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Kailyn Rose OiliGoogle Maps

Recently

Aloha! ID HIGHLY SUGGEST GOING TO THIS OLIVE GARDEN IN KAPOLEI! I had a waitress named “SHAELEIGH.” She was so amazing to me and my boyfriend. We went for our anniversary and she made sure our experience was extremely pleasant!!! She gave us our drinks & food in such a timely manner, she made sure to ask for ANY needed refills (water, breadsticks, salad, etc…) We are there regularly and have amazing experiences with their waitresses, but she put the cherry on the cake! I tipped her $50!!! This was such an amazing service. The hostess was extremely nice as well and made sure our wait wasn’t too long.

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Sweet SecretGoogle Maps

Recently

Angel was an amazing server! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. The food was so good, and her positive attitude made the whole dining experience even better. We’ll definitely be back!

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JoGoogle Maps

Recently

Olive Garden is always a great choice. We love coming here, free breadsticks, good food, and solid drinks never disappoint. The service was exceptional, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The wait was about 20 minutes, which is pretty normal, but everything moved smoothly once we were seated. Overall, great food, great service, and a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. We’ll definitely keep coming back! 🍝🥖🍷

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Dexter MatsuyamaGoogle Maps

Recently

This is our third visit at this location. Wait was about 20 minutes to be seated at 8:30pm. Restaurant was very busy and very loud. Our server was Tasha, she was beyond helpful and extremely friendly. She gave us the best experience here so far. We had their current special, the endless pasta bowls. Food was good. I was happy that I was allowed to have a half alfredo and half marinara pasta dish. It reminded me of the old Pizza Hut Fettuccine Neapolitan. Overall, our food was good, but our waitress is what made this experience beyond our expectations. Again, thank you Tasha for serving us.

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Olive Garden specializes in Italian cuisine.

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