The Best and Worst Things to Buy at Olive Garden, According to a Former Server

Olive Garden entices Americans everywhere with its giant platters of saucy pastas seen in its ads, not to mention the cultishly beloved breadsticks. The Italian-style chain is far from high dining, but some items on its menu can be surprisingly pricy. It’s also worth knowing how to get the most out of its heavily promoted deals. We talked to a former Olive Garden server about what to get and what to avoid when entering the family-friendly pasta temple.