Olive Garden Menu Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the four soups?

Italian Wedding, Broccoli Cheddar, Potato Leek, Beef Stew

Pasta e Fagioli, Minestone, Zuppa Toscana, Chicken and Gnocchi (correct)

Chicken Noodle, Minestrone, Tomato Basil, Pumpkin

Clam Chowder, French Onion, Split Pea, Minestrone

What is Pasta e Fagioli?

White and red beans, ground beef, tomatoes and pasta in a savory broth.

What is Minestrone?

Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.

What is Zuppa Toscana?

Spicy sausage, fresh kale and russet potatoes in a creamy broth. Signup and view all the answers

What ingredients are in Chicken and Gnocchi?

Roasted chicken, traditional Italian dumplings and spinach. Signup and view all the answers

Which soup is vegetarian?

Minestrone. Signup and view all the answers

How much extra is the Tuscan Trip Combo?

2.99. Signup and view all the answers

What are two signature salad toppings?

Antipasti Italian Meats and Cheese Signup and view all the answers

What is Antipasti Italian Meats and Cheese?

Salami, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Mini Pasta Bowls?

Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Ziti with Five Cheese Marinara Signup and view all the answers

What is Fettuccine Alfredo?

Parmesan cream sauce with a hint of garlic over fettuccine. Signup and view all the answers

What is Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?

Traditional meat sauce with garlic and herbs over spaghetti. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ziti with Five Cheese Marinara?

A creamy marinara with five Italian cheeses over ziti pasta. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Italian Small Plates?

Crispy Risotto Bites, Parmesan Asparagus, Chicken Meatballs, Tuscan White Bean Hummus Signup and view all the answers

What are Crispy Risotto Bites?

A bite-size blend of Italian cheeses and rice, lightly fried and served in marinara. Signup and view all the answers

What is Parmesan Asparagus?

Oven-roasted or lightly fried asparagus topped with grated Parmesan and served with aioli. Signup and view all the answers

What are Chicken Meatballs?

Two chicken meatballs with herbs and a hint of red pepper, sprinkled with Italian cheeses and served in marinara. Signup and view all the answers

What is Tuscan White Bean Hummus?

Blended with cannellini beans, olive oil and garlic, topped with garlic cloves and tomatoes. Signup and view all the answers

What sandwich and flatbread combinations are offered?

Smashed Chicken Meatball Sandwich, Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich, Italian Meatball Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Flatbread, Caprese Flatbread, Italiano Burger Signup and view all the answers

What sauce is not free of charge?

Alfredo. Signup and view all the answers

What two sizes of non-alcoholic beverages are used?

15 oz and 22 oz. Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the soup ladle?

8 oz. Signup and view all the answers

What is the calorie count for Leggeri?

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What juices does Olive Garden carry?

Orange, Apple, Tomato, Pineapple, Cranberry Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces of alcohol can the body process in an hour?

1 oz. Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces of wine are equivalent to 1 oz of alcohol?

4 oz. Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces of beer equal 1 oz of alcohol?

20 oz. Signup and view all the answers

What gluten-free sauces are available?

Fresh Tomato Pomodoro and Primavera Signup and view all the answers

What vegetarian sauces are available?

Marinara, Marsala Wine Sauce, Five Cheese Marinara, Fresh Tomato Pomodoro, Primavera, Sundried Tomato, Tomato Signup and view all the answers

Describe Scampi sauce.

Butter cream with roasted garlic wine and chicken stock, crushed red pepper. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Diavolo sauce.

Spicy calabrian sauce with chicken broth, topped with four red chili peppers. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Carbonara sauce.

Bacon and Parmesan cheese sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Paccheri pasta?

A traditional Neapolitan pasta which is a large hollow tube. Signup and view all the answers

What is Cavatappi pasta?

A spiral corkscrew pasta. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pappardelle pasta?

Flat ribboned pasta made from durum wheat semolina. Signup and view all the answers

What is gluten-free pasta?

Gluten-free Rotini - corkscrew pasta. Signup and view all the answers

What is whole wheat pasta?

Whole wheat linguine - higher fiber and firmer than traditional linguine. Signup and view all the answers

What are Gnocchi?

Italian potato dumplings. Signup and view all the answers

What is Polenta?

Creamy, golden-yellow cornmeal 'Italian grits'. Signup and view all the answers

What is Risotto?

Rice cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. Signup and view all the answers

What pasta options are included in Cucina Mia?

Bucatini, Cavatappi, Large Paccheri, Tri-Colored Veg Penne, Whole Wheat Linguine, Gluten-Free Rotini Signup and view all the answers

What is Bucatini?

Thin spaghetti-like pasta with a hole running through the center. Signup and view all the answers

What sauces are available on the Cucina Mia?

Fresh Tomato Pomodoro, Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, Spicy Diavolo, Primavera Signup and view all the answers

What toppings are available for Cucina Mia?

Meatballs, Sausage Meatballs, Chicken Meatballs, Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Shrimp Signup and view all the answers

Describe stuffed mushrooms.

Stuffed with a mixture of clams, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, baked with onion, bell pepper, and herbs. Signup and view all the answers

What sauce is served with Olive Fritta?

Citrus Aioli. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Crispy Risotto Bites.

Breaded and fried risotto bites topped with Italian cheeses placed on top of marinara sauce. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Polenta Shrimp alla Greca.

A sautéed shrimp with a Sicilian olive and caper blend tossed with marinara sauce and pesto with parmesan polenta. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Hummus.

Cannellini beans, olive oil and garlic mixed with parmesan cheese, a Toscana tomato blend with caramelized garlic cloves. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Tortellini al Forno.

Prosciutto and cheese filled tortellini covered with Alfredo sauce and toasted bread crumbs. Signup and view all the answers

What appetizers can be ordered 'traditional' or 'spicy'?

Calamari and Shrimp Scampi Fritta Signup and view all the answers

How can Parmesan Roasted Asparagus be served?

Roasted and Crispy Signup and view all the answers

What do sandwiches come with?

Fries. Signup and view all the answers

What flavor are the fries?

Parmesan and garlic. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Berry Bianco Spritzer.

Island Oasis blueberry pomegranate mix with Porta Vita Bianco and soda water. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Strawberry Passion Fruit Limonata.

Lemonade with strawberry passion fruit syrup and soda water. Signup and view all the answers

What is Kiwi Melon Limonata?

Lemonade and kiwi melon syrup. Signup and view all the answers

Describe an Italian Margarita.

Sauza Gold Tequila with OJ, then Island Oasis sour mix and a cordial glass of DiAmore Amaretto. Signup and view all the answers

What gluten-free beers are available?

Angry Orchard Cider and Omission Pale Ale Signup and view all the answers

Describe Sangarita.

Porta Vita Rossa with Jose Cuervo Gold sweet and sour, splash of OJ and berry sangria syrup. Signup and view all the answers

What are descriptive words for Merlot?

Smooth and fruity. Signup and view all the answers

What is Moscato?

White, fruity, and sweet. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pinot Grigio?

Light and crisp. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chardonnay?

Full and smooth. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chianti?

Soft berry. Signup and view all the answers

What is Zinfandel?

Robust and rich. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Italian Burger?

6 oz burger on a focaccia bun with garlic spread topped with mozzarella slices and arugula. Signup and view all the answers

What does steak tempt rare mean?

Deep red cool center. Signup and view all the answers

What is medium rare steak?

Red warm center. Signup and view all the answers

What is medium steak?

Moist pink center. Signup and view all the answers

What is medium well steak?

Slightly pink center. Signup and view all the answers

What does well (steak) mean?

Fully cooked, no pink. Signup and view all the answers

What is Parmesan Crusted Filet?

6 oz center cut filet, topped with alfredo sauce and parmesan bread crumbs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a center cut filet?

6 oz center cut filet, seasoned with Italian herbs. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Salmon Bruschetta.

Topped with pesto and Toscana blend, risotto and shrimp broth, spinach and crab meat. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pappardelle Pescatore?

Shrimp, scallops, and clams mixed with asparagus and tomatoes in a creamy red pepper and seafood sauce with pappardelle pasta. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mediterranean Grilled Trout?

Broccoli, caramelized garlic, tomatoes, pappardelle pasta and marinara sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Baked Tilapia with Shrimp?

Broccoli, butter wine sauce with a filet of tilapia. Signup and view all the answers

What is Baked Parmesan Shrimp?

20 shrimp, alfredo, ziti and tomatoes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Tour of Italy include?

Lasagna Classico, Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo Signup and view all the answers

Describe the 5 Cheese Ziti al Forno.

Ziti pasta with ricotta, parmesan, romano, fontina, and mozzarella cheese topped with marinara and breadcrumb. Signup and view all the answers

What dishes include risotto?

Grilled Chicken Toscano and Salmon Bruschetta Signup and view all the answers

What is Garlic Rosemary Chicken?

Grilled chicken breasts with fresh spinach and caramelized garlic with rosemary abruzzi sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Lasagna Primavera with chicken?

Herb and cheese lasagna filled with squash and zucchini topped with fresh tomato and bell pepper sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Stuffed Chicken Marsala?

Chicken breast stuffed with sundried tomatoes and cheese topped with creamy marsala sauce and mushrooms. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chicken Abbruzzi?

2 grilled breasts with red and green peppers, squash and zucchini with caramelized garlic and tomatoes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Crab Topped Chicken?

Sautéed breast with crab meat and spinach with abruzzi cream sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chicken Alfredo found on the lunch menu?

Classic favorites. Signup and view all the answers

What is Tiramisu?

A mascarpone cheese custard with lady fingers soaked in espresso and sweet cocoa. Signup and view all the answers

What is Chocolate Mousse Cake?

Dark chocolate cake and milk chocolate mousse topped with chocolate pearls and dark chocolate ganache. Signup and view all the answers

What is an add-on?

Any item that is not an entrée or a glass of water. Signup and view all the answers

What does S.I.E stand for?

Suggest, Inform, Endorse. Signup and view all the answers

What is included with the Create a Sampler Italiano (apps)?

Calamari, stuffed mushroom, breaded zucchini, chicken fingers, fried mozzarella, or toasted beef and pork ravioli. Signup and view all the answers

How many choices can you choose with Create a Sampler Italiano?

2 or 3. Signup and view all the answers

What toppings are available on pizza?

Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, Roma tomatoes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Soups

Four signature soups: Pasta e Fagioli, Minestone, Zuppa Toscana, and Chicken and Gnocchi.
Pasta e Fagioli features white and red beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and pasta in a savory broth.
Minestone includes fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta in a light tomato broth; vegetarian option.
Zuppa Toscana contains spicy sausage, fresh kale, and russet potatoes in a creamy broth.
Chicken and Gnocchi offers roasted chicken, traditional dumplings, and spinach in a creamy soup.

Extras and Pricing

Tuscan Trip Combo adds $2.99 to the meal.
Signature salad can be topped with antipasti Italian meats and cheese, or roasted tomato caprese.
Portion sizes: soup ladle is 8 oz, and house-made beverages come in 15 oz and 22 oz glasses.

Pasta Options

Mini Pasta Bowls: Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Ziti with Five Cheese Marinara.
Fettuccine Alfredo served with a Parmesan cream sauce; Spaghetti features traditional meat sauce; Ziti is topped with a creamy five cheese marinara.

Italian Small Plates

Small plates include Crispy Risotto Bites, Parmesan Asparagus, Chicken Meatballs, and Tuscan White Bean Hummus.
Crispy Risotto Bites consist of Italian cheeses and rice, lightly fried and served with marinara.

Sandwiches and Flatbreads

Six combinations available including Smashed Chicken Meatball Sandwich and Caprese Flatbread.
Sandwiches are paired with fries, flavored with Parmesan and garlic.

Sauces and Gluten-Free Options

Gluten-free sauces include Fresh Tomato Pomodoro and Primavera; vegetarian sauces are Marinara and Five Cheese Marinara.
Scampi sauce includes butter, cream, roasted garlic, and crushed red pepper; Diavolo sauce is spicy with chicken broth.

Pasta Types

Paccheri: large hollow tube pasta, Cavatappi: corkscrew spiral pasta, Pappardelle: flat ribboned pasta made from durum wheat semolina.
Gluten-free Rotini and whole wheat linguine options available.

Appetizers and Sides

Two preparation styles for Parmesan Roasted Asparagus: roasted or crispy.
Multiple appetizer choices can be ordered as 'traditional' or 'spicy.'

Entrees and Specialties

Tour of Italy includes Lasagna Classico, Chicken Parmigiana, and Fettuccine Alfredo.
Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno features ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, Fontina, and Mozzarella cheeses.

Desserts

Tiramisu made with mascarpone cheese and ladyfingers soaked in espresso; Chocolate Mousse Cake has dark chocolate layers topped with chocolate ganache.

House Liquors

Vodka (Smirnoff), Rum (Bacardi), Gin (Beefeater), Tequila (Sauza), Whiskey (Jim Beam).

Pizza Toppings

Options available: pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, and Roma tomatoes.

Miscellaneous

S.I.E stands for Suggest, Inform, Endorse.
Alcohol processing rate: the body can process 1 oz of alcohol per hour; 4 oz of wine or 20 oz of beer equals 1 oz of alcohol.

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