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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

(619) 460-7221
  • 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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  • American ,  Italian ,  Pasta ,  Salads
  • $$$$$
(619) 460-7221
  • Main
  • Seasonal
  • Appetizers
    • Create A Sampler Italiano

      2-Item or 3-Item Sampler choices: calamari, stuffed mushrooms, fried zucchini, chicken fingers, fried mozzarella or toasted beef and pork ravioli.

    • Bruschetta

      A traditional topping of roma tomatoes, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with toasted ciabatta bread.

    • Shrimp Scampi Fritta

      Hand-breaded and fried shrimp lightly tossed with garlic and a white wine butter sauce.

    • Caprese Flatbread

      Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil on flatbread crust with garlic spread.

    • Grilled Chicken Flatbread

      Chicken, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and basil with alfredo and garlic spread.

    • Mussels Di Napoli

      Mussels in the shell, simmered with wine, garlic-butter and onions.

    • Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip

      A blend of artichokes, spinach and cream cheese. Served with tuscan bread.

    • Lasagna Fritta

      Parmesan-breaded lasagna pieces, fried and served over alfredo sauce, topped with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce.

    • Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

      Oven-baked smoked mozzarella, provolone, parmesan and romano cheese. Served with tuscan bread.

    • Dipping Sauces For Breadsticks

      Freshly prepared marinara, alfredo or five cheese marinara.

    • Sicilian Scampi

      Large shrimp sauteed in white wine, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and tomatoes. Served over ciabatta bread.

    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      Parmesan, romano and mozzarella cheese, clams and herb breadcrumbs baked in mushroom caps.

    • Calamari

      Tender calamari, lightly breaded and fried. Served with parmesan-peppercorn and marinara sauces.

  • Soups & Salads
    • Chicken & Gnocchi

      A creamy soup made with roasted chicken, traditional italian dumplings and spinach.

    • Pasta E Fagioli

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

    • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

      Grilled chicken over romaine in a creamy caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese and croutons.

    • Minestrone

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

    • Zuppa Toscana

      Spicy sausage, russet potatoes and cavolo greens in a creamy broth.

    • Soup, Salad & Breadsticks

      (Unlimited refills). Our garden-fresh salad, choice of homemade soup and warm garlic breadsticks. Available until 4 p.m. daily at this special price.

  • Panini (Grilled Sandwiches)
    All Panini served with homemade soup and garden-fresh salad. Available until 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.
    • Grilled Chicken Caprese

      Grilled chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella with a sun-dried tomato and basil pesto spread.

    • Grilled Chicken Florentine

      Grilled chicken, spinach, asiago and parmesan cheese with a sun-dried tomato spread.

    • Grilled Steak & Portobello

      Grilled sliced steak with balsamic onions, portobello mushrooms and asiago cheese with a sun-dried tomato and herb spread.

  • Filled Pastas
    • Braised Beef & Tortelloni

      Tender sliced short ribs and portobello mushrooms tossed with asiago-filled tortelloni in a basil-marsala sauce.

    • Ravioli Di Portobello

      Portobello mushroom-filled ravioli in a creamy smoked cheese and sun-dried tomato sauce.

    • Cheese Ravioli

      Cheese-filled ravioli topped with marinara or meat sauce and melted italian cheeses. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.

    • Lasagna Rollata Al Forno

      Lasagna rolls stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and romano cheese. Topped with mozzarella and seasoned breadcrumbs, baked in five cheese marinara.

  • Pizzas
    • Create Your Own Pizza

      Choose up to four toppings: Pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives or roma tomatoes.

    • Chicken Alfredo Pizza

      Pizza topped with grilled chicken, italian cheeses, alfredo sauce and scallions.

  • Classic Recipes
    • Lasagna Classico

      Layers of pasta, meat sauce and mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and romano cheese. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.

    • Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

      Ziti pasta in a five cheese marinara sauce, baked with a layer of melted italian cheeses.

    • Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

      Traditional meat sauce seasoned with garlic and herbs over spaghetti. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.

    • Linguine Alla Marinara

      Pasta with a zesty blend of ripe tomatoes, onions and herbs. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Parmesan-breaded chicken breast, fried and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti.

    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Parmesan cream sauce with a hint of garlic, served over fettuccine.

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded eggplant, fried and topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Served with spaghetti.

    • Capellini Pomodoro

      Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil and marinara sauce tossed with capellini. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.

    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      Traditional meat sauce over spaghetti with meatballs (or italian sausage). Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.

    • Tour of Italy

      Homemade lasagna, lightly breaded chicken parmigiana and creamy fettuccine alfredo. Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and italian sausage.

  • Chicken, Fish & Seafood
    • Chicken Scampi

      Chicken breast tenderloins sauteed with bell peppers, roasted garlic and onions in a garlic cream sauce over angel hair.

    • Chicken Alfredo

      Grilled chicken tossed with fettuccine and fresh alfredo sauce.

    • Shrimp Primavera

      Shrimp, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms in a bold arrabbiata sauce over penne.

    • Venetian Apricot Chicken

      Grilled chicken breast in an apricot citrus sauce. Served with broccoli, asparagus and diced tomatoes.

    • Crispy Parmesan Shrimp

      A dozen handcrafted parmesan crusted shrimp served with curly mafalda pasta tossed in a five cheese marinara sauce. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Seafood Alfredo

      Sauteed shrimp and scallops tossed with creamy fettuccine alfredo.

    • Capellini Di Mare

      Shrimp, clams and mussels sauteed in white wine, garlic and a zesty marinara sauce. Served over capellini and topped with fresh basil. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Shrimp Mezzaluna

      Crescent-shaped ravioli filled with four italian cheeses, tossed with sauteed shrimp and tomatoes in a white wine cream sauce.

    • Seafood Portofino

      Mussels, scallops, shrimp and mushrooms with linguine in a garlic-butter wine sauce. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Herb-Grilled Salmon

      Salmon filet brushed with italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with seasoned broccoli. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Seafood Brodetto

      Scallops, shrimp and delicate tilapia with spinach and mushrooms simmered in a light white wine and marinara-saffron broth. Served with toasted ciabatta bread. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

      Oven-baked delicate white fish crusted with parmesan cheese. Served with italian vegetables over angel hair tossed in a light garlic-butter sauce. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Lobster Cannelloni With Shrimp

      Lobster, shrimp and mascarpone cheese-filled cannelloni in a creamy seafood sauce, topped with shrimp, mushrooms and spinach. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Moscato Peach Chicken

      Grilled chicken breasts with a moscato wine and peach glaze served with spinach, tomatoes and curly mafalda pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce with a touch of pancetta bacon. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Chicken Marsala

      Sautéed chicken breasts in a savory sauce of mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine. Served with Tuscan potatoes and bell peppers. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Stuffed Chicken Marsala

      Oven-roasted chicken breast stuffed with Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with mushrooms and a creamy marsala sauce. Served with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara

      Chicken and shrimp with bucatini pasta in a parmesan cream sauce with pancetta bacon and roasted red peppers, baked and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Chicken Scampi

      Chicken breast tenderloins sautéed with bell peppers, roasted garlic and onions in a garlic cream sauce over angel hair. (*Available for dinner only)

    • Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken

      Grilled chicken breasts in a lemon-herb broth served over farfalle pasta sautéed with spinach, broccoli and tomatoes in a white wine herb sauce. (*Available for dinner only)

  • Beef & Pork
    Available for dinner only.
    • Mixed Grill

      Skewers of grilled marinated steak and chicken with a rosemary demi-glace, served with grilled vegetables and tuscan potatoes. Steak prepared medium unless otherwise requested.

    • Chianti Braised Short Ribs

      Tender boneless beef short ribs slow-cooked in a chianti wine sauce. Served with portobello mushroom risotto and steamed vegetables.

    • Steak Toscano

      Grilled 12 oz choice center cut Strip steak brushed with italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with tuscan potatoes and bell peppers.

    • Steak Gorgonzola-Alfredo

      Grilled beef medallions drizzled with balsamic glaze, served over fettuccine tossed with spinach and gorgonzola-alfredo sauce. Steak prepared medium unless otherwise requested.

    • Parmesan Crusted Bistecca

      Grilled 8 oz center cut sirloin topped with parmesan-herb breading, baked golden brown. Served with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and asparagus drizzled with balsamic glaze.

    • Grilled Sausage & Peppers Rustica

      Italian sausage, bell peppers and fresh mozzarella with penne in a zesty marinara sauce.

  • Kid's Menu - Entrees
    • Create Your Own Pasta

      Pick your favorite pasta and sauce (add protein for an additional charge). Pastas: fettuccine, spaghetti, penne, small shells, whole wheat linguine. Sauces: tomato, meat sauce alfredo, parmesan butter. Proteins: grilled chicken, shrimp, italian sausage, meatball.

    • Cheese Ravioli

      Italian cheese-filled ravioli with tomato sauce.

    • Macaroni & Cheese

      Pasta shells in a creamy cheese sauce.

    • Cheese Or Pepperoni Pizza

    • Chicken Fingers & Pasta

      Lightly breaded chicken tenders served with spaghetti and tomato sauce.

  • Kid's Menu - Desserts
    • Fruit Smoothies

      A frozen blend of fruit purée and creamy non-fat yogurt: choose strawberry, wild berry or peach-mango.

    • Sundae

      Vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry.

    • Dolcini (Mini Dessert)

      Chocolate mousse or strawberry cream cake.

  • Desserts
    • Tiramisu

      The classic italian dessert. A layer of creamy custard set atop espresso-soaked ladyfingers.

    • White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

      Raspberry-swirled white chocolate cheesecake topped with slivers of white chocolate.

    • Lemon Cream Cake

      Delicate white cake and lemon cream filling with a vanilla crumb topping.

    • Black Tie Mousse Cake

      Rich layers of chocolate cake, dark chocolate cheesecake and creamy custard mousse.

    • Triple Chocolate Strata

      Classic italian chocolate torta layered with creamy mousse and topped with dark chocolate ganache.

    • Zeppoli

      Soft, traditional italian doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar, served with chocolate sauce for dipping.

    • Warm Apple Crostata

      Sliced apples, rich vanilla cream and caramelized almond biscotti crumble baked atop a shortbread cookie crust. Served warm with vanilla ice cream.

    • Dolcini

      Piccoli dolci (little dessert treats), layered with cake, mousse, pastry creams and berries. Choose from: chocolate mousse, limoncello mousse, strawberry & white chocolate, amaretto tiramisu, dark chocolate caramel cream. Available individually or choice of three.

  • Non-Alcholic Beverages
    • Specialty Coffees & Hot Teas

      Caffe la toscana coffee, lavazza espresso, caramel hazelnut macchiato, caffe mocha, cappuccino, frozen cappuccino, caffe latte, herbal & flavored hot teas.

    • Iced Teas & Raspberry Lemonade

      Bellini peach-raspberry iced tea, fresh brewed iced tea, raspberry lemonade.

    • Italian Bottled Waters

      Acqua panna, san pellegrino italian bottled water.

    • Fruit Juices

      Apple, cranberry, orange, pineapple.

    • Fountain Drinks

      Coca-cola, diet coke, sprite, dr pepper.

    • Skinny Pomegranate Limetta

      A refreshing reduced calorie blend of pomegranate, lime juice and lemonade mixed with sparkling water.

    • Skinny White Peach Cooler

      A refreshing reduced calorie blend of white peach and mint, mixed with iced tea and lemonade.

    • Strawberry-Mango Limonata

      Refreshing strawberry and mango puree, mixed with sweet lemonade and sliced strawberries.

    • Bella Limonata

      Refreshing mix of sweet lemonade, pomegranate and pineapple juices with fresh sliced fruit.

    • Italian Sodas

      Raspberry, vanilla, orange, cherry, caramel or lemon syrup mixed with soda water.

    • Frullato Smoothies

      A frozen blend of fruit puree and creamy non-fat yogurt. Choose from strawberry, wild berry or peach-mango.

  • Gluten/Allergen Menu
    Explore these gluten-free versions of some of your favorite Olive Garden recipes. When ordering, please be sure to ask your server for this gluten free version of the menu item.
    • Garden Fresh Salad Without Croutons

      Our famous salad, tossed with our signature italian dressing.

    • Caesar Salad Without Croutons

    • Penne Rigate Pomodoro

      Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil and marinara sauce tossed with gluten free penne pasta. Also available with grilled chicken or shrimp.

    • Penne Rigate With Marinara

      Marinara sauce made with a blend of tomatoes, onions and italian herbs. Served over gluten free penne pasta. Also available with grilled chicken or shrimp.

    • Steak Toscano

      Grilled 12 oz choice center cut strip steak brushed with italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with grilled vegetables.

    • Herb-Grilled Salmon

      Salmon filet brushed with Italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with broccoli and red bell peppers.

    • Mixed Grill

      Skewers of grilled steak and chicken marinated in italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with broccoli and grilled vegetables.

    • Mixed Grill (All Chicken)

      Skewered chicken marinated in italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with broccoli and grilled vegetables.

    • Children's Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken breast served with broccoli and grilled vegetables.

    • Childrens' Penne Rigate With Marinara

      Gluten free penne pasta with marinara sauce. Served with a side of grapes.

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