Your favourite destination for mountains of warm, garlic-brushed breadsticks and never-ending bowls of salad has officially arrived in the GTA.
After months of anticipation, Olive Garden has officially opened its doors at Vaughan Mills as of today, marking the beloved chain’s highly anticipated return to Ontario.
For over two decades, local fans of the Italian-American eatery have had to cross international borders or catch a flight out west just to get a taste of their comfort-food favourites, but as of this afternoon, the long wait is finally over.
Taking over the former Pickle Barrel space inside the shopping centre, this brand-new location is serving up the full nostalgic experience. Guests can expect to indulge in massive, family-style portions of signature classics like Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, and the fan-favourite Tour of Italy platter.
Every single entrée also comes complete with their famous never-ending first course, meaning you can eat your weight in freshly baked breadsticks and crisp garden salad tossed in their signature Italian dressing.
The opening marks the first phase of a major provincial expansion, with additional locations planned for Ottawa and Ajax later down the road. To keep things fair for the massive crowds expected to swarm the mall, the restaurant is operating entirely on a first-come, first-served basis for its launch, meaning no reservations will be accepted just yet.
You can find the new Olive Garden at Vaughan Mills, located at 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. Doors open daily at 11:00 a.m., giving you plenty of time to satisfy those carbohydrate cravings.
