Never-ending soup, salad, and breadsticks at Olive Garden in Richmond, Virginia

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Olive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine.

Richmonders love going to the restaurant for three never-ending items.

Olive Garden's homemade soups

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Soups made from scratch every day include:

1. Chicken & Gnocchi - A creamy soup made with roasted chicken, traditional Italian dumplings, and spinach.
2. Pasta e Fagioli - White and red beans, ground beef, fresh tomatoes, and tubetti pasta in a savory broth.
3. Minestrone - A vegan classic with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta in a light tomato broth.
4. Zuppa Toscana - Spicy Italian sausage, fresh kale, and russet potatoes in a creamy broth. Made with gluten-free ingredients.

Customers can be served the same soup as many times as they like, or they can have a different soup with each refill.

Olive Garden's fresh salad

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Olive Garden Famous House Salad contains iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, black olives, croutons, grated parmesan cheese, and Olive Garden's signature Italian dressing.

Olive Garden's freshly baked breadsticks

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Olive Garden's breadsticks are always fresh and hot because they are served from the oven. They are soft and fluffy on the inside, with a golden crust and slightly chewy exterior. They have a buttery and garlicky flavor. They are dairy-free, with a garlic topping made from margarine. The breadsticks are delicious on their own or dipped in sauce.