It's safe to say, I've probably have been going to this place for close to 30 years ! It's also safe to say the service and quality have been disappointing the past few years. This used to be my favorite restaurant to go to and I used to rant and rave about it, not anymore. The "to-go" side has been the issue with me personally. The past couple years, I used to frequent to get a salad and breadsticks and I would have to constantly complain ( which I hate doing, and never had to before ) about the extremely small proportions that I would regularly get. It never used to be like that, that's why I barely go anymore. Today, for my birthday, I ordered the $37.00 crab cake plater with fries and the salad and breadsticks. Once again the salad filled half the small container and the smallest breadsticks I've ever seen. I had to order 4 more , which were closer to the regular size. Just going to start cashing in my couple thousand reward points and not go back. read more

Stopped by The Olive Tree for happy hour and had a really good experience. The service was friendly and attentive without being over the top, which I appreciated. We tried the buffalo chicken flatbread and it was really good, and the personal pizza was honestly amazing. Everything came out fresh and hot. The sangria was also great and paired well with the food. Overall, it was a solid happy hour with good food, good drinks, and great service. I'd definitely come back. read more

The Olive Tree - Left Tropical Sangria Right Olive tree Sangria - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

I ate at The Olive Tree and had a really solid experience. The meal started strong with the breadsticks -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a nice seasoning that actually stands out. The salad was fresh, cold, and super crisp, with dressing in every bite. Not the best dressing I've ever had, but definitely far from the worst. My server was friendly, kind, and attentive throughout the meal. The blackened chicken Alfredo was the star of the table. The chicken was pleasantly seasoned, and the spice cut right through the richness of the cream sauce. The heat and seasoning melted together in holy matrimony, creating a combo so flavorful it honestly made up for the chicken being slightly overcooked. Everything else about the dish landed -- bold, creamy, and balanced. I'm usually not an Alfredo person, but I've had one great one before -- and this held its own. If you don't normally go for Alfredo, this is actually a solid place to start. They also had Frank Sinatra playing in the background, which added a classic, laid-back vibe that fit the meal perfectly. Definitely a dish worth going back for. read more

The Olive Tree - Blackened chicken Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

Wow, I don't even want to do the math. I've been coming here since I was 15 The quality of the food is still the same as I remember. It was even packed on a weekday for lunch. It does have tons of seating, but I do miss the days where they had cozy booths. Now it's just tables. This place has a private parking lot that it doesn't share with other businesses. Our server, Kevin was great. He Told us his recommendations and asked if we had any questions about the menu, what was popular and etc. Even asked if we wanted to put some drink orders in. I think the menu is great. They have a great selection, they have great cocktails and don't get me started on their salad and breadsticks (blows Olive Garden out of the water, obviously) And the prices were amazing Kevin was extremely attentive and we ordered immediately. He was also great at refilling our breadsticks, salad and water My dad ordered the fettuccine Alfredo 5/5 stars And I ordered the tortellini with vodka sauce 5/5 The portions are HUGE, which is always a plus for me. Also, the pasta came with tons of sauce which I love extra sauce.The breadsticks came in handy for that. All the pasta sauce here tastes so fresh and homemade Our food actually came out in less than 10 minutes. We weren't even finished with our first round of salad and breadsticks. Which, in my book, the faster the better. For our drinks, which came out VERY fast as well. My dad had the - peach sangria And I had the - strawberry sangria They also have a good happy hour. So we will have to come back for that. They even have a bar. When we walked past the bar area they had a couple games on the TV The ambiance was actually pretty cozy. I love the color scheme, I love seeing all the racks of wine and everything was extremely clean. I also like how even though the place is pretty big it gives off an intimate vibe. It's your typical cute Italian bistro. You can dress up or you can be casual Again, 5 stars for Kevin, he was amazing and everything came out extremely fast, he was knowledgeable and whenever we asked him for something he never once acted as if we were a bother. This is a staple for every time I visit my father and we will definitely be back and hopefully get Kevin again as our server. As for dessert, they did have a dessert case that we passed when we were leaving. We didn't bother looking at the dessert menu (Kevin did offer a dessert menu and asked if we wanted to put in a dessert order) but we already had plans later for dessert. But everything looked amazing. 5 Stars for service 5 stars for ambiance 5 stars for value 5 stars for portion 5 stars for taste read more

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They charge a 3% surcharge to use a debit or credit card. So we unfortunately spend less because we don't always have enough cash on hand. As you enter and head towards the host stand to the left, you see this incredibly beautiful bar. The seating is very comfortable and not too close together. And you can catch a game here. But we came here for a good meal and we were not disappointed. This was my 3rd time here and it's always a joy. Our food was delivered promptly and our service was accurate and pleasant. The shared salad bowl is excellent. Give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more

The Olive Tree - Seafood pasta was great !!! - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

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Been going to this place forever. Typically I would give it three and a half to four stars. Took Mom and stepdad there for Mother's Day. Walked in and sat down waited about 10 minutes actually had to go to the bar and get water for us. Server finally brought us some bread thought the salad was coming right behind I thought wrong. He finally came over to get the drink order everything worked out okay with that. When he brought the drinks over I grabbed him real quick so we could order so I wouldn't lose him again. Another server came over and brought the appetizers out and I said that I still had not gotten my salad and she said she would get my server for me. That never happened. Eventually the food came out and I asked the same server if she would find our server so I could get a salad still not there, never happened. Finally our server came over to ask how everything was and we said okay but we still haven't received our salad, finally brought it out to us after that. I usually don't get Italian there I usually get Seafood but I wanted to do something different so I got the stuffed shells, there was hardly enough sauce on the plate to even cover one shell let alone four. My step dad got the muscles and the muscles are always awesome there and they were this time also but once again there was hardly any butter garlic sauce to slop up the bread that they give you, and unfortunately about five of the muscles were not opened so they could not be eaten. It was Mother's Day and they were crowded and unfortunately there was only one actual server working the whole bar section and another section. Not saying I won't be back but I will definitely second-guess it! read more

I love tha food . Ame muy exquisite el queso y lo cosinaron al punto la pasta y la en salada mmmm Rico y la sangria todo muy bien , y el Servisio muy educada y muy rapido en dar la Comida y hay mucha selection de. Vinos me en canto , Irene cuando regrese de Paris read more

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I picked up my good friend from the airport on a monday, and we stopped at Olive Tree for drinks. Happy hour runs until 7pm which worked great since her flight was delayed and we arrived around 6:15 pm. We found seats at the bar right away which was nice. The bar is big and the place has a friendly family vibe. The whole restaurant has been remodeled and it looks great. The food was just as good as I remembered from before the pandemic. The service wasn't great but the food, drinks and company made up for it. If nearby definitely give it a try. read more

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Breakfast really hit the spot this morning. The chicken was well seasoned, and the waffle were fluffy not doughy. The service was good. I have no complaints. The ambiance was very elegant, clean, with dim lighting. read more

The Olive Tree - Orange juice - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

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I hadn't been here in several years and was delighted to see they are somewhat newly renovated with a HUGE BEAUTIFUL bar with tons of TVs throughout to watch the games. It was super clean inside and they had an awesome happy hour my friends and I enjoyed. This is an Italian place but I loved their chicken quesadilla and honey old bay wings best. They also make good crushes and margaritas and are very spacious inside so they would be good for a group gathering or family night out. Our server Russell was busy but on top of his game and very personable. He showed us great hospitality for the celebration link up my friends and I were there for. I'll definitely be back to watch the games when I'm in the area for football season. read more

10/10, over the top service. Our server Angel was the best. Our buddy Zack went to him and requested "uppies" he promptly picked him up and than proceeded to spoon feed him pasta. Would recommend. read more

The Olive Tree - 10/10 over the top service' - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

We came here but really didn't get it. We ordered pasta and while the portions were large, it was quite mediocre. I have pretty high standards for Italian food, and given the strong reviews on here, I was disappointed. We did see a lot of people at other tables ordering pizza, so if we ever come back, I'd give that a try. I guess worth a try if you're in the area and looking for Italian food with big portions. read more

This is my second visit! Absolutely amazing food. Sippy and Lisa made my visit extremely personal. They had great recommendations and the food was extraordinary! Not to mention the ice cold beer. Thank you for the great experience. I'll be back with my family next visit. read more

The Olive Tree - Orange Roughy Pesto - OMG - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

Such a cute spot for girls night out! The girls (3 of us) went out for a random Friday night dinner, and was seated quickly.. along with being served with good service and smiles across the table. The girls really enjoyed the mussels, by far they were the star of the show. read more

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What a little gem! I arrived with a group as soon as they opened at 11am (Saturday). I opted for the brunch chicken and waffles while others in my group had waffles, tater tots, omelettes etc. I loved the chicken and waffles. The waffle was good and it didn't taste like the store bought frozen waffles alot of restaurants use. The chicken portion was huge and it also came with a side of bacon. I ate and half and took the rest to go. For $18, it was one of the best chicken and waffles entrees I have had. Note that they offer bottomless mimosas for $15 with any brunch dish. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Parking: 10/10 dedicated parking lot *great for groups but they DONT split checks read more

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Really good food really good prices! Will go back and will recommend to others! I got the greek salad! Huge Salads!!

Slow weekday afternoon. The ambience is good, might be cozier in the evening. The food was good, they serve breadsticks and salad complimentary which was nice. The server was polite too. Overall solid 4.5 stars. read more

The Olive Tree - Tortellini alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

**Unpleasant Experience Due to Rude Management** Unfortunately, my visit was ruined by the manager, Lisa, who was rude and accusatory. Her unprofessional behavior made the atmosphere uncomfortable, overshadowing any positives. Customer service is key, and this experience fell short. read more

This was a great family spot. The menu was filled with Italian classics and the bottomless salad and breadsticks didn't disappoint. The staff was very friendly and service was quick. Don't overlook this spot when in Glen Burnie. read more

Our family dropped in for lunch earlier this week as we were in the area running errands. It's been a few years since I have been back to this restaurant and it looks like they renovated. I always imagined this place to be similar to the Oli.... Garden however it's giving higher scale given the price on the menu! I wasn't really expecting to pay $20+ per person which included my daughter. Both my husband and I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs which cost $18.99 each. My daughter got a kids chicken tender along with a chocolate shake. Big mistake but she really wanted one. FYI- the milk shake is like the chocolate flavoring, milk(?) with crushed ice. She didn't like it. My husband tasted it and didn't like it. The server was so nice and visited out table often to make sure everything was okay and our waters were filled. Note: If paying your bill with a card, please beware that they will charge 3% additional to your tab. read more

Service was great. Food was great. The whole place is very clean always looks fresh. The food taste fresh. six of us went to dinner last night and there was no complaints about anything and everybody loved their food and our waitress, Olesia was amazing. read more

The Olive Tree - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

Love this place, came here for my daughter's birthday they easily accommodated a party of 15 with kids etc. . Great service. , plenty of food choices for all tastes, they let us bring our own cake. Will def be coming back - especially to host an event read more

The wine sauce and pasta tasted weird. The dining room a bit cold. The bread and salad was good. Calamari was very good, but enough for four people. They add a 3% charge for credit cards. Service is ok. Update: The pasta tasted excellent the next day warmed in the microwave. read more

We decided to pop in here to dine Saturday night on 2.18.23. The wait was less than 10 minutes for an available table. We were then escorted towards the back area. The restaurant seemed very nice and open and there are plenty of tables available for large gatherings for celebrations like a birthday, which we noticed not far from us. Our server was very attentive and informed us he would be with us. We glanced over the menu. Hubby ordered us a pitcher of the tropical sangria. Our order consisted of calamari, I had the chicken floretine, and hubby had the southern platter. The food was okay, I was not that thrilled with the tomatoes in my dish. The tomatoes tasted watered down and not roasted, which threw off the taste of the dish. It took the natural flavor of the cheese and sauce of the dish away. If I could add salt, I would. I took off 2 stars for the restroom. When I entered, I immediately walked out after looking at a few stalls that were dirty, covered in urine and toilet paper. I would've photographed, but I would rather spare my fellow Yelpers. We just might come back and try their brunch special. read more

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The service for a quiet Thursday night was questionable. Angel disappeared and Not sure what had happened after he dropped our drinks off! Food was delicious! We had the crab soup (def a must), crab dip, Shrimp Medilano (I think that's what it's called), lobster ravioli, chicken piccata, and chicken fettuccine! Along with some salad and breadsticks. The portions here are HUGE! I didn't even finish my meal, but it was a great meal the next day! The shrimp in my pasta were gigantic and plenty! This is a great place to take a big group and share food! I'd come back just for that crab dip and crab soup! It's kind of loud in the high table area! Not a place for a romantic dinner, but great date night with drinks and good food! read more

If doing a carry out, the sale portion is very small. The food is good. I am just surprised at the salad size.

I've only actually eaten at the Olive Tree three times this summer and each experience has been absolutely wonderful. Very nice and helpful staff, the food was fantastic fantastic especially the unlimited salad and breadsticks that come along with each meal. The drinks were delicious, and I look forward to trying out the weekend, brunch soon as well. read more

When I first heard about this place, I thought it was very similar to Olive Garden. It is, but better! They serve salad and breadsticks complimentary to entrees ordered and were just as good! (I don't know about everyone else, but that was my favorite thing about Olive Garden and Olive tree lived up to that too.) My fiancé and I got drinks because it was happy hour, so why not. I got the tropical sangria, which was good. He got the watermelon crush, and they went a little heavy on the vodka/triple sec, which wasn't his vibe. We both got the pasta milanos, mine was chicken and his was shrimp. They were delicious and the shrimp were huge. We also got the toasted ravioli as an appetizer, pretty good. I was so full that I had leftovers for lunch next day. Also, our server was pretty nice from the moment we walked in. Also, I wasn't expecting much from the outside looking in, but the inside and decor was very pretty. All in all, I'll come back for brunch next time. Bottomless brunch read more

Our service , food and atmosphere is always amazing. Lisa, Kim and Shannon are the best bartenders. Food is always on point.

I'm 24 years old and presented a valid out-of-state ID to order a drink, but the restaurant refused to accept it. The manager took my ID for about 10 minutes, only to return and say they couldn't serve me. I've never had this issue at any other establishment. It was frustrating, especially considering how long they held onto my ID without explanation. Really disappointed by how it was handled. read more

This might be my second favorite dish after the seafood fettuccine, the waiters were friendly. Family friendly and date worthy. Cajun Alfredo Rigatoni read more

The Olive Tree - CAJUN ALFREDO RIGATONI - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

Solid spot for some quick food. I ordered the Chicken Marsala. The sauce was flavorful and spaghetti was al dente. The chicken wasn't anything to write home about and there was a couple pieces of gristle. The meal came with breadsticks that needed more garlic in my opinion and a salad that was tasty. I would prefer the dressing on the side next time as here was too much for my liking. Plenty of beer and drink options. The service was quick and friendly. They had plenty of seating, but one side of the restaurant was closed due to lack of staff. Not sure if it opens and is staffed when it's busier. The bar area had plenty of TVs as well. read more

The Olive Tree - Salad & Breadsticks - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

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This is my and my fiancé's second visit to the Olive Tree. First visit was good but this visit was exceptional. We had Lisa and Kat at the bar; they were more than attentive and definitely went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was very pleasant. We enjoyed the pizza special with their fresh grated cheese, you have to get the fresh grated cheese, it just takes it to another level. We also got the spaghetti marinara with meat sauce and mushrooms; pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was really good. We enjoyed the seafood fettuccini and the entire dish was cooked to perfection and amazing. All of this is served with an amazingly fresh salad and bread sticks which also was incredibly delicious. As all of you that follow me know, I don't give up 5 stars easily because there's always room for improvement. If I were able to give this rating on a 10 star scale I certainly would have given it 9 stars, but based on the five star scale I had to give them 5 stars. There were enough leftovers for 2 days of lunches for both of us. The portions sizes are more than adequate read more

Updated review: I've eaten here a few times with family and friends since my last review. The service has definitely improved since my last visit. The prices are still a bit steep, especially for lunch, but everyone has raised their prices. They do have a menu specifically for items $15 and under, which helps if you're on a budget. One thing I wanted to mention is about the soups. They used to offer cups and bowls of soup - now they only have bowls of soup. They offer a daily soup which comes in at $9.50 a bowl. read more

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After living and working in the area for five years, I finally made it to The Olive Tree. I was happy with the whole experience. I drank water while my husband had a couple draft beers. No complaints there but to be fair, he never complains about beer! We started with two appetizers: margarita flatbread and the meatballs. I really enjoyed the meatballs and they were kind of filling! My husband enjoyed the flatbread and I stole a piece too. The tomatoes may have been a little under ripe and it could have used some more basil, but nothing too crazy. I ordered the Chicken Piccata with linguine while my husband ordered the seafood linguini. The meals came with complimentary salad and breadsticks. I really enjoyed both! I loved my chicken piccata. It was a pretty big portion and came with three chicken breasts. After the apps, salad and breadsticks, I ended up taking two pieces of chicken home. It was still yummy the next day. My husband enjoyed his seafood linguini. It was pretty pricey but at least it came with a decent portion of seafood. I would definitely return. read more

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We came to the Olive Tree for a post wedding lunch. The interior and exterior of the building were very clearly renovated and very nice and modern. One thing I found interesting is that we were just sat in the main dining room. I was a guest at the wedding, so I wasn't sure if it was mentioned under the reservation that this was a special party. For food, we started off with some appetizers. The spinach and artichoke dip was fantastic! There are a few vegetarian options for the appetizers but it is not clearly marked on the menu. The meat eaters ordered a crab pretzel and calamari, which everyone seemed to love! For the salad provided by the restaurant, I was IMPRESSED. When I say I think about this salad every single day, I'm not lying. I'm not sure if there's a secret recipe for the dressing, but I need it. I would say this was the highlight of my experience, and I tell people about this salad almost every day (haha, I sound insane). I don't normally care for salads and I couldn't stop eating it. My main entree was the Ravioli which was really good for the first few bites but then started to taste like the water it was cooked in - if you know what I mean. I believe everyone was happy with their entrees, and the service was fantastic. The server came around very often to refill drinks and fulfill all of our requests. Definitely props to him for handling a large special party well! In all honesty, I would come back here especially for the salad and probably try a different entree. Maybe it was just the type of sauce used or something that made the ravioli taste strange. Beautiful atmosphere and good service though! read more

The 5 buck happy hour still exists here! Drinks are BUZZZZZZZZ worthy! Unlike places in our village of Catonsville, happy hour happens between 4 to 7, so you don't have to rush from that mean old beltway to get here. Food is good....nice bar choices! Great atmosphere and wonderful service. Nothing not to like! read more

The Olive Tree - Big old orange crush! - Italian Near Me - Glen Burnie, Maryland

I've driven past this place so many times and finally decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how large it was on the inside. The bar is sectioned off from general seating which I liked. I visit on a Sunday and they had the football games playing on their televisions. It was very lively in there. They also had bottomless mimosa options for brunch. I opted for bar seating and was attended to very quickly. The service was great overall. I ordered one of their seafood pastas and it was absolutely delicious. Still dreaming about it. I didn't really like my cocktail. Can't recall exactly what it was called but it was peach flavored with a super strong Smokey taste. Aside from that though I had a wonderful time and would return. read more

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Great quality, good portions, fantastic service! Ate together with a group of fellow cruisers ... a good meet-n-greet location. read more

Bartender needs more experience but the quality of the food I ordered was good 5/5. I had the blackened chicken Alfredo and bread sticks and calamari. My husband said he would eat two plates of the calamari by himself if he could. Chicken piccata needs work. It was cold and congealed. Servers were prompt, kind, educated on the menu and as quick as could be expected for the level of busy they were. read more