"Olive Garden is synonymous with Italian-American fare across the United States, and, truthfully, it may very well be one of the only options for the cuisine in some places across the country. However, that doesn't mean that the menu offerings are all authentically Italian, especially compared to what you order at eateries over in Europe. Perhaps one of Olive Garden's most popular menu offerings is its breadsticks (yes, the unlimited ones that come with salad),"
"The soft, buttery breadsticks that you're accustomed to indulging in at Olive Garden are inherently American, but not traditionally Italian. Instead, breadsticks commonly eaten in parts of Italy are called grissini, and they're quite different. Unlike the breadsticks you eat at Olive Garden (and other Italian-American restaurants in your area), a grissino is thin and crunchy, closer to a cracker you might put on your charcuterie board here in the States."
Olive Garden serves soft, buttery, bready breadsticks that are popular across the United States and often served unlimited with salad. Those breadsticks are American-style, frequently seasoned with salt, garlic, butter, oil, or herbs, and are suitable for dunking into soups, sauces, or cheese dips. Italian breadsticks are typically grissini, which are thin, oblong, and crunchy rather than pillowy. Grissini resemble crackers and are a staple in Turin and other parts of Italy. Authentic Italian restaurants rarely serve the soft, buttery style common in the U.S. Similar American variations appear at pizzerias and in home recipes.
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