Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is a food chain with more than 600 restaurants and a staff of over 77,000 employees. The restaurant operates a culinary institute that teaches authentic cooking styles. Founded in 1982, it has partnerships with the National Minority Supplier Development Council, African American Chambers of Commerce and The United Negro College Fund. The restaurant s menu includes appetizers, salads, soups, pizzas, seafood, chicken and desserts. Its wine list includes Cavit pinot grigio, Principato bianco and Yellow Tale chardonnay. The restaurant offers gift cards for various occasions, such as holidays, anniversaries and birthdays. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is a division of Darden Restaurants, a casual dining company.