[[{“value”:”Fettuccine Alfredo has been a popular Italian dish for almost 120 years. The creamy, cheesy pasta meal dates back to the early 1900s and was created by Alfredo Di Lelio at his Piazza Rosa for his wife, Ines, who had lost her appetite and strength after giving birth to their first child. The first fettuccine alfredo recipe only used three ingredients: fresh egg fettuccine, double/triple butter, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. It has since evolved and is one of the most popular pasta dishes. Americans especially love the pasta topped with chicken. Where can you get the tastiest version? Diners say here are 5 restaurant chains serving the best chicken alfredo in America.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden’s Fettuccine Alfredo is so good that the chain offers five “Amazing Alfredo” options, all featuring its signature Alfredo sauce, made fresh in-house every morning with ingredients like Parmesan, cream, garlic, and butter. Our reviewer, Megan Hageman, is a fan. “Thick and tasty all around. The long, flat noodles were plumper here than at other chains yet still cooked well—soft but not mushy,” she writes in her review. “The sauce, though, is where the dish truly shines. It leaned more towards buttery rather than cheesy, and it was unbelievably rich and creamy.” Other diners agree. “Say what you will about the rest of it, their fettuccine Alfredo is all cream and butter and they make it fresh and it is heaven,” a Redditor exclaims.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Diners also love the low-key Alfredo at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Diners say the popular dish is spiked with a hint of nutmeg and has a creamy texture that doesn’t feel too heavy. “The cheesiness of the sauce overtakes your palate, but at the same time, the dish resembles the perfect blend of butter noodles and a rich Alfredo sauce–what could be better than that?” Hageman explained in her review.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s fettuccine alfredo uses high-quality ingredients, including roasted garlic and Pecorino Romano, to create a rich, velvety Alfredo that clings perfectly to its wide fettuccine noodles. You can get it topped with two Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts. “The noodles you could tell were made that day they were so fresh. The sauce was awesome,” a Yelper says.
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The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory’s most popular item is Fettuccine Alfredo. Diners love the rich, buttery sauce and the option to add chicken or shrimp. “I love the Alfredo at Cheesecake Factory,” a Redditor exclaims.
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo’s Alfredo has a super-creamy sauce with cheese, butter, and just the right touch of cream. The “classic favorite” comes family-style, with the option of adding chicken for an upcharge. “The Fettuccine Alfredo is my favorite and usually lasts several days!” a Yelper writes. Another declares it “the most creamy fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever had.”
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