Olive Garden Menu Prices & Hours

Q: Does Olive Garden offer unlimited breadsticks?

Yes! Olive Garden serves unlimited warm breadsticks with every dine-in meal at no extra charge.

Welcome to Olive Garden Menu Guide — your go-to resource for the complete Olive Garden menu with up-to-date prices. Browse all 132 items across 16 categories — from classic pasta entrées and unlimited soup & salad to Italian wines and family-style catering.

Amazing Alfredos!

If there's a reason most families keep coming back for dinner, it's definitely the incredibly rich pasta dishes on the Olive Garden menu. The Alfredo sauce is still prepared in the kitchen throughout the day, ensuring every plate hits the table piping hot and perfectly creamy.

We highly recommend checking out the seafood or chicken variations if you've never tried them. It really just comes down to how hungry you are, because these bowls almost always guarantee leftovers.

See All 5 Items →

Appetizers

Before you dive headfirst into the main courses, you absolutely need to share a few starters with the table. Checking out the Olive Garden menu reveals classic favorites like toasted ravioli and crispy calamari that pair amazingly well with those fresh breadsticks.

Ordering two or three different small plates is the easiest way to keep everyone happy while the kitchen prepares the entrees. We usually go straight for the massive sampler so nobody has to compromise on what to get.

See All 10 Items →

Buy One Take One

This specific promotion is honestly one of the smartest ways to stretch your dinner budget without trying too hard. When you look through the Olive Garden menu, you can literally sit down for a hot meal tonight and walk away with a second chilled dish perfectly packaged for tomorrow's lunch.

It seriously takes the stress out of meal prepping when you know exactly what is sitting in the fridge waiting for you. Just make sure you double-check which specific pastas are included in the deal this month.

See All 7 Items →

Catering

Trying to organize food for an entire office lunch or a massive family gathering can get overwhelming fast. Thankfully, the catering options on the Olive Garden Menu USA are designed exactly for this, letting you order enormous pans of lasagna and massive portions of salad.

It completely eliminates the absolute hassle of cooking for twenty people while ensuring everyone gets food they actually recognize and enjoy. You just roll up, grab the trays, and you are immediately ready to serve.

See All 38 Items →

Classic Entrées

When you finally sit down and crack open the Olive Garden menu, these are the signature plates that most people are immediately hunting for. Whether you want the legendary Tour of Italy or just a massive plate of chicken parmigiana, this section covers all the bases.

These massive dinners always come with the endless soup or salad, which is exactly why nobody ever leaves the restaurant hungry. Taking your time to browse the entrees before you go makes ordering so much faster.

See All 27 Items →

Create Your Own Pasta

Sometimes you know exactly what sounds good, and the standard pre-made dishes just aren't cutting it today. That is exactly where this hyper-customizable part of the Olive Garden restaurant menu steps in to let you build the perfect plate from the noodles up.

You get to pick your exact pasta shape, pair it with your favorite sauce, and throw exactly the protein you want on top. The flexibility here is insane, meaning even the pickiest eaters can build something they love.

See All 1 Items →

Desserts

It really doesn't matter how full you are from the bottomless breadsticks, saving at least a tiny bit of room is basically mandatory. The dessert treats on the Olive Garden Menu USA feature rich, traditional sweets like properly layered tiramisu and warm Italian doughnuts that easily share across the table.

We almost always end up splitting a slice of the black tie mousse cake just to finish the night off with a solid sugar hit. Grab a coffee to go with it and you have the perfect wrap-up to a heavy meal.

See All 6 Items →

Family-Style Meals

Dragging the whole family out to eat gets seriously expensive, which is exactly why these bundled group options exist. The family-style bundles on the Olive Garden menu are massive dishes literally designed to be scooped out onto multiple plates right at your actual table.

It feels way more like a cozy Sunday dinner at home when you're passing huge bowls of pasta and salad back and forth. You end up saving quite a bit of money versus buying individual entrees for every single person.

See All 19 Items →

Gluten Sensitive

It used to be pretty difficult to enjoy a heavy Italian dinner if you had strict dietary issues with wheat and grains. Flipping through the Olive Garden new menu changes that completely, offering dedicated dishes prepared explicitly with gluten-sensitive ingredients and specific handling protocols.

They swap out standard noodles for specialized rotini, meaning you still get to fully enjoy the classic meat sauces and grilled chicken. It just provides a massive sigh of relief knowing you don't have to skip the main courses.

See All 10 Items →

Kids Meals - for children under 12

Getting kids to sit still and actually eat what you pay for is basically an extreme sport for parents. Luckily, the kids' section on the Olive Garden menu sticks entirely to safe, familiar staples like basic cheese pizza, chicken fingers, and plain pasta they will definitely finish.

The portion sizes are perfectly dialed in for anyone under twelve, and they come with a side and drink included in the pricing. It really makes taking young kids out to dinner completely painless and surprisingly affordable.

See All 11 Items →

Lighter Portions

There are definitely days when you just don't have the room or energy for a spectacularly heavy plate of melted cheese. The lighter fare options on the Olive Garden menu are an absolute lifesaver, focusing more on grilled salmon, vegetables, and lean chicken dishes.

You still get all that amazing Mediterranean flavor, but you get to walk out of the restaurant without actively needing a nap. It is the perfect choice for a late dinner when you want to keep your calorie count somewhat reasonable.

See All 7 Items →

Lunch-Sized Favorites

Stepping out of the office for a quick midday break requires food that is both fast to get and genuinely filling. The lunch portions on the Olive Garden Menu USA scale down those massive dinner plates into sizes that won't completely put you to sleep by 2 PM.

If you're really hungry, their endless soup and salad combo remains one of the absolute best values you can grab anywhere during the week. It is heavily discounted compared to dinner, making it a super reliable option.

See All 10 Items →

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Washing down multiple plates of pasta requires slightly more exciting choices than just standard tap water with lemon. When you check out the full Olive Garden menu, you'll be pretty surprised at the solid lineup of handcrafted lemonades, flavored teas, and specialty sodas.

The raspberry lemonade is practically legendary at this point, and it constantly gets refilled by the servers before you even have to ask. It provides a sweet, tangy break from all the savory food on your table.

See All 13 Items →

Sides, Sauces & Extras

Every now and then, your main course just needs a tiny little extra boost to make it exactly what you are craving. Browsing the Olive Garden menu prices for sides lets you quickly tack on an extra meatball, some grilled chicken, or a side of steamed broccoli.

A lot of people don't know you can even order an entire boat of Alfredo sauce just for actively dipping your breadsticks into. Knowing these little add-ons perfectly completely changes the way you order your dinner.

See All 9 Items →

Soups, Salad & Breadsticks

Let's be completely honest, a massive chunk of people show up specifically just for the endless bowls that come before the meal. The iconic soups heavily featured on the classic Olive Garden dinner menu are cooked fresh every day and arrive at the table incredibly hot.

Whether you aggressively prefer the slightly spicy Zuppa Toscana or lean toward the creamy Chicken Gnocchi, getting rapid refills is the best part. When you stack that with the cold house salad, you honestly don't even need an entree.

See All 6 Items →

Wine & Beer To Go

A really robust Italian dinner almost feels a bit naked without a decent glass of red to sip alongside the heavy sauces. Looking past the food and diving into the Olive Garden drink menu reveals a truly solid curation of imported Italian wines and reliable domestic beers.

You can grab a single glass to pair nicely with your steak, or buy an entire bottle to split with the table and take the rest home. It seriously elevates a standard Tuesday night dinner into something that feels like an occasion.

See All 19 Items →

💰 Insider Secrets

10 Ways to Save Money
at Olive Garden

We put together a quick list of genuine, tested tips that actually help you stretch your wallet without feeling like you are cutting corners on your meal.

1

Sign Up for the eClub

Just typing in your email on their website gets you a free dessert or appetizer on your very first visit, plus they actually send you decent coupons on your birthday every year.

2

Stick to the Lunch Menu

If you show up before 3 PM, you get practically the exact same food as the dinner menu but you pay significantly less. The endless soup and salad combo during lunch is an absolute steal.

3

Box Up the Free Breadsticks

Right as you are finishing your meal, politely ask your server for one final basket of breadsticks. They almost always bring a fresh batch directly in a to-go box for you to take home completely free.

4

Use 'Buy One, Take One'

You basically pay for dinner tonight and they physically hand you a completely separate, chilled fresh pasta meal packaged perfectly to toss in your fridge for lunch tomorrow.

5

Split the Tour of Italy

It is a massive plate consisting of three completely dense foods (lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and fettuccine). It is genuinely too much for one person, so just split it and grab an extra side salad.

6

Order Kids Meals to Go

If you order online for curbside pickup, nobody actually checks your age. You can easily order off the children's menu to snag a smaller, way cheaper meal that still hits the spot perfectly.

7

Ask to Sample the Wine

Before you aggressively commit to a full glass or a whole bottle, you can actually ask the server to taste a tiny sample of most house wines to make sure you like it first, absolutely free.

8

Swap the Noodles for Free

You aren't permanently locked into the exact menu descriptions. If you want angel hair instead of rigatoni with your chicken, just ask them to swap it. There is zero upcharge for basic noodle swaps.

9

Buy the Giant Dressing Bottle

If you love the house Italian dressing, don't buy the tiny bottles at the grocery store. You can literally ask your server to buy a massive restaurant-sized bottle of it for a really fair price to take home.

10

Wait for Seasonal Promos

The famous Never Ending Pasta Bowl usually rolls around in the fall. It is literally the cheapest way to feed yourself impossible amounts of pasta and try every sauce if you time your visit right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Olive Garden menu, prices, and dining experience.

What are Olive Garden's current menu prices?

Olive Garden entrée prices range from about $18 to $27. Soups start at $7.99 per cup. Appetizers range from $4.49 to $16.49. Desserts are $8–$11. Prices may vary by location.

Does Olive Garden offer unlimited breadsticks and salad?

Yes! Olive Garden is famous for serving unlimited warm breadsticks and garden salad with every dine-in entrée at no extra charge.

What is the most popular dish at Olive Garden?

Chicken Alfredo is consistently the most popular dish. The Tour of Italy — combining Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Lasagna on one plate — is also a top seller.

Does Olive Garden have a lunch menu?

Yes, Olive Garden offers lunch-sized favorites at lower prices including the famous Soup, Salad & Breadsticks lunch combo.

Does Olive Garden offer catering?

Yes, Olive Garden offers catering pans and family-style bundles for groups. Pasta pans feed 4–6 people and start around $46.99. They also offer salad, soup, and breadstick bundles.

Does Olive Garden have gluten-free options?

Olive Garden offers a Gluten-Sensitive menu with rotini pasta made from gluten-free ingredients. Options include Rotini with Marinara, Rotini with Meat Sauce, and Grilled Chicken Parmigiana with rotini.

What are Olive Garden's hours?

Most Olive Garden locations are open Sunday–Thursday 11am–10pm and Friday–Saturday 11am–11pm. Hours may vary by location.

Olive Garden Menu with Prices 2026

Amazing Alfredos!

Chicken Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo

Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo

Seafood Alfredo

Appetizers

Breadsticks

Fried Mozzarella

Stuffed Ziti Fritta

Dipping Sauces with Breadsticks

Calamari

Meatballs Parmigiana

Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Lasagna Fritta

Shrimp Fritto Misto

Toasted Ravioli

Buy One Take One

Chicken Parmigiana

Fettuccine Alfredo

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Lasagna Classico

Rigatoni alla Vodka

Four-Cheese Manicotti with Marinara

Catering

Our Famous Jumbo House Salad

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Parmigiana

Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo

Lasagna Classico

Chicken Scampi

Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

Shrimp Scampi

Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce

Homemade Soups Large

Homemade Soups

Breadsticks

Fried Mozzarella

Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Black Tie Mousse Cake

Tiramisu

2-Liter Soda

Chicken Parmigiana Combination

Lasagna Combination

Create Your Own Pasta Station

Toasted Beef Ravioli

Alfredo Dipping Sauce

Five Cheese Marinara Dipping Sauce

Marinara Dipping Sauce

Meat Dipping Sauce

Grilled Chicken Breasts

Chicken Fingers

Italian Meatballs

Broccoli

Sicilian Cheesecake

Gallon Iced Teas & Raspberry Lemonade

San Pellegrino Sparkling (1 liter bottle)

Acqua Panna Spring (1 liter bottle)

Classic Entrées

Family-Style Lasagna Bundle

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Parmigiana

Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo

Lasagna Classico

Chicken Scampi

Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

Shrimp Scampi

Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini

Shrimp Carbonara