$64.99 Chicken Alfredo
Includes: A pan of sliced grilled chicken and fettuccine pasta with our signature homemade alfredo sauce. Add Salad O…
Browse the complete Olive Garden menu — 132 dishes across 16 categories with prices, calories, and descriptions. Updated June 2026.
I always wondered how expansive and incredibly tasty the Olive Garden menu truly is. I've seen their commercials packed with endless breadsticks, rich pasta bowls, and desserts that can truly make anyone's mouth water, so what exactly do they serve?
I did some intensive research and came up with a complete breakdown of the Olive Garden restaurant menu, from their signature endless soups to savory family meals and sweet Italian treats. We will closely look at what is actively on the menu, what makes it so special, and why people absolutely love eating at Olive Garden.
I've carefully organized the complete Olive Garden menu into 16 different categories like Classic Entrées, Soups, Desserts, and more to help you quickly find exactly what you're craving today. From small appetizers to full family-style meals, everything is neatly arranged below for your convenience. All Olive Garden menu prices and item details are meticulously checked so you know exactly what to expect.
I've put together a quick list of genuine, tested tips that actually help me stretch my wallet without feeling like I'm cutting corners on my meal.
I always recommend just typing your email into their website. It gets you a free dessert or appetizer on your very first visit, plus they actually send me decent coupons on my birthday every year.
If I show up before 3 PM, I get practically the exact same food as the dinner menu but I pay significantly less. The endless soup and salad combo on the lunch menu is an absolute steal for me.
Right as I am finishing my meal, I always politely ask my server for one final basket of free breadsticks. They almost always bring a fresh batch directly in a to-go box for me to take home completely free.
I love that I basically pay for my dinner tonight and they physically hand me a completely separate, chilled fresh pasta meal packaged perfectly to toss in my fridge for lunch tomorrow.
It is a massive plate consisting of three completely dense foods for me. It is genuinely way too much for one person, so I just split it with someone and grab an extra side salad.
If I order online for curbside pickup, nobody actually checks my age. I easily order off the children's menu to snag a smaller, way cheaper meal that still hits the spot perfectly.
Before I aggressively commit to a full glass or a whole bottle, I actually ask my server to taste a tiny sample of most house wines to make sure I like it first, absolutely free.
I learned I aren't permanently locked into the exact menu descriptions. If I want angel hair instead of rigatoni with my chicken, I just ask them to swap it. There is zero upcharge for basic noodle swaps.
Since I love the house Italian dressing, I don't buy the tiny bottles at the grocery store. I literally ask my server to buy a massive restaurant-sized bottle of it for a really fair price to take home.
The famous Never Ending Pasta Bowl usually rolls around in the fall for me. It is literally the cheapest way I can feed myself impossible amounts of pasta and try every sauce they offer.
Whenever I want to grab my favorite pasta without waiting for a table, ordering online is an absolute lifesaver. I always find it incredibly easy to do it either directly through their official website or the mobile app.
Head over to the official Olive Garden website on your browser to get started.
Type in your ZIP code or just click to allow location access so the site can lock in the restaurant closest to you.
Browse through all their famous pastas, fresh salads, and desserts. I heavily recommend customizing your dish right there—swap noodles or add extra toppings exactly the way you like it!
Add everything you are craving into your cart and double-check your order to make sure nothing was missed.
Select how you want to grab your food. I usually go with curbside pickup, but regular pickup or delivery works too if it is available in your area.
Check out securely using your credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Download the official Olive Garden app via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Create a fresh account or just log in if you already have one so you don't lose any reward points.
Locate your nearest restaurant and start scrolling through the full digital menu.
Personalize your plates with exactly the sides and sauces you enjoy the most.
Pick your hand-off method depending on your schedule: delivery, standard pickup, or curbside.
Pay securely inside the app. You actually rack up Olive Garden Rewards points every single time you do this!
I was genuinely curious about which parts of the country had the easiest access to endless breadsticks. It turns out they have a massive footprint across the US. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 states with the absolute most restaurants:
| State | Restaurants | State Population | People Per Restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 111 (12%) | 29.00M | 261.23K |
| California | 79 (9%) | 39.51M | 500.15K |
| Florida | 77 (8%) | 21.48M | 278.94K |
| Pennsylvania | 37 (4%) | 12.80M | 346.00K |
| Ohio | 37 (4%) | 11.69M | 315.92K |
| Georgia | 33 (4%) | 10.62M | 321.73K |
| Illinois | 33 (4%) | 12.67M | 384.00K |
| North Carolina | 31 (3%) | 10.49M | 338.32K |
| New York | 30 (3%) | 19.45M | 648.47K |
| Michigan | 27 (3%) | 9.99M | 369.89K |
I always double-check the operating hours before heading out for a late-night pasta run. For almost all locations, their standard weekly schedule looks exactly like this:
| Day of the Week | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
If I am planning to dine out on a major holiday, I generally assume they might be busy but they are actually open for the vast majority of celebrations throughout the year! Here is a detailed look at when you can expect them to be open or completely closed:
| Date | Holiday Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | ✓ Open |
| January 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | ✓ Open |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day | ✓ Open |
| February 21 | Presidents Day | ✓ Open |
| March 1 | Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday | ✓ Open |
| March 17 | St. Patrick's Day | ✓ Open |
| April 15 | Good Friday | ✓ Open |
| April 17 | Easter Sunday | ✓ Open |
| April 18 | Easter Monday | ✓ Open |
| May 5 | Cinco de Mayo | ✓ Open |
| May 30 | Memorial Day | ✓ Open |
| July 4 | Independence Day | ✓ Open |
| September 5 | Labor Day | ✓ Open |
| October 10 | Columbus Day | ✓ Open |
| November 11 | Veterans Day | ✓ Open |
| November 24 | Thanksgiving Day | ✗ Closed |
| November 25 | Black Friday | ✓ Open |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | ✗ Closed |
| December 26 | Day after Christmas | ✓ Open |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | ✓ Open |
Common questions about the Olive Garden menu, prices, and dining experience.
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.
Yes! Olive Garden is famous for serving unlimited warm breadsticks and garden salad with every dine-in entrée at no extra charge.
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.
Yes, Olive Garden offers lunch-sized favorites at lower prices including the famous Soup, Salad & Breadsticks lunch combo.
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.
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.
Most Olive Garden locations are open Sunday–Thursday 11am–10pm and Friday–Saturday 11am–11pm. Hours may vary by location.