USA Food Journal
Menu GuideVerified July 2026

Olive Garden Menu 2026 USAUpdated Prices, Deals & Combos

Olive Garden has a lot more going on than pasta and breadsticks, though yes, the breadsticks matter. This guide lays out all 147 items with prices, calories, photos, and plain-English ordering notes. Prices range from $2.29 to $54.99. Last updated July 1, 2026.

Total Items147
Price Range$2.29 - $54.99
Avg Price$16.95
Categories15
By USA Food Journal Team|Updated: July 1, 2026
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Olive Garden is the place people pick when they want a comfortable Italian-American dinner without overthinking it. It started in Orlando in 1982 and grew into a family-dinner staple: big pasta plates, soup, salad, breadsticks, and enough leftovers to make the next day a little easier.

Now here's the thing: the menu can look familiar, but small choices change the whole meal. Soup or salad? Alfredo or marinara? Family pan or individual entree? This guide breaks down all 147 items for 2026 with prices, calories, photos, and notes that help you order with a little more confidence.

Olive Garden prices in 2026 range from $2.29 to $54.99, with an average entree price of $16.95. Compared with Carrabba's, Maggiano's, and Buca di Beppo, Olive Garden's value comes from the extras: soup or salad, warm breadsticks, and family-size options when you need food for more than one plate.

Olive Garden Menu Prices at a Glance (2026)

Quick reference for the most popular items

ItemCategoryPriceCalories
Chicken & Gnocchi SoupSoups$8.79250 cal
MinestroneSoups$8.79110 cal
Pasta e FagioliSoups$8.79170 cal
Zuppa ToscanaSoups$8.79220 cal
Famous House SaladSalads & Breadsticks$8.79150 cal
BreadsticksSalads & Breadsticks$4.29140 cal
Breadsticks (Unlimited with Dine-In)Salads & BreadsticksIncluded140 cal
CalamariAppetizers$12.79570 cal
Fried MozzarellaAppetizers$10.79760 cal
Lasagna FrittaAppetizers$11.791030 cal
Toasted RavioliAppetizers$10.79670 cal
Chicken AlfredoClassic Entrees$18.791560 cal
Chicken and Shrimp CarbonaraClassic Entrees$20.791590 cal
Chicken MarsalaClassic Entrees$18.29770 cal
Chicken ParmigianaClassic Entrees$18.791060 cal
Chicken ScampiClassic Entrees$18.291020 cal
Chicken Tortelloni AlfredoClassic Entrees$18.791410 cal
Fettuccine AlfredoClassic Entrees$16.291310 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al FornoClassic Entrees$16.791180 cal
Lasagna ClassicoClassic Entrees$16.79880 cal
Seafood AlfredoClassic Entrees$22.791440 cal
Shrimp AlfredoClassic Entrees$19.791380 cal
Shrimp ScampiClassic Entrees$19.29940 cal
Spaghetti & MeatballsClassic Entrees$16.29960 cal
Spaghetti with Meat SauceClassic Entrees$15.29800 cal
Tour of ItalyClassic Entrees$21.791520 cal
Create Your Own Pasta LunchLunch Favorites$10.99Varies cal
Fettuccine Alfredo LunchLunch Favorites$11.29530 cal
Create Your Own PastaCreate Your Own Pasta$13.29Varies cal
Fettuccine PastaCreate Your Own PastaIncluded220 cal
Spaghetti PastaCreate Your Own PastaIncluded220 cal
Alfredo SauceCreate Your Own PastaIncluded440 cal
Marinara SauceCreate Your Own PastaIncluded90 cal
Grilled Chicken (Add-On)Create Your Own Pasta$5.29250 cal
Meatballs (Add-On)Create Your Own Pasta$4.79280 cal
Herb-Grilled SalmonSeafood & Steak$20.79460 cal
Chicken Alfredo Family PanFamily Pans$48.991560 cal
Family-Style Lasagna BundleFamily Pans$54.99880 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo Family PanFamily Pans$38.991310 cal
Lasagna Classico Family PanFamily Pans$44.99880 cal
Chicken Alfredo Catering PanCatering$89.991560 cal
Lasagna Classico Catering PanCatering$84.99880 cal
Chicken Fingers Family PackKids Meals$12.99480 cal
Warm Brownie FondutaDesserts$8.79720 cal
Black Tie Mousse CakeDesserts$9.79640 cal
Chocolate LasagnaDesserts$9.29780 cal
Sicilian CheesecakeDesserts$8.79540 cal
eClub Birthday Free DessertDessertsFreeVaries cal
Warm Italian Doughnuts (Zeppoli)Desserts$7.29580 cal
Soft DrinksBeverages$3.290-250 cal
Pinot GrigioBeverages$8.49120 cal
ChiantiBeverages$8.49125 cal
Soup, Salad & BreadsticksValue Deals$10.99Varies cal
Unlimited Soup, Salad & BreadsticksValue Deals$10.99Varies cal
$6 Take Home EntreeValue Deals$6.00Varies cal
Buy One Take One (Seasonal)Value Deals$12.99Varies cal
Braised Beef TortelloniLimited Time$17.99820 cal
Calabrian Steak & Shrimp BucatiniLimited Time$19.99940 cal

Olive Garden Soups

7 items|$8.79 - $44.99

Olive Garden soups are comfort food in bowl form. Chicken and Gnocchi is creamy and soft, Zuppa Toscana has that sausage-and-potato warmth, and Pasta e Fagioli feels more filling. If you are doing Soup, Salad and Breadsticks, the soup choice matters more than people admit.

ItemPriceCalories
Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

A creamy broth with roasted chicken, potato gnocchi, spinach, and garlic.

$8.79250 cal
Chicken Tortellini Soup

Cheese-filled tortellini with chicken, fresh vegetables, and Italian herbs in a savory broth.

$8.79220 cal
Minestrone

A classic Italian vegetable soup with fresh tomatoes, beans, pasta, and garden vegetables.

$8.79110 cal
Pasta e Fagioli

A hearty Italian soup with ground beef, beans, ditalini pasta, and tomatoes in a savory broth.

$8.79170 cal
Zuppa Toscana

A creamy Tuscan-style soup with spicy Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale.

$8.79220 cal
Homemade Soups (Serves 6)

A family-sized container of your favorite Olive Garden soup. Serves 6 guests.

$24.99220 cal
Homemade Soups Large (Serves 12)

A large catering-sized container of Olive Garden soup. Serves 12 guests.

$44.99220 cal

Olive Garden Salads & Breadsticks

5 items|$4.29 - $29.99

The house salad and breadsticks are basically Olive Garden's opening act. Crisp salad, tangy dressing, pepperoncini, croutons, and warm garlic breadsticks set the tone before pasta even shows up. Let's be honest, plenty of people come here partly for this exact combo.

ItemPriceCalories
Famous House Salad

Olive Garden's iconic salad with crisp greens, tomatoes, olives, onions, croutons, and Italian dressing.

$8.79150 cal
Breadsticks

Warm, garlic-buttered breadsticks baked fresh throughout the day.

$4.29140 cal
Breadsticks (Unlimited with Dine-In)

Unlimited warm garlic breadsticks served complimentary with every dine-in entree.

Included140 cal
Jumbo House Salad (Serves 6)

A party-sized version of the Famous House Salad with signature Italian dressing. Serves 6.

$24.99150 cal
Jumbo House Salad + 12 Breadsticks (Serves 6)

The Jumbo House Salad bundled with 12 warm garlic breadsticks. Serves 6.

$29.99290 cal

Olive Garden Appetizers

9 items|$8.29 - $13.29

Appetizers are best when the table wants something cheesy and shareable. Fried Mozzarella and Toasted Ravioli are the familiar picks, while Stuffed Ziti Fritta feels a little more playful. Order one if dinner is slow-moving or everyone is already reaching for the bread basket.

ItemPriceCalories
Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Toasted ciabatta bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil.

$9.29580 cal
Calamari

Lightly fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce. Crispy and tender.

$12.79570 cal
Fried Mozzarella

Breaded mozzarella cheese fried until golden, served with marinara sauce.

$10.79760 cal
Lasagna Fritta

Crispy, parmesan-breaded lasagna pieces fried golden and served with marinara and alfredo sauces.

$11.791030 cal
Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

A warm dip of smoked mozzarella, parmesan, and romano cheeses with Italian sausage and breadstick dippers.

$11.29900 cal
Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps stuffed with a savory blend of Italian cheeses, clams, and seasoned breadcrumbs.

$10.79360 cal
Toasted Ravioli

Cheese-filled ravioli coated in seasoned Italian breadcrumbs and fried, with marinara dipping sauce.

$10.79670 cal
Shrimp Fritto Misto

Tender shrimp lightly fried with Italian seasonings, served with a spicy dipping sauce.

$13.29590 cal
Tomato Dip

A warm, savory tomato-based dip served with breadstick dippers.

$8.29320 cal

Olive Garden Classic Entrees

26 items|$15.29 - $23.79

Classic entrees are the heart of Olive Garden: Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, Chicken Parmigiana, and the plates people have ordered for years. They are not trying to be delicate. They are creamy, saucy, filling, and built for someone who came hungry.

ItemPriceCalories
Chicken Alfredo

Grilled chicken breast over creamy fettuccine alfredo. A signature Olive Garden classic.

$18.791560 cal
Chicken Alfredo (Large)

A larger portion of grilled chicken over creamy fettuccine alfredo for bigger appetites.

$22.791980 cal
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

Sauteed chicken and shrimp with bucatini pasta in a smoky carbonara sauce with bacon.

$20.791590 cal
Chicken Marsala

Grilled chicken breasts topped with a rich Marsala wine mushroom sauce.

$18.29770 cal
Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted Italian cheeses over spaghetti.

$18.791060 cal
Chicken Scampi

Sauteed chicken breast with roasted peppers and garlic in a white wine butter sauce over angel hair pasta.

$18.291020 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo

Cheese-filled tortelloni with grilled chicken in a creamy alfredo sauce.

$18.791410 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo (Large)

A larger serving of cheese-filled tortelloni with grilled chicken in alfredo sauce.

$22.791790 cal
Eggplant Parmigiana

Lightly fried eggplant topped with marinara sauce and melted Italian cheeses over spaghetti.

$16.79890 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine pasta in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce made with parmesan and romano cheeses.

$16.291310 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo (Large)

A larger serving of classic fettuccine in creamy alfredo sauce for hearty appetites.

$19.791660 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Ziti pasta baked with five Italian cheeses, marinara, and alfredo sauces with Italian sausage.

$16.791180 cal
Four Cheese Manicotti

Pasta tubes stuffed with a blend of four Italian cheeses and baked with marinara sauce.

$15.79880 cal
Grilled Chicken Parmigiana

Grilled chicken breast topped with marinara and melted cheeses over spaghetti. A lighter twist on the classic.

$18.79790 cal
Lasagna Classico

Layers of pasta, seasoned ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan baked with marinara and alfredo sauces.

$16.79880 cal
Ravioli di Portobello

Mushroom-filled ravioli in a creamy parmesan sauce with roasted portobello mushrooms.

$16.29830 cal
Ravioli Carbonara

Cheese-filled ravioli in a rich carbonara sauce with pancetta bacon.

$17.29960 cal
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce

Classic cheese-filled ravioli served with your choice of marinara or meat sauce.

$15.29740 cal
Seafood Alfredo

Shrimp and scallops in a creamy alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta.

$22.791440 cal
Shrimp Alfredo

Sauteed shrimp over fettuccine in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce.

$19.791380 cal
Shrimp Alfredo (Large)

A larger serving of sauteed shrimp over creamy fettuccine alfredo.

$23.791740 cal
Shrimp Carbonara

Sauteed shrimp with bucatini pasta in a smoky carbonara sauce with bacon.

$19.791340 cal
Shrimp Scampi

Sauteed shrimp in a white wine garlic butter sauce with roasted peppers over angel hair pasta.

$19.29940 cal
Spaghetti & Meatballs

House-made meatballs over spaghetti with rich marinara sauce. A timeless Italian classic.

$16.29960 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti topped with a hearty, slow-simmered Italian meat sauce.

$15.29800 cal
Tour of Italy

A trio of Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico, and Fettuccine Alfredo on one plate.

$21.791520 cal

Olive Garden Lighter Portions

7 items|$10.79 - $14.29

Lighter portions are helpful when you want Olive Garden without the post-pasta slowdown. Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Margherita keep things brighter, and the smaller servings still feel like a real meal once soup or salad and breadsticks join in.

ItemPriceCalories
Lighter Portions Menu

Smaller, lighter versions of Olive Garden classics with fewer calories and a lower price.

Varies400-600 cal
Chicken Parmigiana (Lighter)

A lighter portion of breaded chicken breast with marinara and melted cheeses over spaghetti.

$13.79580 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo (Lighter)

A lighter portion of fettuccine in creamy alfredo sauce.

$11.79530 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (Lighter)

A lighter portion of baked ziti with five cheeses, marinara, and alfredo sauces.

$12.29620 cal
Lasagna Classico (Lighter)

A lighter portion of layered lasagna with ground beef, ricotta, and Italian cheeses.

$12.29480 cal
Shrimp Scampi (Lighter)

A lighter portion of sauteed shrimp in garlic butter sauce over angel hair pasta.

$14.29510 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Lighter)

A lighter portion of spaghetti with slow-simmered meat sauce.

$10.79430 cal

Olive Garden Lunch Favorites

8 items|$10.29 - $13.29

Lunch favorites are the quiet value section. You get smaller versions of familiar dishes at friendlier midday prices, usually with soup or salad and breadsticks. It is the kind of lunch that can accidentally turn into a very comfortable afternoon.

ItemPriceCalories
Chicken Marsala Lunch

A lunch-sized portion of grilled chicken with Marsala wine mushroom sauce.

$12.29420 cal
Chicken Parmigiana Lunch

A lunch-sized portion of breaded chicken parm with marinara and melted cheeses over spaghetti.

$12.29580 cal
Create Your Own Pasta Lunch

Build your own lunch pasta with your choice of pasta shape, sauce, and toppings.

$10.99Varies cal
Fettuccine Alfredo Lunch

A lunch-sized portion of creamy fettuccine alfredo.

$11.29530 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Lunch

A lunch-sized serving of baked five cheese ziti with marinara and alfredo sauces.

$11.79620 cal
Lasagna Classico Lunch

A lunch-sized portion of layered lasagna with ground beef and Italian cheeses.

$11.79480 cal
Shrimp Scampi Lunch

A lunch-sized portion of sauteed shrimp in garlic butter sauce over angel hair pasta.

$13.29510 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Lunch

A lunch-sized portion of spaghetti with slow-simmered meat sauce.

$10.29430 cal

Olive Garden Create Your Own Pasta

21 items|$2.29 - $13.29

Create Your Own Pasta is for people who know exactly what they like. Pick the pasta, choose the sauce, add chicken, shrimp, sausage, or meatballs, and you have a plate that feels made for you. Simple, but it works.

ItemPriceCalories
Create Your Own Pasta

Build your perfect pasta with your choice of shape, sauce, and add-on toppings.

$13.29Varies cal
Angel Hair Pasta

Thin, delicate angel hair pasta. The lightest pasta shape option.

Included200 cal
Fettuccine Pasta

Wide, flat fettuccine noodles. The classic choice for creamy alfredo sauce.

Included220 cal
Gluten-Free Rotini

Spiral-shaped gluten-free rotini pasta for guests with gluten sensitivities.

$2.49200 cal
Penne Pasta

Tube-shaped penne pasta that holds chunky sauces and toppings inside.

Included210 cal
Rigatoni Pasta

Large tube-shaped rigatoni that holds hearty sauces and toppings.

Included220 cal
Spaghetti Pasta

Classic round spaghetti noodles. The most iconic pasta shape in the world.

Included220 cal
Rotini with Marinara

Simple spiral rotini pasta with classic marinara sauce. A kid-friendly option.

$7.99480 cal
Alfredo Sauce

Olive Garden's signature creamy alfredo sauce made with parmesan and romano cheeses.

Included440 cal
Asiago Cream Sauce

A creamy sauce made with aged Asiago cheese for a sharp, tangy flavor.

Included380 cal
Five Cheese Marinara Sauce

A tomato marinara sauce enriched with five Italian cheeses for a cheesy, savory flavor.

Included300 cal
Marinara Sauce

A classic Italian tomato sauce with herbs and garlic. The lightest sauce option.

Included90 cal
Meat Sauce

A hearty tomato sauce with seasoned ground beef and Italian herbs.

Included180 cal
Tomato Cream Sauce

A smooth blend of marinara and cream for a rich, tomato-based pink sauce.

Included200 cal
Grilled Chicken (Add-On)

Add a seasoned grilled chicken breast to any pasta dish for extra protein.

$5.29250 cal
Grilled Chicken

Seasoned, Italian-grilled chicken breast sliced and ready to top your pasta.

$5.29250 cal
Italian Sausage (Add-On)

Add seasoned Italian sausage to any pasta for a savory, herby kick.

$4.79260 cal
Italian Sausage

Seasoned Italian pork sausage with fennel and herbs for topping pasta dishes.

$4.79260 cal
Meatballs (Add-On)

House-made meatballs to add to any pasta dish. Seasoned with Italian herbs.

$4.79280 cal
Shrimp (Add-On)

Add sauteed shrimp to any pasta or salad for a premium seafood topping.

$5.79120 cal
Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Add-On)

Add sweet, tangy sun-dried tomatoes to any pasta for a Mediterranean touch.

$2.2940 cal

Olive Garden Seafood & Steak

4 items|$17.79 - $24.79

Seafood and steak give the menu a break from heavy pasta. Herb-Grilled Salmon feels cleaner, Shrimp Scampi stays bright, and sirloin works when someone at the table wants protein without a mountain of noodles.

ItemPriceCalories
6 oz Sirloin

A 6-ounce USDA Choice sirloin steak grilled to your preference.

$17.79280 cal
Herb-Grilled Salmon

A fresh salmon fillet grilled with Italian herbs and a garlic butter topping.

$20.79460 cal
Herb-Grilled Salmon (Large)

A larger fillet of herb-grilled salmon with garlic butter for bigger appetites.

$24.79580 cal
Sicilian Scallops

Pan-seared sea scallops with a Sicilian-style garlic and caper sauce.

$22.79380 cal

Olive Garden Family Pans

14 items|$34.99 - $54.99

Family pans are the move when Olive Garden becomes dinner at home. Chicken Alfredo, Fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti, and ziti all travel well, feed several people, and save you from managing four separate entree boxes.

ItemPriceCalories
Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce Family Pan

A large family-sized pan of cheese ravioli with hearty meat sauce. Serves 4-6.

$42.99740 cal
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara Family Pan

A family-sized pan of chicken and shrimp carbonara with smoky bacon sauce. Serves 4-6.

$54.991590 cal
Chicken Alfredo Family Pan

A family-sized pan of Olive Garden's signature Chicken Alfredo. Serves 4-6.

$48.991560 cal
Chicken Parmigiana Family Pan

A family-sized pan of breaded Chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti. Serves 4-6.

$48.991060 cal
Chicken Scampi Family Pan

A family-sized pan of Chicken Scampi with angel hair pasta. Serves 4-6.

$48.991020 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo Family Pan

A family-sized pan of cheese-filled tortelloni with chicken in alfredo sauce. Serves 4-6.

$52.991410 cal
Family-Style Lasagna Bundle

A complete family meal with Lasagna Classico, salad, and breadsticks. Serves 4-6.

$54.99880 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo Family Pan

A family-sized pan of classic Fettuccine Alfredo. Serves 4-6.

$38.991310 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Family Pan

A family-sized pan of baked Five Cheese Ziti al Forno. Serves 4-6.

$44.991180 cal
Lasagna Classico Family Pan

A family-sized pan of layered Lasagna Classico. Serves 4-6.

$44.99880 cal
Shrimp Alfredo Family Pan

A family-sized pan of Shrimp Alfredo with fettuccine. Serves 4-6.

$52.991380 cal
Shrimp Scampi Family Pan

A family-sized pan of Shrimp Scampi with angel hair pasta. Serves 4-6.

$52.99940 cal
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce Family Pan

A family-sized pan of spaghetti with classic marinara sauce. Serves 4-6.

$34.99600 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Family Pan

A family-sized pan of spaghetti with hearty meat sauce. Serves 4-6.

$38.99800 cal

Olive Garden Catering

7 items|$19.99 - $89.99

Olive Garden catering is built for offices, parties, and family gatherings where pasta is the safe crowd answer. Pans usually feed a group, and adding salad plus breadsticks makes it feel like a real spread instead of just a tray of noodles.

ItemPriceCalories
Chicken Alfredo Catering Pan

Catering-sized Chicken Alfredo serving 12-15 guests. Perfect for large events.

$89.991560 cal
Chicken Parmigiana Catering Pan

Catering-sized Chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti. Serves 12-15 guests.

$89.991060 cal
Lasagna Classico Catering Pan

Catering-sized Lasagna Classico serving 12-15 guests.

$84.99880 cal
Catering Appetizers

A catering tray of assorted Olive Garden appetizers. Serves 12-15 guests.

$64.99Varies cal
Catering Breadsticks

A catering box of warm garlic breadsticks. Serves 12-15 guests.

$19.99140 cal
Catering Fried Mozzarella

A catering tray of golden fried mozzarella with marinara sauce. Serves 12-15.

$54.99760 cal
Catering Soups, Salad & Breadsticks

A catering bundle with all five soups, house salad, and breadsticks. Serves 12-15.

$79.99Varies cal

Olive Garden Kids Meals

2 items|$2.49 - $12.99

Kids meals keep things familiar: chicken fingers, pasta-style options, drinks, and smaller portions. They are not complicated, which is exactly what parents need when the table already has soup, salad, and breadsticks flying around.

ItemPriceCalories
Chicken Fingers Family Pack

A family-sized pack of crispy chicken fingers. A kid-friendly favorite.

$12.99480 cal
Apple Juice (Kids)

A kid-sized apple juice. Refreshing and naturally sweet.

$2.49110 cal

Olive Garden Desserts

11 items|$7.29 - $44.99

Dessert at Olive Garden goes rich fast. Black Tie Mousse Cake is the dramatic one, Zeppoli are fun to share, and Chocolate Lasagna is for someone who did not come to play. Split one unless you have already accepted your fate.

ItemPriceCalories
Warm Brownie Fonduta

A warm chocolate brownie with fonduta dipping sauce for the ultimate chocolate experience.

$8.79720 cal
Black Tie Mousse Cake

A layered chocolate mousse cake with a chocolate cookie crust and whipped cream.

$9.79640 cal
Chocolate Lasagna

Layers of chocolate brownie, chocolate cream, and chocolate sauce in a lasagna-inspired dessert.

$9.29780 cal
Chocolate Lasagna Dessert

A new dessert featuring layers of chocolate brownie and cream, served in a shareable portion.

$9.29780 cal
Lemon Cream Cake

A light, tangy lemon cake with cream frosting and a citrus glaze.

$8.79480 cal
Tiramisu Tray

A catering-sized tray of classic Tiramisu with espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Serves 12.

$34.99470 cal
Sicilian Cheesecake

A creamy Italian-style cheesecake with a shortbread cookie crust.

$8.79540 cal
Strawberry Cream Cake

Layers of vanilla cake, strawberries, and light cream in a refreshing dessert.

$8.79480 cal
eClub Birthday Free Dessert

A complimentary dessert for Olive Garden eClub members on their birthday.

FreeVaries cal
Warm Italian Doughnuts (Zeppoli)

Warm, sugar-dusted Italian doughnut bites served with chocolate and raspberry dipping sauces.

$7.29580 cal
Black Tie Mousse Cake Tray

A catering-sized tray of Black Tie Mousse Cake. Serves 12 guests.

$44.99640 cal

Olive Garden Beverages

18 items|$2.79 - $8.99

Drinks cover the basics: soda, iced tea, coffee, Italian sodas, wine, and beer. If you are pairing with pasta, a glass of Chianti or Pinot Grigio fits naturally. If not, iced tea with refills does the job.

ItemPriceCalories
Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, and other fountain soft drinks with free refills.

$3.290-250 cal
Lemonade

Freshly made lemonade, sweet and tangy. Available in regular or strawberry.

$3.49180 cal
Iced Tea

Freshly brewed iced tea, available in sweet or unsweetened varieties.

$3.290-120 cal
Italian Soda

A sparkling Italian soda available in various fruit flavors.

$3.99130 cal
Hot Tea

A selection of hot tea varieties served with honey and lemon.

$2.790 cal
Coffee

Freshly brewed coffee with free refills. Regular or decaf.

$2.995 cal
Sparkling Water (San Pellegrino)

Premium San Pellegrino sparkling mineral water from Italy.

$3.490 cal
Domestic Beers

A selection of popular domestic beers on draft and in bottles.

$5.99100-150 cal
Moretti Beer

Birra Moretti, a classic Italian lager with a crisp, refreshing taste.

$6.99150 cal
Peroni Beer

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, a premium Italian lager with a clean, crisp finish.

$6.99160 cal
Pinot Grigio

A light, crisp Italian white wine. The most popular wine at Olive Garden.

$8.49120 cal
Riesling

A slightly sweet, aromatic white wine with notes of peach and honey.

$8.49130 cal
White Wine

A selection of white wines available by the glass or bottle.

$7.99120-130 cal
Cabernet Sauvignon

A bold, full-bodied red wine with notes of dark fruit and oak.

$8.99130 cal
Chianti

A classic Italian red wine from Tuscany with a medium body and cherry notes.

$8.49125 cal
Merlot

A smooth, medium-bodied red wine with soft tannins and plum notes.

$8.49125 cal
Pinot Noir

A light, elegant red wine with notes of raspberry and earth.

$8.99120 cal
Red Wine

A selection of red wines available by the glass or bottle.

$7.99120-130 cal

Olive Garden Value Deals

4 items|$6.00 - $12.99

Value is where Olive Garden gets sneaky in a good way. Unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks can be a full meal by itself, and the Take Home Entree deal stretches dinner into tomorrow. Who does not like future pasta waiting in the fridge?

ItemPriceCalories
Soup, Salad & Breadsticks

Unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks. The best lunch deal at Olive Garden.

$10.99Varies cal
Unlimited Soup, Salad & Breadsticks

Endless soup, salad, and breadsticks for one fixed price. A fan-favorite deal.

$10.99Varies cal
$6 Take Home Entree

Add a second entree to take home for just $6 when you dine in.

$6.00Varies cal
Buy One Take One (Seasonal)

Buy one entree to enjoy now and take a second entree home. A seasonal promotion.

$12.99Varies cal

Olive Garden Limited Time

4 items|$15.99 - $19.99

Limited-time dishes are where Olive Garden tests richer sauces, seasonal ingredients, and bigger flavors. If something like Calabrian steak or stuffed pasta is available, check it before defaulting to Alfredo again. Old habits are strong, but so is spicy pasta.

ItemPriceCalories
Braised Beef Tortelloni

A limited-time pasta with braised beef-filled tortelloni in a rich sauce.

$17.99820 cal
Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini

Bucatini pasta with grilled steak, shrimp, and a spicy Calabrian pepper sauce.

$19.99940 cal
Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini (NEW!)

The newest version of the Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini with an updated recipe.

$19.99940 cal
Four-Cheese Manicotti (Limited Time)

A limited-time offering of pasta tubes filled with four Italian cheeses and topped with marinara.

$15.99780 cal

Olive Garden Nutrition Guide

Olive Garden can be a lighter soup-and-salad meal or a full Alfredo-and-dessert night. Both are valid. These quick nutrition picks help you choose before the breadstick basket starts making decisions for you.

Healthiest Options (Under 600 cal)

Marinara Sauce
90 cal2g protein
Minestrone
110 cal5g protein
Shrimp (Add-On)
120 cal18g protein
Breadsticks
140 cal5g protein

Highest Protein Options

Chicken Alfredo (Large)
88g protein1980 cal
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara
82g protein1590 cal
Shrimp Alfredo (Large)
78g protein1740 cal
Tour of Italy
72g protein1520 cal

Olive Garden Insider Tips for 2026

Breadsticks Are the Ritual

For dine-in meals, ask for more breadsticks when the basket runs low. No shame. That is basically how the place works.

Take Home Entree Helps

When the Take Home Entree deal is available, it turns dinner into tomorrow lunch. It is one of the easiest ways to stretch the bill.

Join the eClub

The eClub can bring birthday dessert offers and other deals. If Olive Garden is already in your rotation, signing up makes sense.

Family Pans Beat Separate Orders

If everyone wants pasta at home, family pans are usually easier and cheaper than four individual entrees.

Build Your Pasta

Create Your Own Pasta is perfect when you want fettuccine with a specific sauce and protein. It keeps picky eaters peaceful.

Catering Works for Offices

Pasta pans, salad, and breadsticks are safe group food. Order ahead so lunch does not become a waiting game.

Ask About Extras To Go

If you have leftover sauce or pasta, a few extra breadsticks can turn it into a real second meal at home.

Wine Can Be Simple

You do not need to overthink the wine list. Chianti with red sauce, Pinot Grigio with lighter pasta, and you are fine.

Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Garden Menu

What are the Olive Garden menu prices in 2026?
Olive Garden prices in 2026 start with small drinks and sides, then move into entrees that mostly sit in the mid-teens to low-$20 range. Catering and family pans cost more because they feed groups. Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, and Soup, Salad and Breadsticks are the big comparison points.
What is the most popular item at Olive Garden?
Chicken Alfredo is still the star for a lot of guests. Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, Chicken Parmigiana, and the Unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks deal are right there with it.
Are Olive Garden breadsticks really unlimited?
For dine-in, yes. You can ask for more warm garlic breadsticks, and most tables do. It is one of those Olive Garden habits nobody needs to explain twice.
What is included with Unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks?
You get refills of soup, the house salad, and warm breadsticks. The soup choice makes a big difference: Minestrone feels lighter, while Chicken and Gnocchi or Zuppa Toscana feels more like a meal.
Does Olive Garden have a kids menu?
Yes. Kids can get smaller, familiar meals like chicken fingers, pasta-style plates, and drinks. It keeps family dinner simple when adults want pasta and kids want something predictable.
What are the healthiest items on the Olive Garden menu?
Lighter portions, Minestrone Soup, salad with dressing on the side, Shrimp Scampi, and grilled-style protein dishes are the easier picks. Alfredo, fried appetizers, and dessert push calories up quickly.
Does Olive Garden offer catering?
Yes. Olive Garden catering pans work well for offices, parties, and family events. Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, salad, soup, and breadsticks are common group picks. Order ahead so the kitchen has time to prepare it.
What soups does Olive Garden have?
Common soups include Chicken and Gnocchi, Zuppa Toscana, Pasta e Fagioli, Minestrone, and other rotating options. Availability can vary, so check your local menu if you have one specific soup in mind.
Does Olive Garden have a wine list?
Yes. Olive Garden serves Italian and domestic wines by the glass and bottle, plus beer and other drinks. Chianti with red sauce or Pinot Grigio with lighter pasta is a safe pairing.
What is the Buy One Take One deal at Olive Garden?
Buy One Take One is a seasonal deal where you eat one entree at the restaurant and take another home. It is popular because tomorrow-you gets pasta without cooking.
How many calories are in Olive Garden menu items?
Calories vary a lot. Soups and lighter plates can stay moderate, while Alfredo, fried starters, big pasta combos, and desserts climb quickly. If you want balance, start with soup or salad and choose a lighter entree.
Does Olive Garden offer delivery?
Yes. Delivery and To Go are available in many areas through Olive Garden and delivery apps. Family pans are especially useful for takeout because they travel better than a pile of separate plates.
What is the Create Your Own Pasta at Olive Garden?
Create Your Own Pasta lets you pick the pasta, sauce, and protein. It is a good option when you want something familiar but not exactly the default menu plate.
Does Olive Garden have gluten-free options?
Olive Garden offers gluten-free rotini and some dishes can be adjusted. If gluten is a serious concern, talk to the restaurant staff before ordering because kitchen cross-contact can happen.
What is the best value at Olive Garden?
Unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks is the easy value pick, especially at lunch. The Take Home Entree deal and family pans can also save money if you are feeding more than one person or planning leftovers.
Does Olive Garden have a rewards program?
Olive Garden has eClub offers, birthday perks, and email/app promotions. It is worth signing up if you go more than once in a while.

Olive Garden vs Other Italian Restaurants (2026)

Olive Garden is not the only Italian-style casual chain, so the price comparison helps. Here is how a few familiar orders line up in 2026.

RestaurantChicken AlfredoLasagna
Olive Garden$18.79$16.79
Carrabba's$19.99$17.49
Maggiano's$22.99$21.99
Buca di Beppo$20.99$19.49

Prices are approximate averages for 2026 and may vary by location. Olive Garden's value usually comes from the extras: soup or salad, breadsticks, and take-home or family-size options.

The History of Olive Garden

Olive Garden opened in 1982 in Orlando, Florida, with a simple promise: Italian-American comfort food in a place where families could relax. It was never trying to be a tiny neighborhood trattoria. It was built around generous plates, familiar sauces, friendly service, and the kind of meal where nobody leaves hungry.

As the chain grew under Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden became one of the most recognizable casual dining names in the country. The brand leaned hard into hospitality, pasta, salad, breadsticks, and the feeling that dinner should be easy. That is not a small thing. Plenty of people choose Olive Garden because it is predictable in the best way.

By the 2000s, the unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks deal had become part of restaurant culture. Never Ending Pasta Bowl and Buy One Take One only made the loyalty stronger. Even when new dishes came and went, classics like Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, and Fettuccine Alfredo stayed right where fans expected them.

Today, Olive Garden still works because it knows what people came for. Warm breadsticks, big pasta bowls, soup, salad, and a room where birthdays, weeknight dinners, and random pasta cravings all fit. Fancy? Not really. Comforting? Very much so.

Olive Garden Ordering Guide: Best Value in 2026

Getting good value at Olive Garden starts with remembering what comes with the meal. For dine-in entrees, soup or salad and breadsticks can turn a single pasta plate into a full, drawn-out dinner. Ask for refills if you want them. That is part of the deal.

The easiest value pick is still Unlimited Soup, Salad and Breadsticks. It sounds simple, but a bowl of Zuppa Toscana, a salad refill, and a few breadsticks can feel like plenty. If you are not craving a heavy entree, this is the lane.

The Take Home Entree deal is also worth checking when it is available. You eat one meal in the restaurant and carry out another pasta dish for later. Honestly, leftover Olive Garden in the fridge has saved plenty of tired weeknights.

For groups, family pans keep things simple. A pan of Alfredo or spaghetti, a salad, and breadsticks can feed a table without everyone placing separate orders. For offices or parties, catering pans make even more sense because pasta is one of the few group foods most people can agree on.

About This Olive Garden Menu Guide

We update this Olive Garden guide so you can check prices, calories, and menu sections without jumping through a dozen pages. Local prices can still vary, especially for catering, delivery, and limited-time dishes, so use this as a planning guide and confirm with your nearby restaurant before placing a large order.

Olive Garden prices are usually steady across the United States, but big-city and high-rent locations can run higher. Delivery apps may also add fees that make the same meal look more expensive. For exact local pricing, the Olive Garden website or app is the quickest check.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official Olive Garden website or download the Olive Garden app for exclusive deals. You can also explore our Olive Garden restaurant page with individual item details, compare prices with other restaurants on our complete restaurant directory, read our latest menu updates and food news, try our AI-powered meal planner, browse current restaurant coupons and deals, or check out our Chipotle menu prices guide and Popeyes menu prices guide for other menu comparisons.

Disclaimer: Prices, calories, and menu availability can vary by location and change without notice. This guide is for planning and comparison only. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Olive Garden or Darden Restaurants, Inc.

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