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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Soup, Salad & Breadsticks: Price & Refills

Dine-in soup serving: 8 fl oz. We’ll help you compare soup choices, salad, breadsticks, meal periods, refill conditions and add-ons. Then we’ll point you to current price, dine-in rules, sharing restrictions, lunch timing and location terms for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Pasta Dishes

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo: Price & 1,480 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Chicken Alfredo at 1,480 calories for dinner entrée with grilled chicken. We’ve put Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Alfredo, Shrimp Alfredo and Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current recipe description, price, calories, portion and customization for your restaurant.

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Chicken Dishes

Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana: What Comes With It?

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Chicken Parmigiana at 1,020 calories for dinner entrée. Here, we walk you through Chicken Parmigiana with Tour of Italy, Eggplant Parmigiana and grilled chicken choices. We’ll also show you where to check included pasta or side, sauce, portion, price, nutrition and allergens for your restaurant.

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Combination Dishes

Olive Garden Tour of Italy: Components & Price

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Tour of Italy at 1,550 calories for dinner entrée. We’ve put the combination with ordering lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana or Fettuccine Alfredo separately side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current components, portion, substitutions, price and nutrition for your restaurant.

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Seafood Dishes

Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi: Flavor, Price & Nutrition Guide

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Shrimp Scampi at 490 calories for dinner entrée. We’ll help you compare Shrimp Scampi with Shrimp Alfredo, Seafood Alfredo and tomato-based pasta. Then we’ll point you to seafood availability, ingredients, shellfish guidance, portion, price and calories for your restaurant.

5 min read · July 23, 2026Read guide →
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Baked Pasta

Olive Garden Lasagna Classico: Layers, Price & Pairings

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Lasagna Classico at 940 calories for dinner entrée. Here, we walk you through Lasagna Classico with Five Cheese Ziti, Tour of Italy and family lasagna bundles. We’ll also show you where to check current recipe, meat ingredients, portion, price, calories and catering format for your restaurant.

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Baked Pasta

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Price

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Five Cheese Ziti al Forno at 1,170 calories for dinner entrée. We’ll help you compare Five Cheese Ziti with Fettuccine Alfredo, Cheese Ravioli and Lasagna Classico. Then we’ll point you to vegetarian designation, cheeses, sauce, portion, price and calories for your restaurant.

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Pasta Dishes

Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo: Price & 1,220 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Fettuccine Alfredo at 1,220 calories for dinner entrée, without add-ons. We’ve put plain Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, shrimp, seafood and tortelloni versions side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check available protein add-ons, sauce, portion, price, calories and allergens for your restaurant.

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Pasta Dishes

Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo: Filling & Richness

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo at 1,980 calories for dinner entrée. We’ll help you compare Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo with Chicken Alfredo, ravioli and baked pasta. Then we’ll point you to filling, sauce, toppings, portion, price, calories and allergens for your restaurant.

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Seafood Dishes

Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo: Price & 1,390 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Shrimp Alfredo at 1,390 calories for dinner entrée. We’ll help you compare Shrimp Alfredo with Shrimp Scampi, Seafood Alfredo and Chicken Alfredo. Then we’ll point you to shellfish handling, current price, portion, calories and recipe for your restaurant.

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Seafood Dishes

Olive Garden Seafood Alfredo Guide: Ingredients & Price

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Seafood Alfredo at 1,370 calories for dinner entrée. Here, we walk you through Seafood Alfredo with Shrimp Alfredo, Shrimp Scampi and non-seafood Alfredo. We’ll also show you where to check current seafood mix, shellfish and fish allergens, portion, price and nutrition for your restaurant.

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Combination Dishes

Olive Garden Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara: Price

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara at 1,370 calories for dinner entrée. We’ve put Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara with Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Alfredo and Tour of Italy side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check protein mix, sauce, toppings, portion, price, calories and allergens for your restaurant.

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Pasta Dishes

Olive Garden Spaghetti With Meat Sauce: Price & 640 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Spaghetti with Meat Sauce at 640 calories for dinner entrée, without meatball or sausage add-ons. We’ve put meat sauce with marinara, meatballs, Alfredo and baked pasta side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check choice of sauce, meatball add-on, pasta portion, price, calories and allergens for your restaurant.

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Pasta Dishes

Olive Garden Cheese Ravioli: Sauce Choices & Price

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Cheese Ravioli at 750 calories for dinner entrée with marinara sauce. We’ll help you compare marinara and meat sauce versions with tortelloni, ziti and fettuccine. Then we’ll point you to sauce choice, filling, vegetarian status, portion, price and calories for your restaurant.

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Vegetarian Dishes

Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana: Price & 1,070 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Eggplant Parmigiana at 1,070 calories for dinner entrée. Here, we walk you through Eggplant Parmigiana with Chicken Parmigiana, Five Cheese Ziti and Cheese Ravioli. We’ll also show you where to check vegetarian designation, frying process, side pasta, price, calories and allergens for your restaurant.

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Appetizers

Olive Garden Calamari: Portion, Sauces & Allergy Checklist

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Calamari at 670 calories for appetizer, before added sauce. We’ve put Calamari with Shrimp Fritto Misto, Fried Mozzarella and Lasagna Fritta side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check portion, dipping sauces, shellfish or seafood handling, price and calories for your restaurant.

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Appetizers

Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella: Price & 800 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Fried Mozzarella at 800 calories for appetizer, before added sauce. We’ve put Fried Mozzarella with Stuffed Ziti Fritta, breadsticks and Spinach-Artichoke Dip side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check piece count, sauce, dairy and wheat allergens, price and calories for your restaurant.

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Appetizers

Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta: Filling & Sauces

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Stuffed Ziti Fritta at 500 calories for appetizer, before added sauce. We’ll help you compare Stuffed Ziti Fritta with Lasagna Fritta, Fried Mozzarella and Five Cheese Ziti. Then we’ll point you to filling, sauces, piece count, allergens, price and calories for your restaurant.

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Appetizers

Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta Guide: Flavor & Portion

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Lasagna Fritta at 1,130 calories for appetizer. We’ll help you compare Lasagna Fritta with Lasagna Classico, Stuffed Ziti Fritta and Fried Mozzarella. Then we’ll point you to current preparation, sauces, portion, allergens, price and calories for your restaurant.

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Appetizers

Olive Garden Spinach-Artichoke Dip: Serving Size & Price

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Spinach-Artichoke Dip at 1,160 calories for appetizer with flatbread crisps. We’ve put Spinach-Artichoke Dip with breadsticks, Fried Mozzarella and stuffed pasta bites side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check serving size, dippers, dairy and wheat allergens, price and calories for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Breadsticks: Refills & 140 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists breadsticks at 140 calories for one breadstick with garlic topping. We’ll help you compare entrée inclusions, soup-and-salad combinations, takeout packs and catering quantities. Then we’ll point you to dine-in refill terms, quantity, takeout packaging, price, calories and allergens for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Minestrone: Ingredients & 110 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Minestrone at 110 calories for one 8 fl oz dine-in soup serving. We’ve put Minestrone with Zuppa Toscana, Pasta e Fagioli and Chicken Gnocchi side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current ingredients, vegan or vegetarian status, sodium, allergens and cross-contact for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana: Ingredients & 220 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Zuppa Toscana at 220 calories for one 8 fl oz dine-in soup serving. Here, we walk you through Zuppa Toscana with Minestrone, Pasta e Fagioli and Chicken Gnocchi. We’ll also show you where to check current ingredients, dairy, meat, allergens, calories and serving context for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli: Ingredients & 150 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Pasta e Fagioli at 150 calories for one 8 fl oz dine-in soup serving. We’ve put Pasta e Fagioli with Minestrone, Zuppa Toscana and a side salad side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current meat content, ingredients, allergens, calories and portion for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup: Ingredients

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Chicken Gnocchi Soup at 230 calories for one 8 fl oz dine-in soup serving. We’ll help you compare Chicken Gnocchi with Zuppa Toscana, Minestrone and Pasta e Fagioli. Then we’ll point you to dairy, wheat, egg and chicken ingredients, portion, calories and cross-contact for your restaurant.

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Desserts

Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake: Layers & 750 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Black Tie Mousse Cake at 750 calories for one listed dessert portion. Here, we walk you through Black Tie Mousse Cake with tiramisu, chocolate lasagna and Sicilian cheesecake. We’ll also show you where to check current portion, layers, price, calories and dairy, egg or wheat allergens for your restaurant.

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Desserts

Olive Garden Tiramisu: Flavor, 470 Calories & Coffee Notes

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Tiramisu at 470 calories for one listed dessert portion. We’ve put tiramisu with Black Tie Mousse Cake, cheesecake and warm doughnuts side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current recipe, coffee or alcohol notes, portion, price, calories and allergens for your restaurant.

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Desserts

Olive Garden Warm Italian Doughnuts: Dipping Sauces

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Warm Italian Doughnuts at 810 calories for dessert before added dipping sauce. We’ve put warm doughnuts with cake, tiramisu and cheesecake by temperature and shareability side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check piece count, sauces, price, calories, frying process and allergens for your restaurant.

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Desserts

Olive Garden Sicilian Cheesecake: Topping & 730 Calories

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists Sicilian Cheesecake at 730 calories for dessert with strawberry topping. We’ve put Sicilian cheesecake with tiramisu, mousse cake and strawberry cream cake side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check topping, portion, price, calories and dairy, egg or wheat allergens for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Salad Calories: Dressing, Serving & Refills

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists salad calories at 150 calories for one salad serving with signature italian dressing. We’ve put one salad serving, dressing amount, croutons, cheese, refills and the complete table bowl side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check official serving definition, dressing choice, toppings, portion consumed and current nutrition data for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Breadstick Calories: Count the Full Basket

The current U.S. nutrition PDF lists breadstick calories at 140 calories for one breadstick with garlic topping. Here, we walk you through one breadstick, additional breadsticks, dipping sauce, soup-salad combinations and takeout quantities. We’ll also show you where to check current per-piece nutrition, topping, sauce, quantity and allergen information for your restaurant.

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Soups & Salads

Olive Garden Italian Dressing: Ingredients & Calories

Bottled serving: 80 calories per 2 tbsp. Here, we walk you through the signature bottled dressing, the light bottled version and the restaurant salad pour by calories, sodium and serving size. We’ll also show you where to check serving size, sodium per serving, the current ingredient list and which version is on the shelf for your restaurant.

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Entrées

Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo: Price & Portion

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ve put Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo with Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Alfredo and Tour of Italy side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current local price, steak temperature options, gorgonzola quantity and portion size for your restaurant.

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Chicken Dishes

Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Margherita: What It Is & Price

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. Here, we walk you through Grilled Chicken Margherita with Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Alfredo and the lighter portions list. We’ll also show you where to check current local price, the tomato and basil topping, the side choice and portion size for your restaurant.

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Chicken Dishes

What Is Crispy Chicken Fritta at Olive Garden? Price & Uses

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ve put Crispy Chicken Fritta with Chicken Parmigiana, grilled chicken and the other fritta items side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check topping or entrée format, the current add-on price and participating restaurants for your restaurant.

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Pasta Dishes

Olive Garden Ravioli Carbonara: What Is In It & Price

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ve put Ravioli Carbonara with Cheese Ravioli, Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara and Five Cheese Ziti al Forno side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current local price, the bacon and cream elements, portion size and availability for your restaurant.

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Desserts

Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna: What It Is & Dessert Price

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare the chocolate dessert with Black Tie Mousse Cake, Tiramisu and Sicilian cheesecake. Then we’ll point you to current availability, the local dessert price, portion size and whether it is a seasonal item for your restaurant.

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Chicken Dishes

Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Marsala: Price & What Is In It

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare Stuffed Chicken Marsala with Chicken Parmigiana, Grilled Chicken Margherita and Chicken Alfredo. Then we’ll point you to current local price, the cheese stuffing, the mushroom marsala sauce and the side choice for your restaurant.

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Pasta

Olive Garden Five Cheese Marinara: Sauce, Dip & Where It Is

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. Here, we walk you through five cheese marinara with plain marinara, meat sauce and Alfredo across dips, pastas and the season bowl. We’ll also show you where to check which format it is sold in, the current local price and whether the season bowl includes it for your restaurant.

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Chicken Dishes

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi: Price, Portion & What Is In It

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare Chicken Scampi with Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Alfredo and Grilled Chicken Margherita. Then we’ll point you to current local price, the pepper and onion mix, the sauce base and portion size for your restaurant.

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Drinks

Olive Garden Italian Margarita: What Is In It & Price

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ve put the Italian Margarita with the standard margarita, sangria and the wine list side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check current local price, the amaretto component, glass size and whether it is served at that restaurant for your restaurant.

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Planning guides

Practical frameworks for family meals, catering, takeout and occasions.

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Prices

Olive Garden Cost Guide 2026: Budget Per Person & Couple

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ve put a solo entrée, a two-person meal, a family order and catering trays by complete estimated spend side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check the selected restaurant, order channel, taxes, substitutions, promotion terms and final cart total for your restaurant.

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Family Meals

Olive Garden Family Meals: Bundles, Servings & Price Guide

Most catering pans: 4–6 people. Here, we walk you through family bundles, individual entrées and catering trays by servings, variety and cost per guest. We’ll also show you where to check tray yield, included sides, lead time, pickup window and current price for your restaurant.

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Family Meals

Olive Garden Family-Style Ordering: Prices & Calories

Most catering pans: 4–6 people. We’ve put one anchor pasta plus contrasting sauce, protein, salad, breadsticks and dessert side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check guest count, appetite, dietary needs, utensils, reheating and pickup timing for your restaurant.

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Lunch

Olive Garden Lunch vs Dinner: Portions, Timing & Value

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. Here, we walk you through meal-period availability, portion size, included items and menu breadth. We’ll also show you where to check the restaurant’s lunch schedule, current menu and order type before traveling for your restaurant.

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Catering

Olive Garden Catering Menu: 2026 Prices, Pictures & Trays

Individual pan yield: 4–6 people. Here, we walk you through pasta trays, combination packages, salad, breadsticks, soup, desserts and add-on proteins. We’ll also show you where to check servings, lead time, delivery or pickup, setup, utensils, reheating and final quote for your restaurant.

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FAQ

Olive Garden Menu FAQ: Prices, Hours, Deals & Ordering

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare menu, prices, lunch, hours, dietary resources, takeout, delivery and promotions. Then we’ll point you to the linked official resource whenever a fact depends on time or location for your restaurant.

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Takeout

Olive Garden Takeout: Best Choices, Packaging & Pickup Tips

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare baked pasta, sauced pasta, fried appetizers, soup, salad and dessert by travel tolerance. Then we’ll point you to pickup time, packaging, included items, reheating instructions and final order accuracy for your restaurant.

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Delivery

Olive Garden Delivery: Fees, Menu Differences & Order Tips

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare menu price, service fees, delivery fees, tips, minimums, promotions and estimated time. Then we’ll point you to delivery address, provider, live cart, availability, fees and support contact for your restaurant.

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Occasions

Olive Garden Birthday Dining 2026: Group Order

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare individual entrées, family-style ordering, catering and dessert sharing. Then we’ll point you to location policy, available offers, group seating, outside-cake rules and account terms for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Occasions

Olive Garden Date Night 2026: Menu Pairing & Budget Guide

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. Here, we walk you through one shared appetizer, two entrées, drinks and one dessert with any live bundle. We’ll also show you where to check current menu, location pricing, promotion status, wait time and final budget for your restaurant.

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Catering

Olive Garden Catering Portions: How Much to Order & Prices

Most à-la-carte pans: 4–6 portions. We’ll help you compare light lunch, full meal and buffet contexts using guest count and appetite buffers. Then we’ll point you to official tray yield, guest count, sides, dietary needs and whether leftovers are acceptable for your restaurant.

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Pasta

Olive Garden Alfredo Comparison: Chicken, Shrimp or Classic?

Fettuccine Alfredo: 1,220 calories. We’ll help you compare classic Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Alfredo, Seafood Alfredo and Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo. Then we’ll point you to current protein, pasta shape, portion, price, calories and allergen information for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Desserts

How to Choose an Olive Garden Dessert After Any Entrée

Listed dessert range: 470–980 calories. Here, we walk you through coffee-forward, chocolate-heavy, fruit-topped and warm shareable desserts. We’ll also show you where to check today’s dessert availability, portion, price, toppings and allergens for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Family Dining

Olive Garden Drinks & Kids Menu: Prices & Calories

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. Here, we walk you through kids entrées, included sides, juice or soft drinks and adult non-alcoholic beverages. We’ll also show you where to check age guidance, side and drink inclusions, refill policy, allergens and local price for your restaurant.

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Portion Comparison

Olive Garden Lunch vs Lighter Portions: Key Differences

Comparison boundary: Lunch and lighter portions are separate. We’ve put weekday lunch and lighter portions by hours, entrée list, serving size, included sides, calories and ordering channel side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check the local lunch cutoff, lighter-portion availability, exact item, included course and final cart for your restaurant.

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Menu Formats

Olive Garden Visual Dish Finder: Pasta & Dessert Photos

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. Here, we walk you through creamy pasta, tomato pasta, baked dishes, seafood, appetizers and desserts by visible style and written components. We’ll also show you where to check the current item name, components, actual serving size, price and location availability for your restaurant.

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Catering

Olive Garden Wedding Catering: Portions, Setup & Timeline

Most individual pan yield: 4–6 people. We’ve put meal combinations, pasta stations, individual pans, delivery setup and backup quantities side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check guest count, confirmed yield, delivery radius, lead time, setup inclusions, dietary needs and written quote for your restaurant.

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Family Meals

Olive Garden Family Meals To Go: Pickup & Reheating Guide

Most catering pans: 4–6 people. We’ve put ready-to-eat bundles, chilled components, catering pans and individual takeout entrées side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check pickup time, package contents, serving range, food-temperature instructions and reheating guidance for your restaurant.

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Kids

Olive Garden Kids Menu Age: Portions, Rules & Alternatives

Local price: Check the selected restaurant. We’ll help you compare kids meals, weekday lunch, lighter portions, side orders and splitting restrictions. Then we’ll point you to the restaurant’s current age policy, dine-in rules, included drink or side and local discretion for your restaurant.

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Takeout

Olive Garden Leftovers: Reheating, Storage & To-Go Boxes

Refrigeration window: 3–4 days. We’ll help you compare microwave, oven and skillet reheating for creamy pasta, baked dishes, soup and breadsticks. Then we’ll point you to the container’s microwave marking, the package’s own heating instructions, storage time and the reheat temperature for your restaurant.

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Group Dining

Olive Garden Large-Party Dining: Group Menu

Official group-menu threshold: 10 or more guests. Here, we walk you through large-party dining, regular menu ordering, waitlist tools, private-room requests and off-site catering by service format. We’ll also show you where to check the exact restaurant, group-size policy, date and time, menu format, seating arrangement, deposit or gratuity terms and written confirmation for your restaurant.

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Dietary guides

Verification-first nutrition, allergen, vegetarian and gluten-sensitive guidance.

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Gluten-Sensitive

Olive Garden Gluten-Sensitive Menu: Safer Ordering Guide

Official wording: Gluten sensitive. Here, we walk you through rotini-based dishes, grilled proteins, soup or salad options and potential modifications. We’ll also show you where to check the current official allergen guide, ingredients, preparation procedures and cross-contact risk with restaurant staff for your restaurant.

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Nutrition

Olive Garden Nutrition: Calories & Portions

Soup serving: 8 fl oz dine-in. Here, we walk you through soups, lunch portions, full entrées, add-ons, drinks and desserts as different serving contexts. We’ll also show you where to check the official nutrition document, exact portion, sides, sauce and every customization for your restaurant.

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Allergens

Olive Garden Allergen Menu: What to Check Before Ordering

Facility status: Not allergen-free. Here, we walk you through ingredient declarations, allergen flags, modifications and kitchen cross-contact as separate questions. We’ll also show you where to check the latest official allergen guide and the restaurant team handling the actual order for your restaurant.

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Vegetarian

Olive Garden Vegetarian Menu: Choices & Verification Guide

Vegetarian definition: No meat, stock, animal gelatin or animal rennet. Here, we walk you through soups, salads, appetizers, pasta and desserts with clearly different ingredient questions. We’ll also show you where to check current vegetarian designations, cheese enzymes, sauces, substitutions and cross-contact for your restaurant.

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Vegan

Olive Garden Vegan Options: A Careful Ordering Checklist

Vegan definition: No animal-derived ingredients, including honey. Here, we walk you through plain pasta, marinara, minestrone, salad modifications and bread options. We’ll also show you where to check the latest ingredients, modification feasibility, restaurant procedures and cross-contact for your restaurant.

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Nutrition

Olive Garden Lower-Calorie Olive Garden Choices

Minestrone: 110 calories. We’ll help you compare broth-based soup, lunch portions, vegetable-forward seafood, sauces, drinks and dessert sharing. Then we’ll point you to official calories, exact portion, included sides, dressings, drinks and customizations for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Nutrition

Olive Garden Higher-Protein Olive Garden Orders

Grilled chicken add-on: 26 g protein. We’ve put grilled chicken, seafood, meat sauce, combination entrées and add-on protein side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check official nutrition data, protein amount, calories, sodium, portion and preparation for your restaurant.

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Nutrition

Olive Garden Calorie Calculator: Build a Full-Meal Estimate

Breadstick baseline: 140 calories each. We’ll help you compare entrée, soup or salad, breadsticks, dressing, drink, add-ons and dessert as separate components. Then we’ll point you to the official nutrition guide, exact portion, all customizations and whether a value covers one serving for your restaurant.

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Nutrition

Olive Garden Low-Sodium Options

Comparison basis: Sodium per listed serving. We’ve put soups, pasta, entrées, sides, sauces and complete-meal additions by listed sodium per serving side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check the current U.S. nutrition PDF, exact serving, sides, sauce, refills and every requested modification for your restaurant.

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Allergens

Olive Garden Dairy-Free Menu: Items & Modifications

Breadstick dairy status: No dairy in the breadstick or topping. We’ll help you compare breadsticks, soups, salad modifications, create-your-own pasta components, proteins, sides and desserts by declared dairy status. Then we’ll point you to the current U.S. allergen guide, exact fixed accompaniments, requested modifications and cross-contact procedures with restaurant staff for your restaurant.

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Deals guides

Refreshable explainers for specials, discounts and promotion status.

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Deals

Olive Garden Happy Hour 2026: Times & Deals & Prices

Publication status: Unconfirmed until live. We’ve put limited-time beverage or appetizer offers with regular menu pricing and other promotions side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check participating restaurant, days, exact hours, exclusions and offer end date for your restaurant.

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Deals

Olive Garden 2 for $25 2026: Current Status & Prices

Publication status: Unconfirmed until live. We’ll help you compare included courses, eligible items, upgrade costs and the normal à-la-carte total. Then we’ll point you to current promotion status, participating locations, dates, exclusions and checkout terms for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Deals

Olive Garden Specials Today 2026: How to Find Current Deals

Current seasonal feature: Calabrian Summer. Here, we walk you through seasonal entrées, bundles, lunch value, rewards and location-specific offers. We’ll also show you where to check today’s official menu, account offers, local participation, dates and exclusions for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Deals

Olive Garden Coupons & Rewards 2026

Publication status: Unconfirmed until live. Here, we walk you through official offers, rewards communications, gift-card promotions and third-party claims. We’ll also show you where to check issuer, expiration, participating channels, exclusions and cart acceptance for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Gift Cards

Olive Garden Gift Cards 2026: Buying, Using & Balance Checks

Balance check: Card number and PIN. Here, we walk you through physical and digital cards, direct purchase and authorized retail channels. We’ll also show you where to check seller, balance, activation, redemption restrictions and support path for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Deals

Olive Garden Senior Discount 2026

Publication status: Unconfirmed until live. We’ll help you compare verified promotions, lunch value, smaller portions, gift cards and unconfirmed local discounts. Then we’ll point you to the selected restaurant, eligibility, day, participating offer and current terms for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Lunch

Olive Garden Weekday Lunch Specials 2026: Hours

Publication status: Unconfirmed until live. We’ll help you compare lunch entrées, soup-salad-breadsticks, full dinner portions and takeout. Then we’ll point you to weekday cutoff, local menu, holiday exclusions, current price and dine-in terms for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Veterans Day

Olive Garden Veterans Day Menu: 2026 Status & Checklist

Holiday verification: Hours do not prove an offer. Here, we walk you through the dated offer status, eligible guests, required proof, included entrée choices, dine-in terms and location hours. We’ll also show you where to check the current-year announcement, exact date, eligibility, proof, participating location, menu choices and exclusions for your restaurant.

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Deals

Olive Garden Catering Coupons 2026

Most catering pans: 4–6 people. We’ve put official account offers, direct catering promotions, gift-card savings and third-party code claims side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check issuer, expiration, minimum spend, eligible channel, participating location and cart acceptance for your restaurant.

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Never Ending Pasta Bowl 2026 facts card: Aug. 24 early access, Aug. 31 to Nov. 22 season, from $14.99, new Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta topping, and 120 build combinations

Deals

Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Bowl 2026: Dates & Price

2026 season: Aug. 31 to Nov. 22, 2026. We’ve put live promotion terms, regular pasta pricing, eligible sauces, protein upgrades and take-home restrictions side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check official announcement, start and end dates, participation, dine-in terms and current price for your restaurant.

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Menu Updates

Olive Garden Spicy Alfredo 2026: Heat Level & Pairings

Status: New for the 2026 season. We’ll help you compare classic Alfredo, Spicy Alfredo, five-cheese marinara and meat sauce by heat, richness and pairing. Then we’ll point you to seasonal availability, participating restaurant, the current sauce list and dine-in terms for your restaurant.

8 min read · August 7, 2026Read guide →
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Menu Updates

Olive Garden Crispy Shrimp Fritta 2026: Topping Price

Status: New protein topping for 2026. We’ll help you compare crispy shrimp fritta, crispy chicken fritta, meatballs and Italian sausage by texture, price and pairing. Then we’ll point you to topping availability, the current local add-on price, allergen guidance and participating restaurants for your restaurant.

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Deals

Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Pass 2026: Price & Perks

2026 Pasta Pass price: $100 plus tax. We’ll help you compare the Pasta Pass, paying per visit for the bowl and regular entrée pricing by cost, frequency and rules. Then we’ll point you to current sold-out status, official purchase channel, covered dates, dine-in terms and per-visit rules for your restaurant.

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Deals

Olive Garden $6 Take-Home Entrées 2026: Choices & Rules

Current advertised add-on: $6. We’ve put Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce by eligibility, inclusions, portion and reheating needs side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check the live official offer, participating restaurant, qualifying entrée, quantity limit, final price and package instructions for your restaurant.

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Locations guides

Hours, holidays, waitlist and location-aware visit planning.

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Locations

Olive Garden Locations & Hours 2026

Hours authority: Selected location. We’ll help you compare dine-in, curbside, takeout and delivery availability at nearby locations. Then we’ll point you to address, today’s opening hours, holiday exceptions, services and local menu for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Visit Planning

Olive Garden Reservations & Waitlist 2026

Hours authority: Selected location. We’ll help you compare location tools, waitlist options, calling the restaurant and walk-in timing. Then we’ll point you to the selected location’s current policies, party-size rules and estimated wait for your restaurant. We keep the serving, location and date visible so you can choose with fewer surprises.

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Hours

Olive Garden Holiday Hours 2026: Verify Before You Visit

Hours authority: Selected location. Here, we walk you through normal weekly hours with location-specific holiday exceptions and service changes. We’ll also show you where to check the official location page and a direct call close to the visit date for your restaurant.

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Hours

Olive Garden Lunch Hours 2026: When Lunch Ends by Location

Hours authority: Selected location. We’ve put listed lunch cutoff, restaurant opening time, weekends, holidays and full-day lighter portions side by side so you can choose with more confidence. Before you order, check today’s location page, weekday status, local time zone and the menu shown in the live ordering flow for your restaurant.

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Hours

Is Olive Garden Open on Thanksgiving? Hours & Menu

Hours authority: Selected location. Here, we walk you through typical Thanksgiving open status and shortened holiday hours, whether a special Thanksgiving menu is offered or the regular menu runs, and the contrasting Christmas Day closure. We’ll also show you where to check the official location page open status, any early closing time and menu availability for your specific restaurant close to the date for your restaurant.

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Why we won’t call a changing detail “guaranteed current”

Prices, offers, ingredients, hours and availability change. We separate the guidance you can use from the facts you should recheck, show you our review date and send health- or purchase-critical questions to first-party sources.

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