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Olive Garden Menu, Prices & Locations Near You

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900+ LocationsAcross all 50 US states
Open DailyMost locations 11AM–10PM
Entrees from $16.99Lunch combos from $11.99
Free BreadsticksUnlimited with every dine-in meal

Olive Garden Near Me – Complete Guide to Menus, Prices & Locations (2026)

Looking for an Olive Garden near you? With over 900 locations across the United States, Olive Garden is America's largest and most popular Italian restaurant chain. Whether you're searching for today's menu prices, trying to find the closest location, or want to know which dishes are worth ordering — this guide covers everything you need to know in 2026.

Olive Garden is best known for their unlimited breadsticks, soup, and salad that come free with every dine-in entree. Their menu features classic Italian-American dishes like Chicken Alfredo ($26.49), Tour of Italy ($24.79), Lasagna Classico ($19.49), and the beloved Zuppa Toscana soup ($8.79/bowl).

What Makes Olive Garden Special?

Olive Garden has been serving Italian-American cuisine since 1982 and has grown into a dining institution with over 85,000 employees nationwide. Every location follows the same commitment: unlimited fresh-baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of unlimited house salad or soup with every dine-in entree.

The menu spans a wide range of Italian favorites. Pasta lovers can choose from hearty options like Five Cheese Ziti al Forno ($18.49), Shrimp Scampi ($23.49), or the budget-friendly Spaghetti with Meat Sauce at just $17.49.

Best Deals & Promotions

Olive Garden runs some of the best promotions in casual dining. The Never Ending Pasta Bowl (typically September–November, $13.99) gives you unlimited pasta. The Buy One Take One deal lets you eat one entree and take a second home — starting at $15.99. The lunch menu offers half-size entrees from $12.99 alongside the famous $11.99 unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks combo.

Soups Worth Trying

Olive Garden's soups are a highlight of any visit. The four daily options — Zuppa Toscana, Chicken & Gnocchi, Pasta e Fagioli, and Minestrone — range from 120 to 350 calories per bowl. All are $8.79 individually, or unlimited as part of the lunch combo.

Dining Options Beyond Dine-In

Olive Garden offers to-go and delivery through their website, app, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Catering is available with pans starting at $32.99 (serves 6–8). Many locations have happy hour specials from 3–6PM weekdays.

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What Are the Most Popular Olive Garden Menu Items?

The most ordered dishes at Olive Garden include the Chicken Alfredo ($26.49), Tour of Italy ($24.79), and the Unlimited Soup, Salad & Breadsticks lunch combo ($11.99). The Chicken Alfredo alone accounts for millions of orders per year across all 900+ locations. For soups, Zuppa Toscana is the fan favorite, while Tiramisu ($9.79) leads dessert sales.

Olive Garden Hours & When to Go

Most Olive Garden locations are open Sunday through Thursday from 11AM to 10PM and Friday through Saturday from 11AM to 11PM. The best time to visit is between 2PM and 5PM on weekdays. The unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks deal is available Monday through Friday from 11AM to 3PM.

How to Find the Closest Olive Garden

Use our Olive Garden location finder to search by state or ZIP code. We maintain a complete directory of all 900+ locations with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions. You can also use the Olive Garden website or Google Maps to find the nearest restaurant.