Olive Garden Wine Selection 2026

Olive Garden offers a curated selection of Italian and domestic wines at accessible prices, focused on varietals that pair well with Italian-American food. The wine list isn’t trying to compete with fine dining — it’s designed to complement pasta, chicken, and seafood dishes with approachable, food-friendly wines at fair prices.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or someone who just wants a glass of something nice with your Chicken Alfredo, Olive Garden’s wine program delivers. During happy hour, many of these wines are available at reduced prices, making it even more accessible.

Wine Pricing

• House wines by the glass: $7.49-$9.99
• Premium wines by the glass: $9.99-$14.99
• House wines by the bottle: $25-$35
• Premium wines by the bottle: $35-$50+

Ordering by the bottle is always the better value if two or more people are drinking — a bottle typically contains 4-5 glasses, so a $30 bottle works out to about $6-7.50 per glass compared to $7.49-$9.99 for individual glasses.

Popular Wine Varieties

White Wines

• Moscato: Sweet and light — Olive Garden’s most popular wine overall. Low alcohol, slightly fizzy, with peach and apricot notes. Great for people who don’t usually drink wine.
• Pinot Grigio: Crisp, dry, and refreshing. The perfect match for seafood like Shrimp Scampi or Seafood Alfredo.
• Chardonnay: Fuller-bodied white with buttery notes. Pairs well with cream-based dishes like Chicken Alfredo.
• Sauvignon Blanc: Light and citrusy. Great with salads and lighter pasta dishes.

Red Wines

• Chianti: Classic Italian red — medium-bodied with cherry and earthy notes. The traditional pairing for lasagna and red sauce dishes.
• Cabernet Sauvignon: Bold, full-bodied red. Pairs best with hearty meat dishes and Tour of Italy.
• Sangiovese: Medium-bodied Italian red with bright acidity. Excellent with Chicken Parmigiana and marinara-based dishes.
• Merlot: Smooth and approachable red. A safe choice with any pasta dish.

Best Wine Pairings by Dish

• Chicken Alfredo: Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio — the butter in the wine matches the cream in the sauce
• Lasagna Classico: Chianti or Sangiovese — classic Italian reds with tomato-based dishes
• Shrimp Scampi: Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc — light whites that let the garlic and seafood shine
• Tour of Italy: Chianti — the versatile red that works with all three dishes on the plate
• Desserts: Moscato — the sweetness of the wine complements sweet dishes perfectly
• Chicken Parmigiana: Sangiovese or Chianti — the acidity cuts through the breading and cheese

Wine Tips at Olive Garden

• Ask about the wine of the month — it’s usually discounted
• During happy hour (3-6 PM weekdays at participating locations), wines are $2-4 cheaper per glass
• Bottles are always better value for couples or groups
• Don’t be afraid to ask your server for recommendations based on your food order

Find Wine Near You

Available at all Olive Garden locations with a bar. Find your nearest Olive Garden on our location map. For the full food menu, see our complete 2026 price guide.