How to Order Olive Garden To Go

Can’t make it to the restaurant? Olive Garden offers a full to-go menu with every item available for takeout or delivery. The to-go menu uses the same prices as the dine-in menu, and your order comes packaged in sealed containers designed to keep everything fresh during transport. You won’t get unlimited soup/salad and breadsticks like dine-in, but to-go orders do include a set number of breadsticks with entrees.

Ordering Methods — Best to Worst Value

1. Olive Garden Website or App (Best Price)

Order directly at olivegarden.com or download the Olive Garden mobile app. This gives you the lowest prices (no delivery app markup), access to any current promotions, and the ability to earn Darden Rewards points. You can choose curbside pickup (they’ll bring it to your car) or in-store pickup. No delivery fees, no service fees, no inflated prices.

2. DoorDash

Delivery fees typically run $3.99-$5.99 plus service fees (10-15% of order). Prices on DoorDash may be 10-20% higher than in-store. Convenient if you can’t leave home, but significantly more expensive than ordering direct. DashPass members get reduced fees.

3. Uber Eats

Similar fee structure to DoorDash — delivery fees of $3.99-$7.99 plus service fees. Again, menu prices may be inflated by 10-20%. Uber One members get free delivery on eligible orders.

4. Grubhub

Prices are often slightly higher than DoorDash or Uber Eats. Delivery fees and service fees apply. Use Grubhub only if you have credits or a Grubhub+ membership.

What Travels Well (and What Doesn’t)

Not all Olive Garden dishes are created equal when it comes to to-go orders. Here’s what works best:

Best for To-Go

• Lasagna Classico: Holds up perfectly — the baked structure keeps everything in place during transport
• Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Another baked dish that travels beautifully
• Chicken Parmigiana: The breading stays crispy if you eat within 20 minutes
• Soups: All four soups (especially Zuppa Toscana) travel well in sealed containers
• Breadsticks (12 count, $10.99): Reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore freshness

Less Ideal for To-Go

• Chicken Alfredo: The Alfredo sauce can thicken and separate during transport — stir well before eating, add a splash of milk when reheating
• Shrimp Scampi: The garlic butter sauce can pool at the bottom — toss the pasta when you open it
• House Salad: The dressing soaks in during transport — request dressing on the side

Pro Tips for To-Go Orders

• Order direct from Olive Garden: Save 10-20% compared to third-party apps
• Don’t forget extra breadsticks: 12-count bag for $10.99 — worth it
• Request dressing on the side for salads to prevent sogginess
• Ask for extra sauce: Pasta absorbs sauce during transport, so extra sauce prevents dryness
• Eat within 30 minutes: Or reheat properly — oven at 350°F is always better than microwave
• Use Darden Rewards: Earn points on every order placed through Olive Garden directly

Catering for Groups

For larger groups (6+ people), consider Olive Garden catering instead of individual to-go orders. Catering pans start at $32.99 (serves 6-8) and are much more cost-effective than ordering individual entrees separately.

Find Olive Garden To Go Near You

Available at all 900+ locations. Use our location finder to find your nearest Olive Garden for pickup or delivery. For the full menu, see our complete 2026 price guide.