Olive Garden Lunch Menu With Prices (October 2026)
Olive Garden Lunch Menu With Prices (October 2026)
If you have ever walked into Olive Garden at noon and walked out at 1 PM still full, you already know the lunch menu is a good deal. The plates are a bit smaller than the dinner ones, the prices are noticeably lower, and you still get the unlimited breadsticks everyone goes there for. Below is the full lunch lineup with current prices, calories, and a few tips on what is actually worth ordering.
Quick numbers before we start: the Soup, Salad & Breadsticks combo is $11.99, lunch pastas and entrées run $12.99 to $13.99, and most restaurants serve lunch until 3 PM.
Olive Garden Lunch Menu and Prices
Every lunch entrée is a scaled-down version of a dinner favorite. When you dine in, it also comes with unlimited breadsticks and a choice between soup or the Famous House Salad. Calories are taken from Olive Garden’s own nutrition guide.
(V) = vegetarian. Prices are typical U.S. prices and can change from one location to another.
Soup, Salad & Breadsticks
This is the one most regulars go for. For $11.99 you get a bowl of soup, a plate of the house salad and a basket of breadsticks, and when you eat in, the refills keep coming. If you are not very hungry or just want something cheap and quick, nothing else on the menu gets you more food for the money.
Lunch vs Dinner: How Much You Actually Save
The same dish can cost a lot less before 3 PM. The gap is small on the soup combo but gets big on the heavier plates, where you can save close to $8.
| Dish | Lunch | Dinner | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soup, Salad & Breadsticks | $11.99 | $14.49 | $2.50 |
| Lasagna Classico | $13.99 | $20.29 | $6.30 |
| Chicken Parmigiana | $13.99 | $21.99 | $8.00 |
| Shrimp Scampi | $13.99 | $22.29 | $8.30 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno | $12.99 | $19.49 | $6.50 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $12.99 | $17.79 | $4.80 |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | $12.99 | $15.99 | $3.00 |
So if you are planning a meal out and your day allows it, going at 1 PM instead of 7 PM is the easiest way to cut the bill. Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Parmigiana give you the biggest savings.
Olive Garden Lunch Hours
When Is Lunch Served?
On weekdays, lunch runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at most restaurants. Weekend lunch is not the same everywhere. Some locations offer it, others switch to the regular menu, so it is worth checking the app or calling your nearest restaurant first.
What Is Included With Lunch?
- Unlimited breadsticks with every lunch entrée
- Your choice of soup or the Famous House Salad
- Free refills on soup and salad, but only when you dine in
- Lunch To Go is available if you would rather eat at your desk
What to Order for Lunch
Best Value
The $11.99 Soup, Salad & Breadsticks. It is the cheapest full meal on the menu and the refills make it hard to beat.
Lightest Option
Shrimp Scampi at 460 calories is the lightest lunch plate, with Spaghetti with Meat Sauce right behind it at 480.
Most Filling
Spaghetti & Meatballs, at 800 calories, is the heaviest portion if you skipped breakfast. Fettuccine Alfredo is actually higher in calories at 920, but it is also the cheaper of the two.
Vegetarian Picks
Fettuccine Alfredo, Eggplant Parmigiana, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Cheese Ravioli are all meat-free.
In a Hurry?
Order ahead through the Olive Garden app and pick it up curbside. Keep in mind that unlimited refills only apply when you eat inside the restaurant.
Lunch for a Group
If you are feeding a whole office, the family-style pans are a better fit. They serve around 4 to 6 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
At most locations lunch ends at 3 PM, usually Monday to Friday. A few restaurants also do lunch on weekends, so check with yours.
Lunch entrées are priced between $12.99 and $13.99. The Soup, Salad & Breadsticks combo costs $11.99.
Yes, if you dine in. The lunch combo includes refills on the soup, salad and breadsticks.
Yes. Every dine-in lunch entrée comes with unlimited breadsticks, plus soup or the house salad.
Shrimp Scampi (460 calories) and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (480 calories) are the lightest, going by Olive Garden's nutrition guide.
Yes. Most lunch items can be ordered for takeout through the app or online. Just remember the unlimited refills are for dine-in only.
Olive Garden Customer Service
Olive Garden has more than 900 restaurants across the United States and Canada. You can find the nearest one on the official locations page.
- Head office: 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32837
- Phone: +1 (407) 245-4000
- Website: olivegarden.com
- Support: Contact support
Prices on this page are typical U.S. prices collected in October 2026 and may be different at your local restaurant. Calories come from Olive Garden’s official nutrition guide. This site is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Olive Garden or Darden Restaurants, Inc.