Olive Garden Lunch Menu (2026)
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This page includes the full Olive Garden lunch menu with 2026 prices — lunch-sized favorites, soup and salad combos, Create Your Own Lunch Duo, and weekday specials. Whether you are dining in or ordering to go, use this guide to see what is on the Olive Garden lunch menu at participating locations.
Lunch-Sized Favorites
Olive Garden lunch-sized favorites are smaller portions of popular entrées, available during weekday lunch hours.
| Dish | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Parmigiana (lunch) | Breaded chicken topped with marinara and melted cheese. | $11.99 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo (lunch) | Fettuccine tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce. | $10.99 |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (lunch) | Spaghetti with traditional meat sauce. | $9.99 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana (lunch) | Breaded eggplant with marinara and melted cheese. | $10.99 |
| Grilled Chicken Margherita (lunch) | Grilled chicken with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. | $11.49 |
| Lasagna Classico (lunch) | Layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese. | $11.99 |
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Soup, Salad & Breadsticks Lunch
The Olive Garden lunch menu includes unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks combos — one of the most popular lunch options.
| Item | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Soup, Salad & Breadsticks | Choose soup and salad with unlimited breadsticks. | $12.99 |
| Soup & Salad Combo | One soup and one salad with breadsticks. | $9.99 |
| Pasta e Fagioli (bowl) | Hearty bean and pasta soup. | $8.49 |
| Zuppa Toscana (bowl) | Creamy soup with potatoes, kale, and sausage. | $8.49 |
| Chicken Gnocchi Soup (bowl) | Creamy soup with chicken and gnocchi. | $8.49 |
| House Salad (lunch) | Fresh greens with Italian dressing. | $6.99 |
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Create Your Own Lunch Duo
| Combo | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Create Your Own Lunch Duo | Pick two: soup, salad, or lunch-sized favorite. | $9.99 |
| Soup + Salad Duo | Cup of soup with garden salad and breadsticks. | $9.99 |
| Soup + Lunch Favorite Duo | Cup of soup with a lunch-sized entrée. | $11.99 |
| Salad + Lunch Favorite Duo | Garden salad with a lunch-sized entrée. | $11.99 |
Weekday Lunch Specials
Olive Garden weekday lunch specials vary by season and location. Typical offers include discounted combos and limited-time lunch deals.
| Special | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Take Home Entrées Promo | Select pastas to take home with purchase (limited time). | $5.00 |
| Early Lunch Special | Discounted soup and salad before noon at select locations. | Varies |
| Weekday Lunch Combo | Entrée, soup or salad, and breadsticks. | $12.99 |
| Lunch Duos Special | Two lunch items at a bundled price. | $10.99–$12.99 |
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Lunch Hours & Tips
| Detail | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Lunch Hours | Monday–Friday, typically 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. | See location |
| Weekend Lunch | Dinner menu may start at 11:00 AM; lunch specials vary. | Varies |
| Dinner Transition | Full dinner menu from 3:00 PM daily at most locations. | 3:00 PM |
| Best Value Tip | Unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks is a top lunch value. | Tip |
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Start with appetizers from the appetizers menu if dining with a group. Order lunch to-go through Olive Garden online ordering. See nutrition information and explore Classic Entrées for dinner options.
Olive Garden lunch is designed for weekday value. Lunch hours typically run 11 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday, though times vary by location. The lunch menu focuses on smaller portions, soup-and-salad combos, and Create Your Own Lunch Duo bundles starting near $9.99.
Best lunch combinations include unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks, or a lunch-sized favorite with a side salad. Chicken Parmigiana and Fettuccine Alfredo lunch plates mirror dinner recipes at reduced prices. Compare with the full dinner menu if you want larger portions after 3 PM.
Weekday lunch recommendations: arrive before noon for shorter waits, order the lunch duo for maximum flexibility, and add a non-alcoholic drink from the drinks menu. Share an appetizer from the appetizers menu if dining with colleagues. Check the specials menu for seasonal lunch promos and review nutrition information for calorie guidance.
Note: Lunch prices, hours, and availability may vary by location. Please check with your local Olive Garden for the most current lunch menu.
Olive Garden lunch specials and weekday combos deliver consistent value. Lunch hours typically end at 3 PM when the dinner menu takes over. Review specials, nutrition information, and the drinks menu to complete your lunch plan.
Olive Garden lunch menu prices generally fall between $9.99 and $14.99 for combos and lunch-sized favorites. Unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks offers the strongest lunch value. Compare portions with the dinner menu and add starters from the appetizers menu when time allows.
This Olive Garden lunch menu guide covers hours, combos, lunch-sized favorites, and weekday specials with 2026 prices. Every table above reflects typical lunch costs at participating US locations.
Prices may vary by location. Confirm current menu items and costs with your local Olive Garden restaurant before ordering.
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