Olive Garden Lunch Menu: Specials, Hours & Prices
Lunch-Sized Favorites and Weekday Hours
Olive Garden serves lunch Monday through Friday until 3 p.m., with some regional differences. Pick a restaurant to check its current lunch menu and local prices.
Lunch Days
Mon–FriParticipating restaurantsPublished Cutoff
3 p.m.Some regions may differChecked Prices Start
$12.49Final price is localLunch Meals Checked
7Prices and calories shownChecked weekday meals
Olive Garden lunch menu prices
These ranges come from three official U.S. menu editions. A selected restaurant can show a different price.
Lunch Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken with marinara, cheese and spaghetti in a lunch portion.
Lunch Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine with house-made Alfredo sauce in a smaller lunch portion.
Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs in a lunch portion.
Lunch Lasagna Classico
Layered pasta, Italian cheeses and meat sauce in a lunch portion.
Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
Baked ziti, Italian cheeses and five-cheese marinara in a lunch portion.
Lunch Cheese Ravioli
Cheese ravioli with marinara or meat sauce at participating restaurants.
Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant with marinara and spaghetti in a lunch portion.
Price check: Prices use official U.S. menu editions checked August 18, 2026. Your restaurant may charge a different price.
Price and calorie list
Lunch meals, prices and calories
Match the meal name and lunch portion before comparing a price or calorie number.
| Lunch meal | Checked price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Chicken ParmigianaBreaded chicken with marinara, cheese and spaghetti in a lunch portion. | $13.49–$15.49 | 630 cal |
| Lunch Fettuccine AlfredoFettuccine with house-made Alfredo sauce in a smaller lunch portion. | $12.49–$14.49 | 650 cal |
| Lunch Spaghetti & MeatballsSpaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs in a lunch portion. | $13.49–$15.49 | 680 cal |
| Lunch Lasagna ClassicoLayered pasta, Italian cheeses and meat sauce in a lunch portion. | $13.49–$15.49 | 500 cal |
| Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al FornoBaked ziti, Italian cheeses and five-cheese marinara in a lunch portion. | $12.49–$14.49 | 630 cal |
| Lunch Cheese RavioliCheese ravioli with marinara or meat sauce at participating restaurants. | $12.49–$14.49 | 440–500 cal |
| Lunch Eggplant ParmigianaBreaded eggplant with marinara and spaghetti in a lunch portion. | $12.49–$14.49 | 660 cal |
Weekday service
Olive Garden lunch hours
The official FAQ lists weekday lunch service until 3 p.m. Some regional schedules may differ.
| Day | Menu service | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | Lunch menu until 3 p.m. | Opening time and lunch participation |
| Saturday | Dinner menu all day | Current restaurant hours |
| Sunday | Dinner menu all day | Current restaurant hours |
| Holidays | Dinner menu may apply | Holiday hours and regional service |
Familiar lunch choices
Soup, salad and breadsticks
Serving rules and available soups can change by restaurant. Check the selected menu before ordering.
Soup choices
Minestrone, Pasta e Fagioli and Zuppa Toscana are familiar choices. Regional soup selection can differ.
House salad
Dressing, toppings and serving size change the nutrition total. Ask about current refill rules.
Soup, salad & breadsticks
The checked combined price range is $11.99–$15.99. Final price and meal rules are local.
Choose the right menu
Lunch menu vs. dinner menu
Lunch choices use smaller portions of selected meals. The dinner menu has more items and serves all day on weekends.
| Menu detail | Lunch menu | Dinner menu |
|---|---|---|
| Typical serving time | Weekdays before 3 p.m. | After lunch and all day on weekends |
| Portion | Smaller lunch portion | Regular entrée portion |
| Selection | Selected pasta and classic meals | Broader restaurant menu |
| Price | Checked lunch range shown above | Check the regular menu price |
Check your local menu
How to confirm lunch details
Use the same restaurant, date and order type when comparing the menu and final checkout price.
- Pick the restaurant.Match the full street address on the official Olive Garden site.
- Choose a weekday.Set a Monday-through-Friday date that is not a holiday.
- Set the time.Choose an available order time before the restaurant's lunch cutoff.
- Check the final meal.Review its portion, sides, price, taxes and order type before paying.
Restaurant differences
What can change by location
A national menu name does not promise the same price, hours or availability at every restaurant.
Lunch hours
Opening time, the lunch cutoff and holiday service can differ by restaurant.
Meal prices
Local costs, taxes, upgrades, delivery fees and order type can change the total.
Available meals
A restaurant may not list every lunch meal shown in checked menu editions.
Pickup and delivery
Online lunch categories can change with the restaurant, date and selected time.
Common lunch questions
Olive Garden lunch menu FAQs
Check the selected restaurant when an answer depends on local hours, price or participation.
What time does Olive Garden lunch end?
Olive Garden's official guidance says lunch is served Monday through Friday until 3 p.m., with some regional variation.
Does Olive Garden have lunch specials on weekends?
The official FAQ says the dinner menu is served all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, subject to regional variation.
Where can I see the Olive Garden lunch menu with prices?
Select a restaurant and a weekday order time before 3 p.m. on the official menu because lunch prices, items and participation vary by location.
Is the Olive Garden $5.99 lunch special available now?
Do not treat an older $5.99 ad as a current nationwide price. Select your restaurant and a weekday lunch time to check today's item prices and participation.
What time does Olive Garden start serving lunch?
Opening and lunch start times can differ by restaurant. Check the selected location's hours and available weekday order times on the official site.
Checked information
Official sources and review details
Lunch timing comes from Olive Garden's official FAQ. Price ranges use the official menu editions listed below.
How we check this page
We match meal names and prices across the listed menu editions. We keep the lowest and highest checked prices as a range.
- Official menu price edition D1-5-052625 ↗
- Official menu price edition B-22-062325 ↗
- Official menu price edition DSE-60-071524 ↗
- Official menu price edition B-19-062325 ↗
- Official lighter-portion edition D1-2-052625 ↗
- Official lighter-portion edition D2-22-052625 ↗
- Official beverage price edition B-5-052625 ↗
- Official Olive Garden specials ↗
- Official Olive Garden restaurant FAQ ↗
- Official Olive Garden menu ↗
Are breadsticks included with the lunch menu if ordering to go? If not, how much are the breadsticks?
Yes. If you order a lunch entrée to go, breadsticks are included.
Quantity: You typically receive 2 breadsticks per entrée.
Soup/Salad Combos: If you order the “Soup, Salad & Breadsticks” lunch combination, they are obviously included.
Exceptions: They are generally not included if you only order appetizers or a child’s meal, nor are they included with the “$6 Take Home Entrée” add-ons.
Price for Extra Breadsticks (To Go)
If you want more than the standard amount included with your meal, you can order them as a side:
6 Breadsticks: ~$4.49
12 Breadsticks: ~$6.99
(Note: Prices may vary slightly by location, but these are the standard menu rates.)