Olive Garden Lunch Menu Menu
The Olive Garden lunch menu serves 11 lunch sized favorites Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, from $10.49 for unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks to $20.49 for the full chicken parmigiana. Every lunch entrée includes unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, and calories run 440 to 1,000, about half the dinner plates.
Olive Garden lunch hours are where the menu is cheapest. Lunch sized favorites are smaller portions of the dinner classics: lasagna, chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, spicy alfredo, five cheese ziti, cheese ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, shrimp scampi and plain spaghetti, plus the unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks meal. They are served weekdays only until 3 PM; after that, and on weekends, the same portions appear as lighter portions at a slightly higher price. Full hours are on the lunch hours page.
Olive Garden Lunch Menu Menu 2026
Lunch Menu
All lunch sized favorites with the lunch price. Cards marked From show the lunch price first; the item page lists dinner and lighter portion prices too.
1330 cal Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine
940 cal Lasagna Classico
1020 cal Chicken Parmigiana
1220 cal Fettuccine Alfredo
490 cal Shrimp Scampi
480 cal Spaghetti
1070 cal Eggplant Parmigiana
970 cal Spaghetti & Meatballs
750 cal Cheese Ravioli
1170 cal Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks
Olive Garden Lunch Menu Overview
The lunch menu is a weekday deal rather than a separate kitchen. Ten dinner dishes come in a lunch portion at roughly a third less money and half the calories, and the soup, salad and breadsticks meal at $10.49 is unlimited. The plain lunch spaghetti at $11.49 is the cheapest hot entrée Olive Garden sells at any hour.
Lunch prices apply from opening until 3 PM Monday through Friday; some locations list the soup and salad special until 2:30 PM. Weekends serve dinner portions all day.
Lunch Portion Calories
Cheese ravioli with marinara is 440 calories at lunch, shrimp scampi 460, spaghetti with marinara 480, lasagna classico 500, chicken parmigiana 630, five cheese ziti 630, eggplant parmigiana 660, spaghetti and meatballs 800, fettuccine alfredo 920 and spicy alfredo 1,000. Add a bowl of minestrone (110) and one breadstick (140) and most lunches stay under 900 calories.
Best Value Lunch Combinations
The soup, salad and breadsticks meal is the cheapest way to leave full. For a hot plate, the lunch spaghetti with meat sauce plus the included soup is the lowest priced combination. The lunch lasagna at $18.49 for the dinner size and far less at lunch is the best dish for the money, and the lunch chicken parmigiana with one breast is the right size for most appetites.
Add the $6 take home entrée option at checkout and the same lunch covers dinner too.
Olive Garden Lunch Menu Menu with Prices
Typical US prices for every lunch menu item, sorted from cheapest to most expensive, with the lowest and highest price we found across 49 states.
| Item | Price | By state | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks | $10.49 | $9.99 to $13.49 | — |
| Spaghetti | $11.49 | $10.99 to $14.49 | 480 |
| Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine | $16.99 | $16.79 to $20.29 | 1330 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $16.99 | $16.79 to $20.29 | 1220 |
| Cheese Ravioli | $17.29 | $16.99 to $20.49 | 750 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $17.79 | $17.49 to $20.79 | 1070 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno | $17.99 | $17.49 to $20.79 | 1170 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | $18.28 | $17.98 to $23.78 | 970 |
| Lasagna Classico | $18.49 | $17.99 to $22.49 | 940 |
| Chicken Parmigiana | $20.49 | $20.29 to $24.79 | 1020 |
| Shrimp Scampi | $20.79 | $20.29 to $25.79 | 490 |
Typical US price = the most common price across our state sample. Prices are higher in California, New York and Alaska. Verify with your local restaurant before ordering.
Olive Garden Lunch Menu Nutrition Facts
Calories and macros per serving as listed in the official Olive Garden nutrition guide. Use the calculator to add items together.
| Item | Cal | Fat (g) | Sat fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine | 1330 | 99 | 60 | 82 | 9 | 30 | 1410 | 3 |
| Lasagna Classico | 940 | 55 | 30 | 61 | 11 | 54 | 2260 | 6 |
| Chicken Parmigiana | 1020 | 51 | 14 | 80 | 13 | 64 | 3300 | 7 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 1220 | 89 | 55 | 78 | 5 | 27 | 1210 | 3 |
| Shrimp Scampi | 490 | 18 | 7 | 52 | 5 | 29 | 1120 | 4 |
| Spaghetti | 480 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 1070 | 58 | 14 | 108 | 20 | 35 | 2440 | 11 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | 970 | 62 | 27 | 92 | 17 | 49 | 2110 | 7 |
| Cheese Ravioli | 750 | 38 | 19 | 63 | 8 | 41 | 2370 | 5 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno | 1170 | 69 | 36 | 98 | 16 | 46 | 2440 | 6 |
Source: Olive Garden nutrition guide (US restaurants). Values are for the standard dinner portion unless the item is a lunch or kids dish. Open the nutrition calculator to total a meal.
Healthier Ordering Tips for Lunch Menu
- Order before 3 PM on weekdays; the same portion costs more as a lighter portion at dinner.
- Cheese ravioli (440 cal) and shrimp scampi (460 cal) are the two lightest lunch entrées.
- Choose the house salad with dressing on the side as your included side; the cream soups add 200 or more calories.
- Take the $6 take home entrée; it is the cheapest dinner Olive Garden offers.
- Skip the alfredo lunch portions if calories matter; they still pass 900.
Best Lunch Menu for Different Customers
| If you want | Order |
|---|---|
| Cheapest lunch | Soup, salad and breadsticks, $10.49, unlimited. |
| Cheapest hot entrée | Lunch spaghetti, $11.49. |
| Lowest calories | Cheese ravioli lunch portion, 440 calories. |
| Protein | Chicken parmigiana lunch portion, one breast, 630 calories. |
| Vegetarians | Eggplant parmigiana, cheese ravioli with marinara or fettuccine alfredo; spaghetti with marinara is vegan. |
Allergy and Ingredient Note
Lunch portions share allergens with the dinner dishes: all pastas contain wheat and gluten, cheese dishes contain dairy, shrimp scampi contains shellfish and sulfites. The salad without croutons and zuppa toscana are the gluten sensitive sides.
Final Thoughts
Weekday lunch is the best time to eat at Olive Garden on a budget or on a diet. The portions are sized for one sitting, the soup and salad still refill, and the bill lands well below dinner. Check the lunch hours for your location before you go.
Find Lunch Menu Near You
Every Olive Garden serves this menu. Find the closest restaurant, check today's hours and get directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Olive Garden lunch?
Lunch sized favorites are served Monday through Friday from opening, usually 11 AM, until 3 PM. Some locations end the soup and salad special at 2:30 PM.
How much is Olive Garden lunch?
Lunch entrées run from $10.49 for unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks to the lunch chicken parmigiana, all below the dinner prices of the same dishes.
Does Olive Garden serve lunch on weekends?
No. Lunch sized favorites are weekdays only. Weekends serve the dinner menu, with lighter portions available at a slightly higher price than lunch.
Does lunch come with soup or salad?
Yes. Every lunch sized favorite includes unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks for dine in guests.
What is the lowest calorie lunch at Olive Garden?
Cheese ravioli with marinara at 440 calories, then shrimp scampi at 460 and the lunch spaghetti with marinara at 480.
Can I order lunch portions to go?
Yes. Lunch sized favorites are on the ToGo menu during lunch hours on weekdays.
What is the $6 take home entrée?
An add on at checkout during lunch that gives you a second entrée, chosen from a short list such as five cheese ziti, fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti with meat sauce, packed to take home for six dollars.