Olive Garden Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks
Olive Garden Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks costs $10.49: unlimited famous house salad, a choice of homemade soup and warm garlic breadsticks, Monday through Friday until 3 PM. It is the lunch menu's version of the soup and salad meal.
The Olive Garden Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks is a lunch menu item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $10.49 ($9.99 to $13.49 depending on your state).
Ingredients Summary
Unlimited house salad with signature Italian dressing, a bowl of chicken and gnocchi, pasta e fagioli, minestrone or zuppa toscana, and unlimited breadsticks.
Taste Profile
Cold crunchy salad, hot soup and garlic bread on repeat. Zuppa toscana brings spice, chicken and gnocchi brings cream, minestrone keeps it light.
Minestrone with salad and one breadstick is about 500 calories; zuppa toscana with two breadsticks lands near 700.
Healthier alternative: Choose minestrone and dressing on the side.
“Identical to the weekday lunch special apart from the listed cutoff time. Order whichever your local menu shows; the meal is the same.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
Choose Your Soup
| Chicken & Gnocchi | Included | |
| Pasta e Fagioli | Included | |
| Zuppa Toscana | Included | |
| Minestrone (V) | Included |
House Salad (Included)
| Famous House SaladDefault | Included |
Would you like to add a $6 Take Home entrée?
| Five Cheese Ziti | +$6.00 | |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | +$6.00 | |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | +$6.00 |
Dietary Information
Minestrone is vegan. Other soups contain meat, dairy or wheat. Dressing contains egg and dairy; breadsticks contain wheat and gluten.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition by component
| Component | Cal | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salad with Signature Italian Dressing | 150 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 770 |
| Breadstick with garlic topping (1 ea.) | 140 | 2.5 | 25 | 4 | 460 |
| Zuppa Toscana Soup | 220 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 790 |
| Chicken & Gnocchi Soup | 230 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 1290 |
| Minestrone Soup | 110 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 810 |
| Pasta Fagioli Soup | 150 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 710 |
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our complete Olive Garden nutrition facts page.
Most Ordered Together
The lunch spaghetti is the other budget pick at the same hour.
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Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $10.49 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $10.49 | — |
| Alaska | $13.49 | +$3.00 |
| Arizona | $11.99 | +$1.50 |
| Arkansas | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| California | $12.49 | +$2.00 |
| Colorado | $10.49 | — |
| Connecticut | $10.49 | — |
| Delaware | $10.49 | — |
| Florida | $10.49 | — |
| Georgia | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| Idaho | $10.49 | — |
| Illinois | $11.99 | +$1.50 |
| Indiana | $10.49 | — |
| Iowa | $10.49 | — |
| Kansas | $10.49 | — |
| Kentucky | $10.49 | — |
| Louisiana | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| Maine | $11.49 | +$1.00 |
| Maryland | $10.49 | — |
| Massachusetts | $11.49 | +$1.00 |
| Michigan | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| Minnesota | $11.49 | +$1.00 |
| Mississippi | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| Missouri | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| Montana | $10.49 | — |
| Nebraska | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| Nevada | $11.49 | +$1.00 |
| New Hampshire | $10.49 | — |
| New Jersey | $10.49 | — |
| New Mexico | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| New York | $11.99 | +$1.50 |
| North Carolina | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| North Dakota | $10.49 | — |
| Ohio | $10.49 | — |
| Oklahoma | $10.49 | — |
| Oregon | $12.49 | +$2.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $10.49 | — |
| Rhode Island | $10.49 | — |
| South Carolina | $10.49 | — |
| South Dakota | $9.99 | −$0.50 |
| Tennessee | $10.49 | — |
| Texas | $10.49 | — |
| Utah | $10.49 | — |
| Vermont | $10.49 | — |
| Virginia | $10.49 | — |
| Washington | $12.49 | +$2.00 |
| West Virginia | $10.49 | — |
| Wisconsin | $10.49 | — |
| Wyoming | $10.49 | — |
Common Questions
How much is the lunch soup, salad and breadsticks at Olive Garden?
It costs $10.49 at the typical US price on weekdays until 3 PM.
What is the difference between this and the weekday lunch special?
Only the listed cutoff time, 3 PM versus 2:30 PM, which varies by location. The food and the unlimited refills are the same.
Is it unlimited?
Yes for dine in guests: unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks.
Which soups are included?
Chicken and gnocchi, pasta e fagioli, minestrone and zuppa toscana.
Can I add an entrée?
Yes. Any lunch sized favorite can be ordered alongside, and the $6 take home entrée is available at checkout.