Olive Garden Weekday Lunch Special
Most popularOlive Garden Weekday Lunch Special costs $10.49 for unlimited famous house salad, a choice of homemade soup and warm garlic breadsticks, available Monday through Friday until 2:30 PM. It is the cheapest full meal on the menu.
The Olive Garden Weekday Lunch Special is one of the most popular soups & salads items 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
A rotating lunch of crisp salad, warm soup and garlic breadsticks. Zuppa toscana is the richest choice; minestrone keeps it light; the salad is the same one served with every dinner.
Calories depend on the soup and how many breadsticks you take: minestrone with salad and one breadstick is about 500 calories, zuppa toscana with two breadsticks about 700.
Healthier alternative: Pick minestrone, ask for dressing on the side and stop at one breadstick.
“The best value lunch in casual dining and the reason Olive Garden parking lots fill at noon on weekdays. Unlimited refills mean nobody leaves hungry.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Weekday Lunch Special, 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; zuppa toscana, chicken and gnocchi and pasta e fagioli contain meat or dairy. The salad 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 dinner version, soup, salad and breadsticks, runs all day at a slightly higher price.
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Weekday Lunch Special 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 Olive Garden weekday lunch special?
The unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks lunch costs $10.49 at the typical US price.
What time is the weekday lunch special available?
Monday through Friday from opening, usually 11 AM, until 2:30 PM at most locations. Some stores extend it to 3 PM.
Is the soup, salad and breadsticks really unlimited?
Yes for dine in guests. Refills of soup, salad and breadsticks continue for as long as you are at the table.
Which soups can I choose?
Chicken and gnocchi, pasta e fagioli, minestrone and zuppa toscana. All four are made daily.
Can I get the lunch special to go?
A single serving version is available for ToGo, but the unlimited refills apply to dine in only.