Olive Garden lunch hours
Lunch hours are the same across the chain: Monday through Friday, 11 am to 3 pm. Restaurants open at 11 am and switch to the dinner menu at 3 pm. The soup, salad and breadsticks lunch special has a shorter window on the menus we read — until 2:30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday there is no lunch menu at all.
In the restaurant data on olivegarden.com, 24 of the 24 restaurants we checked list lunch as Mon–Fri, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Olive Garden lunch menu prices
The lunch menu has 10 lunch-sized favorites, most of them pastas, plus the soup, salad and breadsticks special. The cheapest — Fettuccine Alfredo, Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine, Spaghetti, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cheese Ravioli — cost $12.49; Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico and Shrimp Scampi cost $13.49.
Lunch menu
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks | $9.99 | $9.99 | — |
| Lunch Fettuccine Alfredo | $12.49 | $10.99 – $14.99 | 920 |
| Lunch Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine | $12.49 | $10.99 – $14.99 | 1,000 |
| Lunch Spaghetti | $12.49 | $10.99 – $14.99 | 480 |
| Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana | $12.49 | $10.99 – $14.99 | 660 |
| Lunch Cheese Ravioli | $12.49 | $10.99 – $14.99 | 440 |
| Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno | $12.49 | $10.99 – $14.99 | 630 |
| Lunch Chicken Parmigiana | $13.49 | $11.99 – $15.99 | 630 |
| Lunch Lasagna Classico | $13.49 | $11.99 – $15.99 | 500 |
| Lunch Shrimp Scampi | $13.49 | $11.99 – $15.99 | 460 |
| Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs | $13.49 | $11.99 – $15.99 | 680 |
Lunch vs dinner: how much you save
A lunch plate is smaller than the dinner one, and cheaper by $2.50–$8.30. Dine in and lunch still includes soup or salad and breadsticks, so for most people the lunch size is enough.
Lunch vs dinner price
| Dish | Lunch | Dinner | You save | Calories (lunch / dinner) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $12.49 | $17.49 | $5.00 | 920 / 1,310 |
| Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine | $12.49 | $17.49 | $5.00 | 1,000 / 1,330 |
| Chicken Parmigiana | $13.49 | $21.29 | $7.80 | 630 / 1,020 |
| Lasagna Classico | $13.49 | $19.99 | $6.50 | 500 / 940 |
| Shrimp Scampi | $13.49 | $21.79 | $8.30 | 460 / 490 |
| Spaghetti | $12.49 | $14.99 | $2.50 | 480 / 640 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | $13.49 | $19.48 | $5.99 | 680 / 970 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $12.49 | $18.79 | $6.30 | 660 / 1,070 |
| Cheese Ravioli | $12.49 | $17.99 | $5.50 | 440 / 750 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno | $12.49 | $19.29 | $6.80 | 630 / 1,170 |
| Soup, Salad & Breadsticks | $9.99 | $13.99 | $4.00 | — / — |
Soup, salad and breadsticks lunch special
The cheapest full lunch at Olive Garden is the soup, salad and breadsticks special: $9.99 for unlimited soup, Famous House Salad and breadsticks when you eat in. All four soups are included. More: Olive Garden soups.
Lighter Portions: the all-day alternative
Missed the lunch window? Lighter Portions are smaller plates served all day, at $14.49–$15.49. They cost a little more than lunch but much less than dinner.
Lighter portions (all day)
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Parmigiana (lighter portion) | $15.49 | $13.99 – $17.99 | 630 |
| Lasagna Classico (lighter portion) | $15.49 | $13.99 – $17.99 | 500 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs (lighter portion) | $15.49 | $13.99 – $17.99 | 690 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo (lighter portion) | $14.49 | $12.99 – $16.99 | 920 |
| Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine (lighter portion) | $14.49 | $12.99 – $16.99 | 1,000 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana (lighter portion) | $14.49 | $12.99 – $16.99 | 660 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (lighter portion) | $14.49 | $12.99 – $16.99 | 630 |
| Cheese Ravioli (lighter portion) | $14.49 | $12.99 – $16.99 | 440 |
Lunch for the office
For a team lunch the family bundles and catering are cheaper per person than individual plates — the Lasagna Bundle serves four to six for $71.99 with salad and breadsticks. Catering orders need at least $100: Olive Garden catering. Opening times by restaurant: Olive Garden hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Olive Garden lunch hours?
Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 11 am to 3 pm — that is what 24 of the 24 restaurants we checked list. The soup, salad and breadsticks lunch special is listed until 2:30 pm. There is no lunch menu on weekends.
Does Olive Garden have lunch on Saturday or Sunday?
No. On weekends only the regular menu is served. Lighter Portions — smaller plates at lower prices — are available every day.
How much is lunch at Olive Garden?
Lunch-sized dishes cost $12.49–$13.49 at the typical restaurant, before tax and tip.
Does Olive Garden lunch come with soup or salad?
Yes. Dine-in lunch entrées come with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, like dinner entrées.
How much is the soup, salad and breadsticks lunch?
$9.99 on weekdays, against $13.99 at other times.
How much cheaper is lunch than dinner?
Between $2.50 and $8.30 per dish at the typical restaurant; the lunch portions are smaller.
Can I order lunch to go?
Yes. The lunch-sized favorites are on the online To Go menu on weekdays until 3 pm.