Prices last updated: October 28, 2026
Olive Garden’s weekday lunch menu is one of the best deals in casual dining. From opening until 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, many favorite entrées come in a smaller lunch-sized portion for several dollars less, and they still include never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks.
Olive Garden lunch prices
Here is every dish with a weekday lunch price, compared with its regular price.
| Item | Regular price | Lunch price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Parmigiana | $19.99 | $11.99 | $8.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $17.49 | $10.99 | $6.50 |
| Shrimp Scampi | $18.99 | $11.99 | $7.00 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $16.49 | $11.49 | $5.00 |
| Spicy Alfredo Fettuccine | $17.49 | $12.49 | $5.00 |
| Lasagna Classico | $18.49 | $11.99 | $6.50 |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | $16.99 | $11.99 | $5.00 |
| Spaghetti with Marinara | $13.99 | $10.49 | $3.50 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno | $16.49 | $10.99 | $5.50 |
| Cheese Ravioli | $16.49 | $10.99 | $5.50 |
| Never Ending Soup, Salad & Breadsticks | $11.99 | $9.49 | $2.50 |
Lunch-sized portions and lunch prices are offered Monday to Friday from opening until 3 p.m. at most restaurants.
Lunch hours
Lunch-sized portions and lunch pricing are available Monday to Friday from opening (usually 11 a.m.) until 3 p.m. at most restaurants. They are not offered on weekends or holidays at most locations. See our Olive Garden hours guide for more.
The best Olive Garden lunch deals
- Never Ending Soup, Salad & Breadsticks lunch special: about $9.49.
- Spaghetti with Marinara: about $10.49, the cheapest lunch entrée.
- Fettuccine Alfredo: about $11.49 for the lunch portion.
- Lasagna Classico and Chicken Parmigiana: about $11.99 each.
How big are Olive Garden lunch portions?
Lunch portions are roughly a half to two-thirds of the dinner size. For example, the lunch Lasagna Classico has about 500 calories compared with 940 for dinner, and the lunch Chicken Parmigiana has about 630 calories compared with 1,020. Because soup or salad and breadsticks are unlimited, most people find the lunch size plenty.
Olive Garden lunch FAQ
What time is lunch at Olive Garden?
Lunch portions and prices are offered Monday to Friday from opening until 3 p.m. at most restaurants.
Does Olive Garden have lunch on weekends?
No. Lunch-sized favorites and lunch pricing are weekday-only at most restaurants.
Do lunch portions come with soup or salad?
Yes. Lunch-sized entrées include never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks, just like dinner.