Prices last checked October 28, 2026
Crisp greens with tomatoes, red onions, black olives, pepperoncini and croutons in Olive Garden's signature Italian dressing.
The Famous House Salad is one of Olive Garden’s signatures: chilled iceberg and romaine with tomatoes, red onions, black olives, pepperoncini and croutons, tossed in the signature Italian dressing and topped with grated parmesan.
It comes free and unlimited with entrées in the restaurant. To Go, a family-size salad costs about $9.50, and the dressing is also sold by the bottle at many restaurants.
Famous House Salad Price (October 2026)
The Famous House Salad typically costs $9.49 at U.S. Olive Garden restaurants, and you can expect to pay anywhere from about $7.99 to $11.49. Olive Garden restaurants are run by Darden Restaurants rather than franchisees, but prices still vary by region: big-city, airport and tourist locations such as Times Square charge the most, and delivery apps add their own markup.
| Item | Typical price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Famous House Salad | $9.49 | 150 |
Famous House Salad Calories and Nutrition
The Famous House Salad has 150 calories, about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day, along with 3 g of protein and 770 mg of sodium.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | 8% |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 33% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition is per serving with signature Italian dressing; the price is for a family-size To Go salad. Nutrition is approximate and based on Olive Garden's published U.S. nutrition information.
What’s in the Famous House Salad?
- Iceberg and romaine lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Red onions
- Black olives
- Pepperoncini
- Croutons
- Signature Italian dressing
- Parmesan
Allergens: contains Wheat, Milk, Egg. Recipes and suppliers can change, so always check Olive Garden's allergen information or ask your server if you have a food allergy.
When can you order the Famous House Salad?
The Famous House Salad is on the regular Olive Garden menu, served from opening (usually 11 a.m.) until close for dine-in, To Go and delivery at most restaurants. Every adult entrée ordered in the restaurant also comes with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks.
Is the Famous House Salad worth it?
At a typical $9.49, the Famous House Salad works out to about $6.33 per 100 calories and 0.3 grams of protein per dollar, which is below the average for soups, salad & breadsticks on the menu (0.9 g per dollar).
On a tighter budget? The Breadsticks costs about $6.49.
Ordering tips
- Ask for light dressing or the low-fat Italian to cut calories.
- Order it without croutons for the gluten-sensitive version.
Famous House Salad FAQ
How much does the Famous House Salad cost at Olive Garden?
The Famous House Salad costs about $9.49 at a typical U.S. Olive Garden as of October 2026. Prices we tracked range from $7.99 to $11.49 depending on the restaurant.
How many calories are in the Famous House Salad?
The Famous House Salad has 150 calories, 10 g of fat, 13 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of protein. Nutrition is per serving with signature Italian dressing; the price is for a family-size To Go salad.
Can you order the Famous House Salad for lunch?
Yes. The Famous House Salad is served all day, from opening until close. Some entrées also have a smaller, cheaper lunch-sized version on weekdays until 3 p.m.
What is in the Olive Garden salad?
Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons and parmesan with signature Italian dressing.