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Olive Garden Brings Back ‘Never Ending Pasta Bowl’ at $13.99, Adds Spicy Three‑Meat Sauce

The chain uses the long-running deal to reinforce a value strategy that draws traffic despite broad menu price inflation.

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The exterior of an Olive Garden is seen on June 20, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden, surpassed Wall Street's earnings and revenue after reporting a fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $303.8 million dollars.

Overview

  • The promotion runs from Aug. 25 to Nov. 16 nationwide, with eClub members getting access starting Aug. 18.
  • The price remains $13.99 for the fourth consecutive year since 2022, including unlimited pasta with soup or salad and breadsticks.
  • This year’s menu allows up to 96 pasta, sauce and topping combinations and introduces a new Spicy Three‑Meat Sauce.
  • Protein toppings such as crispy chicken, meatballs and Italian sausage are available for an additional $4.99.
  • Industry data show menu prices rose more than 30% since February 2020, while Darden reports value deals helped lift Olive Garden sales 6.9% in the most recent quarter.