Olive Garden Kids Menu with Prices (2026)
Olive Garden Kids Menu
Olive Garden’s kids menu covers 11 items for children under 12, all priced at $6.99 except one, and built around the same pasta and protein flavors as the adult menu, just sized down. This guide covers real pricing, what the side and drink choices actually are, which items use gluten-free pasta, and a few practical details — sodium content, age-based picks, value tips — that most kids menu pages skip.
Kids Cheese Ravioli (V)
$7.99 | Cal: 475-690
Kids Pizza
$67.99 | Cal: 6,050
Kids Chicken Fingers
$7.99 | Cal: 300+
Kids Macaroni & Cheese
$7.99 | Cal: 360
Kids Meat Sauce with Choice of Pasta
$7.99 | Cal: 415-680
Kids Tomato Sauce with Choice of Pasta (V)
$7.99 | Cal: 385-650
Kids Five Cheese Marinara with Choice of Pasta (V)
$7.99 | Cal: 455-720
Kids Alfredo Sauce with Choice of Pasta (V)
$7.99 | Cal: 475-690
Kids Rotini with Marinara (V)
$7.99 | Cal: 400
Kids Rotini with Meat Sauce
$7.99 | Cal: 480
Full Kids Menu With Prices
| Item | Price | Calories (entrée) |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Alfredo Pasta | $6.99 | 440 |
| Kids Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni) | $6.99 | 400 |
| Kids Chicken Fingers | $6.99 | 300 |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese | $6.99 | 360 |
| Kids Meat Sauce Pasta | $6.99 | 110 (sauce) |
| Kids Tomato Sauce Pasta | $6.99 | 80 (sauce) |
| Kids Five Cheese Marinara Pasta | $6.99 | 150 (sauce) |
| Kids Cheese Ravioli | $6.99 | 340 |
| Kids Rotini with Marinara | $6.99 | 260 |
| Kids Rotini with Meat Sauce | $6.99 | 340 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken with Rotini & Marinara | $9.28 | 430 |
What’s Actually in “Side” and “Drink”
This is the detail most kids menu pages leave vague. The real choices are:
Side options: French fries, steamed broccoli, grapes, or apple slices.
Drink options: milk, juice, or a soft drink, included in the base price. A smoothie is also available as an upgrade for an additional $2.99.
Breadsticks come with the meal when dining in, though soup and salad are not included with kids meals — that’s an adult-entrée perk only, so don’t expect the same unlimited setup for a kids order.
Which Kids Meals Use Gluten-Free Pasta
This is a genuinely useful distinction that’s easy to miss: Kids Rotini with Marinara, Kids Rotini with Meat Sauce, and Kids Grilled Chicken with Rotini & Marinara are all made with gluten-free rotini pasta. Every other pasta-based kids item — Alfredo, Meat Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Five Cheese Marinara, and Cheese Ravioli — uses regular wheat pasta. If gluten is a concern, the rotini-based options are the ones to ask for by name.
As with the adult gluten-sensitive menu, this is a gluten-sensitive preparation rather than a certified gluten-free one, since the kitchen isn’t a dedicated allergen-free environment.
A Sodium Note Worth Knowing
Kids Cheese Ravioli carries roughly 980mg of sodium in a single serving. For context, the American Heart Association recommends children ages 4–8 stay under about 1,900mg of sodium for the entire day, so this one dish alone accounts for roughly half a child’s daily recommended intake. If you’re watching sodium, Kids Rotini with Marinara and Kids Rotini with Meat Sauce run considerably lower, making them a gentler pick alongside being the gluten-sensitive options.
No Toys — And That’s Normal Here
If you’re used to fast-food kids meals that come with a toy, it’s worth knowing that Olive Garden’s kids menu doesn’t include one. As a casual, sit-down Italian chain rather than a quick-service fast-food brand, the value here is in the food itself, dine-in breadsticks, and the lower price point rather than a toy tie-in.
Olive Garden Kids Menu — Prices & Nutrition Table
The Olive Garden Kids Menu offers child-friendly Italian favorites in smaller portions that are perfect for younger guests. From pasta dishes and pizza to chicken tenders and macaroni & cheese, each meal is made to be both delicious and satisfying. Many kids’ meals also include a choice of side and beverage, making them a convenient option for families dining at Olive Garden.
| Kids Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Alfredo Sauce with Choice of Pasta | $6.99 | 440–650 |
| Kids Tomato Sauce with Choice of Pasta | $6.99 | 300–470 |
| Kids Meat Sauce with Choice of Pasta | $7.49 | 360–530 |
| Kids Five Cheese Marinara with Choice of Pasta | $7.49 | 450–620 |
| Kids Cheese Ravioli | $7.99 | 340 |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese | $7.99 | 360 |
| Kids Chicken Fingers | $8.49 | 420 |
| Kids Pizza | $7.99 | 540 |
| Kids Rotini with Marinara (Gluten-Sensitive) | $7.99 | 260 |
| Kids Rotini with Meat Sauce (Gluten-Sensitive) | $8.49 | 340 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken with Rotini & Marinara (Gluten-Sensitive) | $9.49 | 380 |
Note: Prices and menu availability may vary by Olive Garden location. Nutrition values are approximate and may change based on pasta choice, sauce selection, and customization.
Best Kids Meal by Age
Toddlers: Kids Macaroni & Cheese or Kids Cheese Ravioli tend to be the easiest for smaller kids to handle, with no sauce mess from tomato-based options and familiar, mild flavors.
Ages 4–8: Kids Chicken Fingers or Kids Pizza are reliable middle-ground picks — easy to eat, not too rich, and popular even with pickier eaters in this range.
Ages 9–11: Kids Grilled Chicken with Rotini & Marinara offers more protein and a slightly bigger portion for kids closer to outgrowing the standard kids menu, though it’s priced a bit higher at $9.28.
Customizing a Kids Meal
Olive Garden generally accommodates simple swaps without much friction: plain pasta with butter instead of a sauce, swapping the drink, or adding grilled chicken or another protein to a pasta base for a small additional charge. If your child is a picky eater, it’s worth asking your server about a plain preparation rather than assuming it’s not an option.
Value Tips for Families
- Kids Eat Free promotions run periodically at participating locations, though they’re not a standing, year-round offer — check with your local restaurant or the app before planning a visit around one.
- Pairing a kids meal with an adult 2 for $25 order is a common way families stretch a family dinner budget, since the kids meal sits outside that deal but adds relatively little to the total.
- Splitting an adult entrée between two younger kids is sometimes more economical than ordering two separate kids meals, especially for a lighter eater, and it also cuts down on food waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Olive Garden kids menu cost?
Most items are $6.99, with Kids Grilled Chicken with Rotini & Marinara priced slightly higher at $9.28.
What sides come with an Olive Garden kids meal?
French fries, steamed broccoli, grapes, or apple slices, along with a choice of milk, juice, or a soft drink.
Does the Olive Garden kids menu include a toy?
No. Olive Garden is a casual, sit-down chain, and its kids menu doesn’t include a toy the way fast-food kids meals typically do.
Which Olive Garden kids meals are gluten-free?
Kids Rotini with Marinara, Kids Rotini with Meat Sauce, and Kids Grilled Chicken with Rotini & Marinara all use gluten-free rotini pasta.
Do kids meals include soup or salad?
No. Unlimited soup or salad is an adult-entrée perk only; kids meals come with a side and drink instead.
Does Olive Garden ever offer Kids Eat Free deals?
Yes, periodically at participating locations, though it’s not a standing offer, so it’s worth checking with your local restaurant or the app beforehand.
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