Olive Garden Pasta Menu with Prices (2026)
Olive Garden Pasta Menu
The Olive Garden Pasta Menu is the heart of the restaurant, offering a wide selection of classic Italian pasta dishes made with rich sauces, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. Whether you prefer creamy Alfredo, savory meat sauce, marinara, or seafood-inspired recipes, there’s a pasta dish to satisfy every craving. Each meal is prepared to deliver the comforting flavors that have made Olive Garden a favorite for Italian dining.
Popular menu items include Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Scampi, Cheese Ravioli, and Tour of Italy, which combines several signature favorites on one plate. Guests can also customize their meal by selecting their preferred pasta, sauce, and toppings through Olive Garden’s Create Your Own Pasta option, making it easy to enjoy a meal tailored to your taste.
If you’re looking for even more Italian favorites, including appetizers, soups, salads, chicken entrées, seafood, desserts, and beverages, explore the complete Olive Garden Restaurant Menu.
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
$29.49 | Cal: 1,980
Three-Meat Manicotti
$8.49 | Cal: 720-2260
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
$21.49 | Cal: 1,170
Four-Cheese Manicotti
$17.99 | Cal: 710
Seafood Alfredo
$28.79 | Cal: 1,450
Fettuccine Alfredo (V)
$20.99 | Cal: 1,310
Shrimp Alfredo
$27.79 | Cal: 1,470
Chicken Alfredo
$26.49 | Cal: 1,570
A Quick Note on Pricing Accuracy
Before diving into specific numbers: Olive Garden pasta prices genuinely vary more by region than almost any other item on the menu, and a lot of menu-listing sites pull outdated or mismatched figures. If you see the same dish priced at $15 on one site and $28 on another, that’s not necessarily an error on either end — it may reflect real regional pricing differences, or one of the two sources may simply be stale. The ranges below reflect a realistic national spread; always confirm your local price through the Olive Garden app or website before you order.
Classic Pasta & Amazing Alfredo Menu
| Dish | Typical Price Range | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $17.99–$20.99 | 1,220–1,310 |
| Chicken Alfredo | $21.99–$25.99 | 1,480–1,570 |
| Shrimp Alfredo | $23.99–$27.79 | 1,470 |
| Seafood Alfredo | $25.99–$28.79 | 1,450 |
| Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo | $24.99–$29.49 | 1,980 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno | $18.49–$21.49 | 1,170 |
| Four-Cheese Manicotti | $17.49–$17.99 | 710 |
| Three-Meat Manicotti | $18.99–$20.49 | 720–2,260 |
| Lasagna Classico | $16.99–$17.99 | 500 |
The Alfredo lineup all shares the same base sauce — a cream, butter, and parmesan reduction — with the price climbing based on which protein or pasta shape you add. Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo tends to sit at the top of the range since it combines a premium filled pasta with the richest sauce portion on the menu.
Create Your Own Pasta
This is Olive Garden’s build-your-own option, and it’s genuinely the best value path if you know exactly what you want. You pick:
- A pasta shape — spaghetti, angel hair, fettuccine, rigatoni, or cheese-filled tortellini
- A sauce — Marinara, Five Cheese Marinara, Alfredo, Meat Sauce, or Creamy Mushroom
- A topping — grilled chicken, crispy chicken, shrimp, meatballs, or Italian sausage, each added for a modest additional charge
Because you’re not paying for a pre-set combination, Create Your Own Pasta is frequently the cheapest way to get a protein-topped Alfredo or marinara dish, especially if you’re comparing it against the pre-built Chicken Alfredo or Shrimp Alfredo entrées above.
New for 2026: Lighter Portions (Piccolo Portions)
This is a genuinely new addition that most menu pages haven’t caught up on yet. Olive Garden rolled out a Lighter Portions menu (also referred to as “Piccolo Portions”) nationwide in January 2026, offering seven classic entrées in smaller sizes at $12.49 to $13.49. This sits between the Lunch-Sized Favorites (weekday-only, 11 AM–3 PM) and full dinner portions, giving guests a smaller-portion option available any time of day, not just during the lunch window. If you want the flavor of Chicken Alfredo or Five Cheese Ziti al Forno without a full dinner-sized calorie load, this is the category to ask about.
Vegetarian and Vegan Pasta Options
Fettuccine Alfredo, Four-Cheese Manicotti, and Spaghetti with Marinara are all vegetarian, though the cream- and cheese-heavy Alfredo dishes rely on dairy, so they’re not vegan. For a genuinely plant-based option, Spaghetti or another pasta shape ordered with Marinara sauce and no cheese is the most reliable vegan pick on the whole pasta menu, and it pairs with the vegan breadsticks for a fully plant-based meal.
Pasta for Groups: Catering Pans
If you’re feeding a group beyond a normal dine-in order, Olive Garden offers catering-sized pasta pans — fettuccine Alfredo, five cheese ziti, and similar dishes served family-style in a pan meant for a group rather than an individual plate. These typically need to be ordered ahead through the catering section of the app or website rather than requested at the table on short notice.
How to Order Olive Garden Pasta
Step 1: Decide how you want to order.
- Dine-in: Walk in or check estimated wait times through the Olive Garden app before heading over, especially on weekend evenings.
- Takeout: Order directly through olivegarden.com or the app for pickup — most pasta dishes travel well, though cream-based Alfredo sauces are best reheated gently rather than in a microwave on high.
- Delivery: Available through the app or third-party delivery platforms at participating locations; note that delivery fees and availability vary by area.
Step 2: Pick your category. Decide between a pre-built classic (like Chicken Alfredo), a Create Your Own Pasta bowl, or a Lighter Portion if you want a smaller size without going through the weekday-only lunch menu.
Step 3: Choose your add-ons. Every pasta dish can typically take an added protein — chicken, shrimp, meatballs, or sausage — for an extra charge, even dishes that don’t come with protein by default.
Step 4: Confirm what’s included. Most dinner pasta entrées come with your choice of soup or salad and breadsticks; double-check this is included in your specific order, especially with promotional or Buy One, Take One combos, where the second entrée typically does not include the soup, salad, or breadsticks.
Step 5: Mention dietary needs upfront. If you need a vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-sensitive substitution, tell your server or note it in your online order before checkout rather than after the dish arrives — swapping a sauce or pasta shape is easy to do at order time and harder to fix afterward.
Step 6: For takeout or delivery, check the reheating notes. Cream sauces separate more easily than tomato-based sauces, so if you’re not eating immediately, ask for the sauce on the side if that option is available, which keeps the pasta from getting gummy before you’re ready to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Olive Garden pasta prices vary so much between websites?
Pasta pricing genuinely differs by region, and many menu-listing sites use outdated or mismatched data. Always confirm current pricing through the official Olive Garden app or website before ordering.
What is Create Your Own Pasta at Olive Garden?
It’s a build-your-own option where you choose your pasta shape, sauce, and protein topping, generally making it one of the more affordable ways to get a customized dish.
What are Olive Garden’s new Lighter Portions?
Rolled out nationwide in January 2026, Lighter Portions (also called Piccolo Portions) offer seven classic entrées in smaller sizes priced around $12.49 to $13.49, available any time, not just during lunch hours.
Is Fettuccine Alfredo vegetarian?
Yes, but it’s not vegan, since the Alfredo sauce is made with cream, butter, and parmesan cheese.
Can I add protein to any pasta dish?
Yes. Chicken, shrimp, meatballs, and Italian sausage can typically be added to most pasta dishes for an extra charge, even ones that don’t include protein by default.
Does Olive Garden pasta come with soup, salad, or breadsticks?
Most full-size dinner pasta entrées do include a choice of soup or salad plus breadsticks, though this isn’t always the case with the second entrée in a Buy One, Take One order.
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Conclusion
The Olive Garden Pasta Menu offers something for every pasta lover, from timeless Italian classics to customizable dishes made just the way you like them. Whether you’re craving the creamy richness of Fettuccine Alfredo, the hearty flavor of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, or a baked pasta favorite, each dish is prepared with quality ingredients and generous portions that deliver a comforting dining experience.
Whether you’re enjoying a meal in the restaurant, ordering takeout, or sharing dinner with family, Olive Garden’s pasta selection provides delicious options for every occasion. With a variety of sauces, proteins, and pasta styles to choose from, it’s easy to find a meal that matches your taste. Be sure to check your local Olive Garden for the latest pasta offerings, seasonal specials, and current prices.
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