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Updated June 2026
Deals, Coupons & Promotions

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Deals & Ways to Save

Every current deal, discount, and money-saving strategy at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant for June 2026. From Buy One Take One to the free eClub rewards program, here's how to get the most value out of every Olive Garden visit whether you're dining in, ordering To Go, or getting delivery.

Current Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Deals

All active promotions and ongoing value options June 2026

Buy One, Take One (Expired)

Order a dine-in entrée starting at $14.99 and take home a second chilled entrée for FREE. Per Nation's Restaurant News, the 2026 BOGO promotion was available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Starting at $14.99 (Expired)
Ended May 3, 2026. This popular promotion runs periodically.
Effectively two meals for one entrée price ($7.50 per meal)
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Lunch Specials

Weekday lunch combos available Monday–Friday, 11 AM–3 PM. Smaller portions at lower prices with the same unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.

From $10.49
Monday–Friday, 11 AM–3 PM (not available weekends/holidays)
Save $3–$6 vs dinner prices
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Never-Ending Soup, Salad & Breadsticks

Unlimited refills of soup, the Famous House Salad, and freshly baked breadsticks. Included FREE with every lunch or dinner entrée.

Included with entrées
Every day, all day dine-in only
Unlimited refills at no extra cost
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Happy Hour at the Bar

Bar-area drink and appetizer specials at participating locations. Olive Garden does not publish a single nationwide happy hour menu specifics, hours, and prices vary by restaurant.

Pricing varies by location
Bar area, participating locations only confirm with your local restaurant
Reduced bar pricing on select drinks/apps (varies)
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eClub Free Welcome Offer + Birthday Dessert

Join the free eClub. Per Groupon's coverage of the program: new members typically receive a welcome offer (free appetizer or dessert with purchase of two adult entrées), and per Olive Garden's official FAQ, members get a complimentary dessert during their birthday month for dine-in visits.

FREE to join
Year-round sign up at olivegarden.com/customer-service/join-eclub
Welcome offer + birthday dessert + 2–4 promo emails per month (per Groupon)
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Family-Style Bundles & Catering

Large family-size pans of pasta, salad, and breadsticks designed to feed groups. Olive Garden's catering page lists pricing starting at $12 per person (with delivery and setup included). Standard family bundles can be ordered from individual restaurants for dine-in or To Go.

From $12 per person (catering, per olivegarden.com)
Every day dine-in, To Go, and catering
Better per-person value than individual orders for groups
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8 Insider Tips to Save at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Practical strategies that actually reduce your bill

1

Join the eClub Before Your Visit

The eClub is free to join and emails 2–4 promotional offers per month per Groupon's coverage. New members get a welcome offer; members get a complimentary dessert during their birthday month for dine-in (per Olive Garden's FAQ).

2

Go for Lunch Instead of Dinner

Lunch combos are only available Mon–Fri, 11 AM–3 PM, with smaller portions at lower prices. Olive Garden lists lunch pricing starting at $10.49 in current marketing.

3

Order Buy One Take One When It's Active

Per Nation's Restaurant News, the 2026 BOGO window ran March 16 – May 3, 2026, starting at $14.99 with the second take-home entrée free. Olive Garden runs BOGO periodically; check our specials page or olivegarden.com for current availability.

4

Order To Go to Skip Delivery Fees

Delivery (via Uber Direct since 2024–2025) adds a transparent delivery service fee plus tip. Curbside pickup at the restaurant has no delivery fee they bring the order to your car.

5

Use the Never-Ending First Course

Unlimited soup or salad and freshly baked breadsticks are included with every dine-in entrée at no extra charge. This is one of Olive Garden's most-cited value features.

6

Buy Gift Cards at a Discount When Available

Olive Garden gift cards (digital and physical) are sold direct via olivegarden.com/gift-cards and through major retailers. Some retailers run periodic promotions where gift cards are bundled or discounted; check before buying full price.

7

Ask About Bar Specials

Olive Garden offers bar-area happy-hour pricing at many not all locations, with details set per restaurant. Ask the bar staff for the current happy hour menu and times.

8

Order Water With Your Meal

Water is free. Breadsticks (and salad/soup with an entrée) are unlimited at no extra charge. This is the cheapest way to add value to a smaller-budget visit.

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The #1 way to save at Olive Garden. Free to join, takes 30 seconds. Get a welcome offer immediately, plus birthday rewards and member-only deals by email.

Deals & Savings FAQs

What are the best deals at Olive Garden right now?

Verified value features at Olive Garden as of June 2026: (1) Lunch combos available Mon–Fri 11 AM–3 PM, with current marketing showing pricing from $10.49. (2) Free eClub program with welcome offer (free appetizer/dessert with two adult entrées per Groupon coverage) and birthday dessert per the official OG FAQ. (3) Never-Ending Soup, Salad & Breadsticks included with every dine-in entrée. (4) Buy One Take One when it's running (last confirmed window was March 16 – May 3, 2026, starting at $14.99 with the second take-home entrée free). Always confirm current deals on olivegarden.com.

Does Olive Garden have coupons?

The primary way to get Olive Garden discounts is through the free eClub. Per Groupon, members typically receive 2–4 exclusive offers per month by email. Olive Garden does not generally distribute traditional paper coupons or offer a permanent coupon-code system on its website.

What is the cheapest way to eat at Olive Garden?

Practical paths to a lower bill: (1) Dine during lunch hours (Mon–Fri 11 AM–3 PM) lunch combos start at $10.49 in current marketing. (2) Take advantage of unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks (free with any dine-in entrée). (3) Skip soft drinks water is free. (4) Use eClub email offers. (5) When Buy One Take One runs (last confirmed March 16 – May 3, 2026, starting at $14.99), it gives you a second take-home entrée for FREE.

Does Olive Garden have a rewards or loyalty program?

Yes the eClub. Per Olive Garden's official FAQ, members receive a complimentary dessert during their birthday month for dine-in. Per Groupon's coverage, new members get a welcome offer (free appetizer or dessert with purchase of two adult entrées) and 2–4 monthly promo emails. It is not a points-based loyalty program. Sign up at olivegarden.com/customer-service/join-eclub.

Does Olive Garden have a senior discount?

Olive Garden does not advertise a corporate-wide senior discount. Individual locations may offer courtesy discounts at the manager's discretion, but this is not guaranteed. The most reliable corporate discounts available to all ages are the eClub program, lunch specials, and any active limited-time promotions like Buy One Take One.

Does Olive Garden have a military discount?

Each year on Veterans Day (November 11), Olive Garden offers veterans and active-duty military members a free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu, dine-in only, with proof of military service confirmed for Veterans Day 2025 by Darden's spokesperson via Military.com and TheMilitaryWallet. Outside of Veterans Day, Olive Garden does not advertise a year-round military discount, though individual managers may offer courtesy discounts at their discretion.

Is Olive Garden Buy One Take One still available?

Buy One Take One is a recurring, limited-time promotion. Per Nation's Restaurant News, it returned March 16 – May 3, 2026, starting at $14.99 with the second take-home entrée free, and was available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. It is currently expired. Check olivegarden.com/specials for current availability before relying on the deal.

Can I use coupons for delivery or To Go?

It depends on the specific offer. eClub email coupons typically state which order channels they're valid for. Olive Garden's 2026 BOGO promotion was available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery via the Olive Garden app and website.