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Updated June 2026
Gift Cards & eGift Cards

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gift Cards

Give the gift of Italian dining. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant gift cards are available from $25 to $500, never expire, and work at all Darden restaurants. Use them for dine-in, To Go, or delivery orders. Pair with eClub offers for even more savings. Buy online for instant eGift delivery or pick up a physical card at any location or major retailer.

Available Denominations

$25
Popular$50
$75
Popular$100
Custom
No expiration date
No fees of any kind
Works at all Darden restaurants

How to Check Your Gift Card Balance

Four easy ways to find your remaining balance

Online

Visit olivegarden.com/gift-cards/check-balance and enter your card number and PIN as prompted on the form.

Available 24/7

Phone

Per the Olive Garden gift card FAQ, call 1-800-248-4935 (US) or 1-888-888-3341 (Canada) to speak with the gift card services team about your card.

Mon–Fri, 9 AM–8 PM Eastern Time

In Restaurant

Ask any server or host at any Olive Garden location to check your card balance. No purchase required.

During operating hours

Olive Garden App

Add your gift card to the app. Your balance updates in real-time after every transaction.

iOS & Android

Where to Buy Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gift Cards

Multiple convenient purchasing options

Online at olivegarden.com

Order physical cards by mail or eGift cards by email at olivegarden.com/gift-cards. Per Olive Garden's gift card page, both digital and physical formats are available, and orders over $500 use a different ordering process.

In Any Olive Garden Restaurant

Ask your server to purchase a gift card during your visit. Standard denominations like $25, $50, $75, and $100 are commonly available.

Major Retailers

Olive Garden gift cards are widely sold at major retailers grocery stores like Kroger publicly list them in the gift card aisle. Inventory varies by store; verify local availability before making a special trip.

eGift Card (Instant Delivery)

Send an eGift card by email or text message. Arrives instantly. Perfect for last-minute gifts, birthdays, and celebrations.

Important Gift Card Facts

No expiration date balance does not expire (per olivegarden.com gift card FAQ)
No monthly maintenance fees or inactivity charges (per Darden gift card FAQ)
Per Darden's official Gift Card FAQ: redeemable at any Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, Eddie V's, and Ruth's Chris (added after Darden's 2023 acquisition) in the US
Accepted for dine-in, To Go, delivery, and online orders
Multiple gift cards can be combined on a single order
For lost or stolen gift cards: contact Olive Garden gift card services at 1-800-248-4935 (US) with your purchase information
Balance is not redeemable for cash (except where required by law)
Reload policy varies some third-party sources say once spent the card is closed; for the official current reload policy, contact gift card services

Smart Ways to Use Your Gift Card

Olive Garden gift cards work for every ordering channel dine-in, takeout, delivery, and even catering. Here are some ways to stretch your card further.

Stack with Promotions

Use your gift card during Buy One Take One or other limited-time promotions to get two meals for the price of one.

Current deals →

Order To Go

Gift cards work in the app and online. Order To Go for pickup no delivery fee, same menu prices as dine-in.

To Go options →

Use for Catering

Planning a party? Gift cards can be applied to catering orders starting at $12 per person with delivery and setup included.

Catering menu →

Join eClub First

Sign up for the free eClub before your visit. Combine gift card payment with eClub promo codes for extra savings.

Join eClub →

Perfect for Any Occasion

🎂
Birthdays
💝
Anniversaries
🎄
Holidays
🙏
Thank You
📚
Teacher Gifts
🏢
Corporate Rewards

Gift Card FAQs

How do I check my Olive Garden gift card balance?

You have multiple options: (1) Online at olivegarden.com/gift-cards/check-balance using your card number and PIN. (2) Call Olive Garden gift card services at 1-800-248-4935 (US) or 1-888-888-3341 (Canada), Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM ET. (3) Ask any server at an Olive Garden location. (4) Add your card to the Olive Garden app to track your balance there. All methods will show your current remaining balance.

Where can I buy an Olive Garden gift card?

Olive Garden sells gift cards directly at olivegarden.com/gift-cards (digital eGift and physical) and at any Olive Garden restaurant. Olive Garden gift cards are also widely sold at major retailers examples include grocery stores like Kroger that publicly list them, plus Walmart, Target, and others. Inventory varies by retailer; check local availability before relying on a specific store.

Do Olive Garden gift cards expire?

No. Per Olive Garden's gift card FAQ and Darden's gift card FAQ, gift cards have no expiration date and no maintenance or inactivity fees. Your full balance stays on the card indefinitely.

Can I use an Olive Garden gift card at other restaurants?

Yes. Per Darden's official gift card FAQ at darden.com/gift-cards/faqs: "Darden gift cards may be redeemed at any Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, and Eddie V's in the United States." Following Darden's 2023 acquisition of Ruth's Chris Hospitality Group, Ruth's Chris was also added to that list.

Can I use my gift card for delivery orders?

Yes. Olive Garden gift cards are accepted for delivery and To Go orders placed through olivegarden.com or the Olive Garden app. Enter your card number at checkout. If your order total exceeds the gift card balance, you can combine the gift card with another payment method.

What denominations are Olive Garden gift cards available in?

Pre-printed physical gift cards at retail are typically available in standard $25, $50, $75, and $100 denominations (denominations vary by retailer). Olive Garden's own online gift card store at olivegarden.com/gift-cards supports custom amounts and notes that orders over $500 require a different process see olivegarden.com/gift-cards for the current online amount range.

What if I lost my Olive Garden gift card?

Contact Olive Garden gift card services at 1-800-248-4935 (US) or 1-888-888-3341 (Canada), Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM ET, with your purchase information. Whether the remaining balance can be reissued depends on whether you have proof of purchase and the original card details. Treat physical gift cards like cash and keep your purchase receipt.

Can I reload my Olive Garden gift card?

Olive Garden's official reload policy is not consistently documented across third-party guides some say a card can be reloaded in-restaurant, others say once a card is fully spent it is closed. For the current and accurate policy on adding funds to an existing card, contact gift card services at 1-800-248-4935 (US) or check the latest information on olivegarden.com/gift-cards.