Olive Garden's 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' is almost back. See menu, new sauce
The fan favorite promotion will officially be available for purchase at Olive Garden locations nationwide on Monday, Aug. 25, but eClub members will be able to get access to all the "pastabilities" a week earlier on Monday, Aug. 18, according to the restaurant chain's news release.
For a limited time, customers will be able to get all of the soup (or salad), pasta and breadsticks they can eat for $13.99, a price that hasn't changed since 2022.
"In a time when prices seem to rise with every season, Olive Garden is keeping the price of its most beloved offer exactly the same," Olive Garden said in a statement. "That's unlimited pasta, plus unlimited soup or salad and endless, freshly baked breadsticks – all for the same price for the fourth consecutive year."
Here is what to know about Olive Garden's "Never Ending Pasta Bowl," including additional details on this year's menu offerings.
Pastas, sauces and toppings available with 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl'
For almost three consecutive months, customers will be able to mix and match up to 96 possible flavor combinations, available on the "Never Ending Pasta Bowl" menu.
This year, Olive Garden is adding the Spicy Three-Meat Sauce, which contains a "flavorful" blend of chili flakes, cherry peppers, red bell pepper, pepperoni, red wine, garlic and herbs and homemade meat sauce, to the original lineup.
Here is a breakdown of the "Never Ending Pasta Bowl" menu:
When does Olive Garden's 'Never Ending Pasta Bowl' promotion begin?
According to Olive Garden, this year's "Never Ending Pasta Bowl" promotional offer starts Aug. 25 and runs through Nov. 16.
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