Olive Garden brings back beloved menu special — and you get it unlimited, for a cheap price
In a time when food prices seem to be constantly rising, Olive Garden is doing its customers a favor by not only bringing back its beloved unlimited pasta promotion — starting Monday, Aug. 25 — the restaurant is also keeping its $13.99 price the same.
Reportedly, menu prices at restaurants have increased more than 30% over the past five years, according to the National Restaurant Association — yet the restaurant chain is trying to win over customers by keeping this item's price on the lower side.
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The chain noted on X that prices may vary by location, yet this is the fourth consecutive year the limited promo is being offered at its reasonable price.
In case you've been living under a rock, the Never Ending Pasta Bowl, which first debuted in the 1990s, features unlimited pasta, plus unlimited soup or salad and endless breadsticks.
Since many people don't like change — Olive Garden is also appeasing fans by keeping many of their classic pasta and sauce combos but spicing things up by throwing in a new Spicy Three-Meat Sauce.
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From Aug. 25 through Nov. 16, customers will be able to mix and match up to 96 possible combinations for their Never Ending Pasta Bowl — talk about really making it your own.
3 The Never Ending Pasta Bowl features unlimited pasta, plus unlimited soup or salad and endless breadsticks.
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Patrons can also get endless toppings for an additional $4.99, including crispy chicken fritta, meatballs and Italian sausage.
Loyal customers who are part of Olive Garden's eClub — yes, that's a thing — can get in on the action early, with access to the beloved pasta bowl starting an entire week early, Monday, Aug. 18.
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3 Olive Garden's fan-favorite Never Ending Pasta Bowl is making a comeback at the same price of $13.99 starting Monday, Aug. 25.
Christopher Sadowski
Fans are obviously over the moon excited about this exciting pasta news.
'Holy smokes that is literally a deal!! Coming thru next Monday!' one person said on X.
'See me there every day until it's gone thank you,' another said.
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'I'll be there tonight for early access of this!' someone declared.
3 From Aug. 25 through Nov. 16, guests will be able to mix and match up to 96 possible combinations for their Never Ending Pasta Bowl.
Christopher Sadowski
Despite this good news, shockingly, back in April, Olive Garden lost its spot as the top US casual dining restaurant for seven consecutive years to Texas Roadhouse.
Following the two chains are Chili's, Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings.
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