Olive Garden • Lunch Menu
Lunch Soup & Salad
Choice of soup and house salad with breadsticks
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Lunch Soup & Salad
The Lunch Soup & Salad is choice of soup and house salad with breadsticks It comes in at 320 calories with 12g of protein, and is priced at $8.49 in the Lunch Menu section of the Olive Garden menu — about 2.65 cents per 100 calories. Olive Garden is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 920 locations known for Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, Never-Ending Soup & Salad. Our Olive Garden menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Lunch Soup & Salad compares to similar Olive Garden items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Soup & Salad (this item) | $8.49 | 320 | 2.65 |
| Lunch Chicken Parmesan | $12.99 | 580 | 2.24 |
| Lunch Fettuccine Alfredo | $10.99 | 540 | 2.04 |
| Lunch Lasagna Classico | $12.99 | 560 | 2.32 |
| Lunch Chicken Marsala | $13.99 | 510 | 2.74 |
Average price in the Lunch Menu section: $11.89. This item is below the section average.
How the Lunch Soup & Salad compares at other chains
Compare the Lunch Soup & Salad across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Olive Garden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Garden | Lunch Soup & Salad | $8.49 | — |
| Jimmy John's | Box Lunch (Full Sub) | $12.99 | $4.50 less |
| Chili's | Lunch Combo — Half Sandwich & Soup | $6.99 | $1.50 more |
| Cheddar's Kitchen | Lunch Combo — Half Sandwich & Soup | $9.99 | $1.50 less |
| Applebee's | Lunch Combo — Half Sandwich & Soup | $7.99 | $0.50 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Olive Garden secret menu items
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara · $21.99
Fettuccine carbonara with both chicken and shrimp added — a surf and turf pasta
How to order: Order the Chicken Carbonara and ask to 'add shrimp.' They'll add grilled shrimp for an additional charge.
Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) · $15.99
Spiralized zucchini noodles served with your choice of sauce — a low-carb alternative
How to order: Ask to 'substitute zucchini noodles' for the pasta in any dish. Not all locations offer this, but many will accommodate.
Breadstick Sandwich · $9.99
A chicken tender or meatball served between two breadsticks — like a sub sandwich
How to order: Order two breadsticks and a chicken tender or meatball. Ask them to 'make it a sandwich with the breadsticks.'
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Lunch Soup & Salad good value at Olive Garden?
At $8.49, the Lunch Soup & Salad costs about 2.65 cents per 100 calories against a $11.89 average in the Lunch Menu section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Olive Garden sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Lunch Soup & Salad at Olive Garden
The Lunch Soup & Salad is available at Olive Garden locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Olive Garden app or third-party services. Order through the official Olive Garden ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Olive Garden menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Lunch Soup & Salad
- 1Check current Olive Garden deals — 2 for $25 Menu (through 2026-12-31).
- 2Prices have trended +2.7% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Lunch Soup & Salad prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Olive Garden national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $21.25 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Chicken Parmesan)
- Los Angeles: $20.50 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Chicken Parmesan)
- Chicago: $19.35 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Chicken Parmesan)
- Houston: $18.25 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Chicken Parmesan)
- Atlanta: $18.60 (Estimated — on par with national average — Chicken Parmesan)
- Columbus: $17.85 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Chicken Parmesan)
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About Olive Garden
Olive Garden is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 920 locations known for Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, Never-Ending Soup & Salad. Our Olive Garden menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including appetizers, soups & salads, classic entrees, lunch menu. Current deals include 2 for $25 Menu.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Olive Garden website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.olivegarden.com