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Olive Garden Frequently Asked Questions
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Olive Garden — hours, gift cards, menus, To Go orders,
careers, donations, and more.
Olive Garden Frequently Asked Questions
🏪Restaurant Info
Olive Garden hours vary by location. Lunch is served Monday through Friday until 3:00 PM. The dinner menu is served all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. There may be regional variations.
To be the first to know about Olive Garden promotions, specials, and news, sign up for the eClub. You can also visit the Specials page for current offers.
Olive Garden restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day to allow team members to spend time with their families. Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and international location hours may vary.
On the day before these holidays, restaurants may close early at the discretion of the local management team. Please contact your restaurant directly for their scheduled closing time on Christmas Eve or the day before Thanksgiving.
Yes! The Olive Garden Catering Menu features generous family-sized Italian meals available for pickup — perfect for family dinners, special parties, and office gatherings.
Delivery is available on catering orders of $100 or more, subject to a 10% delivery fee (up to $500), then 5% for every dollar thereafter.
You can view upcoming Olive Garden locations on the New Locations page. This page is updated regularly — actual opening dates are subject to change. If your city is not listed, Olive Garden hopes to come soon!
You may take a brief survey on the Ziosk tableside tablet after your dine-in meal. For To-Go and Canadian restaurant orders, there is a unique code printed on your receipt that you’ll need to complete the survey.
Rather than offer a discount to one particular group of guests, Olive Garden believes its responsibility is to provide the best dining value possible to every guest — from unlimited breadsticks and soup to generous portion sizes and lunch pricing.
Yes! Olive Garden guests receive a complimentary dessert on their birthday when dining in. To receive additional birthday coupons and special offers, sign up for the Olive Garden eClub and make sure to include your birthdate.
Absolutely! Olive Garden team members are happy to join your group in singing Happy Birthday to the guest of honor. Just let your server know ahead of time.
Olive Garden does not currently offer a traditional rewards or loyalty points program. However, you can sign up for the eClub to receive news, exclusive offers, birthday perks, and special coupons for your local restaurant.
📋Olive Garden Menu
Yes! You can purchase Olive Garden’s signature salad dressing from your local Olive Garden restaurant or find it at a retailer near you. Other Olive Garden products — including Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Italian Seasoning, and select cheeses — are also available at wholesale and grocery retailers nationwide.
The Kids Activity Booklet and Menu is available for children ages 12 and under. All kids’ items come with a choice of side and drink. You can also view the kids menu online.
No — Olive Garden’s cooking oils do not contain trans fat. For full nutritional information including calorie counts and ingredient details, visit the Olive Garden Nutrition Guide.
Yes — Olive Garden offers gluten-sensitive menu options and substitutions for guests with gluten intolerance. Please see the Nutrition Guide for a full list of available items and substitutions.
When dining in, tell your server you are a gluten-sensitive guest when ordering so the kitchen can take appropriate precautions to minimize cross-contact.
🎁Gift Cards
You can purchase Olive Garden Gift Cards online at olivegarden.com/gift-cards or by calling:
US: 1-800-248-4935
Canada: 1-888-888-3341
Phone lines are open 9 AM – 8 PM EST. Gift cards are also sold in-restaurant at any Olive Garden location.
Check your order status by calling 1-800-248-4935 between 9 AM and 8 PM EST, or by emailing giftcardservices@gift.olivegarden.com.
You can check your Gift Card balance online or call the phone number on the back of your card and follow the instructions.
Yes — discounts are available on the following purchase amounts:
$500 – $999: 5% discount
$1,000 and above: 10% discount
Call the Gift Card Center to order discounted cards: 800-248-4935 (US) or 888-888-3341 (Canada), 9 AM – 8 PM EST.
Orders are typically fulfilled within 2 business days and mailed via your chosen shipping method:
USPS: Typically received within 10–12 business days
UPS 2nd Day: Typically received within 4–5 business days
UPS Next Day: Typically received within 3 business days
🚗To Go & Online Ordering
Yes — Olive Garden offers online ordering for To Go at most locations. You can also order through the Olive Garden mobile app for curbside pickup or delivery.
To cancel or change a To Go order, contact the restaurant directly as soon as possible. The phone number for your local Olive Garden will be in your order confirmation email.
From time to time, Olive Garden may release merchandise collections with items available for purchase. Sign up for the Olive Garden eClub to be the first to hear about new merchandise and exclusive offers.
🤝Donations & Community
Donation requests (for gift certificates or food) can be submitted in writing to the General Manager of your local Olive Garden.
Your request must be submitted on your organization’s official letterhead and include:
– Organization’s full name, address, phone, and fax number
– Description of the donation requested
– Date the donation is needed
– How it will benefit the community
💼Careers & Employment
Visit the Olive Garden Careers page to browse and apply online for both management and team member positions at any Olive Garden restaurant. For corporate and Restaurant Support Center careers, visit the Darden Restaurants careers site.
About 30 days before a new restaurant opens, a “Now Hiring” banner will be posted at the location. You can apply online after that sign is posted. For opening dates, visit the Coming Soon page or call 1-888-221-0642 (Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM EST).
Contact the vendor The Work Number at 800-367-2884 or visit theworknumber.com. The Olive Garden / Darden Employer Code is 11533.
Current Olive Garden team members should contact the appropriate department directly:
– Benefits: (888) 374-3343
– Payroll: (407) 245-4400
– Employee Relations: (800) 932-2558
🏢Corporate Information
Olive Garden does not franchise domestic US locations — all US restaurants are company-owned and operated by Darden Restaurants. For information about international licensing opportunities, visit the Darden website.
Download the annual report by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Darden Restaurants corporate website at investor.darden.com.
Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, Inc., is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DRI.
For questions or comments about the sale or purchase of real estate, contact the Darden Real Estate Department at (407) 245-4555.
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Olive Garden strives to provide a warm and inviting dining experience for every guest. The logo evolution reflects the Italian generosity guests have enjoyed since the first restaurant opened in 1982. While the look has evolved over the years, the commitment to memorable dining experiences has remained constant.