Olive Garden New Menu Items and Limited Time Offers 2026

What Is New and Limited-Time at Olive Garden in 2026?

As of October 2026, one major limited-time promotion is running at Olive Garden, plus one seasonal dessert. This hub tracks what is current, what is new this year, and what has ended, so you can check before you visit rather than finding out at the table.

Current Limited-Time Items at Olive Garden, October 2026

Never-Ending Pasta Bowl 2026

The Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is back for 2026, running from August 31 to November 22, 2026, for dine-in only, starting at $14.99 per person. It includes unlimited pasta, sauce and soup or salad and breadsticks, with about 120 possible combinations. New this year are Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta as a topping. Endless protein toppings cost an extra $4.99. eClub members got early access from August 24 to 30, 2026. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass, 10,000 passes at $100, sold on July 16, 2026 and is no longer on sale.

Pumpkin Cookie Butter Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cookie Butter Cheesecake is the current seasonal dessert for fall 2026, listed at about $8.99. It appears in the current nutrition guide as a limited-time item, which means it leaves the menu without a fixed announced end date. If you want it, order it while the fall menu runs.

Standing Deals That Never Leave

These are not limited-time items, but they are the deals visitors ask about most. They run year-round at participating locations, with prices and participation varying by location.

How to Check What Is Current Before You Visit

Limited-time items change without much warning, and franchise operators can opt out of national promotions. Before you visit for a specific item, check the Olive Garden app for your location, or call the restaurant and ask whether the item is still running. This hub is updated as items launch and end, but your local restaurant is the final word.

Frequently Asked Questions: Olive Garden New and Limited-Time Items

When does the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl end in 2026?

November 22, 2026. It runs from August 31 to November 22, 2026, for dine-in only, starting at $14.99 per person.

Is the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl available for takeout?

No. Refills are dine-in only. Takeout orders do not include unlimited refills.

What is new in the 2026 Never-Ending Pasta Bowl?

Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta as a topping. Endless protein toppings cost an extra $4.99.

Can I still buy a Never-Ending Pasta Pass?

No. The 10,000 passes at $100 sold on July 16, 2026, for the August 24 to November 22 promotion window, and are no longer on sale.

Is the Pumpkin Cookie Butter Cheesecake still available?

As of October 2026 it is listed as a limited-time fall dessert. Seasonal desserts leave the menu without a fixed announced end date, so check your local menu before visiting for it specifically.

Does Olive Garden run limited-time items in winter?

Olive Garden rotates seasonal items through the year, but no winter 2026 item has been announced as of October 2026. This hub will be updated when the next seasonal item launches.

Is It Worth Chasing Limited-Time Items?

Yes, if the item is one you actually want. The Never-Ending Pasta Bowl at $14.99 is the best value promotion Olive Garden runs, and it ends November 22, 2026. But if your local Olive Garden is not participating, or the item has ended, the standing deals like the 2 for $25 and the weekday lunch special are the better bet, since they do not disappear.

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Maria Conti

Maria Conti is a food writer and casual dining enthusiast who tracks restaurant deals, menu changes, prices and value offers across the U.S. She covers Italian-American restaurant chains for readers who want clear, up-to-date menu information and practical comparisons.

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