Unlimited breadsticks, Alfredo everything, and a deep-fried lasagna sleeper hit. What to actually order when you are there, because here, you are family.
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Unlimited breadsticks, Alfredo everything, and a deep-fried lasagna sleeper hit. What to actually order when you are there, because here, you are family.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp over angel hair with asparagus and tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce, one of the lighter plates that still reads indulgent. It is the only dish to crack the top half of all three major menu rankings.
Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken over fettuccine in Olive Garden's famous parmesan cream sauce. Eat This, Not That crowned the Alfredo pairing the most delicious thing on the menu.
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara
Chicken and shrimp over bucatini in a creamy bacon-parmesan sauce with roasted red peppers. The Takeout ranks it second on the entire menu, calling it one of the most indulgent fan favorites.
Lasagna Fritta
Parmesan-breaded lasagna squares, fried golden and served over Alfredo with marinara. The Takeout named this appetizer the single best thing at Olive Garden.
Zuppa Toscana
The cult-favorite soup of Italian sausage, kale, and potato in a creamy broth, unlimited with the soup-and-breadsticks deal. The Takeout ranks it third on the whole menu.
Lasagna Classico
Layers of pasta, four cheeses, and house meat sauce with pan-seared beef and Italian sausage. The only entree that appears in every major ranking of the menu.
Breadsticks
The warm, garlic-butter breadsticks that arrive unlimited and disappear immediately, an American institution in their own right. The Takeout ranks them fourth among everything served.
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
Asiago-filled tortelloni with grilled chicken baked in Alfredo with a toasted parmesan crust. Tasting Table's pasta taste test ranked it number one.
Fettuccine Alfredo
The original house Alfredo, a simple plate of fettuccine in parmesan cream that defines the menu. Eat This, Not That put it in the winning slot of its 2025 ranking.
Toasted Ravioli
Breaded, fried ravioli stuffed with seasoned beef and served with marinara. Tasting Table's 2025 appetizer taste test ranked it first, ahead of the famous fritta lineup.
Ranked across 4 sources: The Takeout · Popular Menu Items Ranked 2025; Eat This, Not That · Best Dishes Ranked 2025; Tasting Table · Pastas Taste Tested 2025; Tasting Table · Appetizers Ranked 2025. Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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