It's A Mistake To Only Dine At Olive Garden For Dinner. Here's Why - Tasting Table

"Olive Garden: When you're here, you're family. Although the brand may have abandoned its famous logo over a decade ago, the sentiment has not wavered. In fact, it's part of the reason why people still flock to this Italian chain after a long day out shopping or running errands. It's one of the chains that Boomers still love for its portion sizes and affordable prices, while others appreciate that the chain has something for everyone - even for folks who don't like pasta."

"Although many people think of Olive Garden as being a sit-down dinner spot, one of the biggest mistakes you may be making at the chain is only visiting for supper. The chain, likely in an effort to get more customers in during daytime hours, offers many discounts and lunchtime deals that you won't find if you visit at a later time. Plus, you won't have to worry about skipping out on your OG faves; the lunchtime menu has many options worth trying."

"Olive Garden offers lunch-sized specials until 3 pm on weekdays. While the menu isn't as exhaustive as its standard dinner menu, most of its heavy hitters still make an appearance, including lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, ravioli, and ziti. If you're seeking a great deal and don't mind a slightly smaller portion, this may be the prime time to visit Olive Garden."

Olive Garden maintains a family-oriented brand image and remains popular for large portions, affordable prices, and menu variety that appeals even to non-pasta eaters. The chain targets daytime traffic with weekday lunch specials available until 3 pm, featuring many signature dishes in smaller portions at lower prices. A notable lunch offering is the soup, salad, and breadsticks combo served 11:00 am to 2:30 pm, which provides a lighter option than pasta while still delivering classic Olive Garden flavors. The chicken and gnocchi soup is recommended, but all soup choices are described as hearty and brothy.

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