Olive Garden Blog

Recipes, reviews, tips, and everything you need to know about dining at Olive Garden.

Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo — Review, Price & Recipe

Everything about the Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo — price, calories, copycat recipe, and honest review.

Olive Garden Dressing — Copycat Recipe & Ingredients

Make Olive Garden's famous Italian dressing at home with this easy copycat recipe.

Olive Garden Salad Dressing — Recipe & How to Make It

Learn how to recreate the Olive Garden salad dressing that makes their unlimited salad so addictive.

Ravioli Carbonara at Olive Garden — Recipe & Review

Price, calories, review, and a simple copycat recipe for Olive Garden's Ravioli Carbonara.

Olive Garden Secret Menu — 8 Hidden Items Insiders Order Every Time

The complete Olive Garden secret menu for 2026. Creamy Minestrone soup split, Chicken Florentine, Italian Soda, Breadstick Pizza, and 4 more hacks with prices and how to order.

Can You Make a Reservation at Olive Garden?

How Olive Garden's call-ahead seating works, waitlist tips, typical wait times by day, and how to get seated faster.

Can Olive Garden To-Go Boxes Be Microwaved?

Are Olive Garden containers microwave-safe? The answer and the best way to reheat your leftovers.

Does Olive Garden Accept Apple Pay?

Full breakdown of every payment method Olive Garden accepts for dine-in, takeout, and delivery — including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and gift cards.