Fazoli's vs Olive Garden: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Fazoli's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Fazoli's is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $6.87 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Fazoli's
- Unlimited breadsticks are free with any dine-in entree — a $7.49 penne marinara plus unlimited breadsticks is the cheapest filling meal on the menu.
- Family Meal Deals feed four for $28.99 to $34.99, roughly half the cost of four individual entrees.
- Fazoli's runs a frequent 'Pasta Pass' style promotion in some markets offering unlimited pasta for a fixed period.
Olive Garden
- Never Ending Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $11.99 for lunch is the cheapest complete meal Olive Garden sells, and refills are unlimited.
- Order Cucina Mia at $14.99 instead of a named pasta — the base pastas and sauces are largely the same for six dollars less.
- Buy One Take One returns most years in the autumn and effectively halves the price of a pasta entree.
Fazoli's vs Olive Garden — FAQ
Is Fazoli's cheaper than Olive Garden in 2026?
Fazoli's is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 6. Across the whole menu Fazoli's is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.49 for a typical item against $15.49 at Olive Garden.
What is the price difference between Fazoli's and Olive Garden?
On matched items the average difference is $6.87, or about 42% overall. Fazoli's averages $11.31 across 41 priced items; Olive Garden averages $19.63 across 40.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Fazoli's or Olive Garden?
Fazoli's starts at $1.99 (Chocolate Chip Cookie) and Olive Garden at $6.49 (Side of Meatballs).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.