Fazoli's vs Olive Garden: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Fazoli's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 12 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Fazoli's is cheaper on 11 of them, by an average of $8.72 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 — 11 of 12. 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 $8.72, 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.