How Much Is a Create Your Own Lunch Combo at Olive Garden?
A Create Your Own Lunch Combo costs $14.99 at Olive Garden in 2026.
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How to Pay Less at 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.
- Join eClub for a free dessert or appetizer coupon and a birthday offer.
Create Your Own Lunch Combo Price — FAQ
How much is a Create Your Own Lunch Combo at Olive Garden?
A Create Your Own Lunch Combo costs $14.99 at Olive Garden in 2026. That is the national average menu price, last checked August 1, 2026. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Is the Create Your Own Lunch Combo cheaper at other chains?
No. Of the 1 comparable items we track at other chains, none costs less than at Olive Garden; the closest is Red Lobster's Create Your Own Lunch Combo at $16.99.
What is cheaper than the Create Your Own Lunch Combo at Olive Garden?
In the same section of the menu: Lunch Lasagna Classico ($14.49).
Why does the Create Your Own Lunch Combo cost more at my Olive Garden?
Most Olive Garden restaurants are run by franchisees who set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations charge the most. App and loyalty offers are usually cheaper than the menu board.