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Olive Garden Unveils 'Lighter Portions' Menu for 2024

12/22/2025

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Olive Garden will launch a 'Lighter Portions' menu in early 2024, with seven dishes in smaller portions priced at $12.99–$13.99.
Olive Garden CEO Rick Cardenas reports positive customer feedback, noting increased perceived affordability and higher return visits.
The lighter portions will not replace existing items but will be an additional option for diners.
All locations are slated to offer them by the end of January 2026.

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Olive Garden will launch a 'Lighter Portions' menu in early 2024, with seven dishes in smaller portions priced at $12.99–$13.99.
Olive Garden CEO Rick Cardenas reports positive customer feedback, noting increased perceived affordability and higher return visits.
The lighter portions will not replace existing items but will be an additional option for diners.
All locations are slated to offer them by the end of January 2026.