Noodle lovers, Olive Garden has a deal for you.
After several years on hiatus, Olive Garden’s “Never Ending Pasta Pass” is officially returning.
“Even years later, guests still ask us about Never-Ending Pasta Pass, which speaks to the lasting enthusiasm and connection our fans have for it,” said Jaime Bunker, Olive Garden’s senior vice president of marketing, in a news release. “Bringing it back felt like the right way to recognize the loyalty of so many guests who have kept it top of mind all these years, while celebrating what they love most about Olive Garden – abundance and incredible value – all wrapped into one experience.”
Sales start at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, for unlimited visits for 13 weeks, more than in previous promotions.
Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Pass costs $100 plus tax, and holders can use it starting Aug. 24 and across 13 weeks. Pasta Pass holders can use the pass for all-you-can-eat pastas with a choice of sauce and protein, soup or salad and breadsticks.
Olive Garden’s Pasta Pass coincides with its “Never-Ending Pasta Bowl” promotion, which returns to its restaurants nationwide from Aug. 31 to Nov. 22. The promotion allows diners to create their own pasta dishes; prices start at $14.99, with unlimited refills. Starting on Aug. 24, Olive Garden’s EClub members and Pasta Passholders will have early access to the promotion.
There is, of course, a catch. You will need to act fast. Only 10,000 Pasta Passes are available. That’s down from the last time the promotion ran in 2019, when 24,000 passes were available for sale. Olive Garden’s Pasta Pass made its debut in 2014 and, according to a news release, is claimed in minutes when offered.
According to Olive Garden, the sale window will only last until all are claimed. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
What to know about the Never Ending Pasta Pass
Is a Never Ending Pasta Pass worth it?
Keep in mind that beverages and gratuity are not included. To break even, you will need to use the pass around seven times. Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowls start at $14.99. According to a news release, Olive Garden offers 120 possible combinations of pastas, sauces and protein toppings to mix and match. This year, new menu items include a spicy alfredo and a crispy shrimp fritta.
To get the pass, be ready to go pastapass.com at 2 p.m. on July 16.
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