Pasta lovers, this one’s for you: Olive Garden’s famous Never-Ending Pasta Pass is finally making a comeback after a six-year break.
The $100 pass gets holders unlimited pasta, sauces, and protein toppings for 13 weeks, plus unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks with every dine-in visit. The catch? The promotion is valid only for in-restaurant dining — no takeout or delivery — and only 10,000 passes will be sold nationwide.
For those who want to carb up, get ready. If previous years are any indication, they’ll be gone almost as soon as they go on sale. Since the Orlando-based chain introduced the promotion in 2014, the Never-Ending Pasta Pass has sold out within minutes each time it has been offered. This is the first time the deal has returned since before the pandemic.
Here’s when to grab the Never-Ending Pasta Pass in Jacksonville and enjoy pasta heaven for the weeks to come.
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Why is Olive Garden bringing the Never-Ending Pasta Pass back?
“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 July 13 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.”
Didn’t get a Never-Ending Pasta Pass? Olive Garden has other pasta promotions available
If you don’t score a pass, you can still tuck into Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion, which will also run from Aug. 31 to Nov. 22. The personalized bowl offers unlimited entrée refills for $14.99 until you tap out, plus refillable soup or salad and breadsticks. E-club members and diners with Pasta Passes will get early access starting Aug. 24.
Don’t want that many carbs? Olive Garden recently rolled out a “Lighter Portion Entrées” menu for its most popular dishes.
When does the Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Pass go on sale?
The passes go on sale at PastaPass.com starting at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 16.
How much is the Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Pass?
The passes are $100, plus tax. You must be at least 18 to order one.
How many Pasta Passes are available?
There will be 10,000 Pasta Passes up for grabs nationwide.
What do I get with the Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Pass?
The pass includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, sauces and protein toppings, accompanied by never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Beverages and gratuity not included.
How long does the Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Pass last?
The pass runs from Aug. 31 through Nov. 22, but passholders can start early on Aug. 24, the company said.
Is the Pasta Pass worth the money?
That depends on how much pasta you can eat. Olive Garden pasta entrées run from about $13 to about $27 for dinner portions, depending on what you order, so if you eat at Olive Garden more than seven times or so in three months, you’re ahead of the game.
The unlimited menu is only good for in-restaurant dining, not takeout or delivery, so you’re limited to what you can get down right there in the booth. It’s also non-transferable, and you can’t buy meals for anyone else.
In 2018, Jeff Berman of Inverness hit up Olive Garden two to three times a day for eight weeks, gulping down 140 meals in 56 days and reportedly saving $2,164,89.
Where can I find an Olive Garden near me in Florida?
Jacksonville is home to five Olive Gardens. Find a location near you.
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters
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