Olive Garden Drink Menu With Prices
Olive Garden Drinks, Decoded: What’s Worth Ordering, What to Skip & the 2 Deals Most People Miss (2026)
Most guides to the Olive Garden drink menu just photograph the menu back at you. This one is about ordering smart — because the drinks are where a casual Italian dinner quietly gets expensive, and where the two best values in the building hide in plain sight. After breaking down the full 2026 lineup, here’s the honest version: which drinks earn their price, which ones are overpriced sugar, and how to walk out having spent less without drinking less.
The short answer, if you only read one paragraph: skip the pre-mixed novelty cocktails, lean on the wine program, and use the free tasting and the take-home bottle — that’s where Olive Garden is genuinely generous. Everything below is the long version.
The 2 Deals Most People Walk Past
Before the catalog, the part nobody tells you, because it’s the actual reason to care about Olive Garden’s drinks:
1. The take-home wine bottle. You can buy nearly the entire wine list by the bottle at close to retail — roughly $24.75–$33.75 — and carry it out the door, including the unfinished bottle from your table, wherever state law allows. The list runs about 14 wines from sweet Moscatos to bold Cabernet in that price band. A bottle is roughly four glasses; at ~$8–10 a glass poured in-house, a $27 bottle you split (or take home) is the best math on the menu.
2. The free wine tasting. Undecided? Guests 21+ can ask for a free tasting of up to three wines, one ounce each, no charge. When I went, this was available on request — but it wasn’t promoted anywhere on the table menu, so you have to know to ask. Almost no one uses it, and it turns “I guess I’ll have the Pinot Grigio” into actually picking what you like, for free.
Add the obvious third: soft drinks, lemonades, iced teas, and coffee refill for free when you dine in. The single worst value, by contrast, is a $4-ish to-go fountain soda you could buy by the two-liter for about the same money.
Cocktails: What to Order, What to Skip
Olive Garden runs roughly eight Italian-leaning signature cocktails, and the lineup rotates by season and location. They’re built on name-brand spirits rather than well liquor, which genuinely matters at this price. Expect to pay about $7.50–$11 each; most land in that range, with cocktails starting around $8.99 at many locations. They’re dine-in only (more on that below).
On my own visit, the Italian Margarita stood out as the safest cocktail pick for the price — and that lines up with the wider consensus. Here’s the honest sort, by what you’re actually getting for the money:
Worth it
- Italian Margarita — the best-built drink on the list: tequila, triple sec, and a float of amaretto that keeps it from going one-note sweet. If you order one cocktail, this is it.
- Spiked Strawberry Lemonade — New Amsterdam vodka with strawberry and a hint of passion fruit. Light, the spirit shows through without taking over. The pick if you don’t want anything heavy.
- Peach Bellini — Prosecco and peach purée. Low-alcohol, bubbly, the easiest match for rich pasta.
Fine, but you’re paying for sweetness
- Italian Rum Punch — Bacardi + amaretto + strawberry-passion fruit; drinks like a softer tiki cocktail.
- Amaretto Sour — nutty and sweet; fine if that’s your thing.
Skip unless you have a sweet tooth
- Blue Capri and Strawberry Limoncello Margarita — both lean hard on sugar with little underneath. At ~$10 a glass, a by-the-glass wine or a Peroni is more drink for the money.
A note on the rotating list: names like Blue Amalfi, Berry Sangria, a Watermelon Margarita, and a Venetian/Sicilian Sunset come and go by season and state. Bar selection varies by location due to liquor licensing — California, Texas, and Florida locations tend to carry the widest cocktail range. Check the bar menu at your restaurant for what’s actually pouring.
Wine: The Smart Person’s Menu
The wine list is the quietly strong part of the whole program — real Italian names (Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Chianti Classico) next to familiar California and Washington labels. Glasses run roughly $6–$10.50; bottles sit around $24.75–$33.75.
If you want a fast, reliable pick by what you’re eating:
| If you’re eating… | Order this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo / anything creamy | Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay | Acidity cuts the richness |
| Spaghetti & meatballs, lasagna, marinara | Chianti Classico | The classic acidic match for tomato + meat |
| Shrimp Alfredo, seafood pastas | Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio | Light, clean, won’t bury the seafood |
| Tour of Italy, steak, Chicken Parm | Cabernet or Meiomi Pinot Noir | Bold enough to stand up to heavy meat |
| Dessert, or “I just like sweet” | Moscato or Roscato Rosso Dolce | Smooth, low-stakes, crowd-pleasing |
Best value play: if two of you are drinking, a bottle beats glasses almost every time, and you can take home what you don’t finish where law allows. Don’t know what you like? Use the free tasting first.
Olive Garden Wine Menu With Prices
The wine list is the quiet strength of the whole drink menu — about 14 selections spanning sweet whites, dry whites, light reds, and bold reds, from real Italian producers and well-known California/Washington labels. You can order by the glass at the table, and most bottles are available to take home.
The bottle prices below sit between $24.75 and $33.75. Wine by the glass typically runs $6.00–$10.50 depending on the label. [PRICE — VERIFY by-the-glass pricing]
Whites & Sweet Wines
| Wine | Style | Calories | Bottle Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscato Primo Amore | Sweet white | 630 cal | $24.75 |
| Moscato Castello del Poggio | Sweet white | 620 cal | $27.75 |
| Sweet Pink Moscato Blend (Confetti) | Sweet rosé-style | 630 cal | $24.75 |
| White Zinfandel (Sutter Home) | Sweet pink | 630 cal | $24.75 |
| Riesling (Chateau Ste. Michelle) | Off-dry white | 620 cal | $26.25 |
| Pinot Grigio (Cavit) | Crisp dry white | 620 cal | $24.75 |
| Sauvignon Blanc (Starborough) | Crisp dry white | 620 cal | $27.75 |
| Chardonnay (Chateau Ste. Michelle) | Medium-bodied white | 620 cal | $26.25 |
Reds
| Wine | Style | Calories | Bottle Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Red (Roscato Rosso Dolce) | Sweet red | 660 cal | $24.75 |
| Red Blend (Porta Vita) | Smooth red blend | 660 cal | $24.75 |
| Merlot (Beringer) | Medium-bodied red | 660 cal | $26.25 |
| Cabernet (Robert Mondavi Private Selection) | Bold red | 620 cal | $27.75 |
| Chianti Classico (Rocca delle Macìe) | Dry Italian red | 620 cal | $29.25 |
| Pinot Noir (Meiomi) | Refined red | 660 cal | $33.75 |
Free wine tasting: Guests of legal drinking age can sample wines before committing — typically up to three one-ounce pours, no charge. A genuinely nice touch if you’re undecided.
Olive Garden Beer Menu
Olive Garden keeps beer simple — a short list of light domestics, usually all at one flat price.
| Beer | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Light | 100 cal | $5.99 |
| Coors Light | 100 cal | $5.99 |
| Michelob Ultra | 100 cal | $5.99 |
| Miller Lite | 100 cal | $5.99 |
Note on beer selection: Lineups vary by location. Beyond these light domestics, many Olive Gardens also carry imports and Italian options like Peroni, plus Stella Artois, Heineken, and the non-alcoholic O’Doul’s. Confirm what’s on tap or in the bottle locally. [VERIFY local beer list]
A Note on Pricing
The prices in this guide come from publicly compiled 2026 Olive Garden menu data and are a solid reference point, but a few things move them:
- Olive Garden doesn’t publish a single official online price list, and prices vary by location.
- Cocktails have no fixed published per-item price — the $7.50–$11.00 range is a guide, not a guarantee.
- Wine bottle prices (to-go) differ from by-the-glass (dine-in) pricing — don’t confuse the two.
- Alcohol availability and takeout rules vary by state. Some locations don’t serve alcohol at all; takeout wine/beer is limited or unavailable in many areas.
Always confirm current pricing with your local Olive Garden before ordering, especially for alcohol.
Drink & Food Pairing Guide
Olive Garden’s menu is built around rich, comforting Italian food, so the right drink can genuinely make the meal better. A few easy matches:
Creamy / Alfredo dishes (Chicken Alfredo, Fettuccine Alfredo): You want acidity to cut the richness. A crisp Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay works, and on the cocktail side a Peach Bellini or Italian Margarita brings brightness without weight.
Tomato-based dishes (Spaghetti & Meatballs, lasagna, marinara pastas): Reach for a medium-bodied red. Chianti Classico is the classic, naturally acidic match for tomato and meatballs.
Seafood (Shrimp Alfredo, seafood pastas): A white wine is your friend — Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio keeps things light and clean.
Heavier meat entrées (Tour of Italy, steak, Chicken Parmigiana): Go bold with the Cabernet or the Meiomi Pinot Noir.
Just want something fun and not too serious: The Italian Margarita or a fruit limonata pairs with almost anything on the menu.
Happy Hour, Refills & Money-Saving Tips
How to Check the Real Price at Your Location
Because Olive Garden doesn’t publish one national price list and alcohol rules vary by state, the numbers here are accurate ranges, not a fixed quote. To get your exact price in ten seconds: open the Olive Garden app or olivegarden.com, set your location, and add the drink to a To-Go order — the live price shows at checkout, even if you’re actually dining in. That’s faster and more reliable than any list online, including this one.
Olive Garden Drink Menu with prices FAQ
Does Olive Garden have a full bar?
Not in the craft-cocktail sense, but most locations carry a full range of cocktails, wine, and beer. It’s a complete bar experience for a casual Italian chain, though availability depends on state law and not every location serves alcohol.
What is the best cocktail at Olive Garden?
The Italian Margarita is widely considered the best — tequila, triple sec, and a float of amaretto that balances citrus and almond without being too sweet or too strong. The Spiked Strawberry Lemonade is the top pick for a lighter, less spirit-forward drink.
How much are drinks at Olive Garden?
Non-alcoholic drinks run about $3.69–$6.29 (gallons at the top end), beer is around $5.99, cocktails roughly $7.50–$11.00, wine by the glass about $6.00–$10.50, and wine bottles $24.75–$33.75. Prices vary by location.
Does Olive Garden sell wine by the bottle to go?
Yes, at participating locations and where state law allows. The list runs about 14 wines from $24.75 to $33.75 per bottle, and you can also take home an unfinished bottle from dinner in many areas.
Can you get cocktails or sangria to go?
No. Mixed drinks and sangria are dine-in only — most locations don’t hold the licenses needed to sell them for takeout. Only sealed bottled wine and beer qualify for to-go.
What new drinks did Olive Garden add in 2026?
Two notable non-alcoholic additions: the Desert Pear Limonata and the Mango Passion Fruit Iced Tea.
Does Olive Garden have free refills?
Yes — complimentary refills on soft drinks, lemonades, iced teas, and coffee when dining in.
Does Olive Garden have espresso?
Yes. Lavazza Espresso (around $3.99) and Cappuccino (around $4.99) are both on the menu — perfect with a dessert at the end of the meal.
Does Olive Garden have non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)?
There’s no formal mocktail menu, but the lemonades and limonatas are alcohol-free and many frozen/fruit drinks can be made virgin. Ask your server.
Final Thoughts
Olive Garden’s drink menu rewards a little strategy. The cocktails are decent and built on real brands, but the genuine value lives in the wine program — the free tasting, the by-the-bottle pricing, and the take-home rule — plus free refills on the non-alcoholic side. Order the Italian Margarita if you want a cocktail, pour a Chianti with your pasta, finish with a Lavazza espresso, and skip the $10 blue sugar drinks.
And whatever you do, taste a wine before you commit — it’s free, and almost nobody asks.
