Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass 2026 sale has ended, with all 10,000 passes made available during the limited online release on July 16. Each pass cost $100 plus tax and allows the named holder to redeem qualifying dine-in pasta meals for 13 weeks, from August 24 through November 22, 2026.
The promotion returned for the first time since 2019. Customers who did not obtain a pass can still order the regular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl when it becomes available nationwide on August 31, with prices starting at $14.99.
Olive Garden Pasta Pass 2026 dates and price
- Price: $100 plus applicable tax
- Number released: 10,000 passes
- Sale date: July 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET
- Redemption begins: August 24, 2026
- Expiration date: November 22, 2026
- Eligible locations: Olive Garden restaurants in the continental United States
The passes were offered online through PastaPass.com rather than at restaurants. Olive Garden’s promotion page now states that the offer is not currently available, so customers should not expect to purchase a pass at a restaurant or through the regular ordering system.
What the Never-Ending Pasta Pass includes
Passholders receive unlimited qualifying dine-in visits during the redemption period. Each meal consists of pasta, sauce and one serving of a topping from the promotional Never-Ending Pasta Bowl menu, along with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.
The 2026 menu offers approximately 120 possible pasta, sauce and topping combinations. New choices include Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta, while Gluten-Free Rotini is included as a pasta option.
Guests with food allergies or intolerances should review Olive Garden’s current allergen information before ordering. The availability of Gluten-Free Rotini does not by itself guarantee that every possible meal combination is suitable for a specific dietary requirement.
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Identification, sharing and redemption rules
Each pass is personalized with the name supplied during checkout. It cannot be shared, and the named passholder must present both the pass and a matching photo ID when ordering.
Olive Garden permits one redemption per visit. The meal is for one person and cannot be divided among other diners, although passholders may make unlimited eligible dine-in visits before the promotion expires.
The pass cannot be used for online orders, takeout or delivery. It is not valid outside the continental United States and cannot be reloaded, exchanged for cash or refunded.
Beverages, alcohol, gratuity and menu items outside the qualifying Pasta Bowl meal are excluded. Passholders must pay separately for these purchases, and gratuity should be handled independently because it is not included in the $100 price.
What customers without a Pasta Pass can order
The standard Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is scheduled to run from August 31 through November 22, 2026. It lets customers build qualifying pasta combinations without buying the limited pass. Passholders receive access beginning August 24, one week before the nationwide opening.
Using the advertised $14.99 starting price as a basic comparison, the $100 pass reaches its approximate break-even point after seven visits. Actual savings depend on the selected toppings, local pricing and how frequently the holder dines during the 13-week period.
Customers comparing limited restaurant promotions can examine the current World Cup food deals from Chipotle, Domino’s and McDonald’s. Families interested in collectible meal campaigns can check the McDonald’s BT21 Happy Meal featuring 10 collectibles.
Why Olive Garden brought the pass back
Olive Garden introduced the Never-Ending Pasta Pass in 2014 and last sold it in 2019. The restaurant chain said customers continued asking about the offer during its absence, leading to its return in 2026.
Official conditions, exclusions and availability notices are published on the Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Pass page. Questions about an existing pass can be directed to Olive Garden Guest Relations at 800-331-2729.
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