Olive Garden Brings Back the Never-Ending Pasta Pass!

What Is the Never-Ending Pasta Pass?

Imagine a magic ticket that lets you eat as much pasta as you want for a whole season. That’s basically what Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass is! After taking a 6-year break, Olive Garden is bringing this famous pass back.

Here’s the big news from Orlando, Florida (shared on July 13, 2026):

• Only 10,000 Pasta Passes will be sold.
• Each pass costs $100 plus tax.
• It gives you 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings.
• You also get never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks.
• This is part of the yearly Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion.

Important Point: The passes go on sale July 16 at 2 p.m. ET at PastaPass.com. They usually sell out super fast!

Why Is Everyone So Excited?

Since the pass first appeared in 2014, people have grabbed all the passes within minutes every year they were available. The last time it was offered was 2019, and fans have asked for it back every year since.

Jaime Bunker, Olive Garden’s senior vice president of marketing, said:

“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. Bringing it back felt like the right way to recognize the loyalty of so many guests… while celebrating what they love most about Olive Garden – abundance and incredible value.”

Never-Ending Pasta Pass Sale Details

Here are the simple facts:

• Sale Date: Thursday, July 16 at 2 p.m. ET
• Where to Purchase: PastaPass.com
• Price: $100 (plus tax)
• What it Includes: 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings, plus never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Passholders get early access to Never-Ending Pasta Bowl starting Aug. 24. The promotion officially runs Aug. 31 to Nov. 22.

Never-Ending Pasta Bowl (For Everyone)

Even if you don’t get a pass, you can still join the fun!

• The Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returns nationwide from Aug. 31 to Nov. 22.
• Prices start at $14.99.
• You can build your perfect pasta with unlimited refills.
• It comes with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks.
• EClub members and Pasta Passholders get early access starting Aug. 24.

There are 120 possible combinations of pastas, sauces, and proteins. Two new tasty additions this year are:

• Spicy Alfredo sauce
• Crispy Shrimp Fritta (a crunchy shrimp topping)

How to Get Your Pass (Step-by-Step)

If you want a Pasta Pass, follow these steps:

1. Mark your calendar for July 16 at 2 p.m. ET.
2. Go to PastaPass.com right at that time.
3. Buy your pass for $100 plus tax (if they’re not sold out!).
4. Enjoy early access from Aug. 24 and pasta bliss from Aug. 31 to Nov. 22.

Heads Up: Only 10,000 passes exist. They have sold out in minutes before!

About Olive Garden

Olive Garden is a restaurant that believes life is better with family and friends. A few friendly facts:

• More than 950 restaurants in the U.S.
• Over 96,000 team members (workers)
• Part of a bigger company called Darden Restaurants
• Has donated more than 53 million pounds of food to local food banks

You can learn more at OliveGarden.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Summary

Olive Garden is bringing back its beloved Never-Ending Pasta Pass for the first time since 2019. On July 16 at 2 p.m. ET, 10,000 passes will be sold for $100 + tax at PastaPass.com. Each pass gives 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, sauces, proteins, soup/salad, and breadsticks. The Never-Ending Pasta Bowl also opens to everyone Aug. 31–Nov. 22 starting at $14.99. Don’t blink, or the passes might be gone!

FAQ

1. What is the Never-Ending Pasta Pass?
It’s a ticket from Olive Garden that lets you eat unlimited pasta, sauces, and protein toppings for 13 weeks, plus endless soup or salad and breadsticks.

2. When and where can I buy it?
You can try to buy it on July 16 at 2 p.m. ET at PastaPass.com. Only 10,000 are available.

3. How much does it cost?
$100 plus tax.

4. What if I can’t get a pass?
You can still enjoy the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl at Olive Garden from Aug. 31 to Nov. 22 starting at $14.99 with unlimited refills.

5. Are there new menu items this year?
Yes! Try the new Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta topping.