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Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back. Here's how to get one
By Max Molski at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
Olive Garden has put a fan-favorite perk back on the menu.
The restaurant chain announced the return of its Never-Ending Pasta Pass on Monday following a six-year hiatus. The promotion gives passholders unlimited pasta, sauces and protein toppings alongside endless soup or salad and breadstick...
Key takeaway The Never-Ending Pasta Pass costs $100, plus tax.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The return of Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Pass is likely to generate significant interest among Los Angeles residents, given the city's diverse culinary scene and affinity for value-driven dining experiences. With 10,000 passes available, local fans of the chain will need to act quickly to secure one of the coveted passes, which will go on sale on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET. The pass's popularity is a testament to the enduring appeal of Olive Garden's unlimited pasta offerings, which will be available to all guests during the 13-week Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion. For Los Angeles-area Olive Garden locations, the promotion is expected to drive foot traffic and sales, potentially benefiting local economies. As the passes have historically sold out rapidly, it will be worth watching to see how quickly they disappear this time around, and whether local demand will be a major factor in their swift sale.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Olive Garden has put a fan-favorite perk back on the menu.
The restaurant chain announced the return of its Never-Ending Pasta Pass on Monday following a six-year hiatus. The promotion gives passholders unlimited pasta, sauces and protein toppings alongside endless soup or salad and breadstick...
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