"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Olive Garden is rolling out a new "Lighter Portions" menu section nationwide by the end of January 2026.

Olive Garden's smaller portion menu is expanding to all locations after testing showed guests who ordered from it had a double-digit increase in how affordable they perceived the restaurant to be — ...

Olive Garden will start offering lighter portions -- and cheaper meals -- in the new year after feedback that customers are seeking affordability. The restaurant chain will offer a menu with smaller ...