Appetizers
Garlic Breadsticks (Basket) — Olive Garden Menu
Warm, garlic-buttered breadsticks — free and unlimited with any dine-in entrée.
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Garlic Breadsticks (Basket) is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings.About Garlic Breadsticks (Basket)
Garlic Breadsticks are the single most iconic item on the Olive Garden menu. Baked fresh, brushed with garlic butter, and served warm, they are soft and pillowy inside with a lightly salted top. For dine-in guests they are free and unlimited, arriving alongside your soup or salad.
A takeout basket runs about $4.49, making them an affordable add-on to any To Go order. They are best enjoyed fresh and warm, and they pair perfectly with a cup of Zuppa Toscana or any of the dipping sauces for a comforting, classic start to the meal.
The breadsticks are the single most recognizable item on the Olive Garden menu, and they are best enjoyed fresh and warm right out of the kitchen. For dine-in they refill endlessly, while To Go and delivery orders include a set count, so add an extra basket if you are feeding a group at home.
Calories: Garlic Breadsticks (Basket) has approximately 140 (each) calories per standard serving. Calorie counts change with portion size, sauce and pasta choices, and any add-ons such as extra chicken, shrimp, or meatballs, and they do not include the unlimited breadsticks (140 cal each) or soup and salad served alongside.
Garlic Breadsticks (Basket) — Quick Facts
| Dish | Garlic Breadsticks (Basket) |
| Category | Appetizers |
| Price (est.) | $4.49 |
| Calories | 140 (each) |
| Dietary | Vegetarian-friendly |
| Served with | — |
| Availability | Regular menu |
| Ways to order | Dine-in, To Go, delivery |
Garlic Breadsticks (Basket) — FAQ
How many breadsticks come in a takeout order?
To Go and delivery orders include a set number of breadsticks rather than unlimited refills, so add an extra basket for a group.
Nutrition & Dietary Notes
Calorie, sodium, and allergen details for Garlic Breadsticks (Basket) can change with substitutions. It is made without meat, though it is prepared in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact is possible.
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