I paid more for the deal at Olive Garden’s Times Square flagship than most diners would at a typical location, but I still thought it was a good value.
My meal, including a soda, a side of Alfredo sauce, tax, and tip, came to $50.64. While pricey for one person, it’s about what I’d expect to pay for a dinner out in New York City, and those meals aren’t bottomless.
For the price, I got unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, multiple customizable pasta bowls with protein, and enough leftovers for another meal.
Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl works because it makes diners feel like they’re getting a supersized deal while relying on…
