Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd. announces the launch of the American Italian restaurant brand, Olive Garden, in India. Customers who have experienced Olive Garden in other markets will now have access to the brand’s offerings in the country.
Gourmet Investments will open the first Olive Garden restaurant at 4 Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. This marks the brand’s entry into India. Following the debut, Gourmet Investments plans to expand Olive Garden’s presence across Delhi NCR in phases.
Ramit Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman and Director, Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd. said, “ Olive Garden is more than a restaurant- it’s a feeling. It’s the comfort of familiar flavors, the joy of gathering around the table, and the kind of generous hospitality that makes you feel like family. This launch marks a proud milestone in our continued commitment in making world-class flavors and hospitality accessible right here at home.
“With Olive Garden, we are not just launching a restaurant, but we are humbly contributing to the rich tapestry of this already wonderful hospitality industry. Our hope is simple: to make iconic names like P.F. Chang’s, PizzaExpress, and Olive Garden more accessible to Indian diners, while quietly playing our part in shaping the culinary landscape in India,” Mittal added.
“We are very excited to continue expanding Olive Garden globally and, together with our franchisee Gourmet Investments, open our first Olive Garden in India,” said Brad Smith, President of Darden International and Franchising, Darden International and Franchising. “We know Gourmet Investments’ deep restaurant experience will help us deliver Olive Garden’s signature never-ending American Italian generosity to our Indian guests.”
The Aerocity location is designed to reflect Olive Garden’s Tuscan roots, with sun-washed walls, rustic textures, and indoor and alfresco dining spaces.
The menu in India will follow Olive Garden’s American Italian format while adapting to local preferences. The menu includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Olive Garden’s soup or salad and breadsticks are included with every entrée.
Olive Garden is an American Italian dining brand known for its pasta dishes and dining format. Its menu includes freshly grated Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, pastas, soup or salad, and breadsticks.
At Olive Garden, meals are positioned as shared dining experiences.
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