Olive Garden to Make First Ever India Debut - American Italian Dining…

Sarah J · 2026-02-04T16:08:13.000Z

International casual-dining brand Olive Garden part of Darden Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest full-service restaurant company is set to launch its first restaurant in India with an outlet at 4 Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. This landmark entry marks a major expansion of the iconic American Italian dining concept into one of the fastest-growing global food markets. The first Olive Garden restaurant in India is being introduced by Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd., which has secured the rights to operate and expand the brand in the Indian market. The Aerocity location, designed to reflect Olive Garden’s Tuscan-inspired aesthetic with warm lighting, rustic textures and inviting indoor-outdoor seating, will offer diners both classic American Italian favorites from hearty pastas to salad and never-ending breadsticks and localized menus tailored to Indian tastes. Ramit Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman & Director of Gourmet Investments, said the launch is a milestone in bringing world-class dining experiences to India and reflects a commitment to enriching the country’s hospitality landscape with global concepts. “Olive Garden is more than a restaurant 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,” Mittal said. Brad Smith, President of Darden International & Franchising, added that the company is excited to extend Olive Garden’s global footprint into India. He noted that Gourmet Investments’ deep expertise in the restaurant business will help deliver Olive Garden’s signature hospitality and menu to Indian guests, beginning with the New Delhi opening. With a global presence of over 900 restaurants across more than a dozen countries, Olive Garden is known for its welcoming atmosphere and generous portion sizes, including its signature never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks with every entree. The India restaurant will stay true to this ethos while adapting its offerings to suit local preferences. Gourmet Investments plans to expand Olive Garden’s presence across Delhi NCR in phases, targeting families and group dining occasions and tapping into India’s rising appetite for international casual dining formats. The arrival of Olive Garden in India not only diversifies the country’s hospitality and dining scene, but also underscores how global food and beverage brands are increasingly viewing India as a strategic growth market for full-service and experiential dining.

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