How popular isOlive Garden?
In September 2026, people searched for Olive Garden by name about 5 million times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 82.8% of all United States italian restaurant chain searches, placing Olive Garden first out of five chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about italian restaurant chains, Olive Garden appeared in two of the three answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Olive Garden is the most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Olive GardenShare of searches 82.8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
North ItaliaShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Carrabba's Italian GrillShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Maggiano's Little ItalyShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Bravo Italian KitchenShare of searches 0.67%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top italian restaurant chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Olive Garden was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Olive Garden is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Carrabba's Italian Grill3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Maggiano's Little Italy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Olive Garden2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- North Italia2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Bravo Italian Kitchen0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Italian restaurant chain in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Italian chain in the US has the best pasta?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular Italian restaurant chains in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“italian restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pasta restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which italian restaurant chains compete with Olive Garden?
Share of searches by month for Olive Garden, North Italia, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Olive Garden | North Italia | Carrabba's Italian Grill | Maggiano's Little Italy | Bravo Italian Kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.3% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 0.81% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.5% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.1% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.3% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.5% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.3% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.8% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 0.95% |
| May 2026 | 74.6% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.9% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.8% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.1% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 0.95% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.67% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 82.8% | 5M | +22.2% | +4.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.1% | 550K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.1% | 246K | -18.3% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.3% | 201K | -18.3% | -1.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.67% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 points |
82.8%
Held 1st. 5M estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +4.7 points.
9.1%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.1%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
3.3%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
0.67%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Olive Garden and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Olive Garden
13 comparisons
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- North Italia vs Olive Garden
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- Carrabba's Italian Grill vs Olive Garden
- Maggiano's Little Italy vs Olive Garden
- Bravo Italian Kitchen vs Olive Garden
How has branded search demand for Olive Garden changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Olive Garden in the United States held steady at 5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Olive Garden’s share of searches among italian restaurant chains in the United States increased from 81.3% to 82.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Olive Garden’s share of searches among italian restaurant chains in the United States peaked at 82.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 74.6% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States italian restaurant chains in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Olive Garden gained share of searches among italian restaurant chains in the United States, from 78.1% to 82.8%.
In September 2026, Carrabba's Italian Grill lost share of searches among italian restaurant chains in the United States, from 5.7% to 4.1%.
In September 2026, North Italia lost share of searches among italian restaurant chains in the United States, from 10.5% to 9.1%.
In September 2026, Maggiano's Little Italy lost share of searches among italian restaurant chains in the United States, from 4.7% to 3.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bravo Italian Kitchen in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are Olive Garden’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Olive Garden’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Olive Garden compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual dining chains | 4th of 10 | 13.1% | Show ranking |
| Italian restaurant chains | 1st of 5 | 82.8% | Shown above |
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