Olive Garden has entered the Indian market with the launch of its first restaurant at World St., Worldmark in Aerocity, New Delhi. The American Italian dining chain has been brought to India by Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG), which will lead the brand’s expansion in the country.
Located in Aerocity’s hospitality and lifestyle district, the restaurant introduces Olive Garden’s American Italian dining format to Indian consumers, combining family style dining with a menu centred around classic Italian inspired dishes. The outlet has been designed with Tuscan inspired interiors featuring warm lighting, rustic textures and indoor as well as alfresco seating spaces. The design was developed by Incubis Consultants.
The India menu includes both vegetarian and non vegetarian options adapted for local preferences while retaining Olive Garden’s global offerings. Signature dishes include Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, Chicken Parmigiana and the Tour of Italy platter. As part of the standard Olive Garden dining format, entrées are served with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.
Globally, Olive Garden is known for its American Italian menu, tableside Parmesan service, pasta offerings and family dining experience. The brand has operated internationally for over four decades.
Ramit Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman & Director, Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG), said, “Launching Olive Garden in India is a natural progression of our vision to bring thoughtfully chosen, global dining icons to India to cater to the evolving consumer aspirations in the country.”
He further added, “In deep collaboration with Darden International & Franchising, we have ensured that the brand’s hallmark hospitality, comfort-driven menu, and celebratory, family-style experience are authentically reimagined for India. This milestone marks an important step in our long-term ambition to shape the country’s premium, family-focused dining landscape.”
Brad Smith, President – Darden International & Franchising, said, “We are thrilled to partner with our franchisee Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group to open our first Olive Garden in India here in Aero City, New Delhi. We know Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group’s deep restaurant experience will help us deliver Olive Garden’s signature never-ending American-Italian generosity to our Indian guests.”
S.K. Sayal, MD & CEO, Bharti Real Estate, said, “We are delighted to welcome Olive Garden to World St. at Worldmark, marking its much-anticipated debut in India. Bringing globally loved brands to Indian consumers has always been central to our vision, and this launch is a significant milestone in that journey. World St. is a curated culinary and social destination at Worldmark, Aerocity.”
He further added, “Positioned as “The Social Spine of Worldmark,” it transforms Worldmark, the finest Global Business District in the country, into a vibrant, dynamic, and walkable lifestyle and F&B hub. The arrival of an iconic international brand like Olive Garden further strengthens this proposition, adding a new dimension to our culinary and lifestyle offering.”
