- Launched in India by Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG), Olive Garden will have a phased roll-out across Delhi-NCR first, before expanding to key cities across the country
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NEW DELHI | 18 MAY 2026
Olive Garden, the world-famous and much- loved American Italian restaurant brand, renowned for its flavourful cuisine has arrived in India with its first restaurant at World St., Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. Brought to India by Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG), a leader in bringing international dining brands to India, the launch marks the beginning of Olive Garden’s India journey, with GIHG spearheading its entry and growth in the country.
Located in one of the most vibrant lifestyle and hospitality districts in the Capital, the new Olive Garden restaurant in Aerocity will introduce India to the brand’s signature American-Italian dining experience, combining comforting classic flavours with a welcoming, family-style dining ambiance.
Ramit Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman & Director, Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group, 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. 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.”
“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.” said Brad Smith, President – Darden International & Franchising. “We know Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group 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. 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.”
Designed to reflect Olive Garden’s Tuscan roots, the World St. restaurant features sun-washed tones, rustic textures, and warm lighting that evoke the charm of an Italian countryside villa. The thoughtfully designed indoor and alfresco spaces, spearheaded by Incubis consultants, create an inviting setting for everyday meals, celebrations, and family gatherings.
The India menu stays true to Olive Garden’s American Italian heritage while being thoughtfully adapted for local preferences. Guests can choose from a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian favourites, freshly prepared using high-quality ingredients. True to the Olive Garden experience worldwide, every entrée is served with the brand’s iconic never-ending soup or salad and warm, freshly baked breadsticks. Olive Garden’s signature favourites include Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna Classico, Chicken Parmigiana and the Tour of Italy featuring three favorites on one plate.
Globally, Olive Garden is recognised for its core food icons: freshly grated Parmesan done tableside, rich bowls of Fettuccine Alfredo and other hearty pastas, as well as their signature never-ending first course. Rooted in the belief that good food tastes better when shared, the brand has been a preferred gathering place for families and friends for over four decades.
Following the World St. launch, Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group will continue to expand Olive Garden’s presence in India, introducing the brand’s signature American Italian dining experience to more communities across the region.
About Olive Garden:
Olive Garden is part of Darden Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest full-service restaurant company, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Since its founding in 1982, Olive Garden has been synonymous with warmth, generosity, and comforting Italian American classics—from never-ending breadsticks and signature soups and salads to the iconic Fettuccine Alfredo.
With over 980 restaurants across 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Aruba, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Spain, Olive Garden is one of the most successful casual-dining restaurant brands globally.
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About Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG) :
Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG) is Bharti Family Office’s hospitality and dining platform, a leading multi-brand operator bringing globally iconic restaurant brands to India. Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd. (GIPL), which was earlier the primary operating entity for the hospitality business of Bharti Family Office, now operates as part of the broader GIHG structure.
The group’s portfolio spans PizzaExpress, Chili’s American Grill & Bar, P.F. Chang’s and Ministry of Crab, with Olive Garden set to launch in India soon. Today, GIHG operates more than 50 restaurants across key markets — Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Chennai and Punjab — serving a discerning, urban consumer base.
Underpinned by deep expertise across brand partnerships, operations, marketing, culinary innovation and guest experience, GIHG is committed to delivering distinctive, high-quality dining — globally benchmarked, yet rooted in the preferences of the Indian consumer. With a strong foundation and an expanding footprint, the group continues to bring the world’s most loved dining experiences closer to home.
About Worldmark :
Worldmark is India’s finest Global Business District, located at Aerocity, New Delhi. Spread across approximately 17 million sq. ft., it is a landmark mixed-use destination blending premium workspaces, retail, dining, hospitality, and public realm — all within a seamlessly connected urban ecosystem.
- Worldmark 1.0 — Fully operational; home to Fortune 500 companies and global financial institutions (completed by Bharti Real Estate, now a part of Brookfield).
- Worldmark 2.0 — ~7 million sq. ft. under advanced development (~3 million sq. ft. premium offices delivered, ~0.5 million sq. ft. offices underway, ~3 million sq. ft. megaretail targeted for early 2028).
- Worldmark 3.0 — ~5 million sq. ft. under development.
- Worldmark 4.0 — Planned future expansion over the next 3–5 years.
Fact Sheet:
What: Olive Garden, New Delhi
Where: 4 Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi
When: May 18, 2026 (Open to Public)
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