If you dream of a never ending supply of bread and salad, then you are in luck.
The popular American restaurant chain Olive Garden is set to open a location in Ottawa this summer.
Recipe Restaurant Group International acquired Olive Garden’s eight western Canada locations in July 2025 in a deal with Darden Restaurants. It is now ready to begin its next phase of Canada-wide expansion.
The Ottawa franchise, located in Westboro, will open alongside a restaurant in Vaughan, Ont.
“With these upcoming openings, we’re taking an important step in expanding Olive Garden’s footprint into new Canadian markets,” Frank Hennessey, Chief Executive Officer of Recipe Restaurant Group, said in a press release. “This expansion reflects our confidence in the brand, the strength of our partnership with Darden, and our ability to execute thoughtfully and strategically across Canada.”
The company said more announcements of new locations can be expected in the coming months.
“Backed by the expertise of our operational teams, these new restaurants will welcome guests like family, delivering the consistency and value that guests expect from Olive Garden, while establishing a strong foundation for the brand’s continued growth in Canada,” Yianni Fountas, Chief Operating Officer of Olive Garden Canada at Recipe Restaurant Group, said in a press release.
Recipe Restaurant Group International is Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company, with nearly 1,100 restaurants across Canada including Swiss Chalet, St-Hubert, Harvey’s, Montana’s, New York Fries, Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse, East Side Mario’s and more.
