In a quirky twist on summer tradition, Olive Garden is making waves by combining two seasonal favorites: pasta and pool time. The Italian-American restaurant chain is set to launch a line of limited-edition, pasta-themed pool floats on June 30, just in time for the heart of summer. The inflatable collection brings Olive Garden's signature menu items into the sun-soaked realm of summer recreation, offering customers a fun, food-inspired way to lounge poolside.
The line includes three playful inflatables designed to resemble classic pasta shapes. The Floatin’ Fettuccine, Relaxin’ Rigatoni, and Takin’ It Easy Tortelloni are the whimsical stars of the collection, with each float carefully designed to reflect the pasta form it represents. With bright colors and bold shapes, the floats capture Olive Garden’s iconic Italian identity while inviting fans to take the restaurant experience beyond the dining table. The collection is available online beginning at 3 p.m. CT on June 30, priced at $40 per float.
According to the company, the inspiration for the floats stems from the brand’s long-standing reputation for abundance and joy. From generous portion sizes to bottomless salad and breadsticks, Olive Garden is known for delivering more than just a meal—it delivers a full experience. Jaime Bunker, senior vice president of marketing, explained that the new product line brings that same spirit of abundance into a new context, transforming the dishes fans love into larger-than-life pool companions. The aim, she said, is to bring the energy of the Olive Garden dining table to backyard barbecues, beach outings, and lazy summer afternoons by the pool.
In keeping with the restaurant's dining tradition where each meal begins with a free starter, every float comes with a complimentary themed gift. Buyers can choose between a salad-inspired floating drink holder, a soup-themed tote bag, or a breadstick-adorned bucket hat, adding another layer of personalization and charm to the offer. This detail ensures the floats are not just fun in design but also complete in their presentation, staying true to Olive Garden’s emphasis on generous hospitality.
These floats are expected to appeal not just to Olive Garden loyalists but also to families and young adults looking to spice up their summer with a bit of humor and style. The campaign merges pop culture, nostalgia, and brand identity, offering a playful spin on how food brands engage with their audiences. As summer heats up, the demand for unique and Instagram-worthy pool accessories is on the rise, and Olive Garden seems ready to meet the moment with a marketing concept that is both light-hearted and strategically timed.
Fans eager to get their hands on the pasta pool floats can find them on the Olive Garden website for a limited time. With summer gatherings, vacation plans, and pool parties in full swing, the release of these inflatables could quickly become one of the season’s most talked-about novelty launches. Whether you're lounging in a floating rigatoni or soaking in the sun atop a fettuccine raft, Olive Garden’s latest offering serves up a new way to enjoy the brand—beyond the breadsticks and into the backyard.
