# Customizable Pasta Pairings Olive Garden's New FlavorFilled Pairings Feature a Range of Choices By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-12-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorfilled-pairings References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/12/olive-garden-offers-new-flavorfilled-pairings.html) & [olivegarden](http://www.olivegarden.com/specials/flavorfilled-extra-stuffed-pastas) With a growing shift towards [customization at restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-3-menu), [Olive Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-ending-pasta-bowl) has unveiled a clever new promotion called the FlavorFilled Pairings, which allows customers to choose meal pairings that fit their personal taste preferences. With a wide range of tasty combinations to choose from, the new menu gives consumers more flexibility when it comes to ordering their perfect meal. The new FlavorFilled Pairings menu consists of filled pastas paired with steak, chicken or shrimp. For those opting for steak, there are two different lobster ravioli options to choose from; one which comes with sauteed jumbo shrimp and one without. Beyond steak, the other pasta pairings include the Spinach and Ricotta Mezzaluna Ravioli & Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp, as well as the Asiago Tortelloni & Parmesan Crusted Chicken. The new Olive Garden promotion demonstrates how sit-down chains are experimenting with unique menu innovations in an effort to draw in new customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customization at Restaurants:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer customizable menu options to cater to individual taste preferences. - **Flavor Pairings:** Potential for pairing different flavors and ingredients to create unique and personalized dining experiences. - **Menu Innovations:** Innovative menu offerings can help restaurants attract new customers and stand out in a competitive market. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can adopt customizable menu options and unique flavor pairings to enhance customer satisfaction and attract new patrons. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop innovative products and ingredients to facilitate personalized flavor pairings in restaurants. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate customizable dining experiences and menu innovations to provide unique offerings to their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-ending-pasta-bowl.md) - [Satisfying Rolled Pasta Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazolis-lasagna-rolls.md) - [Value-Packed Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-garden-never-ending-pasta-bowl.md) - [Sharable Fried Shrimp Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-fritto-misto.md) - [Cheesy Oversized Pasta Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-shells-entres.md) - [Savory Stuffed Pasta Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-stuffed-pasta.md) - [Customizable Shrimp Restaurant Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-shrimp-your-way.md) - [Pasta-Paired Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-trio.md) - [Mix-and-Match Pizza Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-pairings.md)