| Document and Entity Information Document | Sep. 18, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 18, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000940944 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity File Number | 1-13666 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-3305930 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1000 Darden Center Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Orlando |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 32837 |
| City Area Code | 407 |
| Local Phone Number | 245-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | DRI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
