Dispositions (Details) (Red Lobster, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2014 location Restaurant	May 15, 2014 Restaurant	May 25, 2014 Restaurant	Nov. 23, 2014 property
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of restaurants sold	705
Number of properties subject to landlord consents and other contractual requirements				28
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses				$ 2,080.0
Locations that share land parcel with another Darden brand	19
Number of synergy restaurants closed		2	2
Number of synergy restaurants			6
Disposal transaction related costs				29.3
Gain on sale of discontinued operation				816.6
Properties Subject to Contractual Requirements
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses				$ 71.6