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Updated June 2026
Complete Nutrition Guide

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Nutrition Facts & Calories

Complete calorie and nutrition information for every Olive Garden Italian Restaurantmenu item. Use this guide to make informed choices whether you're counting calories, watching sodium, or looking for lighter Italian dining options. For dietary-specific menus, see our gluten-free options, vegan menu, or vegetarian picks. You can also build your own pasta to control ingredients and calories.

Popular Items Nutrition at a Glance

Calories and macros for the most-ordered items (source: official Olive Garden nutrition data)

Menu ItemCalories
Breadstick (1 piece)

No dairy in breadsticks

140
Famous House Salad (1 serving)

With signature Italian dressing

150
Chicken Gnocchi Soup (1 bowl)

Creamy chicken soup with potato gnocchi

250
Zuppa Toscana (1 bowl)

Spicy sausage & potato soup

220
Minestrone Soup (1 bowl)

Lowest calorie soup option

120
Fettuccine Alfredo

Classic creamy pasta

1310
Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded chicken with marinara

1060
Herb-Grilled Salmon

Lighter entrée option

460

Nutrition data sourced from the official Olive Garden nutrition guide (media.olivegarden.com). Values are approximate and may vary slightly by location. Customizations, substitutions, and additional toppings will affect final nutrition values.

Healthiest Choices at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Lower-calorie options for guests watching their intake

Minestrone Soup (bowl)

Soups
120cal

Breadstick (1)

Sides
140cal

House Salad (no croutons, light dressing)

Salads
100cal

Herb-Grilled Salmon

Entrées
460cal

Grilled Chicken Margherita

Entrées
560cal

6 oz Sirloin

Entrées
280cal

Healthy Eating Tips at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

  • • Ask for dressing on the side saves 50-80 calories per serving
  • • Choose marinara over Alfredo sauce saves 400+ calories on pasta dishes
  • • Limit breadsticks to 1-2 per meal (140 cal each)
  • • Start with Minestrone soup (120 cal) to fill up before your entrée
  • • Ask for a half portion or take half home most pasta portions are 2+ servings
  • • Grilled proteins (salmon, sirloin) are lower calorie than breaded options

Full Menu Calories by Category

Every menu item with calorie information from our database

Sides, Sauces & Extras

Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Add-On)
$2.2940 cal
Marinara Sauce
90 cal
Shrimp (Add-On)
$5.79120 cal
Side of Grilled Chicken
$5.79130 cal
Side of Broccoli (V)
$4.79150 cal
Meat Sauce
180 cal
Side of Mashed Potatoes (V)
$4.79200 cal
Angel Hair Pasta
200 cal
Tomato Cream Sauce
200 cal
Penne Pasta
210 cal
Fettuccine Pasta
220 cal
Rigatoni Pasta
220 cal
Spaghetti Pasta
220 cal
Side of Crispy Chicken Fritta
$5.49240 cal
Grilled Chicken (Add-On)
$5.29250 cal
Italian Sausage (Add-On)
$4.79260 cal
Meatballs (Add-On)
$4.79280 cal
Side of Marinara Sauce (Large) (V)
$10.79290 cal
Five Cheese Marinara Sauce
300 cal
Asiago Cream Sauce
380 cal
Alfredo Sauce
440 cal
Side of Italian Sausage
$5.49510 cal
Side of Meatballs
$5.49520 cal
Side of Meat Sauce** (Large)
$10.79600 cal
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce
$15.29740 cal
Side of Five Cheese Marinara Sauce (Large) (V)
$10.79800 cal
Side of Alfredo Sauce (Large) (V)
$11.991750 cal

Classic Entrées

Pinot Noir
$8.99120 cal
Breadsticks (Unlimited with Dine-In)
140 cal
Gluten-Free Rotini
$2.49200 cal
Grilled Chicken
$5.29250 cal
Italian Sausage
$4.79260 cal
6 oz Sirloin
$17.79280 cal
Sicilian Scallops
$22.79380 cal
Herb-Grilled Salmon
$20.79460 cal
Rotini with Marinara
$7.99480 cal
Spaghetti with Marinara (V)
$18.99490 cal
Create Your Own Pasta
$13.29530–1300 cal
Herb-Grilled Salmon (Large)
$24.79580 cal
Grilled Chicken Margherita
$25.79650 cal
Cheese Ravioli
$21.49750–860 cal
Chicken Marsala
$18.29770 cal
Chocolate Lasagna
$9.29780 cal
Four-Cheese Manicotti (Limited Time)
$15.99780 cal
Grilled Chicken Parmigiana
$18.79790 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
$15.29800 cal
Braised Beef Tortelloni
$17.99820 cal
Ravioli di Portobello
$16.29830 cal
Lasagna Classico
$16.79880 cal
Four Cheese Manicotti
$15.79880 cal
Eggplant Parmigiana
$16.79890 cal
Shrimp Scampi
$19.29940 cal
Ravioli Carbonara
$17.29960 cal
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$16.29960 cal
Limited Time Creamy Mushroom Ravioli (V)
$21.49980 cal
6 oz. Sirloin
$27.49980 cal
Chicken Scampi
$18.291020 cal
Chicken Parmigiana
$18.791060 cal
Eggplant Parmigiana (V)
$21.491070 cal
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
$27.491170 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
$16.791180 cal
Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini*
$32.291220–1130 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo (V)
$20.991220 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo
$16.291310 cal
Shrimp Carbonara
$19.791340 cal
Shrimp Alfredo
$19.791380 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
$18.791410 cal
Spicy Chicken & Peppers Rigatoni
$24.491420 cal
Seafood Alfredo
$22.791440 cal
Tour of Italy
$21.791520 cal
Chicken Alfredo
$18.791560 cal
Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo
$28.291580 cal
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara
$20.791590 cal
Spicy Sausage & Peppers Rigatoni
$17.991630 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo (Large)
$19.791660 cal
Shrimp Alfredo (Large)
$23.791740 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo (Large)
$22.791790 cal
Chicken Alfredo (Large)
$22.791980 cal
Family-Style Lasagna Bundle (Serves 4-6)
$67.996700 cal

Family-Style Meals

Breadsticks (V)
$5.99140 cal
Homemade Soups Large (Serves 12)
$44.99220 cal
Homemade Soups (Serves 6)
$24.99220 cal
Chicken Fingers Family Pack
$12.99480 cal
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce Family Pan
$34.99600 cal
Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce Family Pan
$42.99740 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Family Pan
$38.99800 cal
Family-Style Lasagna Bundle
$54.99880 cal
Lasagna Classico Family Pan
$44.99880 cal
Shrimp Scampi Family Pan
$52.99940 cal
Chicken Scampi Family Pan
$48.991020 cal
Chicken Parmigiana Family Pan
$48.991060 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Family Pan
$44.991180 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo Family Pan
$38.991310 cal
Shrimp Alfredo Family Pan
$52.991380 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo Family Pan
$52.991410 cal
Chicken Alfredo Family Pan
$48.991560 cal
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara Family Pan
$54.991590 cal
Our Famous Jumbo House Salad includes 12 Breadsticks (Serves 6)
$26.491650 cal
Shrimp Scampi (Serves 4 - 6)
$69.991980 cal
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce (Serves 4 - 6)
$50.992270–3980 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce** (Serves 4 - 6)
$50.992840–4550 cal
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce (Serves 4 - 6)
$54.493170–3510 cal
Lasagna Classico (Serves up to 6)
$54.993420 cal
Chicken Scampi (Serves 4 - 6)
$67.994190 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (Serves 4 - 6)
$54.494680 cal
Chicken Parmigiana (Serves 4 - 6)
$63.494790 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo (Serves 4 - 6)
$53.495010–5620 cal
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara (Serves 4 - 6)
$74.995460 cal
Shrimp Alfredo (Serves 4 - 6)
$73.995680 cal
Chicken Alfredo (Serves 4 - 6)
$68.996050–6660 cal
Family-Style Lasagna Bundle (Serves 4-6)
$67.996700 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo (serves 4 - 6 )
$74.997930 cal
Large Family-Style Lasagna Bundle (Serves up to 12)
$98.9913030 cal

Catering

Catering Breadsticks
$19.99140 cal
Lasagna Classico Catering Pan
$84.99880 cal
Chicken Parmigiana Catering Pan
$89.991060 cal
Chicken Alfredo Catering Pan
$89.991560 cal
Shrimp Scampi (Serves 4 - 6)
$69.991980 cal
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce (Serves 4 - 6)
$50.992270 cal
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce** (Serves 4 - 6)
$50.992840 cal
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara or Meat Sauce (Serves 4 - 6)
$54.493170–3510 cal
Lasagna Classico (Serves up to 6)
$54.993420 cal
Limited Time Creamy Mushroom Ravioli (Serves 4 - 6)
$54.493930 cal
Chicken Scampi (Serves 4 - 6)
$67.994190 cal
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (Serves 4 - 6)
$54.494680 cal
Chicken Parmigiana (Serves 4 - 6)
$63.494790 cal
Fettuccine Alfredo (Serves 4 - 6)
$53.495010–5620 cal
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara (Serves 4 - 6)
$74.995460 cal
Shrimp Alfredo (Serves 4 - 6)
$73.995680 cal
Chicken Alfredo (Serves 4 - 6)
$68.996050–6660 cal
Lasagna Classico (Serves up to 12)
$64.996470 cal
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo (serves 4 - 6 )
$74.997930 cal

Allergen Information

Olive Garden provides detailed allergen information for guests with food sensitivities. Common allergens tracked include wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish.

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Dietary Options

Looking for gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian options? We have dedicated pages with verified menu items for each dietary need.

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Nutrition FAQs

Common questions about calories and nutrition at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

How many calories are in Olive Garden breadsticks?▼

One Olive Garden breadstick contains 140 calories, 2g of fat, 26g of carbs, and 5g of protein. There is no dairy in the breadsticks or in the breadstick topping. Each breadstick also has 460mg of sodium.

How many calories are in Olive Garden salad?▼

One serving of the Famous House Salad (about 5 ounces) has approximately 150 calories with the signature Italian dressing. Without dressing, the salad is about 70 calories per serving. The amount served depends on party size a party of 1-2 gets about 10 ounces total.

What is the lowest calorie meal at Olive Garden?▼

The lowest calorie full meal option is the Soup, Salad & Breadsticks combo. Per our menu database (matching Olive Garden's nutrition info): a bowl of Minestrone (~110 cal) + one serving of Famous House Salad (~150 cal) + one breadstick (~140 cal) totals about 400 calories. For entrées, the Herb-Grilled Salmon and 6 oz Sirloin are commonly cited among the lightest. Verify current values on olivegarden.com.

Does Olive Garden have a nutrition calculator?▼

Yes. Olive Garden provides a complete nutrition PDF on their official website (media.olivegarden.com) with calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and protein for every menu item. You can also find nutrition information on the menu page of their app.

How many calories are in Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup?▼

Per Olive Garden's nutrition information (and matching our menu database): a bowl of Chicken & Gnocchi Soup is approximately 230 calories. By comparison, Minestrone is about 110 calories per bowl and Zuppa Toscana is about 220 calories per bowl. Confirm with the official olivegarden.com nutrition page for the latest values.

Are Olive Garden breadsticks healthy?▼

At 140 calories each, breadsticks are a moderate snack. They are dairy-free and relatively low in fat (2g). However, they are high in sodium (460mg) and carbs (26g). For a healthier approach, limit yourself to 1-2 breadsticks per meal and pair with soup and salad.

What are the healthiest meals at Olive Garden?▼

Lower-calorie options across the menu include the Herb-Grilled Salmon, Grilled Chicken Margherita, 6 oz Sirloin, Minestrone Soup (~110 cal per bowl per our database), and the Famous House Salad (about 150 cal with the standard Italian dressing per OG's nutrition info lower without dressing). Creamy sauces like Alfredo are calorie-dense, so swapping them for marinara or meat sauce is a common lighter choice. See olivegarden.com or the OG app for the current full nutrition breakdown.

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