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$16.79
Eggplant Parmigiana
Lightly fried eggplant topped with marinara sauce and melted Italian cheeses over spaghetti.
890–890 cal
Updated June 2026
Vegetarian Options
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Vegetarian Menu
Olive Garden offers a solid selection of meat-free Italian dishes for vegetarian guests. From cheese-stuffed ravioli to classic Fettuccine Alfredo and Eggplant Parmigiana, there are hearty options across every menu category plus unlimited salad and breadsticks (both vegetarian) with every entrée. For fully plant-based dining, see our vegan options. You can also build a custom pasta with vegetarian sauces and toppings. Check nutrition info for calorie counts on every item.
Note: Olive Garden kitchens prepare both meat and vegetarian dishes in shared cooking areas. Cross-contact with meat products is possible. If you have strict dietary requirements, inform your server. For fully plant-based (vegan) options, see our vegan menu page.
Vegetarian Menu FAQs
Does Olive Garden have vegetarian options?▼
Yes. Olive Garden has multiple vegetarian entrées, sides, soups, and appetizers. Popular vegetarian dishes include Cheese Ravioli, Eggplant Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Marinara, and the Create Your Own Pasta with vegetarian toppings (like broccoli). Soups like Minestrone are also vegetarian.
Which Olive Garden soups are vegetarian?▼
The Minestrone soup is the primary vegetarian soup option at Olive Garden. It's made with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a light tomato broth. Note that Pasta e Fagioli contains meat, Chicken Gnocchi contains chicken, and Zuppa Toscana contains sausage so those are not vegetarian.
Are Olive Garden breadsticks vegetarian?▼
Yes. Olive Garden breadsticks are vegetarian. They contain no meat, dairy (no dairy in the breadsticks or topping), or eggs in the recipe. They are also suitable for vegans. Each breadstick is 140 calories.
Can I customize my pasta to be vegetarian?▼
Yes. Use the Create Your Own Pasta option. Choose any pasta shape (spaghetti, fettuccine, rigatoni, etc.), a vegetarian sauce (Alfredo, Marinara, Five Cheese Marinara, Creamy Mushroom), and a vegetarian topping like broccoli. This gives you a fully customized vegetarian meal.
Is the Olive Garden salad vegetarian?▼
The Famous House Salad is vegetarian. It contains lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, pepperoncini, and croutons with Italian dressing. However, the croutons may contain trace dairy. The dressing is also vegetarian.
Does Olive Garden have vegan options too?▼
Yes. Some items are both vegetarian and vegan, like breadsticks, Minestrone soup (without Parmesan topping), and pasta with marinara sauce. For a complete list, visit our dedicated vegan menu page.