Olive Garden Calamari
Olive Garden Calamari sells for $12.49 and packs 670 calories into a plate of lightly breaded, fried squid rings and tentacles served with marinara and spicy ranch. It is the seafood starter most tables split before the pasta arrives.
The Olive Garden Calamari is a appetizers item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $12.49 ($12.29 to $15.29 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 670 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Squid rings and tentacles in a light seasoned breading, fried in soy oil, served with homemade marinara and a spicy ranch dressing on the side.
Taste Profile
Tender rather than rubbery when it comes out fresh, with a thin crisp coating and a squeeze of lemon on top. The spicy ranch is the surprise; it has more heat than most chain ranch dips.
One order has 42 g of fat and 1,600 mg of sodium. The squid itself is lean protein at 24 g; the breading, oil and dips carry the rest.
Healthier alternative: Dip in marinara only and share the plate three ways to keep a serving near 250 calories.
“Better than average chain calamari because the pieces are cut thick and the batch is small. Ask for extra lemon and skip the ranch if you want the seafood to taste like seafood.”
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Dietary Information
Contains mollusk shellfish, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten and soy. Fried in shared oil. Not suitable for shellfish allergies.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 670kcal | 34% |
| Total Fat | 42g | 54% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 48g | 17% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Sodium | 1600mg | 70% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 300mg | 100% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our complete Olive Garden nutrition facts page.
Most Ordered Together
Keep the seafood theme with shrimp scampi, the lightest entrée on the menu at 490 calories.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists dairy, eggs, shellfish (mollusk), wheat, gluten, soy for the Calamari. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Calamari Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $12.49 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $12.49 | — |
| Alaska | $15.29 | +$2.80 |
| Arizona | $13.79 | +$1.30 |
| Arkansas | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| California | $14.29 | +$1.80 |
| Colorado | $13.29 | +$0.80 |
| Connecticut | $13.29 | +$0.80 |
| Delaware | $12.49 | — |
| Florida | $13.29 | +$0.80 |
| Georgia | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| Idaho | $12.49 | — |
| Illinois | $13.79 | +$1.30 |
| Indiana | $12.49 | — |
| Iowa | $12.49 | — |
| Kansas | $12.49 | — |
| Kentucky | $12.49 | — |
| Louisiana | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| Maine | $13.49 | +$1.00 |
| Maryland | $12.49 | — |
| Massachusetts | $13.49 | +$1.00 |
| Michigan | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| Minnesota | $13.49 | +$1.00 |
| Mississippi | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| Missouri | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| Montana | $13.29 | +$0.80 |
| Nebraska | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| Nevada | $13.49 | +$1.00 |
| New Hampshire | $12.49 | — |
| New Jersey | $12.49 | — |
| New Mexico | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| New York | $13.79 | +$1.30 |
| North Carolina | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| North Dakota | $13.29 | +$0.80 |
| Ohio | $12.49 | — |
| Oklahoma | $12.49 | — |
| Oregon | $14.29 | +$1.80 |
| Pennsylvania | $12.49 | — |
| Rhode Island | $13.29 | +$0.80 |
| South Carolina | $12.49 | — |
| South Dakota | $12.29 | −$0.20 |
| Tennessee | $12.49 | — |
| Texas | $12.49 | — |
| Utah | $12.49 | — |
| Vermont | $12.49 | — |
| Virginia | $12.49 | — |
| Washington | $14.29 | +$1.80 |
| West Virginia | $12.49 | — |
| Wisconsin | $12.49 | — |
| Wyoming | $12.49 | — |
Common Questions
How much is calamari at Olive Garden?
Calamari costs $12.49 at the typical US price, ranging up to about three dollars more in the highest priced states.
How many calories are in Olive Garden calamari?
The full appetizer has 670 calories, 42 g of fat, 48 g of carbohydrates, 24 g of protein and 1,600 mg of sodium including the dipping sauces.
What sauces come with the calamari?
Marinara and spicy ranch, both on the side. Lemon wedges are on the plate.
Is Olive Garden calamari gluten free?
No. The breading contains wheat and the item is fried in a shared fryer. The gluten sensitive menu does not include calamari.
Does the calamari include tentacles?
Yes. Orders mix rings and tentacles, with rings making up most of the plate.