Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana
Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana costs $17.79 for the dinner portion with 1070 calories: hand breaded eggplant, lightly fried, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella, served with spaghetti. It is the vegetarian counterpart to the chicken parmigiana.
The Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic entrées item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $17.79 ($17.49 to $20.79 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 1070 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Sliced eggplant, breaded and fried, homemade marinara, melted mozzarella, and a side of spaghetti in marinara.
Taste Profile
Crisp breading around soft eggplant, with the marinara bringing sweetness and the mozzarella tying it together. The spaghetti on the side is plain and works as a foil.
The dinner plate has 108 g of carbohydrates and 2,440 mg of sodium. The lighter and lunch portions cut calories to 660.
Healthier alternative: The lunch portion at 660 calories, or spaghetti with marinara at 490.
“The only fried vegetarian entrée and one of the better ones at any chain. The eggplant is sliced thin enough to stay tender. Order the lunch size if you also want the breadsticks.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Eggplant Parmigiana, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
Would You Like To Substitute Pasta and Sauce For Fettuccine Alfredo?
| $Sub Fettuccine Alfredo | +$3.49 |
Choose Soup or Salad (Included With Your Entree)
| Famous House SaladDefault | Included | |
| Chicken & Gnocchi | Included | |
| Pasta e Fagioli | Included | |
| Minestrone (V) | Included | |
| Zuppa Toscana | Included | |
| No, Thank You. | Included |
Would you like to add a Beverage? (Optional)
| Raspberry Lemonade | +$4.29 | |
| Bellini Peach-Raspberry Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Mango Passion Fruit Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Strawberry Passionfruit Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Sweet Pear Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Half Lemonade + Half Tea | +$3.69 | |
| Classic Lemonade | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Sweet Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Soft Drink | +$3.99 | |
| Confetti Pink Moscato-Bottle, Rosé Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Moscato Primo Amore-Bottle, White Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Roscato Rosso Dolce-Bottle, Red Wine | +$25.50 | |
| No, Thank You | Included |
Would you like to add a $6 Take Home entrée?
| Five Cheese Ziti | +$6.00 | |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | +$6.00 | |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | +$6.00 |
Customize (Looking For A Different Pasta?)
| Spaghetti | Included | |
| Angel Hair | Included | |
| Fettuccine | Included | |
| Ziti | Included | |
| Bucatini | Included |
Customize (Do you want a Different Sauce?)
| $Alfredo Sauce | +$2.49 |
Customize (Would you like to add a Topping to the Pasta?)
| Side Meatball | +$1.99 | |
| Side Sausage | +$1.99 | |
| Side Shrimp Fritta | +$4.79 |
Dietary Information
Vegetarian per the official guide; contains dairy. The allergen guide row for this dish lists no other flagged allergens, but the breading contains wheat, so confirm with the restaurant.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1070kcal | 54% |
| Total Fat | 58g | 74% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 108g | 39% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Sodium | 2440mg | 106% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 11g | 39% |
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
Creamy mushroom ravioli is the other vegetarian entrée with a full flavored sauce.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists no dairy, egg, wheat, gluten, soy, nut, shellfish or sesame content for the Eggplant Parmigiana. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Eggplant Parmigiana Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $17.79 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $17.79 | — |
| Alaska | $20.79 | +$3.00 |
| Arizona | $18.99 | +$1.20 |
| Arkansas | $17.79 | — |
| California | $19.29 | +$1.50 |
| Colorado | $18.79 | +$1.00 |
| Connecticut | $18.79 | +$1.00 |
| Delaware | $17.79 | — |
| Florida | $18.29 | +$0.50 |
| Georgia | $17.49 | −$0.30 |
| Idaho | $17.79 | — |
| Illinois | $18.99 | +$1.20 |
| Indiana | $17.79 | — |
| Iowa | $17.79 | — |
| Kansas | $17.79 | — |
| Kentucky | $17.79 | — |
| Louisiana | $17.79 | — |
| Maine | $18.79 | +$1.00 |
| Maryland | $17.79 | — |
| Massachusetts | $18.79 | +$1.00 |
| Michigan | $17.79 | — |
| Minnesota | $18.79 | +$1.00 |
| Mississippi | $17.49 | −$0.30 |
| Missouri | $17.79 | — |
| Montana | $18.79 | +$1.00 |
| Nebraska | $17.79 | — |
| Nevada | $18.79 | +$1.00 |
| New Hampshire | $17.79 | — |
| New Jersey | $17.79 | — |
| New Mexico | $17.79 | — |
| New York | $18.99 | +$1.20 |
| North Carolina | $17.79 | — |
| North Dakota | $18.29 | +$0.50 |
| Ohio | $17.79 | — |
| Oklahoma | $17.79 | — |
| Oregon | $19.29 | +$1.50 |
| Pennsylvania | $17.79 | — |
| Rhode Island | $18.29 | +$0.50 |
| South Carolina | $17.79 | — |
| South Dakota | $17.79 | — |
| Tennessee | $17.79 | — |
| Texas | $17.79 | — |
| Utah | $17.79 | — |
| Vermont | $18.29 | +$0.50 |
| Virginia | $17.79 | — |
| Washington | $19.29 | +$1.50 |
| West Virginia | $17.79 | — |
| Wisconsin | $17.79 | — |
| Wyoming | $17.79 | — |
Common Questions
How much is eggplant parmigiana at Olive Garden?
The dinner portion costs $17.79. Lighter and lunch portions cost less.
How many calories are in eggplant parmigiana?
The dinner plate has 1070 calories, 58 g of fat, 108 g of carbohydrates, 35 g of protein and 2,440 mg of sodium. The lunch and lighter portions have 660 calories.
Is eggplant parmigiana vegetarian at Olive Garden?
Yes. It is on the official vegetarian guide and contains dairy, so it is not vegan.
Is the eggplant fried?
Yes, the breaded slices are lightly fried before the marinara and cheese go on.
Can I get eggplant parmigiana at lunch?
Yes. It is on the weekday lunch sized favorites menu until 3 PM.