Olive Garden Cheese Grater
Most popularOlive Garden Cheese Grater costs $19.99 and is the only piece of equipment on the menu: the same rotary grater servers use at the table, sold with a block of Romano cheese. It is the souvenir regulars buy to finish pasta at home the Olive Garden way.
The Olive Garden Cheese Grater is one of the most popular sides & sauces items on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $19.99.
Ingredients Summary
One rotary style cheese grater with a crank handle and a wedge of imported Romano cheese, the cheese Olive Garden grates over salads and pasta in the dining room.
Taste Profile
Romano is sharper and saltier than parmesan, which is why a light dusting goes a long way on salad and marinara dishes. Freshly grated, it melts into hot pasta within seconds.
Romano runs about 110 calories and 340 mg of sodium per ounce, so a tablespoon over pasta adds roughly 25 calories.
Healthier alternative: Grate lightly; a single crank covers a bowl.
“A fun purchase at a fair price, and the Romano wedge alone justifies it. The grater is sturdier than most supermarket versions.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Cheese Grater, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
Romano Cheese (Included)
| Cube of Romano CheeseDefault | Included |
Dietary Information
Romano cheese contains dairy and is made with animal rennet, so it is not vegetarian by strict definition.
Most Ordered Together
Grate it over the family style lasagna bundle for the full dining room effect at home.
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Cheese Grater Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $19.99 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $19.99 | — |
| Alaska | $19.99 | — |
| Arizona | $19.99 | — |
| Arkansas | $19.99 | — |
| California | $19.99 | — |
| Colorado | $19.99 | — |
| Connecticut | $19.99 | — |
| Delaware | $19.99 | — |
| Florida | $19.99 | — |
| Georgia | $19.99 | — |
| Idaho | $19.99 | — |
| Illinois | $19.99 | — |
| Indiana | $19.99 | — |
| Iowa | $19.99 | — |
| Kansas | $19.99 | — |
| Kentucky | $19.99 | — |
| Louisiana | $19.99 | — |
| Maine | $19.99 | — |
| Maryland | $19.99 | — |
| Massachusetts | $19.99 | — |
| Michigan | $19.99 | — |
| Minnesota | $19.99 | — |
| Mississippi | $19.99 | — |
| Missouri | $19.99 | — |
| Montana | $19.99 | — |
| Nebraska | $19.99 | — |
| Nevada | $19.99 | — |
| New Hampshire | $19.99 | — |
| New Jersey | $19.99 | — |
| New Mexico | $19.99 | — |
| New York | $19.99 | — |
| North Carolina | $19.99 | — |
| North Dakota | $19.99 | — |
| Ohio | $19.99 | — |
| Oklahoma | $19.99 | — |
| Oregon | $19.99 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $19.99 | — |
| Rhode Island | $19.99 | — |
| South Carolina | $19.99 | — |
| South Dakota | $19.99 | — |
| Tennessee | $19.99 | — |
| Texas | $19.99 | — |
| Utah | $19.99 | — |
| Vermont | $19.99 | — |
| Virginia | $19.99 | — |
| Washington | $19.99 | — |
| West Virginia | $19.99 | — |
| Wisconsin | $19.99 | — |
| Wyoming | $19.99 | — |
Common Questions
How much is the Olive Garden cheese grater?
The grater with a block of Romano costs $19.99, the same price at every location we sampled.
Is it the same grater the servers use?
Yes. It is the rotary crank grater used table side in the dining room.
What cheese comes with it?
A wedge of imported Romano, the cheese Olive Garden uses over salads and pasta.
Can I buy just the cheese?
Many locations sell Romano wedges separately; ask at the host stand.
Is the cheese grater dishwasher safe?
Hand washing is recommended for the drum; the plastic body tolerates a top rack cycle.