$16.29 | 670 cal
Olive Garden’s Calamari features tender squid, lightly breaded and fried until golden brown. It is traditionally served with two dipping sauces: a classic marinara and a spicy ranch. It is often garnished with a lemon wedge for added zest.+1
Price
- Average Price: $16.29
Note: Prices vary by location. In some regions, it may range from $12.49 to $12.99.
Customize Option
While the dish is standard, you can typically request the following modifications:
- Sauce Choice: Request extra marinara, extra spicy ranch, or swap them for other dipping sauces like Alfredo (at an additional cost).
- Extra Lemon: Most locations provide extra lemon wedges upon request.
- Sampler Option: The Calamari can often be selected as part of a Sampler Italiano, where you choose 2 or 3 appetizers to create a custom platter.
Calories
- Calamari (as served): 670 Calories
- Marinara Sauce (side): 45 Calories
- Spicy Ranch (side): 250 Calories
- Total for the dish (with all sauces): 965 Calories
Ingredients
- Main: Squid (rings and sometimes tentacles).
- Breading: Wheat flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, parsley).
- Frying Medium: Vegetable oil (typically a blend of canola and soybean).
- Sauces: * Marinara: Tomato, garlic, herbs, and onions.
- Spicy Ranch: Buttermilk, garlic, onion, herbs, and chili pepper/cayenne for heat.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 44g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 302mg |
| Sodium | 1,602mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 50g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 5g |
| Protein | 26g |
Allergens
- Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Eggs, Milk (in the ranch and sometimes the batter), and Mollusks (Squid).
- Cross-Contamination Risk: Because this is a fried item, it is prepared in shared fryers that may also process Fish, Shellfish (Shrimp), and Soy.
