About this dish
The Lasagna Fritta sits in the Appetizers section of the Olive Garden menu. Lasagna pieces fried crisp and topped with parmesan, served over alfredo with marinara.
At $12.49, this dish lands above the appetizers average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Olive Garden is a italian-american chain founded in 1982 and currently operates more than 900 across the united states, canada, and mexico. The kitchen runs on Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Olive Garden, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Olive Garden menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Appetizers category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Olive Garden
- Stuffed Ziti Fritta — $11.99, 1090 cal
- Calamari — $13.49, 890 cal
- Spinach-Artichoke Dip — $11.99, 940 cal
- Toasted Beef and Pork Ravioli — $12.99, 850 cal