About this dish
The Stuffed Ziti Fritta sits in the Appetizers section of the Olive Garden menu. Crispy fried ziti stuffed with five Italian cheeses, served with marinara and alfredo for dipping.
At $11.99, this dish lands above the appetizers average across the chains MenuDive tracks. It is also flagged as a brand callout: Most-shared starter. 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
- Calamari — $13.49, 890 cal
- Spinach-Artichoke Dip — $11.99, 940 cal
- Lasagna Fritta — $12.49, 1120 cal
- Toasted Beef and Pork Ravioli — $12.99, 850 cal