Keto Dining at Olive Garden: Yes, It's Possible and Delicious! (2024)

Are there Olive Garden keto items? You bet! Here’s how to ditch the carbs and order keto at Olive Garden!

Keep it keto at Olive Garden! It IS possible.

Yes, it’s totally possible to keep things keto at this high-carb restaurant! Saying no to pasta is easier than you think!

The Olive Garden nutrition menu is fairly basic, so it helps to have a little keto help from someone who’s been where you are when you’re wondering what low carb options to order.

We compiled a handy dining guide where you can reference Olive Garden calories, carbs, fiber, sugar, and protein counts of your keto meals!

Here are a few basic tips to make your Olive Garden keto:

Avoidbread, pasta, croutons, breading, breadsticks, soups, and desserts.
When in doubt, leave condiments or sauces out.
For drinks, stick with water, unsweetened iced tea, or Diet co*ke products.
Refer to the Olive Garden nutrition menu guide.
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**Here’s how to order keto at this more-than-pasta place:**

Olive Garden low carb dinner idea – “I’ll have the Chicken Margherita, please, with a side of broccoli.”

When all else fails, it’s hard to go wrong with a chicken breast, some cheese, and basil pesto. A tip? DON’T rely on the menu solely. Compare the nutritionalguide to the menu to stay within your keto macros.

Chicken Margherita: 650 calories | 39g fat | 15g carbs | 5g fiber | 5g sugar | 65g protein | 10g net carbs
Steamed Broccoli (side): 35 calories | 0g fat | 7g carbs | 4g fiber | 3g sugar | 4g protein | 3g net carbs

Olive Garden keto dinner idea – Chicken Alfredo with no noodles (ask for it to be served over broccoli):

Grilled Chicken: 130 calories | 2.5g fat | <1g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 26g protein | <1g net carbs
Steamed Broccoli: 35 calories | 0g fat | 7g carbs | 4g fiber | 3g sugar | 4g protein | 3g net carbs
Alfredo Sauce: 440 calories | 43g fat | 5g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 8g protein | 5g net carbs

Olive Garden keto dinner idea – Italian sausage Alfredo with no noodles (ask for it to be served over broccoli):

Italian Sausage Links (two): 470 calories | 39g fat | 2g carbs | <1g fiber | 2g sugar | 27g protein | 2g net carbs
Steamed Broccoli: 35 calories | 0g fat | 7g carbs | 4g fiber | 3g sugar | 4g protein | 3g net carbs
Alfredo Sauce: 440 calories | 43g fat | 5g carbs | 0g fiber | 1g sugar | 8g protein | 5g net carbs

Olive Garden Low Carb À La Carte Keto Options:

Grilled Chicken: 130 calories | 2.5g fat | <1g carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 26g protein | <1g net carbs
Italian Sausage Links (two): 470 calories | 39g fat | 2g carbs | <1g fiber | 2g sugar | 27g protein | 2g net carbs
Sautéed Shrimp: 170 calories | 3.5g fat | 1g carbs | <1g fiber | 0g sugar | 33g protein | 1g net carbs
Herb-Grilled Salmon: 610 calories | 45g fat | 9g carbs | 4g fiber | 3g sugar | 45g protein | 5g net carbs
Herb-Grilled Salmon Coho (regional): 510 calories | 31g fat | 9g carbs | 4g fiber | 2g sugar | 50g protein | 5g net carbs
Meatballs (3): 480 calories | 40g fat | 7g carbs | 3g fiber | 0g sugar | 23g protein | 4g net carbs
Gluten-free Tuscan Sirloin: 480 calories | 30g fat | 9g carbs | 4g fiber | 2g sugar | 46g protein | 5g net carbs

Olive Garden Keto Sides:

Steamed Broccoli: 35 calories | 0g fat | 7g carbs | 4g fiber | 3g sugar | 4g protein | 3g net carbs
House Side Salad without croutons: 110 calories | 8g fat | 7g carbs| 2g fiber | 3g sugar | 2g protein | 5g net carbs

“Can I get a house side salad, please, no dressing.”

Pictured above is the house salad with no croutons. Note the Italian dressing adds two carbohydrates, so ask for that on the side.

House Side Salad without croutons: 110 calories | 8g fat | 7g carbs| 2g fiber | 3g sugar | 2g protein | 5g net carbs

Olive Garden Low Carb Dressings:

There are three keto-friendly salad dressings to choose from. Since each has only two carbs per serving they make it easy to eat keto at Olive Garden. Just note that the Spicy Ranch is usually served as a dip with their appetizers, so you may need to ask the server if you can use it as a substitute in place of their Italian dressing.

Italian Dressing: 80 calories | 8g fat | 2g carbs | 0g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Low-Fat Italian Dressing: 30 calories | 2g fat | 2g carbs | 0g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 2g net carbs
Spicy Ranch: 240 calories | 26g fat | 2g carbs | 0g fiber | <1g sugar | 1g protein | 2g net carbs

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