Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana costs about $17.49 and has 1,070 calories (October 2026). Breaded and fried eggplant topped with marinara and cheese, served with spaghetti.
What Is Eggplant Parmigiana?
It is in the Chicken, Seafood & Steak section, where the plates lean more on protein than pasta.
Among the 9 chicken, seafood & steak items with published nutrition, Eggplant Parmigiana is the 2nd heaviest at 1,070 calories, 19% above the section average of 896.
It is the lowest-priced item in Chicken, Seafood & Steak.
What You'll Pay for Eggplant Parmigiana
Expect to pay around $17.49 for Eggplant Parmigiana at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 2.0 g of protein per dollar and 61 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Grilled Chicken Margherita has 650 calories, saving 420.
- Lunch size: on weekdays before 3 p.m., Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana is $14.49, saving $3.00.
Calories and Nutrition in Eggplant Parmigiana
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1,070 | 54% |
| Protein | 35 g | 70% |
| Total fat | 58 g | 74% |
| Carbohydrates | 108 g | 39% |
| Sodium | 2,440 mg | 106% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 48% of the energy comes from fat, 39% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein, so fat does most of the work.
What a Full Meal Adds Up To
Dine-in entrées come with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, and those extras add up. Here is what a typical plate looks like:
| Order | Calories |
|---|---|
| Eggplant Parmigiana alone | 1,070 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 1,360 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,570 |
How to Order Eggplant Parmigiana
- Choose between unlimited soup or Famous House Salad; both come with unlimited breadsticks when you dine in.
- Ask whether your restaurant can swap the pasta for gluten-free rotini if you need a gluten-sensitive version.
- Order online or in the Olive Garden app for pickup to see your restaurant's exact price.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
- Eggplant Parmigiana is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
- It is not on the gluten-sensitive menu, so assume it contains wheat. See our gluten-sensitive options instead.
- At 2,440 mg of sodium it meets or exceeds the full 2,300 mg daily reference on its own.
- For allergens, use the official Olive Garden allergen guide; recipes can change. Read our allergen guide for how to use it.
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Eggplant Parmigiana: Common Questions
How much is Eggplant Parmigiana at Olive Garden?
Eggplant Parmigiana is about $17.49 at most U.S. Olive Garden restaurants as of October 2026. Prices vary by location, so check your restaurant's menu for the exact amount.
How many calories are in Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana?
Eggplant Parmigiana has 1,070 calories, 35 g of protein and 2,440 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Eggplant Parmigiana vegetarian?
Yes. Eggplant Parmigiana is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
Does Eggplant Parmigiana come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.