Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo costs about $17.29 and has 1,220 calories (October 2026). Fettuccine in a sauce of Parmesan, butter, cream and garlic, the base for many Olive Garden dishes.
About Fettuccine Alfredo
It sits in the Classic Pasta section, the long-running core of the Olive Garden menu.
Among the 16 classic pasta items with published nutrition, Fettuccine Alfredo is the 7th heaviest at 1,220 calories, 6% above the section average of 1,155.
On price it ranks 4th of 16 in the section; the cheapest option is Spaghetti with Marinara at $11.99.
What You'll Pay for Fettuccine Alfredo
Expect to pay around $17.29 for Fettuccine Alfredo at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 1.6 g of protein per dollar and 71 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Lasagna Classico has 940 calories, saving 280.
- Cheaper: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce costs $12.99, $4.30 less.
- Lunch size: on weekdays before 3 p.m., Lunch Fettuccine Alfredo is $14.49, saving $2.80.
Fettuccine Alfredo Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1,220 | 61% |
| Protein | 27 g | 54% |
| Total fat | 89 g | 114% |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g | 28% |
| Sodium | 1,210 mg | 53% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 66% of the energy comes from fat, 26% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein, so fat does most of the work.
Calories With Salad and Breadsticks
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 |
|---|---|
| Fettuccine Alfredo alone | 1,220 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 1,510 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,720 |
Tips Before You Order
- Choose between unlimited soup or Famous House Salad; both come with unlimited breadsticks when you dine in.
- This is a big plate. Ask for a To Go box at the start and set half aside, or order the lunch size on weekdays if it is offered.
- Cream sauces are where most of the calories come from. Ask for light sauce if you want to cut back.
- 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
- Fettuccine Alfredo 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.
- 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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Fettuccine Alfredo: Common Questions
How much is Fettuccine Alfredo at Olive Garden?
Fettuccine Alfredo is about $17.29 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 Fettuccine Alfredo?
Fettuccine Alfredo has 1,220 calories, 27 g of protein and 1,210 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Fettuccine Alfredo vegetarian?
Yes. Fettuccine Alfredo is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
Does Fettuccine Alfredo come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.
Is Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo vegetarian?
Yes. It contains no meat, though it is high in dairy.
Can I add chicken or shrimp to Fettuccine Alfredo?
Yes. Chicken Alfredo and Shrimp Alfredo are on the menu, and most restaurants can add protein for an extra charge.