Olive Garden Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana costs about $14.49 and has 660 calories (October 2026). A lunch-size eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti.
Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana at a Glance
It is a lunch-sized favorite, a smaller portion of a classic dish served on weekdays until 3 p.m.
Among the 13 lunch menu items with published nutrition, Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana is the 2nd heaviest at 660 calories, 25% above the section average of 526.
On price it ranks 3rd of 13 in the section; the cheapest option is Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $13.49.
What You'll Pay for Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana
Expect to pay around $14.49 for Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 1.4 g of protein per dollar and 46 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Lunch Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce has 500 calories, saving 160.
- Cheaper: Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks costs $13.49, $1.00 less.
- Dinner size: the full Eggplant Parmigiana costs $17.49, so lunch saves you $3.00.
Calories and Nutrition in Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 660 | 33% |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
| Total fat | 32 g | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 27% |
| Sodium | 1,540 mg | 67% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 43% of the energy comes from fat, 45% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein, so carbohydrates does most of the work.
The Whole Plate: Entrée Plus Sides
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 |
|---|---|
| Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana alone | 660 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 950 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,160 |
Tips Before You Order
- Order before 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; after that only full-size entrées are available.
- Unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks are still included, so this is one of the best-value meals on the menu.
- Order online or in the Olive Garden app for pickup to see your restaurant's exact price.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
- Lunch 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.
- For allergens, use the official Olive Garden allergen guide; recipes can change. Read our allergen guide for how to use it.
Similar Dishes
See every dish in Lunch Menu or the full Olive Garden menu with prices.
Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana: Common Questions
How much is Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana at Olive Garden?
Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana is about $14.49 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 Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana?
Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana has 660 calories, 21 g of protein and 1,540 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana vegetarian?
Yes. Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
Does Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.