Olive Garden Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno costs about $14.49 and has 630 calories (October 2026). A lunch-size portion of the baked five-cheese ziti.
What Is Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno?
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 Five Cheese Ziti al Forno is the 4th heaviest at 630 calories, 20% above the section average of 526.
On price it ranks 5th of 13 in the section; the cheapest option is Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $13.49.
How Much Does Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Cost?
Expect to pay around $14.49 for Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 1.7 g of protein per dollar and 43 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 130.
- Cheaper: Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks costs $13.49, $1.00 less.
- Dinner size: the full Five Cheese Ziti al Forno costs $18.49, so lunch saves you $4.00.
Calories and Nutrition in Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 630 | 32% |
| Protein | 24 g | 48% |
| Total fat | 35 g | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g | 21% |
| Sodium | 1,220 mg | 53% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 49% of the energy comes from fat, 36% from carbohydrates and 15% 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 |
|---|---|
| Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno alone | 630 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 920 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,130 |
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 Five Cheese Ziti al Forno 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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Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Common Questions
How much is Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno at Olive Garden?
Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno 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 Five Cheese Ziti al Forno?
Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno has 630 calories, 24 g of protein and 1,220 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno vegetarian?
Yes. Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
Does Lunch Five Cheese Ziti al Forno come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.