Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs costs about $15.49 and has 680 calories (October 2026). A lunch-size spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs.
What Is Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs?
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 Spaghetti & Meatballs is the heaviest at 680 calories, 29% above the section average of 526.
On price it ranks 12th of 13 in the section; the cheapest option is Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $13.49.
What You'll Pay for Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs
Expect to pay around $15.49 for Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 1.9 g of protein per dollar and 44 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 180.
- Cheaper: Lunch Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce costs $14.99, $0.50 less.
- Dinner size: the full Spaghetti & Meatballs costs $17.49, so lunch saves you $2.00.
Calories and Nutrition in Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 680 | 34% |
| Protein | 30 g | 60% |
| Total fat | 38 g | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1,230 mg | 53% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 50% of the energy comes from fat, 33% from carbohydrates and 17% 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 Spaghetti & Meatballs alone | 680 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 970 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,180 |
Ordering Tips
- 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 Spaghetti & Meatballs is not vegetarian.
- 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 Spaghetti & Meatballs: Common Questions
How much is Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs at Olive Garden?
Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs is about $15.49 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 Spaghetti & Meatballs?
Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs has 680 calories, 30 g of protein and 1,230 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs vegetarian?
No. Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs is not vegetarian.
Does Lunch Spaghetti & Meatballs come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.