Olive Garden • Appetizers
Calamari
Nutrition Information
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation. Source: Olive Garden official website.
Lightly fried calamari served with marinara dipping sauce. Crispy and tender.
Everything You Need to Know About Olive Garden Calamari
Olive Garden's Calamari features lightly breaded and fried squid rings and tentacles, cooked until golden and crispy while remaining tender inside. Served with a side of warm marinara sauce for dipping. A classic Italian-American appetizer.
How to order Calamari at Olive Garden
The Calamari is available for dine-in and takeout at Olive Garden locations across the United States, and through the chain's own app or delivery partners in most markets. Before you order, it is worth checking the current Olive Garden deals in case this item is part of a running promotion.
Olive Garden Calamari price in 2026
The Calamari is listed at $12.79 on the Olive Garden menu we track. That figure is a guide rather than a guarantee: most italian chains let individual franchises set their own prices, so the same dish can cost noticeably more in high-rent city centres than in smaller markets, and airport or stadium locations sit higher again. Menu boards and the official app are always the final word for your specific restaurant. We re-check the full Olive Garden menu and refresh this page when prices move.
💡 Pro Tips for Ordering Calamari
- 1The tentacle pieces are the crispiest
- 2Dip in marinara for the classic pairing
Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Garden Calamari
Q:What is calamari?
Calamari is lightly battered and fried squid, a popular Italian appetizer.
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About Olive Garden - Italian Restaurant
Olive Garden is one of America's most popular italian restaurant chains.Italian-American restaurant chain known for unlimited breadsticks and salad. With hundreds of locations across the United States, Olive Gardenserves millions of guests every week who return for the quality, consistency, and value the brand delivers.
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