Lasagna Fritta

Lasagna Fritta takes Olive Garden's signature lasagna, cuts it into pieces, coats them in a parmesan-seasoned breading, and fries them until golden and crispy. Served with both marinara and alfredo dipping sauces. A unique Olive Garden original.

Lasagna Fritta is Olive Garden taking its own lasagna, cutting it into pieces, breading them in parmesan and deep-frying the result. It is served with both marinara and alfredo for dipping, which tells you the kitchen knows exactly what kind of dish this is.

At 1,030 calories it is heavier than several of the entrees it is meant to precede, which is the thing worth knowing before you order it. Two people sharing it as a starter is reasonable. One person eating it before a pasta main is committing to a very large evening.

What makes it work is the contrast between the crisp parmesan crust and the soft layered pasta inside. That contrast disappears as it cools, so this is a dish that rewards eating quickly and punishes conversation.

What does Lasagna Fritta taste like?

Crisp and salty on the outside from the parmesan breading, soft and rich inside where the lasagna layers sit. The marinara adds acidity and the alfredo adds more richness, so which dip you choose changes the dish considerably. Heavy from the first piece.

Who should order Lasagna Fritta?

Tables sharing several appetizers, anyone who likes fried food, and anyone who wants a starter that eats like a main. It is a poor choice if you have a rich entree already ordered.

Is Lasagna Fritta worth $11.79?

Priced at the upper end of the appetizer list and heavier than some entrees, so as a starter for one it is poor value and poor planning. Shared between three or four alongside other appetizers it makes far more sense.

How to order Lasagna Fritta at Olive Garden

• Eat it hot. The crisp coating softens quickly and the dish loses its point.
• Share it. As a starter for one it is more food than most entrees.
• It does not travel or reheat well. Fried breading does not survive a fridge.
• Order a light entree afterwards, or consider making this the meal.

Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta price in 2026

The Lasagna Fritta is listed at $11.79 on the Olive Garden menu we track. Prices can differ between restaurants, and airport or stadium locations usually sit higher, so the menu board and the official app are the final word for the restaurant you are visiting. See the full Olive Garden menu for the rest of the prices we hold.