Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella: Price & Calories
Best for: cheese lovers, group tables, and anyone who wants a shareable starter before a pasta entree.
Fried Mozzarella is a warm, crispy appetizer at Olive Garden. It features golden fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce for dipping.
It is best for cheese lovers, group tables, and anyone who wants a shareable starter before a pasta entree.
✨ Highlights
- 🧀 Fresh mozzarella, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried until crisp.
- 🍅 Served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
- 💰 $8.79, with prices varying by location.
- 👥 A shareable starter for the table, best enjoyed hot.
What Is Fried Mozzarella?
The appetizer starts with fresh mozzarella, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried until crisp. The outside turns golden and crunchy, while the inside stays soft and melty. A side of warm marinara sauce adds a bright, tomato flavor that balances the rich cheese.
Each stick is easy to pick up and dip, which makes it a natural table starter. The contrast between the crunchy coating and the stretchy cheese is the whole point, and it is best enjoyed fresh from the fryer while the cheese is still warm.
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Another fried starter on the menu:
| Dish | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Lasagna | Varies by location | Varies by location |
Price
Fried Mozzarella costs $8.79, based on the main listing on this site. Prices can vary by location, so check your local menu before you order. It is served as an appetizer at Olive Garden, and one order works well as a starter for the table or as a light snack for one or two guests.
Calories and Nutrition
Fried Mozzarella has 800 calories, based on the main listing on this site. Calories can vary by location, so check your local menu before you order.
| Nutrition | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 800 |
| Total fat | Varies by location |
| Carbohydrates | Varies by location |
| Protein | Varies by location |
| Sodium | Varies by location |
Why People Love It and Best Pairings
People love Fried Mozzarella because it is simple, fun, and reliably tasty. It arrives hot, it is easy to share, and it pairs with almost any main course. It is a favorite for families with kids, first-time visitors, and anyone who wants a classic Italian-American starter.
Warm breadsticks and a house salad round out the starter course nicely, and iced tea or lemonade keeps the meal light. If you want a bigger meal, follow it with a pasta entree or a soup, and save room for dessert if you like. It also works well as a snack alongside drinks before dinner.
For more ideas, see the Olive Garden menu with prices, browse the appetizers menu guide, or plan a fuller meal with our Tour of Italy price and calories guide.
Quick FAQs
Is Fried Mozzarella good for sharing?
Yes. It is served as a shareable appetizer, and the sticks are easy to pass around the table.
What sauce comes with it?
It is served with marinara sauce for dipping, which pairs well with the fried cheese.
Does the price vary by location?
It can. The price here comes from this site, so check your local menu for the latest price.
