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Keto at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant: Every Safe Order, With the Carbs Counted

39 diabetic-friendly picks • net carbs as modified • the orange lines are exactly what to say when you order.
Olive Garden is pasta-heavy, so keto eating depends on ordering grilled proteins, seafood, steak, salad without croutons, and non-starchy sides like broccoli or asparagus. The strongest choices are Herb-Grilled Salmon, 6 oz. Sirloin, Chicken Piccata, grilled chicken sides, sautéed shrimp, sausage links, and salads with no croutons. Avoid pasta, ravioli, lasagna, breadsticks, breaded/fried appetizers, potatoes/fries, desserts, and sweet drinks.

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AMAZING ALFREDOS

Seafood Alfredo10g net
“I'd like the Seafood Alfredo with no fettuccine. Please serve the shrimp, scallops, and Alfredo over broccoli or asparagus instead.”
Chicken Alfredo10g net
“I'd like the Chicken Alfredo with no fettuccine. Please serve the grilled chicken with Alfredo sauce over broccoli or asparagus instead.”
Shrimp Alfredo10g net
“I'd like the Shrimp Alfredo with no fettuccine. Please serve the shrimp and Alfredo over broccoli or asparagus instead.”

APPETIZERS

Dipping Sauces for Breadsticks8g net
“I'll have the dipping sauces without breadsticks; please include Alfredo, and I'll use it with vegetables or protein.”
Meatballs Parmigiana10g net
“I'll have the Meatballs Parmigiana with light marinara, no breadsticks and no pasta, please.”
Spinach-Artichoke Dip10g net
“I'll have the Spinach-Artichoke Dip with no flatbread chips. Could I get broccoli or asparagus for dipping instead?”

CLASSIC ENTREES

6 oz. Sirloin5g net
“I'll have the 6 oz. Sirloin with broccoli, and no breadsticks, please.”
Herb-Grilled Salmon5g net
“I'll have the Herb-Grilled Salmon with the broccoli, and no breadsticks, please.”
Shrimp Scampi9g net
“I'll have the Shrimp Scampi with no angel hair pasta. Please keep the shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic butter sauce.”
Chicken Scampi11g net
“I'll have the Chicken Scampi with no angel hair pasta. Please serve the chicken, peppers, onions, and sauce with broccoli if possible.”
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara12g net
“I'll have the Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara with no fettuccine. Please serve the chicken, shrimp, bacon, peppers, and sauce over broccoli if possible.”

FAMILY-STYLE MEALS

Shrimp Scampi Bundle (Serves 4-6)6g net
“For the Shrimp Scampi Bundle, please leave out the angel hair pasta and breadsticks. Salad with no croutons, please.”
Jumbo House Salad Bundle----- (Serves 6)7g net
“For the Jumbo House Salad Bundle, please leave out the breadsticks and croutons, and put the dressing on the side.”
Shrimp Alfredo Bundle----- (Serves 04-06)10g net
“For the Shrimp Alfredo Bundle, please leave out the fettuccine and breadsticks. Serve the shrimp and Alfredo with broccoli if possible.”
Chicken Alfredo Bundle (Serves 4-6)10g net
“For the Chicken Alfredo Bundle, please make it without fettuccine and breadsticks. Could we get the grilled chicken and Alfredo with broccoli instead?”
Chicken Scampi Bundle--- (Serves 04-06)11g net
“For the Chicken Scampi Bundle, can we get it without angel hair pasta, and no breadsticks? Salad with no croutons, please.”
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara Bundle (Serves 4-6)12g net
“For the Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara Bundle, please leave out the fettuccine and breadsticks. Salad with no croutons, please.”

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE

House Salad (No Croutons)7g net
“I'll have the House Salad with no croutons, dressing on the side, and no breadsticks, please.”
Grilled Chicken Parmigiana12g net
“I'll have the Grilled Chicken Parmigiana with no rotini pasta. Please serve the grilled chicken with cheese and light marinara, with broccoli instead if possible.”

LIGHTER PORTIONS

Chicken Piccata7g net
“I'll have the Chicken Piccata with the broccoli, and no breadsticks, please.”

LUNCH-SIZED FAVORITES

Lunch-Sized Grilled Chicken & Parm Broccoli6g net
“I'll have the Lunch-Sized Grilled Chicken & Parm Broccoli, with no breadsticks. If salad is included, no croutons and dressing on the side.”
Lunch-Sized Chicken Alfredo10g net
“I'll have the Lunch-Sized Chicken Alfredo with no fettuccine. Please serve the grilled chicken and Alfredo over broccoli if possible, and no breadsticks.”
Lunch-Sized Chicken Carbonara12g net
“I'll have the Lunch-Sized Chicken Carbonara with no fettuccine. Please serve the chicken, bacon, peppers, and sauce over broccoli if possible, and no breadsticks.”

OLIVE GARDEN VEGAN

House Salad7g net
“I'll have the House Salad with no croutons and oil and vinegar instead of the standard dressing, please. No breadsticks.”

SOUPS, SALAD & BREADSTICKS

Olive Garden House Salad (Side)7g net
“I'll have the House Salad with no croutons, dressing on the side, and no breadsticks, please.”

SIDES, SAUCES & EXTRAS

Side Grilled Chicken0g net
“I'll have the side grilled chicken, please.”
Side Sautéed Shrimp (7)1g net
“I'll have the side sautéed shrimp, please, with no sweet sauce.”
Scampi Sauce2g net
“I'll have scampi sauce on the side, no pasta or breadsticks.”
Side Italian Sausage Links2g net
“I'll have the side Italian sausage links by themselves, please.”
Basil Pesto Sauce2g net
“I'll have basil pesto sauce on the side, no pasta or breadsticks.”
Side Tomatoes (Kids Side Option)3g net
“I'll have the side tomatoes, please.”
Side of Asparagus4g net
“I'll have the side of asparagus, prepared with oil, salt, and pepper, please.”
Side of Garden Veggies5g net
“I'll have the side of garden veggies, please.”
Side Parmesan Garlic Broccoli5g net
“I'll have a side of parmesan garlic broccoli, please.”
Extra Alfredo Sauce (8oz Large)8g net
“I'll have the extra Alfredo sauce, but no pasta or breadsticks with it.”
Side Italian Meatballs (3)8g net
“I'll have the side Italian meatballs with light marinara, no pasta and no breadsticks, please.”
Creamy Mushroom Sauce8g net
“I'll have the creamy mushroom sauce on the side, with no pasta or breadsticks.”
Extra Five Cheese Marinara Sauce (8oz Large)10g net
“I'll have the extra five cheese marinara sauce on the side, with no pasta or breadsticks.”
Extra Meat Sauce (8oz Large)12g net
“I'll have the extra meat sauce on the side, with no pasta or breadsticks.”

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