Does Olive Garden have gluten-free desserts?

Olive Garden offers flourless options that rotate by location. Ask your server which desserts are prepared without wheat-based flour on the day of your visit.

How much do Olive Garden desserts cost?

Olive Garden dessert prices generally range from $8.49 to $9.49 depending on the location and specific item.

The Olive Garden Dessert Menu

Every cake, cheesecake and fried dough on the Olive Garden dessert menu — with real 2026 prices, calorie counts, gluten-free options and the order our editors actually recommend.

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Every dessert Olive Garden serves right now

From the four-layer Chocolate Lasagna to a classic espresso Tiramisu, here’s the
complete Olive Garden dessert lineup with prices and calories as listed nationally.
Prices can run a little higher or lower depending on your local restaurant.

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Chocolate Lasagna

Layered chocolate cake, mousse, and crushed wafers under chocolate sauce.

$9.29

980 cal

Black Tie Mousse Cake

Chocolate cake, dark chocolate cheesecake, and custard mousse stacked high.

$9.49

750 cal

Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers under a classic mascarpone-style custard.

$8.99

470 cal

Strawberry Cream Cake

Vanilla sponge layered with cream and fresh strawberries.

$9.29

540 cal

Warm Italian Doughnuts

Fried dough tossed in vanilla sugar with raspberry or chocolate sauce.

$8.49

810 cal

Sicilian Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping

Ricotta cheesecake on shortbread crust with strawberry sauce.

$8.99

700 cal

Side-by-Side Comparison

Which Olive Garden dessert should you order?

Comparing every dessert by price, calories and what it's actually best for makes the
decision easier when you're staring at the menu after a full plate of pasta.

Dessert	Price	Calories	Best For
Chocolate Lasagna	$9.29	980	Serious chocolate lovers, splitting with the table
Black Tie Mousse Cake	$9.49	750	An elegant, less-sweet chocolate dessert
Tiramisu	$8.99	470	Ending a heavy meal without overdoing it
Sicilian Cheesecake w/ Strawberry	$8.99	700	Cheesecake fans who want a lighter version
Warm Italian Doughnuts (Zeppoli)	$8.49	810	Sharing warm, fried dessert with the table
Strawberry Cream Cake	$9.29	540	A fruity, lighter cake option

Best Overall

Black Tie Mousse Cake balances richness and portion size better than anything else on the menu — it's the one servers say gets reordered most on repeat visits.

Best Value

At $8.49, Warm Italian Doughnuts feed the whole table with two dipping sauces included, making it the cheapest per-bite option to share.

Best Light Option

Tiramisu comes in at roughly half the calories of Chocolate Lasagna, making it the pick if you're already full from breadsticks and pasta.

Dietary Options

Gluten-free and lighter dessert choices

Olive Garden's dessert menu isn't large, but a few items work for
guests avoiding gluten or looking for a smaller portion.

Flourless items:

ask your server which desserts are prepared without wheat-based flour that day — offerings can rotate by location.

Lowest-calorie pick:

Tiramisu, at roughly 470 calories, is the lightest standard dessert on the menu.

Kids' portions:

a scoop of vanilla ice cream from the kids' menu is a smaller, simpler option if a full slice is too much.

Always confirm:

ingredients and gluten-free prep can vary by location — ask staff before ordering if you have an allergy or sensitivity.

Insider Tips

Dessert add-ons regulars order

Olive Garden doesn't run an official secret menu, but a few
combinations have become regular requests among guests and servers.

DIY affogato:

order a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a shot of espresso on the side, then pour the espresso over the ice cream at the table.

Double sauce doughnuts:

ask for both raspberry and chocolate sauce with the Warm Italian Doughnuts instead of just one.

Extra cocoa or espresso drizzle:

some locations will add extra cocoa powder or espresso to Tiramisu on request.

To-go and delivery:

every dessert on this menu is available for takeout and delivery, packaged to hold up for the ride home.

Desserts for catering, parties and events

Planning something bigger than a table for four? Olive Garden's catering menu
includes dessert trays built to serve a group.

Tiramisu Tray

A full tray of the classic espresso-and-mascarpone dessert, portioned for sharing at office parties and family gatherings.

Cheesecake Tray

Sicilian-style cheesecake by the tray, a lighter option than the chocolate desserts for mixed-preference groups.

Chocolate Brownie Lasagna Tray

The catering-size version of the layered chocolate favorite, built to serve a larger group at events and celebrations.

Frequently asked questions

The core Olive Garden dessert menu includes Chocolate Lasagna, Black Tie Mousse Cake, Tiramisu, Sicilian Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping, Warm Italian Doughnuts (Zeppoli) and Strawberry Cream Cake, along with seasonal additions that rotate throughout the year.

Chocolate Lasagna and Black Tie Mousse Cake are the two most frequently ordered desserts, both prized for rich chocolate layers and generous portion sizes.

Standard desserts range from about $8.49 to $9.79 depending on the item and location. Catering trays and whole cakes for events are priced separately and typically cost more.

Tiramisu is the lightest standard option at roughly 470 calories per serving, well under half the calorie count of the Chocolate Lasagna.

Olive Garden doesn't list a dedicated gluten-free dessert on every menu, and offerings can vary by location. Ask your server about current gluten-free options and preparation practices before ordering if you have an allergy.

Yes. Every dessert on the standard menu is available for takeout and delivery, and larger cakes and trays can be ordered ahead for pickup at your local restaurant.

There's no official secret menu, but guest-created combinations like adding espresso to a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a DIY affogato, or requesting both sauces with the Warm Italian Doughnuts, are common off-menu requests.

Yes, several desserts are available as whole cakes or catering trays for parties, birthdays and office events, in addition to the single-serving portions on the regular menu.