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.
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.

