How to Order Keto at Olive Garden

September 1, 2018 By Leanne Vogel October 12, 2018

I put together a keto restaurant guide (below!) and today I’m featuring my ordering tips for an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine: Olive Garden.

You’re probably checking out this blog post because you’re thinking of starting with keto and you’re not entirely sure how you’re going to make the diet last. Or, perhaps you were just looking for the Olive Garden menu and landed here by mistake and now you’re wondering, what is keto?

Keto is a high-fat eating style that’s restricted enough in carbohydrates that the person (hopefully you!) becomes able to burn fat as energy. Now, this energy can come from the healthy fats you eat, or the fat on your body!

Even though Olive Garden is known for pastas and endless breadsticks, they have some pretty delicious keto options.

Highlights

• Overall experience: Great
• Employees are usually willing to help and make menu substitutions
• Many options, and they are always willing to replace any sides with vegetables
• Menu is free of gluten, dairy, and soy, unless otherwise noted

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Building Your Order

• Herb Grilled Salmon on its own – ask for it to be prepared without dairy and pair it with one of the sides below
• Tuscan Sirloin on its own – ask for it to be prepared without dairy and pair it with one of the sides below
• Grilled Chicken on its own – ask for it to be prepared without dairy and pair it with one of the sides below
• Marinara sauce (contains soy) over broccoli, asparagus, or spinach instead of pasta
• Meat sauce (contains soy, slightly higher carb option) over broccoli, asparagus, or spinach instead of pasta
• Tomato Sauce over broccoli, asparagus, or spinach instead of pasta
• Pasta Toppings: Grilled chicken (ask for it to be prepared without dairy), Italian Sausage, Sautéed Shrimp
• Sides:
  • Garden Salad – order without croutons and choose oil/vinegar/lemon juice as dressing
  • Any side can be replaced by Fresh Vegetables – ask to make sure they are low-carb veggies
• Boost the fat: Ask for a side of olive oil or parmesan (if you can tolerate dairy) to add to your meal

I hope that was helpful, and if you’re looking for more tips on ordering keto on the go, get the full keto restaurant guide here!

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