Lavazza Espresso at Olive Garden is Italy's favorite coffee served at $3.99 per shot, containing just 60 calories. Lavazza is a Turin-based Italian coffee company founded in 1895 that supplies the espresso used in cafés and restaurants throughout Italy. Serving Lavazza espresso at Olive Garden is one of the most authentic Italian touches on the menu, giving guests access to a genuine Italian espresso experience rather than a generic American coffee approximation.
At just 60 calories and $3.99 per serving, Lavazza Espresso is the lowest-calorie and lowest-priced hot beverage at the restaurant. For guests who prefer their coffee without milk additions, it provides a clean, concentrated coffee finish to a meal. A double shot (doppio) can typically be requested for an additional charge. The espresso also serves as the base for the Cappuccino and works naturally alongside all the desserts on the menu, particularly the Tiramisu where it ties directly to the dessert's core flavoring.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
60Calories
1gTotal Fat
15mgSodium
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.
$3.99 per shot. It is the most affordable hot beverage at the restaurant and can typically be ordered as a double shot (doppio) for an additional charge.
Olive Garden uses Lavazza Espresso, a historical Italian coffee brand from Turin that has been roasting coffee since 1895. Lavazza is one of the most-served espresso brands in Italy and is widely considered the standard for Italian café espresso quality.
A single shot of Lavazza Espresso contains 60 calories with 1 gram of fat and 15 milligrams of sodium.
A double shot (doppio) can typically be requested at most Olive Garden locations for an additional charge. Server availability of this option may vary by location, so confirm when ordering if it is important to your preference.
Espresso is an ideal post-meal drink alongside any of the desserts. It pairs specifically well with Tiramisu (espresso-soaked ladyfingers), Black Tie Mousse Cake, and Chocolate Lasagna. The bitterness of espresso cuts through cream and chocolate richness without adding calories.
