Side of Mashed Potatoes at Olive Garden is a comfort food side available for $3.29, delivering 200 calories with 8 grams of fat and 580 milligrams of sodium. The garlic mashed potatoes are the same preparation served alongside the non-pasta entrées like the 6 oz. Sirloin and Stuffed Chicken Marsala. When ordered as a standalone side, they provide a versatile, low-cost complement to pasta dishes or a starch option for guests who prefer potatoes over additional pasta.
The garlic mashed potatoes at Olive Garden are made from real potatoes — not dehydrated potato flakes — with butter, cream, roasted garlic, and seasoning. The garlic note is present but restrained, working as a flavor component without dominating the mild potato base. At $3.29, this is the lowest-priced side item on the menu and one of the more neutral add-ons that pairs well with virtually any of the meat-based and pasta entrées.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
200Calories
8gTotal Fat
580mgSodium
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.
The Side of Mashed Potatoes is $3.29 — the lowest-priced side item on the current Olive Garden menu. It can be added to any entrée order or ordered on its own.
A serving contains 200 calories with 8 grams of fat and 580 milligrams of sodium. As a side dish, it adds a moderate calorie contribution to any entrée order.
Yes. Olive Garden prepares garlic mashed potatoes from real potatoes with butter, cream, roasted garlic, and seasoning. Dehydrated or instant potato products are not used in this preparation.
The mashed potatoes have a smooth, creamy texture with a mild garlic flavor from the roasted garlic component. They are not aggressively seasoned, which makes them a versatile side that does not compete with the primary entrée flavor.
Yes. The Side of Mashed Potatoes can be added to pasta dishes, soups, or protein entrées. It is particularly popular alongside the 6 oz. Sirloin and Stuffed Chicken Marsala, where it functions as the potato component that completes the plate.
