Review of Olive Garden

I have tried Olive Garden on several occassions (mostly out of gratitude for them being one of the first chains to have a GF menu but lately they have been seriously slipping) and have reached the following opinion. If you have celiac this is not the best option in the Bloomingdale area. First concern is cross contamination with their pasta, this has been a huge concern and not worth the gamble. Tried this option once several years ago and lost that gamble. So that eliminates two entrees on their menu immediately. I love steak so in the past I have opted for that option only to be disapointed with the Steak on three straight visits spaning 2 years first with no seasoning (even though they claim their seasoning is GF), second time undercooked and tough steak, and third try it was way overcooked steak (three times bad experiences and that option is out). So this latest time I decided to try their Salmon and Garlic Broccli. Broccli I had was steamed only (this may be the only GF option but that was not what was advertised in their GF Menu) and the Salmon was so dry that it was hard to choke down and not even the pesto sauce could save it. So now that all four options for me are off the table I will not go back ever again. If this is the best they can offer to those with celiac they should just advertise gluten free options but not recomended these options for those with allergens or serious health concerns. SO DISAPPOINTED... they were one of the first chain restraunts that gave GF options and instead of getting better at it they have fallen flat on their face. If I could give half a star that would still be too much.

Celiac friendly?

No