Olive Garden

Looked online at allergens list first. Immediately asked to speak to manager when seated. Not many choices here but that’s normal w/my allergy combo-wheat, gluten, soy, coconut, tree nut, broccoli, and sensitive to soybean and coconut oils. I had gf rotini w/tomato sauce. No reaction. Spoke with mgr about a soup that looked allergy friendly online but because I am sensitive to soybean oil and their soups have a chicken broth base she couldn’t provide me with ingredients for, I opted no soup. She did say they don’t use anything with coconut oil. I was just happy to have a meal that didn’t cause a reaction.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

ZERO stars! Had a bad reaction to their supposedly gluten free pasta. Perhaps the kitchen made a mistake? Not cool!

Celiac friendly?

No

Our waitress wasn't great with GF. Our salad had croutons. I didn't specify, so was my fault.

GF rotini was a over cooked and they have limited options.

Amazing service. Waitress knew EXACTLY what to do for gluten free. Half hour later and no attack and my attacks always show up sooner. I feel great.

Waitress definitely knew about gluten issues. Confirmed about gluten free foods instantly and knowledgely. She never offered anything with gluten in it to me and even stopped herself from asking "soup or salad" and changed it to "salad without croutons?". Said salad had no crouton crumbs or anything else. She put croutons on the side for the rest of the people at my table.

There's unfortunately only a small gluten free menu, but what I had wasn't bad. I got the GF rotini pasta with chicken. Tasted very similar to regular pasta. Noodles were a little but overcooked, but it wasn't bad and understandable for cooks who aren't GF themselves. Barely a complaint because the dish really was good.

I wish I knew the waitress's name because she was so great! Gah, they should wear name tags because she should handle all gluten sensitivity orders. I wish this was how all servers acted. Would make life so much easier. Definitely one of the most positive experiences I've had. Oh, and cross-contamination does not seem to be an issue! I get symptoms when it's cook in the same pot, but this definitely wasn't.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My experience tonight at Olive Garden was excellent. The waitress was knowledgeable about my options. Then the manager came over and acknowledged that I had requested for gluten-free options and insured me that they would change gloves to maximize safety. Then a third person came over to serve food and he pointed out that it was gluten-free and that they changed their gloves when making my food. I don't have allergies, but I am sensitive to gluten. I don't know if it would be safe for celiac, but it was safe for me.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

Now offer gluten free rotini pasta, but check with your restaurant

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

You have to be careful here. You must be diluent and ask several questions. They will serve salad witout croutons, you can get them on the side. No bread, but soup Tuscana and is gf and delicious.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I just went to Olive Garden, stated my allergy, and then ordered Gluten Free pasta option they have, if I dont remember wrong it was Gluten Free Rotini with meat sauce. I didn’t get any reaction, (I usually get respiratory and skin reaction to gluten) and it was absolutely delicious!!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I have eaten here twice and both times it was great! The servers are knowledgeable and their menu has everything labeled well so you can see what you have to choose from! They also instantly knew and aknowledged no croutons on the salad as soon as I mentioned a gluten allergy. I do wish they had more sauce options than what was listed.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent