Olive Garden

While I was impressed that this restaurant had a whole gluten free menu the one item they are lacking is a bread option. Their bread sticks are what Olive Garden is known for they should look into making a gluten free option

I’ve eaten there three times. I ordered the gluten free pasta each time and given specific instructions about my allergy to gluten. The wait staff is clueless about the seriousness of celiac disease. All three times I’ve gotten sick my contamination and lack of care on the part of Olive Garden wait staff and the kitchen staff. The manager gave us gift cards to return and was very apologetic but I’m not interested in returning.

Celiac friendly?

No

I've been twice and the staff's lack of understanding of what gluten free means, makes me super uncomfortable eating here. When I asked for my gluten free chicken Parmesan the waitress asked if I wanted the chicken grilled or breaded. When I explained that I couldn't have flour so by proxy couldn't have bread, she asked if I needed the gluten free rotini with my gluten free chicken Parmesan.....Then she kept trying to give me croutons for my salad. I felt like I was playing Russian roulette with my stomach and considering that it takes four days for me to feel better once I've been introduced to gluten, I'm just not willing to put my health in the wait staff's hands. And least of all, the gluten free rotini isn't that great. I can get better tasting gf pasta from the grocery store at a better price at that.

I got the gluten free rotini pasta they serve and I found little pieces of angel hair pasta in it! Now I am sick! Not likely I will return there.

Celiac friendly?

No

There is a special gluten free menu with about 2-3 entrees. the options are great. I have been there twice and had the pasta primavera both times. It has zuchinni and rich tomato sauce over gf pasta. I get my own salad without crutons. Every one I am with enjoys their meals there and now I can as well. I detracted a star because the menu is kind of small.

I got so sick! Will not be back.

Celiac friendly?

No

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