Olive Garden

I have ate at this Olive Garden on 3 seperate occasions over the past 2 years and each time I am glutened. There was actual fettuccine hiding in my gluten free pasta this time after I asked SPECIFICALLY if they boil the gluten pasta and gluten free in different waters and was assured that they do. I will never come back here again.

Celiac friendly?

No

Waiting for my salad, dissapointed with the menu, 4 options does not deserve to say they have a GF menu, and the 3 stappled worn out pages don't help either. Bummer.

I appreciate that they have a dedicated gluten free menu but when I asked for it I was handed stained, stapled pieces of paper. Not much care was given. Choices were pretty skimpy but it was better than nothing. I ordered the salad without croutons and the gluten free pasta with marinara and chicken. Half way through eating the pasta I noticed a broken piece of fried breading from someone else's order (not one from my table either) obviously they have serious cross contamination issues. Since I have Hashimoto's and not Celiac I'm fortunate gluten just causes me inflammation and mental fog. No manager ever came to make sure my allergy order was good. I will not be back to this Olive Garden.

Celiac friendly?

No

Daughter with celiac LOVES the gluten free Mac and cheese. We checked the ingredients, and she never has a reaction, so this is a regular slot for us. We also love how the manager always comes to double check the cheese ingredients with us.

Just had GF rotini and meat sauce with meatballs. I asked about the pasta how it was cooked and I was told it was in a separate part of the kitchen with separate tools and pots. The meatballs have no bread crumbs. Everything tasted great and there’s a lot of food!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

I eat here often and I never get sick. I love it so much. The waiter always knows what they’re talking about. Sometimes the manager even comes out to talk with me. They have amazing portions. 10/10

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

My son, who is ANA to wheat and other grains, had an accidental exposure at this restaurant, even after we informed (and reminded) the server multiple times about the severity of his allergy. We ordered from their gluten sensitive menu, which they assured us was safe and gluten/wheat free, but he was served a gluten free pasta with their regular pasta sauce that contains wheat. We ended up in the hospital.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Poor

Avoid at all costs! I found gluten pasta in my meal. There's only one gf pasta shape available, rotini. So when I found a shell in my dish, I immediately stop eating. The server offered to have them remake the dish but I had zero confidence in the safety of the kitchen after that.

I specified several times upon ordering it was an allergy/celiac, and they noted that. I know chains are a risk but I've eaten once at another olive garden and I was ok. I thought this one would be alright too. The manager came out personally to apologize and said he was going to talk to the kitchen to avoid something like this. I was really appreciative of that. However I will not be going back here.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

The waiter was super sweet, trying to figure out all of their gluten-free stuff our salad was a little sad and I thought they would have more gluten-free stuff

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering