Olive Garden

8 ratings
$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
3 ratings

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216 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Most Recent Reviews


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I ordered the gluten free pasta and they waited to tell me that they did not have any gluten free pasta as they were bringing out everyone else's food. Most of the staff seems irritated to make sure food is gluten free.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

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

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Service was excellent. Server brought me the gluten free menu, assisted me with the selection and even brought out the salad dressing for me to check the ingredients. She then brought me my own separate salad from the rest of the table to ensure no croutons etc.

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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I ate here twice on my vacation and discovered regular pasta shells in my dish both times. I did not alert anyone the first time as mistakes do happen, but when it happened a second time I alerted the manager. She was appalled and assured me they would make changes in the kitchen, alert senior management, she covered my entire bill and gave me a gift card (in hopes I'd return). I do believe they were genuine in making changes, and hopefully in the future this location will be safe for allergies.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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Celiac

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Found regular pasta in my gluten free dish. My son, who is celiac, did ok, but I made him stop eating after a couple bites because of my discovery. He did report a headache for the night.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Not many GF options. I could make pasta with marinara sauce just as well or better at home.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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I am only Gluten Intolerant but I have had no problem eating here. The staff was knowledgable about the Gluten Free menu and did not even set my husbands breadsticks in front of me :) I was able to eat their salad and a pasta dish and left with a to go box of leftovers! This will be on our date night restaurant list!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Got sick twice not going back

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Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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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.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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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!!!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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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.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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I have celiac and have never had symptoms from eating there. The selections are limited for gluten free., but are getting better. I met girl friends there for lunch once. They didn't have some of the items I asked for, so I ordered substitutions. The other girls had $5-$6 lunches while I was charged $26!.

Safety


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

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Celiac

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Got the GF rotini, had no reaction, the two times we’ve eaten there. Overall a good experience.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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