Olive Garden

Steer Clear! We went celebrate a family member’s birthday but I should have known better. Asking about GF options led the server to evade the question and instead hand me the on-table tablet with a cumbersome allergen list. The options were limited and I had been warned by others about the GF pasta’s cross contamination so I ended up with zuppe toscano and house salad no croutons. The subpar soup had endless refills but I had to remind them I needed GF when they brought minestrone instead. We had a large party but waited unreasonably long for food.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

I used to love Olive Garden and while I hate giving low ratings that aren't authentically deserved always, I do really care about the well being of people with celiac or just gluten intolerance.

I have gone here for a few family things since being gluten free, and I'm also pescatarian and have dairy allergies as well. So I could have salad but I don't know as far as cross contamination the total safety of it. Definitely wouldn't be one of my recommendations.

They only have 4 GF options. I chose one of those GF options and still got sick.

I'll give it two stars. Was it safe for someone with Celiac disease? Yes. Was it an amazing meal? Not really. Very mediocre with limited options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have gf options! Remind the waiter of the need to avoid cross contamination. I’ve eaten here twice with no problems.

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

Horrible. I ordered zoupa and gf rotini with Italian sausage. Half way through my meal my stomach started to rumble and I knew I was glutened. Our waitress knew nothing about their gf options and when questioned about the bill which did not have my meal marked as gf (which sent me into a panic attack) she said she was told all their noodles were gf. After speaking with the manager he assured me he personally made my meal with gf noodles and in a separate pan. However, I’ve been horribly sick and won’t be returning. Service in general was bad as well. It took over 15 minutes just to get drinks. Our soups came out before our drinks did. I also never was given or offered a refill after. We were there for 1.5 hrs and all we ordered were 3 plates of pasta and 1 kids pizza.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Twice now, I have ordered the gluten free noodles with meat sauce with an added italian sausage, hold the croutons from the salad and obviously NO breadsticks, and it was terrific both times!

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

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

— Excellent

Limited gluten Free menu, but the staff was very accommodating and the steak with broccoli I had was delicious. A manager brought the food out as a cross contamination precaution.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

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