Olive Garden

3 ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Chicken Parmesan, 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

As rated by the community

45970 Waterview Plaza
Sterling, VA 20166

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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I eat here a lot. I always get the gluten free pasta with gluten free grilled chicken parmesan or the gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce and gluten free sausage.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for peanut-free
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Didn't taste badly. Server wasn't particularly well-informed. I got sick :-( (both times I've been there, actually)

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Sensitive

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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!

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

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

— Excellent

Wheat Allergy

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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.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

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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!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

Overall Rating

Review


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

Safety


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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Wheat Allergy

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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.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

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