Olive Garden

6 ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: 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.

1550 Pleasant Valley Rd
Manchester, CT 06042

Most Recent Reviews


4 years ago

Asked for a gluten free chicken Parmigian over gf rotini and it was amazing. Sad that can't offer a gluten free salad.

5 years ago

Not Celiac friendly, found a piece of spaghetti in gluten free pene.

Celiac
7 years ago

I've had no problems here. I've gone several times and ordered from their Gluten-free menu with no problems what so ever.

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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Celiac
8 years ago

g.f menu but the meals are heavy on the sauce and/or don't taste very good

11 years ago

The gluten free pasta was great!

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac
yesterday

The front desk told us that, although there is no separate GF menu, GF menu items marked on the regular menu and that we can always ask our server. True enough, bubut we were very impressed that when the server came to our table, she already knew we are GF and showed us the separate GF menu on the tabletop monitor. She was very knowledgeable about GF items. The manager then came over and explained that he would personally handle our order to ensure no other items in the kitchen cross-contaminated our order. Rotini is the oonly GF pasta (made with brown rice flour), but a variety of sauces and toppings aare available. I had the rotini with meat sauce and Italian sausage, as well as their salad minus the croutons. Very impressed with this staff and we'll definitely visit again.

Safety
Taste
Variety
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Food flagged
Other
  • — Takeout
  • — Lunch
  • — Good for wheat-free
  • — Dinner
Hashimoto's
1 week ago

Definitely would not recommend. I went here at the request of some older family members while visiting from out of town. I ordered the grilled chicken Parmesan, two managers came out to talk to me to insure my meal would be gluten free. It came out with Fried chicken. After telling management, they lied and said it was "just how it's prepared, but definitely gluten free." Needless to say, my body has assured me otherwise and I will spend who knows how long paying for it.

Safety
Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Pasta
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

I had a wonderful experience dining at Olive Garden. I told the server I have celiac disease and asked what gluten-free options were available; she pulled up a gluten-free menu on the table kiosk. Two minutes later, the manager, Kayne, came to the table to assure me they take celiac very seriously and told me they guard against cross contamination. My salad was served without croutons, and I was given a sealed single serving of Italian dressing. Both the server and the manager were incredibly nice and I will definitely return.

Safety
Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Pasta
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
2 weeks ago

When I asked my waitress about what precautions they take for a celiac disease order she brought out the manager who explained everything step-by-step, and all the precautions they take, the menu definitely has expanded so there are more options. My food was delicious. I did not get sick. Everyone was very kind and patient and knew, what to do with celiac order!

Safety
Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Pasta
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
3 weeks ago

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

Safety
Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Pasta
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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