Olive Garden

2 recent 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
2 ratings

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5037 Bayou Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32503

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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I had a great experience. My server brought out individual sealed cups of to go dressing. She said the dressing is next to the croutons and sometimes they take a swim so she didn’t want to cross contaminate me. I thought that was super cool. I also had the Zuppa Soup. It IS gluten free. The menu in the restaurant doesn’t say so but online it is. She also said that their old menu said it was so it must have been a misprint. I’ll be back.

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Horrible experience. Asked two people for a gluten free menu. They had barely any clue and pointed me to the table top kiosk. It was hard to navigate so I just used my phone. They have a clearly listed gf menu on their website but staff is completely clueless. I order the steak and broccoli. First they brought me out steak with pasta noodles and Alfredo. They had to take it back. I received my order when everyone else was done. The steak was basically raw and the broccoli was too. I barely ate 5 bites as the food was very gross. No effort was made to compensate or remove even a small amount of my bill for the horrible experience. Definitely do not recommend as a safe place to eat.

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?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF pasta very inconsistent, the first time I got it it was cooked correctly but the second was way over cooked and mushy. So it’s a toss up.

Updated 4 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

  • Dinner
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

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They have a gluten-free indicator on the gf item's. My waitress was very knowledgeable regarding gluten,and if she had questions she went to the chef. I will be going back.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I don't know if this location can cook the noodles right because I haven't wanted to test it out since the last time I went to a Olive Garden and got penne pasta that was shredded and disgusting because they didn't know how to cook it. It's great that they have a gf menu but this is always last on my list of gf restaurants to go to because of the over cooked penne pasta. I wish I could give them gf cooking lessons with pastas! The salads are still awesome though!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a separate GF menu. The service I have had a every Olive Garden has been great.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

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My experience tonight at Olive Garden was excellent. The waitress was knowledgeable about my options. Then the manager came over and acknowledged that I had requested for gluten-free options and insured me that they would change gloves to maximize safety. Then a third person came over to serve food and he pointed out that it was gluten-free and that they changed their gloves when making my food. I don't have allergies, but I am sensitive to gluten. I don't know if it would be safe for celiac, but it was safe for me.

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 dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
Gluten Sensitive

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Now offer gluten free rotini pasta, but check with your restaurant

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

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

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