Olive Garden
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Most Recent Reviews
This was a great experience for me as a newly discovered gluten sensitive person. The server was incredible and went over the menu with me to show me what I could order. I settled on the salmon and got a salad for the table for my husband and I. She brought it out without croutons and even took a picture of the ingredients for the salad dressing to confirm it was gluten free. She went above and beyond with her explanations despite having a huge table of people she was also taking care of. She even checked the ingredients on the chocolate mints before bringing them out. I did not get sick at all but ate wayyy too much! Made sure to stop the manager on my way out and praise my server for her incredible efforts during a busy lunch rush. Highly recommend!!
I mention I have celiac and they let the chef know and brought me their gluten-free menu. Menu is very limited but definitely better than nothing. They said they have a separate cooking area for gluten-free. The chef also is required to bring out the food to you. Just got diagnosed atypical celiac so I don't think I react to cross-contamination so can't say for sure. But I felt fine after.
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Ordered the salmon, it was very good. Several gluten free entrees are available (pasta, chicken parm, sirloin, salmon) and also a soup and salad option. The manager came to the table to confirm my order. No problems, I would go back.
I was surprised to find they did seem to understand and have options that were gluten free. I talked with the manager who assured me and assisted the waitress in understanding what I could and couldn’t eat. They had a list on the tablet left on the table what food had or didn’t have specific allergens in it. The only reason I’m giving 3 stars for taste is that I’m not a fan of this type of chain, Italian style food. Unrelated to gluten I wouldn’t pick it but my friend celebrated her Birthday there so I was thrilled to have safe options and join the group.
Gluten Free Pasta was good. Sauce was tasty. I got it with the grilled chicken pieces, which tasted slimy, undercooked, and boingy. Really the only meal option for Celiacs. I would go back again for the ambiance, but the price wasn't great, and there are better options out there.
They understand a gluten allergy well but the GF pasta isn’t the best
Food was good, staff seemed knowledgeable. On the tablet, at the table, you can find the gluten sensitive menu, as well as seeing items marked on the menu.
