I ordered GF pasta and I knew when I saw it that it wasn’t going to taste good. My instincts were right and it was the worst GF pasta I have ever had. The waitress was nice and asked to get something else so I just ordered a grilled chicken breast. In my opinion, their selection of GF choices is limited and not appealing. I would skip going here unless there is nowhere else’s to go. The salad has always been good (order without croutons). For such a big chain and the amount of resources, I would expect better.
I ended up with a pretty bad migraine after eating GF pasta here. They tout a GF menu but only a couple things on it. Asked for no croutons and they just put them on the side. I am gluten intolerant and not celiac but definitely not safe for either!
No
Olive Garden is NOT safe for celiacs. I've tried a couple times at a couple locations, including this one, and have always gotten sick from gluten.
No
Gross... Really bad. The gluten free pasta was nasty.
The pasta was ok... They really need gluten free bread to offer to customers.
I used to love Olive Garden’s GF pasta but about six months ago I got really sick after eating here and thought it was a fluke. Just tried again tonight and the exact same stomach pain like nails working through my bowels. Not sure what’s going here but it’s too painful to try again.
— Not at all
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Some
— Good
Ordered gluten free rotini with meat sauce and a salad with no croutons. They immediately asked if I had an allergy. I told them I have a sensitivity and they sent out a manager to let me know my food would be prepared separately and that they would use separate cookware/ utensils to prepare my food.
— Very
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
— Average
we got the feeling that something happened, since they'd previously been more lax with measures, but they were being extremely careful and understanding with all of the allergies we told them to look out for this time. the kitchen manager came out to talk to us and there seems to be new measures in place that are an instantly fire-able offense. our waiter was attentive and kept coming to check on us in case we needed anything. there were also several other people nearby with allergies that we were able to overhear. they also took very good care of them, as far as we could tell. they still don't have much of a selection, but it's good and convenient if you want to eat out for a special event.
— Somewhat
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much
— Good
Menu hasn’t changed in years, so your options are the same. However, you have to specify each portion of the meal separately. I ordered the GF pasta with red meat sauce, with salad as my side. She brought out a salad with croutons on top and said mine was in there! I said no, and as I was finishing she brought me an “individual “ salad without croutons and wouldn’t refill it. She also handed me the breadsticks… as if!!!
— Not at all
— Not Much/None
— Below Average
FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! I am Celiac and I eat regularly at Olive Garden. This location on Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA, goes above and beyond! Waitress was very knowledgeable and volunteered information like, “I informed the kitchen of your Celiac and they will change gloves and use extra precautions.” Then the manager came to our table and said he had been made aware of my gluten sensitivity and he talked with kitchen. Great food with full assurance. I had my usual: Zuppa Toscana, rotini pasta with meat sauce, 2 sausages. No issues at all - I’m very sensitive!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent