I had a great experience here! I called earlier in the day and inquired about their GF/celiac protocols. I talked to Jeremy and he let me know to let my server know I had celiac (state as a severe “allergy”) when I order from the GF menu, and to ask for the manager after ordering. When I arrived, I did as instructed. Not too long after that the manager came by. She assured me that they have strict safety protocols in place, including separate cooking area, changing gloves etc. She said that she would also supervise them preparing my dish, in order to make sure all protocols were followed. They brought my dish out first and checked on me multiple times! I am an extremely sensitive celiac and did not have any issues or reactions from eating there. Will definitely go again!
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Most/All
— Excellent
I'm a newbie to the GF lifestyle, so hopefully this is helpful. I went to Olive Garden for the first time after going gluten free. They had a separate paper menu with gluten free selections. I ordered the gluten free pasta with meat sauce, and the salad (without croutons). It was great! My server came out and told me that it does take longer to make because they have dedicated pots and pans, and the cook preparing the GF dish does not touch anything else in the kitchen when preparing the food to ensure that there is no cross contamination. She also mentioned too that if there is only one cook working it could really cause a delay in service. Thankfully, we visited at an 'off peak time' so my food arrived relatively quickly, and tasted great! I was very appreciative of the fact that she mentioned all of this to me. As I mentioned, I'm new to the whole GF lifestyle, so any info that is given is wonderful! Yay! 🍝
— Very
— Separate gluten-free menu
— Not Much
— Excellent
Their GF pasta is cooked in the same water with the gluten pasta. I was so sick after eating here. I will never eat here again!
No
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