Olive Garden’s Gluten-Free Menu prioritizes inclusivity, offering a variety of delicious, safe options for gluten-sensitive guests. This commitment ensures that everyone can enjoy a meal at their restaurants without worry.
With a diverse selection of gluten-free dishes, Olive Garden caters to different tastes and preferences. From pasta to desserts, each item is crafted with care, making it easy for gluten-free diners to find something they love.
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Gluten-Sensitive Options
Olive Garden offers various gluten-sensitive options for various dietary needs and preferences. You can check their website for the full list of gluten-sensitive dishes available.
Also, here is a comprehensive list of the gluten-sensitive dishes available:
Main Dishes
- Zuppa Toscana
- Famous House Salad without Croutons
- Grilled Chicken Parmigiana
- Herb-Grilled Salmon
- 6 oz Sirloin
- Rotini Pasta with Marinara
- Rotini Pasta with Meat Sauce
Kid-Friendly Options
For younger guests, Olive Garden provides gluten-sensitive options that are both tasty and safe:
- Grilled Chicken with Rotini Pasta & Marinara
- Rotini with Marinara
- Rotini with Meat Sauce
Olive Garden Allergen Guide
Olive Garden has an allergen guide to help guests with specific dietary needs. This guide ensures that you can make informed choices when dining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Olive Garden has various options to meet guests’ varying health and wellness needs, including gluten-sensitive choices. Here are helpful answers to the most common questions.
What is the gluten-free pasta made out of?
The gluten-free pasta uses brown rice flour as the primary ingredient, giving it an even better pasta texture.
Do you have special handling procedures for gluten-free pasta?
Yes, gluten-free pasta is cooked and held separately until ordered. It is added directly to the sauté pan at that time to avoid cross-contact with other pasta or pasta water.
What does gluten-sensitive mean?
The menu items called “gluten sensitive” are made without gluten-containing ingredients. Olive Garden does not claim these items are “gluten-free” because they have not chemically analyzed them to confirm if they meet the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) definition of “gluten-free” (20 parts per million of gluten). While they have processes and procedures in place to minimize cross-contact with other gluten-containing foods, these items may not be suitable for highly sensitive guests.
Is Italian salad dressing gluten-free?
There are no gluten-containing ingredients in the dressing. However, gluten is present in the facility where the dressing is made. Please tell your server if you are avoiding gluten when you order your salad so they can leave the croutons off.
Do they have a separate fryer to avoid cross-contact of allergens?
No, they do not have a separate fryer at this time. This means any food in the fryer can come in contact with most of the major allergens, including wheat (and gluten), shellfish, dairy, soy, and egg.
Important Note
If you have a food allergy, PLEASE inform your server before ordering.
