Traveling to Olive Garden in the near future and wondering what gluten-free options might be able to you? According to Olive Garden’s website, they strive to make everyone feel at home and serve a full menu of genuine Italian favorites. Now, even those with gluten intolerance can feel a part of the experience!
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Apparently, Olive Garden has prepared a number of its specialty dishes without gluten and posted a gluten-free menu on its website. Unfortunately, at this time, they do not offer any of their pasta dishes with a gluten-free option, but hopefully, in the future, they will offer this (or buy some Tinkyada to serve?). Here is what is gluten-free on their current menu:
Olive Garden Gluten-Free Menu
Salads
- The garden fresh salad and caesar salad can be prepared without croutons, or with croutons on the side.
Entrees (All served with vegetables on the side)
- Steak Toscano. Simply cooked with herbs and extra-virgin olive oil. I have had this and it was delicious.
- Pork Filettino. Marinated in olive oil and rosemary. This is a very pleasant meal and quite filling.
- Herb-Grilled Salmon. Grilled with olive oil and herbs, my standby selection.
- Mixed Grill. Steak and chicken skewers brushed with herbs and olive oil. All chicken is an option.
Children’s Menu
- There is a grilled chicken plate offered with smaller portions if your child is gluten intolerant.
As always, when dining out gluten-free, do your due diligence and make sure the staff understands your needs. There are very few restaurants that are 100% gluten-free, so cross-contamination is always a risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with what you are hearing from the staff, perhaps it is best to dine elsewhere.
For information about other gluten-free restaurants menus, check out our gluten-free restaurants page.
Have you tried the gluten-free menu at Olive Garden? Please take a moment to share your experience in the comments!
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