Olive Garden
www.olivegarden.com
Last verified 6/08
RJ's note: Be sure to also read the Comments section below.
On their website in the FAQ section they state: Menu Items for Gluten Intolerance
We can recommend several menu items especially for Gluten Intolerance. Your server will be happy to accommodate your request, or you may contact Guest Relations via our Contact Us form or at 1-800-331-2729. Our office hours are Monday -Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET.
Following was received on 6/26/08 from Justin,
Olive Garden Guest Relations, after requesting it on their "Contact Us" form on their website:
"Thank you for your inquiry regarding menu items for Gluten Intolerant guests. We can recommend the following items with some adjustments. Let your server know you are interested in menu items especially for Gluten Intolerance. Your server will be happy to accommodate your request.
Garden Salad - without croutons
Caesar Salad - without croutons
R.J.s Note: In an email from the company in 8/05 they stated that their signature salad dressings may have traces of gluten in them. However cruets with olive oil and vinegar are always available.
Steak Toscano brushed with Italian herbs and served with seasoned broccoli
Pork Filettino marinated in extra-virgin olive oil and rosemary and served with seasoned broccoli
Herb-Grilled Salmon brushed with Italian herbs and extra-virgin olive oil accompanied by seasoned broccoli
While Olive Garden has made an effort to provide complete and current gluten content information, changes in recipes, and the hand crafted nature of our menu items, mean that variations in the ingredient profile of a particular menu item may occur from time to time. Therefore, we make no guarantees regarding the gluten content of any of these items. Guests with gluten intolerance or other special food sensitivities or dietary needs should not rely solely on this information as the basis for deciding whether to consume a particular menu item, and are individually responsible for ensuring that any such menu item meets their individual dietary requirements. Olive Garden assumes no liability for your use of this information. Any medical concerns regarding the consumption of these items should be directed to your physician or other health care provider. If you would like to speak with an Olive Garden representative, please call us at 1-800-331-2729."
"I decided to call first. I'm glad I did. Here is what the manager told me:
While the pork and steak are GF, they are grilled on the same grill as everything else. So not only is cross-contamination a problem, but their grills are "seasoned" with vegetable oil. So beware if you are soy allergic. They do, however, have extra pans in which your food could be cooked if you request - although, you would still have to request no vegetable oil.
As for the potatoes served as a side dish, I forgot to ask if they are dusted in flour or not. But they ARE fried. And most likely in the same fryer as other foods. Also is vegetable oil, so impossible for us soy allergy people.
When I asked about what sides could be replaced for the potatoes, he said "pasta". Guess he doen't quite get the gluten thing. When I reminded him about the gluten, he offered the broccolli. I asked about how it was prepared, expecting some kind of vegetable oil. He told me they blanch the broccolli IN THE PASTA WATER!!!"
2/05, Cheryl in Tampa
Several people have written to the listserv that the brocolli served with some of the meals is blanched in the pasta water. 5/05 Roxie, L.J.
"When I went to Olive Garden in Princeton, N.J. the manager (whose sister has CD) said that it is not CD friendly. Even the grilled chicken has flour." 5/05 Unknown person to SillyYaks group..
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