At Olive Garden, we aim to ensure we have a range of options to meet our guests varying health and wellness needs including Gluten Sensitive choices
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?
Our gluten-free pasta is cooked and held separately until ordered. At that time it is added directly to the sauté pan to avoid cross contact with other pasta or pasta water.
What does gluten-sensitive mean?
The menu items we call "gluten sensitive" are our menu items that are made without gluten-containing ingredients. We do not claim these items are "gluten free" because we 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 we do have processes and procedures in place to minimize cross-contact with other gluten-containing foods, these items may not be suitable for our guests who are highly sensitive to gluten.
Please know that our "gluten free" pasta does meet FDA's formal definition of gluten-free.
Is your 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 be sure to tell your server if you are avoiding gluten when you order your salad so that we can leave off the croutons.
Do you have a separate fryer to avoid cross-contact of allergens?
No. We do not have a separate fryer at this time. This means any food that is in the fryer can come in contact with most of the major allergens, including: wheat (and gluten), shellfish, dairy, soy and egg.
If you have a food allergy, PLEASE inform your server before ordering. If you have any questions about this information, please reach out to our Guest Relations Department before your visit. Please know it may take us several days to research your request. Contact us online or call 800-331-2729 Monday - Friday between the hours of 10am - 4pm Eastern.
FAQs
Olive Garden serves several types of Italian-American cuisine, including pasta dishes, steaks, and salads. The company advertises its breadstick product and centers its lunch menu around it.
Is the tour of Italy worth it in Olive Garden? ›
The TV advertisem*nts for the Tour of Italy made us want to give the Olive Garden another try. So glad we did. The service during this trip was much better than we had experienced in the past. We each had a different combo and we were very happy with our choices.
How many courses are in an Italian dinner? ›
An Italian meal usually consists of four courses (starter, first course, main course, and dessert). However, this can be extended to eight or more (starter, first course, main fish course, main meat course, cheese, and dessert).
How do you use Italian restaurant in a sentence? ›
She has invited me to her birthday dinner tonight at an Italian restaurant. It has simple, inexpensive rooms and a good Italian restaurant. We eat pasta and risotto with truffles at an Italian restaurant.
What is a true Italian meal? ›
Typically, Italian dinner dishes include a variety of pasta, soups, risottos, and seafood. With an Italian-inspired dinner menu, you'll find dishes like pizza, spaghetti, ravioli, and desserts such as tiramisu.
What should I wear to eat at Olive Garden? ›
There's no enforced dress code for guests, and they generally show up dressed between casual and business casual.
How much does the average person spend at Olive Garden? ›
In the fiscal year 2023, the average check per person at Olive Garden amounted to 22.5 U.S. dollars. Olive Garden is one of the casual dining restaurant chains owned and operated by Darden Restaurants, a multi-brand restaurant operator.
Does Olive Garden send their chefs to Italy? ›
On his interactions with the "chef": "The only time we saw the "chef" was when she made a bolognese sauce while taking pictures with each of us to send to our local newspapers." On how much Olive Garden paid for, and what they got in return: "Basically, yes, they send people to Italy every year.
What is salad called in Italian? ›
Salads in Italy come in many varieties, including simple insalata verde (green salad, just a big bowl of lettuce), insalata mista (mixed salad of lettuce, carrots, tomato, perhaps some fennel), and meal-size insalatone (big salads filled with cheeses, meats, seafood, fruits, nuts).
What is a typical lunch in Italy? ›
Lunch is the day's main meal, lasting up to two hours! If you plan to eat lunch with locals, block out time. A typical Italian lunch consists of a primo (pasta, soup or risotto dish), a secondo (meat or fish-based dish) and a contorno (side dish).
What the waiter might say…
| Si sieda. Sedetevi. | Have a seat. |
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| È pronto per ordinare? Siete pronti per ordinare? | Are you ready to order? |
| Cosa desidera? Cosa desiderate? | What would you like? |
| La ascolto. Vi ascolto. | (Go ahead) I'm listening. |
| Cosa prende? Cosa prendete? | What are you having? |
9 more rowsHow do you order at a restaurant in Italian?
- Cosa vuoi ordinare? = “Would you like to order?”
- Si, prego? ...
- Posso avere… per favore = “Can I have… ...
- Vorrei.. ...
- Il conto, per favore = “the bill, please”
- colazione = breakfast.
- pranzo = lunch.
- cena = dinner.
Make a hand gesture similar to signing. The waiter won't even come to you and he will immediately understand you are asking for the bill. This custom originates from the act of signing cheques. Alternatively, simply signal the waiter/waitress with your hand and ask “Il conto per favore”.
Is Olive Garden dressing Italian or Caesar? ›
Our Signature Italian dressing has been a favorite with our guests for over 35 years.
Why is Olive Garden so popular? ›
Italian-American Cuisine: The chain's focus on Italian-American dishes is appealing to many, offering a wide range of popular and comforting foods like pasta, breadsticks, and salads. Affordability: Olive Gardens is known for its reasonable prices, making it an accessible option for a wide range of customers.
Do Olive Garden chefs go to Italy? ›
I did a little research, and I put some two and two together. It appears that someone in corporate found an independent cooking school in Tuscany and made a deal with them. Olive Garden ranks all of their chefs and managers (as any corporation would), and the top 100 win a one-week trip to Italy the following year.
What is the gluten-free pasta made out of? 