$11.49
GS Salad without Croutons
House salad without croutons for gluten-sensitive guests.
110–110 cal
Gluten-Sensitive Options
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Gluten-Free Menu
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant offers 11 gluten-sensitive options including rotini pasta dishes, grilled proteins, salad without croutons, and kids items. Prices and calorie counts included for every item. See also our full allergen guide, nutrition facts, and vegan options. Available for dine-in, To Go, and delivery.
Important: Gluten-Sensitive, Not Certified Gluten-Free
These items are prepared to reduce gluten exposure but are not made in a certified gluten-free kitchen. Cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients is possible. If you have celiac disease, consult with your server before ordering.
Celiac & Gluten-Sensitive Dining Guide
Navigating gluten-sensitive menus at Italian restaurant chains can feel overwhelming. However, Olive Garden has established reliable gluten-handling protocols. Here is how I order to ensure maximum safety and avoid cross-contamination:
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1. Request the Kitchen Manager
Always inform your server of your gluten restriction and ask if the kitchen manager can oversee your ticket. Managers are trained to personally prepare and plate allergen orders to prevent cross-contact.
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2. Ask for Dedicated Cooking Water
By default, gluten-free rotini pasta is cooked separately, but shared boiling water can occasionally be used during busy shifts. Expressly request that your gluten-free pasta be boiled in a clean pot with fresh water.
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3. Customize the Famous Salad
The salad dressing itself is gluten-sensitive, but the salad is brought out with croutons. Order yours 'without croutons' and ask that it be prepared in a fresh, cleaned bowl to avoid crouton dust contamination.
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4. Cross-Contamination soup risks
While Zuppa Toscana contains no wheat ingredients, soup wells are placed adjacent to areas where gluten-containing items are ladled. Highly sensitive diners should skip soups to avoid cross-contamination.
Gluten-Sensitive Entrées & Sides
Gluten-Sensitive Kids Options
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Gluten-Free FAQ
Does Olive Garden have gluten-free options?
Yes Olive Garden offers 11 gluten-sensitive menu items including pasta dishes, grilled proteins, salad, and soup. These are labeled "GS" on the menu.
Is Olive Garden's pasta gluten-free?
Olive Garden offers gluten-sensitive rotini pasta as an alternative to traditional wheat pasta. It is not certified gluten-free, but is prepared to minimize gluten exposure.
Is Olive Garden's house salad dressing gluten-free?
Olive Garden's house salad dressing is considered gluten-sensitive. The salad can be ordered without croutons for a GS option.
Is Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana soup gluten-free?
Yes Zuppa Toscana is listed as a gluten-sensitive option on the Olive Garden menu (U.S. locations only).
Can someone with celiac disease eat at Olive Garden?
Olive Garden's gluten-sensitive items are not prepared in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Cross-contact is possible. Guests with celiac disease should speak with a manager before ordering.
Related Pages
Gluten-sensitive items are not certified gluten-free. Cross-contact may occur. Consult with your server if you have severe gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. This site is not affiliated with Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.