Romano’s Macaroni Grill lets you Build Your Own Dairy-Free Dinner

Updated February 2023! Their menu might be dairy rich, but the staff at Romano’s Macaroni Grill is trained to customize. They can help you create a dairy-free meal with ease by choosing from the menu items below. Our dairy-free menu guide includes custom order options, numerous build-your-own pasta options, a separate vegan menu, and additional allergen notes.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen & Vegan Notes

Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks.

Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All of the items listed below are made without peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs. We have labeled the items that contain wheat below. Unfortunately, the gluten-free pasta at Macaroni Grill does contain milk. Almost all menu items at Macaroni Grill are listed as containing soy, but in most cases, it is just refined soy oil. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.

Antipasti

• Crispy Brussels Sprouts (contains wheat)
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Proscuitto (on request) (contains wheat)
• Bruschetta (no cheese) (contains wheat)
• Rosemary Peasant Bread (contains wheat)
• Olive Oil Herb Dip

Heads Up! The Calamari at Macaroni Grill does contain milk. The Brussels Sprouts are cooked in a shared fryer with items that contain milk.

Salad + Soup

• Italian Chopped (no cheese; see Heads Up below on pepperoni)
• Tomato Basil Soup

Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Oreganata Dressing, Olive Oil & Vinegar

Heads Up! We were unable to verify that the pepperoni is dairy-free. Check at your location if interested in ordering. If not, they might be able to sub the crispy prosciutto for you.

Land + Sea Entrees

• Grilled Salmon (contains wheat)

Off the Grill

• Grilled Chicken
• Grilled Salmon
• Grilled Sirloin with Oreganata Sauce

Heads Up! These can be ordered with dairy-free sides, listed below, on request.

Pasta

• Create Your Own Pasta (see dairy-free options below)

Heads Up! All pre-set pasta entrees contain milk in some form.

Create Your Own Pasta – Noodles (choose one)

• Spaghetti (contains wheat)
• Capellini (contains wheat)
• Penne (contains wheat)
• Fettuccine (contains wheat)
• Rigatoni (contains wheat)

Heads Up! The gluten-free tagliatelle pasta at Macaroni Grill contains milk.

Create Your Own Pasta – Sauce (choose one)

• Garlic Olive Oil
• Imported Pomodorina

Heads Up! The Arrabbiata, Bolognese, and Pesto sauces at Macaroni Grill do contain milk.

Create Your Own Pasta – Protein (choose one)

• Grilled Salmon (on request)
• Italian Sausage
• Prosciutto
• Roasted Chicken
• Shrimp (on request)

Heads Up! The Meatballs at Macaroni Grill do contain milk.

Create Your Own Pasta – Toppings (choose up to three)

• Asparagus
• Broccolini
• Caramelized Onions
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Fresh Spinach
• Roasted Garlic
• Roasted Mushrooms
• Roasted Peppers
• Roasted Tomatoes
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Kids

• Grilled Chicken (sub dairy-free sides)
• Spaghetti Pomodorina (no cheese) (contains wheat)

Heads Up! The Chicken Strips at Macaroni Grill now contain milk.

Sides

• Broccolini
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts (contains wheat)
• Grilled Asparagus
• Rosemary Peasant Bread (contains wheat)
• French Fries (no parmesan)

Heads Up! The Brussels Sprouts and Fries are cooked in a shared fryer with items that contain milk.

Desserts

Heads Up! There are no dairy-free dessert options at Romano’s Macaroni Grill at this time.

Macaroni Grill Vegan Menu Guide

• Crispy Brussels Sprouts
• Bruschetta (no cheese)
• Rosemary Peasant Bread
• Olive Oil Herb Dip
• Tomato Basil Soup
• Create Your Own Pasta Noodles: Spaghetti, Capellini, Penne, Fettuccine, Rigatoni
• Create Your Own Pasta Sauce: Garlic Olive Oil, Imported Pomodorina
• Create Your Own Pasta Toppings (choose up to three): Asparagus, Broccolini, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Roasted Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Kids’ Spaghetti Pomodorina (no cheese)
• Broccolini
• Grilled Asparagus
• French Fries (no parmesan)

Heads Up! The gluten-free pasta at Macaroni Grill is not vegan-friendly.

This Post is for Informational Purposes Only

Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.

There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.

Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.

Where to Find Romano’s Macaroni Grill

At last check, this chain could be found in 16 states across the United States, including Hawaii. See their website below for locations, hours, and online ordering.

Website: www.macaronigrill.com

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