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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
163 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles.

We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 719-6921
  • Website
    http://dollyolivepdx.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest Portland
  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of SW 12th & SW Alder
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolly Olive offers an exceptional dining experience in Portland, blending "phenomenal food" with "amazing service" in a cozy, intimate setting. The family-style menu allows guests to explore a variety of "creative and flavorful dishes," perfect for sharing. Notable mentions include the eggplant parmigiana, crispy chicken confit, and a delightful focaccia.

163 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pasta, foccacia and cocktails. Excellent fries also. They know what they're doing here.

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  2. Ethan

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We are huge fans of Shalom Y’all. Hoped Dolly would be similar. It wasn’t. Dolly Olive was very disappointing. Not a ‘Portland’ quality restaurant. More like distant suburb quality of food. I get it, staffing quality chefs is hard. Food wa cold and over priced for the quality.

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  3. Evan

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the restaurant and staff. Food was just ok.

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  4. Kate

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful place. Great food, wonderful atmosphere and great staff!

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  5. ManishP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and what an amazing experience!!! Everything tasted amazing. I am sucker for a good Caesar salad but here it was on another level. We had pasta and salmon for main dishes. Soo soooo good. I am very picky when it comes to salmon but here it was cooked just right and really delicious. Definitely had to end with desserts. Tiramisu and Almond cake both were amazing!!! Definitely will be back.

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  6. Natalie

    Portland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening! The vegetables were delicious 😋

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  7. Jenny

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate was delicious. We loved it and will go back for sure.

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  8. Becky

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We shared a variety of plates and they were all delicious! Our cocktails and dessert also did not disappoint. Service was friendly and prompt, but not rushed.

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  9. Gaye

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Dolly Olive. We had a group of 7 and it’s a smaller space and they accommodated us well. The waiter was super helpful, pleasant and he said he was new but it didn’t show up in anyway and even managed to divide up our bills. Love that farro salad each time and I cannot go wo getting it. Also the Eggs in Purgatory with sausage. This is one of my favorite brunch spots in PDX. Thank you!

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  10. Richard

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each plate was delicious and properly sized. Timing was right on

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FAQs

Dolly Olive offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 719-6921.

Dolly Olive is rated 4.8 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dolly Olive

527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of SW 12th & SW Alder
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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