Dolly Olive

4.8

222 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 3, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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

What 222 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 is a standout in Portland's dining scene with "creative and tasty brunch," "exceptional service," and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" handmade pasta and "delicious" small plates. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make it ideal for date nights or family gatherings. A must-visit gem!

222 Reviews

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Margaret
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went for brunch with my husband and kid. Every single thing we ordered was fabulous. The staff was super friendly and the interior was comfortable, clean and attractive. Highly recommend.
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Thomas and Barbara
VIP
Portland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every single dish was spectacular—and we tried ten!! Great ambiance. Attentive service. One of our favorite spots.
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William
VIP
Portland
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant. Attractive room. Tasty dishes and friendly service. It’s my 3rs time here and definitely would return
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Dianne
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time celebrating our anniversary at Dolly Olive. The food was so good and only outshined by the excellent service. I would definitely recommend Dolly Olive for a tasty Italian meal!
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Jessica
VIP
Seattle
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the Caesar salad, carrot salad, and bucatini.
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Jim
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time visiting DO and it’s just wonderful across the board. The whole staff is just into ensuring you have a quality experience. From service, to food to the cool vibe music they play (not too loud). It’s a great place, book it!
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Yajaira
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous place, the pawns were to die for!
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Kelly
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there! Great experience, food was so yummy!! Drinks were super good too!!! Everyone was so nice & helpful!! The olives were warm, oh my!!! 😋 Definitely a place to check out!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️
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Michael
VIP
Portland
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent, except, for us, the polenta was a little spicy (we do like food not spicy.). The vegetables were cooked to perfection, the chicken confit fell off the bone, other 2 dishes were buccatelli pomodoro and pork chop. Tiramisu was very rich, Fernet ice cream is worth a try if you like aperitifs. All ingredients were fresh. Service was a high B+/A-. No problems, but getting the server's attention occasionally took some time. The noise level is too high for us old folk. Apparently restaurants think they need loud background music for "buzz", but then everyone talks loudly to talk over the music. (Had the same problem with a recent. dinner at ClarkLewis. Fortunately we went early enough that we were just about through with dessert when they amped the volume.) Wish all restaurants would calm things down; the noise detracts from the experience.
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Eileen
VIP
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value, food is superb. We had the bucatini and pappardelle - divine! And you can’t beat the great service. .
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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 222 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 3, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://dollyolivepdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 719-6921

Dolly Olive

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What 222 people are saying

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