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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
222 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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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Additional information

  • Location
    527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304
  • Phone number
    (503) 719-6921
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

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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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Dolly Olive

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (503) 719-6921
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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