Dolly Olive

Name: Dolly Olive
Address: 527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97205-2304
Telephone: (503) 719-6921
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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4.7 (284)

$31 to $50

Italian

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

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

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 284 people are saying

Dolly Olive reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolly Olive is a beloved Portland gem praised for its "impeccable service" and "outstanding food." Diners rave about the flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dishes, noting the "delicious small plates" and "creative pastas." The "warm, inviting atmosphere" and "friendly staff" enhance the experience, making it a top choice for both casual and special occasions.

284 Reviews

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keith
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here, concierge at the hotel recommended it, and we are glad they did!
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Susan
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Each dish is only the quantity for a baby. We 3 people ordered five different food. We left half hungry.
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Carly
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff and excellent food! The chicken confit with whipped feta was the best dish followed by the burrata with strawberries and hamachi crudo! The staff were so friendly and knowledgable, can’t wait to come back and try more on the menu!
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Cheri
Portland / Oregon59 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in a lovely ambience! We had a very friendly server who took care or our special requests. Much appreciated! We are eager to return!!
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Terry
Portland / Oregon8 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was strange that you cannot add protein to a salad. Also, when my friend wanted a fried egg instead of poached on top of the polenta, they checked in the kitchen and they are unable to fry an egg. Even though they have eggs as a side. They did offer a hard poached egg, which was fine but it wasn’t that busy. Also it was 20 minutes for my friends food to arrive after mine. I had bacon and two fried eggs btw. I have never heard of a brunch place that could not fry an egg to substitute for a poached egg.
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Kelly VIP
Portland / Oregon33 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and service. Will be back! The butrara!!!!
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Lee
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely dining experience. Vibrant scene but quiet enough to have a lovely conversation. The service was impeccable and the food was even better. The clams, chicken confit, and pork chop won the night, it the tiramisu capped of a truly wonderful evening. Highly recommend and will be back!!!
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Jane VIP
Portland / Oregon8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent overall! Flavors were superb snd service was outstanding!
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Tracy VIP
Portland / Oregon78 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous new additions to the monthly menu at this neighborhood gem! We enjoy the food here and go frequently. The service is very attentive. The Burrata and Spaghetti Chitarra were fabulous!
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Kyle
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dolly Olive is one of our favorite restaurants in Portland, easy. We come time and again for the Eggplant, Arancini, and Caesar salad.
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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 4.7 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Dolly Olive

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What 284 people are saying

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