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Dolly Olive

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4.8 (275)
$31 to $50
Italian
527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 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.

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
  • 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

Menu

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What 275 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

  • Portland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolly Olive in Portland is a culinary gem offering "outstanding food" and "impeccable service" in a charming, intimate setting. Diners rave about its "creative, flavorful dishes" and "wonderful ambiance." The menu, perfect for sharing, features delightful small plates and handmade pasta, making it a favorite for both brunch and dinner.

275 Reviews

  1. Kyle

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Shalynn VIP

    Indiana19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed dinner here! The short rib arancini was amazing! The carrots were great but might be too spicy for some. We also enjoyed the pasta dishes. Cute little spot, but there is no real seating for walk-ins, so we're glad we had a reservation.

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  3. Tristin

    Portland7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish we ordered was delicious, staff attentive and the setting quaint and quiet. Top notch!

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  4. William VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was inventive and delicious. Our server was incredible – he had great descriptions of the items was super friendly, and his suggestions were terrific. The vibe was very comfortable, the neighborhood place you want to go to over and over again. We loved it!

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  5. Joni VIP

    Portland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful servers and outstanding food! Can’t wait to visit again when we’re visiting Portland!

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  6. Christina VIP

    Tampa19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time, the service was attentive, the ambience was lovely, and the food was amazing!

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  7. Nancy

    Portland19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    the noise level made dining much less pleasant. Salad good, main good, service seemed untrained. Not the level I enjoyed on previous visits.

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  8. Rueben

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience. Food was exquisite, smaller portions but tasty dishes. Ambience and decor good, understated for the quality of food coming out of the kitchen. Would recommend!

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  9. Steve

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared six small plates plus dessert. Every dish was a winner. Great flavors. This was our second time eating there and both times now were the same. Consistent excellent food.

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  10. D T

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A well, thought out menu - both food and beverage - gave lots of options for our dinner. Service was friendly and professional. The dishes were generous and delicious. We'll be back.

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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 275 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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