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: 4.8

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4.8 (289)

$31 to $50

Italian

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

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

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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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 289 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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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolly Olive in Portland offers a vibrant dining experience with "impeccable service" and a "creative, flavorful menu." Guests rave about standout dishes like chicken confit and handmade pasta. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere and "attentive staff" make it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. A "hidden gem" in the city!

289 Reviews

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Felicia
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at Dolly Olive, and let’s just say we will be back in fact we wanted to go back the next day and would’ve if they were open for lunch. From beginning to end service, food and the experience was outstanding highly recommend.
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Sara VIP
Los Angeles213 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Excellent food tables way to close to each other not a very private feel for dining
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Amy VIP
Charlotte24 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience…food was delicious and service was very friendly and attentive. Focaccia is a must have!
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Ann
Minneapolis - St. Paul6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent! Go if you’re in Portland.
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Nancy
Portland / Oregon16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is our third visit to Dolly Olive, and we brought another couple with us. The food continues to be amazing. The baked gnocchi were soft pillows of deliciousness, the spaghetti Bolognese was spot on, but the star was the Fava and Pistachio Raviolini! We also had the Spring vegetables but found the pea pesto just a bit too acidic. For dessert we had Tiramisu, which was delicious, but the Iced Bundt cake with strawberry rhubarb jam and Meyer lemon ice cream was stellar!!! Dolly Olive really shines with their seasonal menu items. We also enjoyed some cocktails, wine, and Amaro. The beverage list is small but well-curated. We will be back and so will our friends. The one issue that contributed to the 4-star versus a 5-star rating was our server. He continued to greet us with "hello friends" every time he stopped by our table. We could tell he cares about his job but by the 5th or 6th visit to our table, we were tired of being referred to as "friends".
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keith
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
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 on June 10, 2025
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 on June 9, 2025
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 on June 8, 2025
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 on June 7, 2025
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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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 289 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 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 25 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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