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 (294)

$31 to $50

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 27 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 294 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolly Olive offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "creative, fresh, and delicious" dishes, particularly the pasta and small plates. The family-style menu encourages sharing, adding to the communal dining experience. It's a "hidden gem" in Portland, perfect for any occasion.

294 Reviews

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Asteria
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was so attentive and amazing. Incredible experience. 12/10 would recommend - a must visit!
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Doug
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our 29th wedding anniversary. And we picked Dolly Olive. That should tell you everything. Our 1st server was outstanding. Unfortunately we did not get her name. We would love to give her a personal thank you. We have been here many times and it is always excellent in every way. LOVE DOLLY OLIVE!!!! Doug Renfro
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Tracy VIP
Portland / Oregon78 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We frequent this neighborhood gem! Everything we've had is wonderful from their Starters to some innovative Pasta dishes (all made in-house). Great Desserts, like a fabulous Affogato! The dishes are just the right size to try a variety of things! (though the Salad is HUGE). We really appreciate the great service - everyone helps out so we usually wait for nothing! A wonderful staff that appreciates its customers.
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Sandeep
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent choices and great food. For some reason a couple of pasta dishes were a bit salty. Otherwise good.
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Ross
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food in a sharing serving style. Drinks, food, deserts and recommendations by our amazing servers were all perfect! Will absolutely be back.
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Felicia
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
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 on June 23, 2025
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 on June 21, 2025
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 on June 21, 2025
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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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 294 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 27 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

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