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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.9 (4514)
$30 and under
Italian
1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 139 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT AND SENSE OF HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCED AT SUNDAY SUPPER IN THE HOME OF OUR GRANDPARENTS, PEPP & DOLORES IS A CASUAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO FAMILY AND TO THE FOOD THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. FEATURING HOUSEMADE PASTAS, CAREFULLY CURATED WINES, AND A BALANCE OF CHERISHED FAMILY RECIPES WITH FRESH, VIBRANT FLAVORS THAT MAKE US FEEL: THIS IS HOME.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 419-1820
  • Website
    http://www.peppanddolores.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Cross street
    15th St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,514 people are saying

Pepp & Dolores reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pepp & Dolores offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and "fantastic service." Guests love the "homemade pasta" and "rich ricotta spread." The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for intimate dates or group gatherings. Highly praised are the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" and the "exceptional value."
4,514 Reviews

  1. Geri

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pepp and Dolores is one of our favorite restaurants for special celebrations! We celebrated my husband’s birthday yesterday and had yet another wonderful dining experience. The seating hostess asked what brought us in and relayed our special occasion to our server, Lindsay. Lindsay greeted us with a smile and highlighted the new items on the menu. She made wonderful recommendations when asked and checked in with us periodically to ensure that we were happy with our meal. The manager on duty also stopped by to ensure that we were enjoying our dinner. We were pleasantly surprised to receive complimentary glasses of limoncello at the conclusion of our meal to help us toast the birthday boy. We are never disappointed at Pepp and Dolores and we want to thank them for another memorable meal!

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  2. Autumn

    Columbus1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I have always loved Pepp and was really excited for this reservation. The restaurant has grown in popularity which is wonderful, however it made for an extremely crowded evening. Even standing by the door waiting for our reserved seats was 10 minutes of dodging other couples coming through the door. We were seated downstairs, which is beautiful, and quiet at first, but quickly became overwhelmingly loud. I wish they would hang sound dampeners in the rafters. I couldn't even hear the person speaking next to me. We were seated at the bar, which is what we reserved, but there wasn't more than 6 inches between my plate and the woman next to me. I have always enjoyed their food, but this order had pasta that was overcooked and underwhelming. On the bright side, the bartender that served us was very nice, helpful, and quick.

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  3. Emmett

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pep is already one of the best spots in Cincy to go to, but our server Michael and bartender Issac made our night and dinner somehow even better. Love this place!
    Pepp & DoloresResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Emmet, for the continued support! It's great to hear Mike and Isaac added so much to your recent visit. Cheers!

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  4. Maria VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal meal every time. Highly recommend their pasta dishes and the bread with house made ricotta.

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  5. Sydney

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary dinner and had an amazing experience. Our waitress was so friendly & phenomenal at her job. She took the time to give us recommendations and make us feel special. Our wine Somm was extremely knowledgeable and it was interesting to hear about the different wines offered. The bottle he recommended to us was delicious. Every dish that came out was unbelievably well made. This restaurant has been on my bucket list for a while and it did not disappoint.
    Pepp & DoloresResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Sydney! Thank you for choosing to celebrate such a special night with us! We strive to make every experience special, and it's so great to hear when we hit that mark. Congrats on the bucket list cross-off, we look forward to welcoming you again soon! Cheers!

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  6. Luis VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and it was Great!! It did not disappoint. Our waitress Jess was really nice and knew very well the menu. Both the appetizers and Entree were delicious. Prices are reasonable and ambiance is nice. I highly recommend it. We will be coming back.

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  7. Ian

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, unbeatable food. Friendly service, will go again.
    Pepp & DoloresResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Ian! We always strive to provide an unbeatable experience for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers, Anna and the team and Pepp and Dolores

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  8. Karen VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was just okay at best. Will not go back.

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  9. Amy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Mark was outstanding! He made our family dinner experience such an amazing one. It was my husband’s birthday that day, but we chose not to tell anyone at the restaurant just to get any special treatment. Even so, Mark made my family feel like we were special. Outstanding service indeed! We had to ask when his work days/shifts are to make sure we make our reservations again on those days & times…. Food as usual is always excellent. Something that makes us happy.
    Pepp & DoloresResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Amy! I'm so glad to hear about your lovely dinner with us, and we are so honored you chose to include us in your special celebration! We look forward to continue hitting the mark and providing excellent experiences for you all. Cheers, Anna and the Team at Pepp & Dolores

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  10. Esther

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Samantha, our server last night, was amazing. She was extremely friendly, very helpful by making amazing menu suggestions, and speedy and accommodating. Our group was there for my birthday, and she really helped me feel celebrated as well. The food was amazing, as always, and a great experience. One of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati, for sure!
    Pepp & DoloresResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Esther! It's wonderful to know that you had a memorable birthday celebration at Pepp & Dolores. It's always a pleasure to provide our guests with excellent service and delicious food, and we're glad we could make your day extra special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience! Grazie!

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FAQs

Pepp & Dolores offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 419-1820.

Pepp & Dolores is rated 4.9 stars by 4514 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Over the Rhine

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 139 times today
Google Map for Pepp & Dolores

1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    15th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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