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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.9 (4491)
$30 and under
Italian
1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 162 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 4,491 people are saying

Pepp & Dolores 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 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 an exceptional dining experience, with many praising its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The pasta is consistently highlighted, especially the "vodka pasta" and "limone." The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," making it perfect for special occasions. Diners also rave about the "homemade ricotta" and attentive staff.
4,491 Reviews

  1. Alex VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at the bar. Make reservations even if there is availability—I couldn’t believe how busy it was at 8:15 pm! The food was fantastic and their bar is well-appointed and bartenders well-studied, despite a fairly limited cocktail menu—they’ll make you anything. Recommend the limone pasta with veal cutlets—the sauce is phenomenal.

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  2. Andres

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in solo as my first time dining here and I have to say, I can understand why this place is rated so highly! The decor and the lighting of the place is amazing. The staff are very attentive and the food is outstanding! Had the Homemade Ricotta, Arancini and Spicy Vodka and all of them were very delicious. I will definitely be here again.

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  3. Angenette

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Will definitely come again on our next visit to Cincinnati.

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  4. Adelaida VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! The service was amazing as well.

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  5. Barbara

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute delightful surprise! We had lunch at Pepp & Dolores before the USA Women’s soccer game. We have never dined there before! It was exactly what we’ve been looking for. Family / Tapas style so sharing dishes invited us to try a lot of items on the menu. The wine list is great! The specialty cocktails were really delicious too. If you go - and you really should - get the arancini, any of the pastas and the eggplant involitini - staff is attentive; natural daylight creates a welcoming & relaxing vibe. We really did feel like we were at Nonna’s house on a Sunday!

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  6. Samantha

    Central Kentucky6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service!! I was so impressed by it all!

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  7. Kevin

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. A little loud but still an enjoyable experience. Very clean restrooms. Will definitely return

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  8. Ken VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton178 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. We've lived in Italy, so have some idea of what Italian food could be. Here, the food is Italian-inspired. And it is wonderful! Small plates to share or simply to not over indulge. Wide selection of really nice Italian wines at reasonable prices. Convenient to Music Hall. We'll be back with friends next time.

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  9. Kristin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our bartender was great! We had reservations for a seat at the bar. Our bartender had a great sense of humor but also very professional and spaced our dinner out so well while also keeping our timeline in mind because we were heading to the opera after dinner. We ordered the bread with dipping oil which was amazing. The artichoke hearts were out of this world! Would 10/10 recommend. The meatballs were very good and I had the limon pasta which was fantastic. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes!

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  10. Tom

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. Can not go wrong with anything on the menu.

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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 4491 OpenTable diners.

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

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 162 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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