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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.9
4.9
2860 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 108 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Fri–Sun 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • 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 2,860 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Cincinnati

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  1. TamiD

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant for a FUN night out. Yes, to the Housemade Ricotta (but mainly for the sourdough with olive oil and sea salt). Yes, to the fried artichokes (you won't regret it), and yes, to the Gem salad (because it's fancy, and so are you). Finally, order from the Orange wine list and get the Pasta Limone because you want to twirl your pasta; you'll thank me later.

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  2. Julia

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the outside atmosphere. The Sunday sauce, aperol spritz, and mushroom toast were excellent! The green salad was just okay and the gricia pasta was a little underwhelming (which was too bad! It looked so good!). It just didn’t have enough flavor.

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  3. Kbeachlovitt

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Housemade Ricotta- best ricotta I have ever eaten. Fried artichokes-out of this world. Sunday Sauce and Limone entrees- I cannot recommend them enough. Service fantastic- Tia is top-notch! The perfect meal ended with these complimentary Amaretto cookies that I dream about. What a wonderful experience.

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  4. MeghanElizabethI

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Such amazing prices for spectacular food. The wine list was well thought out and I really appreciated the half glass option so we could try many things. I can’t wait to go back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 Stars! Definitely lived up to the hype starting with the house made ricotta, could eat it everyday. Appetizers were fantastic, and the Pastas were fresh, and delicious. Service was welcoming, and kind. Rhett was a courteous host who didn’t have us waiting for too long, and Carmen was a very amiable server, amazing recommendations, helped us pair a wine, and made sure our food had perfect timing! Definitely gonna be a new regular spot for me

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything we tried! We had a romantic table in the lower area to celebrate a special birthday. Will be back & would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Anniversary dinner with my girlfriend. We were seated in a cozy corner of the downstairs bar/lounge area which was very nice. Food was amazing and Aaron took great care of us.

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  8. KatMc

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun cocktails, great appetizers and the main course pastas are outstanding! Our server was so knowledgeable about the menu! Just a wonderful dining experience! I can’t wait to go again!

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  9. LDP1

    Cincinnati

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection!! The menu, food, wine , ambience delivered such a great evening! Our server Mark was the best!! Can’t wait to return!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic! From the food to the service and ambience- Pepp and Dolores never disappoints. We had 5 different apps, 4 different pastas and a wonderful bottle of Barbera wine. All delicious!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite restaurant at this point. It took me so long to discover it and get a reservation that worked for me. Now I plan ahead so I am not disappointed. It is my "go to" for celebrations with friends and love he menu - creative, healthy options and the most delicious food ever! In making my reservation I asked for a "quiet corner". and our wonderful waiter was totally attentive and also made it clear he would not rush us....as it was a special celebration

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Elena was an amazing server. She was so kind and very knowledgeable of the menu. Me and my fiancé were celebrating our anniversary and she made the day even more magical. Her drink selection was perfect to what we like to drink.

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  13. MaryM

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pasta is house made and absolutely perfect. Get the limone!

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  14. NancyH

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the downstairs area, very cozy. Our server , Eric was excellent in every way.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last minute reservation after a show and was pleasantly surprised! Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!

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  16. Russ

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Excellent service especially waiting for our table at the bar.

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  17. RickH

    Cincinnati

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great anniversary dinner. Apps and cocktails were perfect. Had lemon and spicy pasta dishes. Salads were creative too. Great wine list to pair with perfectly cooked food.

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  18. Dana

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic guest experience and food as always! The attentive staff and focus on experience of the guests is always unparalleled exemplified by leadership team, especially Jamie.

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  19. BryanK

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and a great setting. We will make reservations again!

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  20. CandiceH

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This place is such a gem. The menu is small but mighty! We ordered the cucumber appetizer, as well as the grilled shrimp and braised pork add-on items. My husband ordered the Sunday sauce and I ordered the Limone with rice flour noodles ( have egg allergy and the will let you substitute the rice noodles in almost every dish, so delicious!!). The limone is absolutely amazing, the sauce is rich without being overpowering and doesn’t leave you with a heavy too full feeling. All of our food came out perfect and delicious. We tried a variety of their cocktails and all were very good, our waitress was sweet and attentive. The only negative we had was with the table we were sat at, it was a two seater right next to an open window shade, the shade is quite large since it’s window panels and it made that side of the table restricted. Luckily the table next to us we finished and we were able to scoot a bit. This was not a big deal but we would ask if we could be seated elsewhere if we came back and were asked to sit next to the open shades. This is a wonderful little spot and hopefully a Cincinnati staple for many years

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. The artichoke and sour dough appetizers were outstanding. Wonderful anniversary dinner. Going back next week with friends

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! Expensive for the portion sizes, but a great experience. Also expensive considering I’m a firm believer every italian restaurant should have complimentary bread!!

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  23. CathM

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My party of 4 arrived on time for our reservation (4:30 Thur) and were seated promptly in the main dining room at a window table overlooking the street and the outdoor dining area. The room was bright and elegant, with enough space that we did not feel crowded. One of my guests said she felt we could have been in a bistro in Paris. The hostess and wait-staff were friendly, efficient and helpful describing the menu items. We all enjoyed our meals, wine and cocktails - especially recommend the Limoncello. The check came promptly and was accurate. We will return in the future.

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  24. AlexandraQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The spaghetti al Limone is amazing. Homemade pasta and eggplant involtini with their own ricotta super. Highly recommend!

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  25. LisaE

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very knowledgeable and made great recommendations for our table. Food is very good and make sure you go on an empty stomach!

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  26. Jenn

    Columbus

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The artichoke dish is to die for but the whole meal was fabulous. What a creative and delicious presentation.

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  27. KathleenM

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They have relaxed and very nice servers. The food was delicious and I loved both the Prosecco and white wine I ordered.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was absolutely wonderful! 10/10 will be back!

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  29. LexiA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lindsay was great and helped us pick out delicious food. She was present but gave us space to enjoy our conversations. The food was amazing and definitely recommend the Sicilian Sour cocktail. A great birthday dinner!

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  30. Michelle

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding food and service! My only recommendation is to have a DESSERT MENU!

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  31. MelissaM

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Kyle was our server and was wonderful! He made great wine and drink suggestions and really knew the menu! The carpaccio was delicious. The wedge salad was also very tasty. My husband had meatballs and the pork shoulder sides and they were good also.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience all the way around. A new favorite and can’t wait to return!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Many thanks - we celebrated our daughter's 23 birthday and our 30 wedding anniversary

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After SEVERAL months of trying to come here, booked a reservation 2 months out and were still blown away. We were lucky enough to sit outside on a beautiful sunny Sunday evening and truly soaked in the ambiance of this wonderful restaurant. The size of the plates make it perfect for a sharing experience with a significant other or a group of family/friends who want to explore their palate’s, have some incredible wine (or cocktail) and relax. There have been only a few restaurants in the US I’ve been to that can compare to the taste of Italy as well as the general atmosphere and feel of a nice village eatery in Rome, this is most certainly one of them. I cannot recommend this establishment enough, get your name on the books because the wait is worth it!

    1 person found this helpful

  35. Pama

    Columbus

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepp is always amazing! My husband was so glad the Lobster is back and said it was just as good as always. I had the Gricia, which is my favorite, and our friends had the Pesto and the Sunday Sauce. We also shared Homemade Ricotta, meatballs and pork shoulder. My husband had a glass of Chianti and I had the Barbera. Everything was thoroughly enjoyed, especially by our friends for whom it was their first time. Our server Mark was very attentive as well. It was a late Sunday afternoon meal and we sat by the fully open windows, which was very enjoyable. We'll be back soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dining experience and wait staff. The food was fantastic and we can’t wait to return!

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  37. AGaulden

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    P&D never disappoints. The food, service, and ambience cannot be beat.

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  38. LauraR

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Best bread we've ever had at a restaurant! We also love that all pricing seems fair and is great value.

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  39. Roadking54

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepp & Delores has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in Cincinnati. This is our first visit since they went to the spring/summer menu and the new dishes were incredible fully living up to the high standards we have come to expect. Looking forward to our next visit in the near future.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding experience! Best restaurant in Cincinnati. Everything was perfect!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pepp & Dolores using the Order Online button. Pepp & Dolores also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 419-1820.

Pepp & Dolores is rated 4.9 stars by 2860 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 108 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 Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • 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

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