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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.8
4.8
3123 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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
8:00 PM
Booked 92 times today

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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
  • Website
    http://www.peppanddolores.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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 3,123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

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  • Cincinnati

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3,123 Reviews

  1. KurtS

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service and ambience were both great. Food was delicious, but if I'm honest: both our pasta types were undercooked. Not al dente, but quite chewy. The homemade ricotta & grilled bread was *marvelous* as always. Love this place.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food both were outstanding! Our server never let our glasses get empty and gave great recommendations. We both enjoyed our food choices, and we’ll definitely be back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    First time eating in the lower level. Different feel than the street level tables - a little louder but fun. Food and service is also first rate!

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  4. AVAnnah

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    One of the better italian places in the city. The ricotta was excellent and the limone pasta is a must. Will be returing!

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  5. TimR

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Like always the food was delicious at Pepp & Dolores. We had lunch there are we always ask for Mark as our Waiter/Server if he is working. He is awesome at what he does. The food offered on the menu is plenty for people to choose from. Food and Service are always Outstanding! Ask for Mark if he is working, you won't be dissapointed! Thank you!

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  6. indieMarley

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Great ambiance - limited selection (no fish offerings). Appearance of lobster/squid ink pasta dish not appealing and really didn't pop.

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  7. KellyC

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time from the moment we walked i the door abs sat at the bar for pre dinner drinks to the instant we sat down at our table. Brian was fantastic and we all enjoyed our meal. The food was soo good we were all just full enough when we left! We will def be back and hope to see Brian again!!

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  8. maryg

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They always go above and beyond. Champaign on the house for our anniversary. Many thanks!

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  9. bella

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing experience at dinner! Food was outstanding and our server was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and wine list and made great recommendations!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jasmine was an amazing server, and food a drinks were phenomenal.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was superb and our waitress was super friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu. We will be back!

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  12. LisaB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. Our server was excellent and the evening was perfect. Can’t wait to go back!

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  13. MelissaN

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server James was the best ! So friendly and I will ask for him on our next visit! He made a birthday celebration for my cousin- her first with out her husband - extra special and gracious and kind and generous! Hang on to James - he is a gem !!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary - amazing food, great place and service

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  15. Wade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wanted to try a new restaurant for my wife's birthday. We were promptly greeted upon arrival even though the restaurant was full. Host seated us downstairs, which was a quiet ambiance and more intimate than first floor. Our server, James, was terrific! Personable, helped us with food and drink pairings, and checked on us throughout the meal. A professional! We each ordered different dishes to share and everything was delicious. Highly recommend.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we dine at Pepp & Dolores we have an amazing time. Service and food are always amazing!

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  17. VWXIAmann

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb. Perfect pre-Misic Hall concert. Exceptional and well chosen menu.

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  18. MamaLuv

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely perfect choice!! Beautiful patio, exceptional service and delicious pasta!! Will definitely be back!

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  19. PeterM

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for date night. Absolutely amazing experience! One of the best Italian meals of my life. The spicy vodka pasta was fantastic. Perfectly Al Dante. Overjoyed with the experience here and can’t wait to return.

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  20. castle

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Each part of the meal was excellent. The in-house pasta is great, the DUNK has the best dipping oil/cheese combo I've ever had. We loved the marinated cucumbers as well. It earns the hype.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience!!! Alex was awesome!!! Tried several apps and pasta was fresh!!! Thanks for a wonderful dining experience!!! Nashville needs a place like this!! Cheers.

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  22. NicoleH

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and wine are phenomenal. We had the artichoke appetizer, the marinated cucumber/ricotta appetizer, and the “Dunk” bread appetizer…all outstanding. For entrees, we had the Limone with added shrimp and the Gricia. Both SO good! Wish they had dessert options, but the free almond cookies they offered were delicious.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a wonderful evening. The service was great and the food was delicious.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service with James, he made sure I was well taken care of and had some great recommendations as well!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepp and Delores never fails to be amazing. From the food, the service, the ambiance, the wine menu - all of it truly fabulous. Lindsay was also the absolute sweetest and went above and beyond for us.

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  26. ShannonN

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible, waitress Tia explained everything perfectly and answers all of our questions. Will definitely be back!

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  27. christiem

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience2
    Ricotta appetizer had burnt toast with it. Swiss chard dish had sauce that was way too rich. Small entree.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepp & Dolores is one of our favorite restaurants in the city. We’ve visited several times, and have had a number if different dishes, and have loved every one of them. My husband loves the lobster and squid ink pasta, it’s one of favorite dishes in general. Highly recommend!

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  29. JeaneeF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We went in to celebrate r anniversary and had FABULOUS service! Brad was very attentive and did a great job telling us his recommendations. He also got me a NEW drink when a bee landed in it! His ordering advice was also SPOT on. We’ll definitely be back !!

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  30. Mike

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I bought a large InKind gift card for Thunderdome restaurants with Peop&Delores being the one fine dining restaurant in the group. As a result, I have eaten at Pepp & Delores numerous times. The location is very good if you enjoy going to OTR for the various art venues or other downtown events. The menu is totally pasta entrees and rather unique. However, it is rather limited and so if you go there more than a few times you will be having the same entrees. The entrees are reasonably priced but the portions are somewhat small and if you want bread, a salad or a side, you will pay separately for those additions. In my opinion, basic Italian style bread for the table should be provided at no charge. The side I last ordered for our table of 3 was the eggplant for $10.00. There was literally enough for one bite for each of us so again, small portions. One of us had a salad and it was good and priced reasonably.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepp and Delores never fails to impress. My wife and I have been in about 5 or so times now any time we are in Cincinnati, and we absolutely love it. Try the limone and some of the meatballs

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  32. Slimey118

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love love love this place! Our favorite date night spot. Very romantic and the prices are fantastic 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 4 glasses of wine for under $150. Love that you’ll see people dressed up and very casual so it’s what you want to make of it. The whipped ricotta sourdough and orange wine is a must try.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really nice place, for a date night would recommend trying to get a table in the basement, better atmosphere and quieter. Food is amazing would really recommend the limone pasta and the egg plant appetizer.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every bite was delicious. Sat out on the patio on a perfect early fall night. Service was on point, great wine recommendation and conversation about details of the dishes. Definitely will be back to try more.

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  35. EatCincy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We love P&D! The food is always exceptional, great wine list, and staff extremely friendly. Only dings, the last time we were there some yellow jackets and other bugs had found their way in. Drawn to drinks and food. Also, I beg management to add real desserts! You don’t have to have a huge selection, but find a good tiramisu, maybe coffee ice cream, etc. and call it a wonderful Cincy/Italian day!

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  36. GeaneL

    San Joaquin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lindsay was so friendly and knowledgeable about her menu as well as cocktail and wine suggestions. The pasta was incredibly fresh and done perfectly.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Service was lacking tonight. Wrong first course was delivered then we never received a side we ordered despite asking about it when our entrees were delivered. The server came back a second time asking about the side and it still never showed up. Then we were never asked if we wanted anymore drinks. Food that was delivered was excellent not sure why the service was lacking tonight.

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  38. ChristinaN

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a lovely atmosphere and the service was great! Most of all, the food was delicious! Authentic Italian! Can’t wait to go back!

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  39. MariahL

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pepp & Delores is my favorite Italian cuisine in Cincinnati! The food and service is consistently exceptional!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great service. Will be coming back!

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Safety precautions

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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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 4.8 stars by 3123 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 92 times today

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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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