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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
168 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Dining areas

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
  • Location
    527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304
  • Neighbourhood
    NW 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

Menu

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What 168 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

  • Portland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolly Olive delights guests with "phenomenal food" and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant offers a diverse and creative menu, perfect for sharing and exploring a variety of flavors. Diners rave about the "amazing service" and commend the accommodating staff. Family-style dining enhances the experience, making it ideal for celebrations.

168 Reviews

  1. Scott

    VIP

    Portland

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always, great food and cocktails, and great service!

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  2. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They had me at Focaccia! This restaurant is a total gem. Wonderful intimate ambiance, great staff, nice to see the chefs working away in the open kitchen. The food will keep you coming back - I know I will! I visited with a friend and we shared focaccia bread and three dishes and then each had a dessert - so perfect!!! Top notch fresh ingredients make the difference here - Yum!

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  3. Wes

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent meal. Decent service. Good experience. Nothing too special but certainly not bad. A nice middle ground in the Portland restaurant scene.

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  4. John

    VIP

    Portland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy Dolly and went recently with a friend who is nut and shellfish allergic. The chef kindly starred the safe dishes on the menu and remade a dish after the grill had been used for shrimp. The food was great and the customer care and kindness was stellar.

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  5. Jeff

    VIP

    Montana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were very good. Will definitely return next time I’m in Portland.

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  6. Karen

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pasta, foccacia and cocktails. Excellent fries also. They know what they're doing here.

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  7. Ethan

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We are huge fans of Shalom Y’all. Hoped Dolly would be similar. It wasn’t. Dolly Olive was very disappointing. Not a ‘Portland’ quality restaurant. More like distant suburb quality of food. I get it, staffing quality chefs is hard. Food wa cold and over priced for the quality.

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  8. Evan

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the restaurant and staff. Food was just ok.

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  9. Kate

    VIP

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful place. Great food, wonderful atmosphere and great staff!

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  10. ManishP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and what an amazing experience!!! Everything tasted amazing. I am sucker for a good Caesar salad but here it was on another level. We had pasta and salmon for main dishes. Soo soooo good. I am very picky when it comes to salmon but here it was cooked just right and really delicious. Definitely had to end with desserts. Tiramisu and Almond cake both were amazing!!! Definitely will be back.

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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 168 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 p.m.
Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dolly Olive

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of SW 12th & SW Alder
  • Neighbourhood
    NW 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
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