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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
198 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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7:00 p.m.
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Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

What 198 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolly Olive offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food," a "cozy atmosphere," and "friendly staff." Known for its "outstanding small plates" and "delicious cocktails," this spot is perfect for date nights or special celebrations. Guests rave about the "amazing desserts" and "excellent service." A must-visit gem in Portland!
198 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best part of this meal was its pace of service. It was perfect, which is rare. Our server provided helpful information on selecting. Each course raised our eyebrows upon first taste. Original taste experiences!

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  2. Sandy

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the second time at Dolly Olive and will definitely be back. Food and service was good. I will be trying their brunch next. Dolly Olive will become one of my go to restaurants.

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  3. Debi

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each course was creative, delicious and unique. We were so excited each time a plate was dropped off for our table of four.

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  4. Jackie

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both of our shared delicious brunch dishes and the cocktail and wine -- all superb! As was the service!

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  5. Tracy

    VIP

    Portland

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re hooked on this place! Love the small plate happy hour which is an incredible value. All their pasta plates are delicious. Quality ingredients you taste in everything….this place does not disappoint!

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  6. Elizabeth

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Dolly Olive! Food was so well balanced and delicious! One of the most satisfying meals we’ve had in a long time. We will definitely go back again and again!

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  7. Christine

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am obsessed with the food here! I have to say the Brûléed Squash and Burrata was soooo tasty!! The crispy chicken confit’ also was amazing, it was so tender. It just fell right off the bone. The skin was perfectly crisp. We were celebrating our 13th anniversary and they brought us a couple of complementary glasses of bubbly with some Italian wedding cookies. Grazie Mille!! Will definitely be back

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  8. Barb

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very attentive and they made sure to personally mark Gluten Free items on the menu. Good variety of food choices but most items either didn't hold their heat well or were served not hot enough. Pork was juicy and delicious.

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  9. John

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience! So much so, I spoke to the manager about both the food and service exceeding expectations. You cannot go wrong booking here. I am definitely going to be a repeat customer.

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  10. Christine

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Our meals were delivered like 15 minutes apart so one of us refused to eat until the other dish was delivered. Food was good. Service was good. All of the things were great but bad timing.

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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 198 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 40 times today

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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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