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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
178 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 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 178 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.

178 Reviews

  1. Brittany

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate for our anniversary. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. The mood lighting/ambience was great. The music that was being played was also great.

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  2. Julie

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time in one week. Food is delicious! Everything we had was outstanding.

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  3. Michael

    Portland

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food selection and well prepared. Servers are plentiful and always ready to serve without hovering. I'm looking forward to another visit.

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  4. Ying

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful new year's eve dinner we had at Dolly Olive. Service was fantastic, food was delicious, and the bottle of Barolo was a wonderful companion. We will visit again soon!

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  5. Kevin

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was wonderful! Thank you for everything.

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  6. boulton

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    terrific place, make a reservation its small an fills fast.

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  7. Kevin

    Portland

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was fantastic. Servers were very friendly. This was a great place to sit and chat with family. Many of the dishes were too salty, which was a disappointment since they were beautifully presented.

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  8. Marvin

    VIP

    Portland

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch with friends. We usually come for dinner, which is also great.

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  9. scott

    VIP

    Portland

    200 reviews

    4.0

    200 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined on a Friday night; the restaurant was busy and the atmosphere was fun. We started with the dolly Focaccia, which was wonderful. Next was the Dolly caesar, very tasty - the capers and rye crisps were a nice touch. We shared the whole wheat casarecce with white bean, mushroom, cured lemon and spiced walnut. It was fantastic, although a bit too salty. The cocktails were delicious, and service was great. Looking forward to our next meal there. We really appreciate the nice variety of vegetarian options.

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  10. Scott

    VIP

    Portland

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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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 178 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 39 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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