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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.9
4.9
4062 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 136 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,062 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pepp & Dolores delights with its "homemade pasta and meatballs," hailed as "the best pasta in Cincinnati." The "limone" pasta is a standout favorite. Guests praise the "outstanding food and service" and "welcoming atmosphere." While desserts are limited, the unique menu and "attentive staff" make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

4,062 Reviews

  1. Mary

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been trying to get a reservation for a long time. We had a great time. The food was great and reasonably priced. It was very crowded and noisy but the service was good and we can’t wait to return!

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  2. Kellie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. We’ve been wanting to come here for a long time and finally made it. From the atmosphere, to the service, to the food, everything was perfection. We started with The Dunk. Then we each had a salad. I had The Gem and my husband had the Antipasto. Then for our entrees, I had the Limone. The sauce is to die for. He had the Sunday Sauce and was very impressed by the pork shoulder in it. I cannot wait to go back and try new things as everything on this menu looks so good.

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  3. Bill

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambience and service is outstanding. Excellent value, and extremely convenient. You can park right across the street.

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  4. Tom and Celeste

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch reservations for our 47th anniversary. We were immediately seated on arrival, and promptly greeted by our server Mark. He was happy to be part of our celebration, and shared his favorite recommendations on the menu. So many choices! We had spaghetti with Sunday Sauce, butternut squash ravioli, veal cutlets, salad wedge, freshly baked bread, and of course, wine. Everything was delicious. Thanks for making our anniversary a special day! We will definitely be back. T & C Lane

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  5. Mary Grace

    VIP

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i always make sure to stop in when i’m in cincy and pepp never disappoints!

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  6. Ilona

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I thought the service was excellent, but unfortunately, the food and overall experience fell short. The Gem Salad was overly acidic and salty, making it very difficult to eat. The veal was dry, and to my disappointment, there were no desserts available during lunch at all. Additionally, the seating was uncomfortable—I was squeezed into a corner with very little space, which left me with back and leg pain afterward. I’ve had a great experience here before, including a fantastic company holiday party at Pepp & Dolores, but this visit was very disappointing. I spent $200 for lunch and couldn’t even finish my food. I had planned to purchase gift cards for the holidays, but after this experience, I decided against it.

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  7. Brendan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The noodles were overcooked but everything else was good

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  8. Ricky

    Toledo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Loved the wine. Beautiful interior. Would come again.

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  9. Barbara

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant exceeded all expectations, and our expectations were very high as we had heard so much about it. The meals were delicious, and also a feast for the eyes. The service was great an unobtrusive, a truly wonderful place to dine and we will return as we want to try so many more dishes on the menu!

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  10. Felicia

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really wonderful late dinner with our 2 teenagers after the Aronoff show. Wonderful ambiance, delicious and unique pastas and an attentive waitress. Would definitely recommend and will go again!

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FAQs

Pepp & Dolores offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 419-1820.

Pepp & Dolores is rated 4.9 stars by 4062 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 136 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pepp & Dolores

1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    15th St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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