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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
209 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • Area
    Northwest Portland
  • Cross Street
    Located on the corner of SW 12th & SW Alder
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 209 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolly Olive offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food" and "wonderful service." The menu features creative dishes like "burrata with fresh blackberries" and "crispy chicken confit," praised for "original taste experiences" and "balanced flavors." The atmosphere is "cozy," making it a "favorite" spot for both brunch and dinner.
209 Reviews
  1. Diedre

    VIP

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dolly Olive has become a regular spot for our family. The food is extraordinary. The service is incredible.

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  2. marianne emm

    VIP

    Portland

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were 1st in today so got great service and it was nice snd quiet. Soon started to fill up. We loved our warm apple copy cake and both our entrées the polenta with poached egg and the baked eggs and tomato. We will definitely come back for dinner as everything is made in house we were told, including the sausage! Fresh squeezed orange juice, although it would’ve been nice if they filled up the glass!

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  3. Richard

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible tasting food, flavors and service. Brunch was delightful and will return for dinner soon.

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  4. Mar

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner, best I have experienced in a while, every fish was delicious, our server really attentive and friendly, we will be back.

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  5. John

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner with friends. The food was excellent and enjoyed the family style sharing. We will be back.

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  6. Lea

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most amazing brunch for a friends birthday! Cant wait to go back :)

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  7. MARIT

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good. Our favorite dessert was doughnut.

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  8. Kate

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing find in Portland. Friendly terrific service, amazing food, walking distance to Symphony. New favorite place!

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  9. Darsey

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Server didn’t check in very often, but otherwise, it was perfect!

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  10. Mary

    VIP

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience - wait staff was attentive and helpful. Food was exceptional. Such rich flavors. Overall really wonderful restaurant.

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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 209 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 31 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
  • Area
    Northwest 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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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