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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
214 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 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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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
  • 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

Menu

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What 214 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

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.

214 Reviews

  1. Kelly

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there! Great experience, food was so yummy!! Drinks were super good too!!! Everyone was so nice & helpful!! The olives were warm, oh my!!! 😋 Definitely a place to check out!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Portland

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, except, for us, the polenta was a little spicy (we do like food not spicy.). The vegetables were cooked to perfection, the chicken confit fell off the bone, other 2 dishes were buccatelli pomodoro and pork chop. Tiramisu was very rich, Fernet ice cream is worth a try if you like aperitifs. All ingredients were fresh. Service was a high B+/A-. No problems, but getting the server's attention occasionally took some time. The noise level is too high for us old folk. Apparently restaurants think they need loud background music for "buzz", but then everyone talks loudly to talk over the music. (Had the same problem with a recent. dinner at ClarkLewis. Fortunately we went early enough that we were just about through with dessert when they amped the volume.) Wish all restaurants would calm things down; the noise detracts from the experience.

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  3. Eileen

    VIP

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value, food is superb. We had the bucatini and pappardelle - divine! And you can’t beat the great service. .

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  4. Tushar

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The good was amazing and the staff very friendly. Would love to come back here.

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  5. micah

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great spot for date nights or to hang at the bar.

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  6. Diedre

    VIP

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    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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  7. marianne emm

    VIP

    Portland

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    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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  8. Richard

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    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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  9. Mar

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    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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  10. John

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    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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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 214 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
Booked 45 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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