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Dolly Olive

4.8
4.8
236 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout

What 236 people are saying

Dolly Olive reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dolly Olive in Portland is a culinary gem known for its "fantastic food," "sublime service," and "inviting atmosphere." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" dishes, especially the "housemade pasta" and "crispy chicken confit." With "attentive staff" and a "warm ambiance," it's perfect for any occasion.
236 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Portland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious olive and mushroom appetizer and crispy chicken might be best anywhere in the city

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  2. Brett VIP

    Orlando18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this experience was positive. The food was creative, fresh and most of all beyond delicious. Service was professional, friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in the Portland area.

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  3. LandShark VIP

    Portland39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great evening with excellent service and great food. Creative but not ridiculous plates and fantastic housemade pasta

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  4. Paul VIP

    Portland30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great food -- best Caesar salad and best french fries in Portland...both entrees were excellent (chicken confit + trout).

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  5. Andy

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. Will go again for sure and please visit for a special occasion

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  6. Janis VIP

    Portland20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best dining experience we’ve had in Portland in the almost 30 years we’ve lived here. Fantastic food, sublime service, didn’t have a bad dish and believe me, we had many, many dishes! 5 star!!

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  7. LaurenP

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous brunch today. Everything we ate was fantastic. We had the ricotta donuts, the eggs in purgatory, polenta and poached eggs, arancini, and the croqué monsieur and it was all incredible. They also make a mean espresso martini and mezcal Bloody Mary. The service was wonderful. Will definitely be coming back!

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  8. Jeanette

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. Overall I was very impressed. Food and drinks are fantastic, Service was perfect. It’s a small space and felt a little cramped, but otherwise ambiance is nice. I’m still thinking about those warm olives and focaccia bread… I’ll definitely be back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, with 6 people the spacing of food was interesting and some where cold

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  10. ConneeC

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent! I highly recommend!

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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 236 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
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
    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
    Gluten-free Options
  • Delivery & takeout
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