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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.9
4.9
4072 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 166 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (513) 419-1820
  • Website
    http://www.peppanddolores.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

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What 4,072 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

4,072 Reviews

  1. Melissa

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Cincinnati! The food is always delicious.

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  2. Charles

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Mark was our server. He is the best! Did a great job. He is so sweet. He made us feel welcome.

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  3. tracey

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! Pasta is so delicious and the house made ricotta is pretty amazing too.

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  4. Mh2022

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pepp and Delores is subpar in my opinion. I expected a really nice meal based on the difficulty in getting a reservation. I ordered the Limone pasta. The waiter mentioned they serve everything al dente. My pasta was barely cooked. Perhaps this is what they consider al dente... I would consider it chewy and starchy. I couldn't eat it. Our main meal also took 1&1/2 hours to come from the time of our reservation. There are several wonderful Italian options in Cincinnati. I would go elsewhere. I won't be back.

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  5. Caitlin

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The bread service, specifically the ricotta, was the best part. From there, things went downhill. The pasta dishes were cold and the pasta itself was nearly raw (not al dente as I understand they typically serve it). Service was good at the beginning, but we only saw our server twice after the bread service. It seems that once they are done trying to scam you into ordering more food than you can eat, they no longer care. Overall, the experience was lackluster and I will not be back.

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  6. Terri

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here every year at Christmas time. Never disappoints! Food was excellent! Ricotta cheese to die for!

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  7. Gloria

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole experience was amazing. Food was delicious, from the moment we got there, everyone was so attentive and made us feel welcome. Delicious wine, great service and incredible dishes.

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  8. RWalker

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shelley was our server and she was AMAZING!!! We will be back and request to sit in her area!!! Thank you, you made our special dinner even better 😊

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  9. Trevor

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite. Simply the finest meal I have had in ages. Michelle was adept and courteous. She really helped facilitate the best possible time. We had many yummy things but my favorite was the spicy vodka penne. The house limoncello was another favorite. If we weren’t moving to Seattle we would come every weekend. The amaretto cookies they give at the end were a lovely treat with my coffee this morning. Peace and blessings yall!

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  10. Abbie

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is just perfect. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The house red is great. The eggplant starter was fantastic!

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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 4072 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 166 times today

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Google Map for Pepp & Dolores

1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    15th St.
  • Area
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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