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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.8
4.8
4365 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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

What 4,365 people are saying

Pepp & Dolores 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pepp & Dolores offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "top-notch service," and a "fun and lively atmosphere." The house-made pasta and ricotta are highly praised, and the attentive staff consistently enhance special occasions. Guests appreciate the "unique menu" and the charming, speakeasy ambiance of the downstairs bar.

4,365 Reviews
  1. Coni

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Loved everything about it. Coni

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  2. Paul

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, as always, was excellent! Great service as well!

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  3. Brian

    San Antonio1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. We had a bread service, sulami board, pesto and vodka sauce. All amazing. The server seemed like he wanted us to hurry up, finish and leave.

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  4. Matt

    Louisville7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food just did not blow me away but perhaps I had higher exectations. "The dunk" was not great bread, actually burnt a little, and the fettunta was eh. The carpaccio was great, but Eddie Merlots has better and a larger portion. The marinated cucumbers was probably the most outstanding dish of the night. Took me by complete surprise. The artichoke sauce was so lemony that it was almost sour. Meatballs had a strange texture. We sampled one anothers pasta. My lobster pasta was the best, followed by funghi, then lastly spicy vodka. The spicy vodka just completely lacked flavor and had nothing special to offer. The funghi and lobster were great, funghi was very heavy/creamy. I don't think we will return any time 'soon', but overall great restaurant - will give it another shot later! Perhaps Wednesday was not the best day to try it out. Spacing between entrees felt a little rushed.

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  5. Lydia VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    You must get the artichokes and the broccolini, both are amazing!

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  6. Cary VIP

    Cincinnati10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at this restaurant. Easter Sunday. Beautiful day and Vine St. was crowded. There were 3 of us. Each of us ordered something different and loved it. Get the grilled bakery bread and ricotta spread. Out of this world. Great server and atmosphere.

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  7. Thad VIP

    Cincinnati42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is always professional, friendly and accommodating. You can't go wrong with any of their pasta dishes cooked to perfection.

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  8. Pamela VIP

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was outstanding!! The food is reminiscent of my dining experience in Rome. The service was impeccable. Definitely a favorite restaurant of mine.

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  9. Joseph

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a birthday dinner for my girlfriend and the food was phenomenal! Mark, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable, and very friendly! Pepp & Dolores has been on our list of spots to try and I'm glad we did. Mark made her birthday amazing! I got the Lobster with squid ink pasta, saffron cream, and caramelized fennel. We got the Lemone to go because it sounded so good. My girlfriend got the Sunday Sauce, which tasted divine with Nonna's red sauce, veal & pork meatballs and braised pork shoulder. Definitely a memorable evening!

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  10. shannon VIP

    Cincinnati17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love those meatballs and red sauce -so good! Best service too.

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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 4.8 stars by 4365 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
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  5. Over the Rhine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
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1501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    15th St.
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
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