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Pepp & Dolores, Cincinnati, OH

Pepp & Dolores

4.9
4.9
4148 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 129 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 419-1820
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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 4,148 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 is a culinary delight in Cincinnati, praised for its "delicious food" and "amazing service." Guests savor homemade pasta, standout ricotta, and unique dishes like Limone and Sunday Sauce. The lively ambiance and attentive staff make it ideal for celebrations. Reservations recommended due to its popularity.

4,148 Reviews
  1. Kim

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! They make their own pasta. I went with friends and all of our dishes were wonderful!! We had the lobster pasta, gricia pasta and the funghi pasta. Service aas great as well!!

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  2. jenny

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a reason it is hard to get a reservation here, Food is amazing, service was great...Loved it

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  3. Tracy

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time and my husband and I loved the ambiance downstairs at the bar. Rose our bartender, was fantastic! We will definitely go back!

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  4. Kathleen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, but the waitress was rude.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shelley was a great help for myself and my two friends. Great experience all around! Definitely will be back

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  6. Tiffany

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pepp & Delores was the perfect spot for my birthday celebration! The food was absolutely amazing—every dish was flavorful, fresh, and well-prepared. The service was top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff who made the experience even better. The energy and vibe of the restaurant were high, creating a fun and lively atmosphere that made the night unforgettable. Definitely worth it, and I’ll be returning again! #BirthdayBarbie 🩷

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  7. Mara

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant! We've been here a number of times and have never had anything we didn't like. This time, we tried the Gem salad, and my boyfriend got the Gricia pasta and both were delicious. We always start with the Housemade Ricotta and we like to split the Meatballs with our pastas. You can't go wrong with the Limone, Pesto, or Butternut & Mascarpone either. Service is always impeccable, and the price is good for date night.

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  8. John

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Service was very slow. Main course took very long to come to the table. Got apologies from waiter and Manager but were very rushed to make our show

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We made our reservation several weeks ago for our Anniversary, which happened to be on a Monday night. I was imagining it would be a quaint dinner, since the last time we were there on a Sunday we were down stairs and the ambience was perfect and quiet. Luckily we left very early to get there and still sat in traffic for over an hour and 30 because of the bridge closure, so we were a bit frazzled - and starving. We arrived 3 minutes before our reservation at 7pm. The place was crowded and very noisy. I assume that maybe they are one of the few restaurants open on Mondays, and this was the norm, not the exception. We were told to wait and they would seat us soon. We struggled to find a place to even stand. 10 minutes later my husband asked if I would like a glass of wine. We are from the west coast and prefer Pino Noirs, but the bartender said they don't have them by the glass. He recommended a blend and it was not great, but I wasn't going to complain. We finally got seated about 25 minutes after arrival and to my dismay we were seated in the loud noisy section in main dining area. The hostess said that there were very loud parties down stairs and we wouldn't be happier down there. Our server was very nice, very knowledgable and brought us a limoncello at the end our dinner to celebrate our anniversary. My husband likes limoncello, so that was nice for him, but it's not a favorite of mine. All in all, I was disappointed in the food, which I didn't eat the salad or the pasta, the wine was ok, but not for the price and I left my glass half full and the atmosphere was very noisy for a special night out.

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  10. Stephanie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. This was first time sitting at the lower level bar, loved it!

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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 4148 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 129 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pepp & Dolores

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
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