Dolly Olive
4.6 ★ average from 611 reviews
Dolly Olive offers a refined Mediterranean menus featuring handmade pastas and coastal-inspired dishes in a bright, airy space in downtown Portland. The restaurant is a welcoming destination for both elegant weekend brunches and evening cocktails paired with seasonal Italian shared plates.
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- ★★★★★The Traveler Bug
If you go to Dolly Olive, you have to get the garlic-infused focaccia—it is perfect! The food here is a refreshing change of pace for Italian; it’s very light and not overly buttery or cheesy. Service was some of the best I’ve had, and they even treated us to their delicious Sicilian Eggplant Parmigiana. Portions are small, so keep that in mind when ordering. Pro tip for parents: it's not the most kid-centric spot in terms of entertainment, so make sure to pack some toys or coloring books to keep the kids busy.
- ★★★★★Zee M
I recently grabbed dinner at Dolly Olive in downtown Portland, and it was a great experience. The restaurant has a beautiful vibe, it’s bright, stylish, and feels very upscale but welcoming. It’s a perfect spot for a business casual meal where you want to dress up a little without being too formal. The food was honestly impressive. We started with the Dolly focaccia, which was super soft and salty—definitely don't skip it. The tricolor cauliflower was also a hit and had a really nice flavor. For the main course, I had the black kale pesto, which was fresh and earthy, and the ravioli, which was perfectly cooked and very rich. We finished everything off with the tiramisu, and it was the perfect light dessert to end the night. The service was good too; our server was friendly and kept everything moving smoothly without rushing us. One thing to keep in mind is that you definitely need to plan ahead. Reservations are recommended because even on a random weeknight, the place was packed. If you're looking for a solid Italian spot in the city with a great atmosphere, this is a fantastic choice.
- ★★★★★Joanne McGinnis
We had such a great experience at Dolly Olive! The drinks were delicious and the meal started off perfectly with their amazing focaccia bread — it was absolutely incredible. The clam dish ended up being my favorite of the night — so flavorful and perfectly prepared. We also had the Tagliatelle pasta and it was fabulous. Every dish we tried was thoughtfully done and full of flavor. On top of the great food, the service was excellent. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole evening really enjoyable. We will definitely be back again!
- ★★★★★Constantine Johns
Finally made my way to Dolly Olive... it didn't disappoint. Whether you're there solo or there on a date or with a group, it is great for all occasions. They have two sides. Dolly Olive (main restaurant) and Bar Dolly (smaller cute bar area with a few booths for eating). I sat at the bar in Dolly Olive and had an amazing experience. Hayden and Kelsey took great care of me. They have great energy and work really well together. They were super kind, engaging and fun to talk to during dinner - their cocktails were also delicious. I had the peperoncino martini and the espresso martini - amazing!! For dinner I had one of their meat specials and their gnocchi. Beautiful presentation and it tasted as delicious as it looked! Can't wait to come back and try more. Highly recommend for a good meal and a nice night out in Portland.
- ★★★★★K. Patrick
Dolly Olive is a whole experience. Delicious food. Great atmosphere and details are payed attention to. They clearly marked the menu for my sisters nut allergy and asked if we had any time restrictions for dining. Corey was our server and the hostess was very helpful as well.