Pepp & Dolores

"Bringing the warmth and flavor of Italy to your table."
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About us

Pepp and Dolores is a Cincinnati Italian restaurant known for its fresh, homemade pasta and classic dishes. Experience an unforgettable dining experience with flavorful antipasti and delectable desserts.

Happy Hour specials: Enjoy discounted drinks and appetizers during our Happy Hour, Monday-Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Welcome to Pepp and Dolores!



We're a neighborhood Italian restaurant serving up fresh, homemade pasta, classic Italian dishes, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart of Cincinnati, we pride ourselves on using high-quality ingredients and time-honored recipes to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Our Menu Highlights:


  • Fresh Pasta: Made daily in-house, our pasta dishes are the star of the show. Try our signature Cacio e Pepe or the Bolognese, simmered for hours for a rich, flavorful sauce.
  • Classic Italian Dishes: From Chicken Parmesan to Lasagna, we offer all your favorite Italian comfort foods.
  • Antipasti: Start your meal with a selection of flavorful appetizers, including bruschetta, arancini, and more.
  • Desserts: Indulge in our homemade tiramisu, cannoli, or other delectable desserts.

We also offer a carefully curated wine list and a selection of craft cocktails to complement your meal. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a special occasion celebration, Pepp and Dolores is the perfect place to gather and enjoy the taste of Italy.

Fresh, homemade pasta made daily. Authentic Italian recipes passed down through generations. Warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion.

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Annalese Wolf

Annalese Wolf

Mar 09, 2025

Excellent experience. High-end, warm, lively, authentic Italian atmosphere. Our server, Mike, was very personable and well-versed in the menu. The food was amazing. The ricotta (house made) bread appetizer was some of the best cheese I’ve ever had. The pasta was amazing and the meatballs were excellent and tasted very authentic and house made. I appreciated that you order the pasta you want and the meat you want and can share the meat easily. The pasta portion wasn’t huge, but you are intended to order appetizers and salads and such and have a bit of everything. Overall stellar experience and would highly recommend; I’m excited to return soon.

Erica Moore

Erica Moore

Apr 19, 2025

I’m speechless, my honey took me out for birthday dinner at a place that’s been on our list for quite sometime. I went to thank Mark our kind generous server for being so knowledgeable and making my birthday amazing. To drink I ordered the Giardino Spritz and my honey got the Limoncello service. Mark gave us a taste of the prosecco, the drinks were wonderful. For appetizers we decided to try the Crostini funghi (Amazing!!), the house made ricotta and marinated cucumbers. I decided to get the Sunday Sauce which has Nonna's red sauce, veal & pork meatballs and braised pork shoulder. My honey went with the Lobster which was a squid ink pasta with saffron cream, caramelized and fennel. Joe also decided to take the Limone to go. Oh and I got a cappuccino and I'm a bit of a coffee snob but it was smooth and delicious and so was the armaretto cookies. We were sitting by an out door and the restaurant was quite busy and bit of a whirlwind shock when Mark when the bill came. We both are super appreciative and shocked. We will definitely be back. Thanks for making my birthday memorable!

bob xarsh

bob xarsh

Apr 24, 2025

I rarely give positive reviews but this is one place that I just had to leave a good review on.the food is very good and reasonably priced,it's a bit confusing at first if you don't know the Italian dishes but our waitress was happy to help I ended up getting the veal cutlets and lemoncello? Lemon pasta their most popular pasta dish. Very rich flavours and very Italian if you're into that,I got an appetizer and veal cutlets as well as a pasta dish with a decent portion. Not too much that you're left super bloated and with left overs but also not too little. My fiancé got herself a pasta dish and fancy drink and all totaled to 75 dollars which is very reasonable for the atmosphere and quality of food. Ontop of the food being spectacular the atmosphere is very semi fancy and cozy especially during night they had candles on each table, it was a romantic date and I recommend any couples to check it out. The staff are above and beyond helpful and kind. It was past closing time but they were very respectful and told us to take our time, kept my drink full and helped me decide what to get. I rarely tip unless my waiter/waitress is really good and all of the staff here are like this. If any staff member is reading this you have my respect and I am very appreciative of the time spent at your restaurant. Thank you

Aaron Blackham

Aaron Blackham

May 13, 2025

Amazing lunch. Great atmosphere. Friendly service. Love this place and their house made pastas. On pretty days the windows and doors are open for a festive out door feel. There is also outdoor seating available. Great wine selection and tasty cocktails.

Chris Chaney

Chris Chaney

May 18, 2025

The wife and I's first visit here was a delicious night out! Prices are reasonable and the quantities good. We had the ricotta, salads, pasta, meatballs and drinks; all wonderful and made with care in their small kitchen. Service was friendly and just as these first-timers wanted, with info on which pastas were most popular. Presentation of drinks and food items was professional. The pace of the meal was on the slow side, which we did not have issue with. Atmosphere was lively but conversation still easy. One surprise was that no desserts are available to order. Overall we loved it and want to come back to try other pastas.

Pepp & Dolores in the Cafes/Restaurants category

Address: 1501 Vine St,Cincinnati, OH 45202

Working hours:

Mo – Th
16:00 – 22:00
Fr – Sa
11:00 – 23:00
Su
11:00 – 22:00

Payment: cash

Delivery with clarification: we will call you back to clarify the most convenient delivery method.

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