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Pepp & Dolores

Google (2418) 4.7
Tripadvisor (85) 4.7
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Address
1501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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About this place Pepp & Dolores

Pepp & Dolores is an Italian restaurant at 1501 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati's busiest dining district. The kitchen makes its own pasta and keeps prices reasonable, and a separate bar runs downstairs. It is a mainstream, gay-friendly restaurant, not a gay venue. It holds 4.7 on Google from more than 2,400 reviews. It gets busy, so reserve for weekend dinners or try the bar for a walk-in seat. Over-the-Rhine and the neighbouring blocks also have several of Cincinnati's LGBTQ+ bars, so it is easy to continue the night nearby.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.7
★★★★★
2,418 reviews

Based on 2,418 Google reviews.

Chet Lewis
Chet Lewis Sep 2026
★★★★☆

Its ok, but not great

Steven Gardner
Steven Gardner Sep 2026
★★★★★

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! Very busy but expected with a restaurant of this quality!!

Kelly McDonell
Kelly McDonell Sep 2026
★★★★★

We did not have a reservation so we had to sit at the bar. Turned out to be great! The food was fabulous, top notch! Wait staff and bartenders were friendly and attentive. Truly a great find!

Joe Keller
Joe Keller Aug 2026
★★★★★

Absolutely lovely place. Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was lovely and comfortable. But the thing that I will continue to sing praise about is the attentive and fabulous service. From the prompt seating to the smiles of the wait staff. Amazing. A must visit.

Nina S
Nina S Aug 2026
★★★★★
A N
A N Aug 2026
★★★★★

I have visited Pepp and Dolores a couple of times, and each experience has been exceptional. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and makes great recommendations if you are uncertain about what to try. The pasta is fresh, and the flavors really stand out. It is one of my favorite spots in downtown Cincinnati for authentic Italian cuisine. I highly recommend it.

Diana Moya
Diana Moya Aug 2026
★★★★★

We had an excellent lunch at Pepp & Dolores to celebrate our anniversary. The house-made pasta was absolutely delicious and some of the best Italian food we’ve had. What really made the experience special was the service. They asked if we were celebrating an occasion, and when we mentioned our anniversary, they surprised us with champagne to celebrate. 🥂❤️ Such a thoughtful touch that made our lunch even more memorable. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality. We will definitely be back! 🩷🥰🥰

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Last updated on 19 October 2026

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