Dolly Olive,

527 Southwest 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

"A fantastic meal! 4 of us had dinner for a friend’s birthday and it really was an excellent experience. We ordered 8 dishes, plus dessert, and it felt like the perfect amount. Highlights were the Buccatini, Cauliflower, Butternut Squash, and Polenta. Not a ton of vegan options, but a few, and many vegetarian. I wish I could’ve tried them all! There’s a great wine list, cocktail and mocktail options, and a nice array of spirits. I’d happily dine here again, though likely again for a special occasion due to price."

"Solid mocktails and cocktails for brunch and super cute. If you get here at opening there is ZERO wait for brunch which is rare in this city. I liked the food but I don’t think any of us were wowed. Portions felt a little small. The donuts were awesome though! I’ll be back for dinner for sure."

"I just love Dolly Olive's brunch menu and can't wait to go here for dinner or happy hour someday! Located at the corner of SW 12th & Alder, in the old Bistro Agnes spot in downtown Portland, Dolly Olive is a super cute and cozy spot. Perfect for downtown working brunches or after-work drinks and bites (see their Appertivo menu). They really make the most of the space they have, so just be aware that tables are close together here. That said, my husband and I felt like we could have a good conversation here and enjoy our meal. The cocktails were delightful. We got the Violet's Pride and False Start. Most portions are shareable here. I was most excited about the zeppole (little donuts) and they did not disappoint! So light and just the right amount of sweetness with cute festive sprinkles. Because sprinkles make everything better. We also got the broccoli raab and Italian sausage (with fried egg on top) and the baked eggs in purgatory, which were both tasty and had a bit of a kick. We also ordered the Bambino, which is like a classic breakfast/brunch dish with fried potatoes, sunny side eggs, bacon, and grilled focaccia. Service here is attentive and friendly. There's street parking, and we usually can find a spot within a block or two fairly easily whenever we're in the area. The atmosphere is warm and lively. Definitely recommend this spot for brunch -- make reservations!"

"Had this on my to go list for a while and wish I hadn’t waited so long. After one visit this has moved into my list of favorite restaurants in the city. It was tough to pick what to get, the whole menu looked good. Note the dishes are meant for sharing, so plan on that when going. Don’t miss out on the drinks and desserts too!"