🍽️ RESTAURANT REVIEW 🍽️ Pepp & Dolores
🍝 PEPP & DOLORES
📅 July 2026
📍1501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
📞 (513) 419-1820
💲Price Category: $$$ (Upscale) ✅
💰 Average Price Range:
🍹 Drinks: $12–$16
🥗 Starters: $8–$18
🍽️ Entrées: $22–$34
🍰 Desserts: $9–$12
🥰 Looking for an unforgettable Italian restaurant in Cincinnati? Pepp & Dolores is the perfect spot for a girls’ night, birthday celebration, special occasion, or date night. Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, warm hospitality, and an inviting atmosphere earned a perfect score from us.
🍽️ Cuisine Type: 🍝 Italian
🍽️ What We Ordered:
🍹 Dolce Vita Spritz
🍹 Limoncello & Tonic Spritz
🥒 Marinated Cucumbers
🫕 The Dunk
🥗 Gem Salad
🍋 Limone
🍝 Gricia
🍆 Eggplant Involtini
⭐️ Connected Legacy Restaurant Review Score Breakdown:
🥩 Food Quality ★★★★★ (5/5)
Fresh, handmade pasta with incredible flavor.
😊 Service ★★★★★ (5/5)
Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming.
✨ Atmosphere / Vibe ★★★★★ (5/5)
Cozy, lively, and perfect for celebrating.
💲 Value ★★★★★ (5/5)
An exceptional dining experience worth every dollar.
💗 Girls’ Trip Experience ★★★★★ (5/5)
Perfect for birthdays, girls’ nights, bachelorette dinners, and special occasions.
🏆 TOTAL RATING: ★★★★★ (5/5)
📍Restaurant Amenities:
🍸 Full Bar ✅
📞 Reservations ✅
🌳 Patio ✅
🎊 Private Room ✅
📸 Photo Ops ✅
🥬 Vegetarian Options ✅
✨ Atmosphere / Vibe:
🙌🏻 Trendy ✅
👒 Upscale ✅
🛋️ Cozy ✅
🌿 Relaxed ✅
👍🏻 Perfect For:
🎉 Birthday Celebration ✅
🥂 Girls’ Night Out ✅
💎 Special Occasion ✅
🎶 Before a Concert ✅
📸 Instagram Worthy ✅
❤️ Why We Recommend It:
Every pasta is handmade in house, the bread comes from Cincinnati favorite Allez Bakery, and the food, service, and atmosphere make this one of our favorite restaurants in Over the Rhine.
ℹ️ Know Before You Go:
🕒 Sun–Thu: 11 AM–10 PM • Fri–Sat: 11 AM–11 PM
👗 Dress Code: Casual to Smart Casual
👯 Best Group Size: 2–8
📞 Reservations Recommended
🚗 Public lot across the street (we paid $8) plus nearby street parking.
📢 Noise Level: Moderate
💛 Connected Legacy Tip: Ask if they can make the off menu Limoncello Spritz, start with The Dunk, and don’t leave without one of the handmade pasta dishes.
8/1/26
🍝 PEPP & DOLORES
📅 July 2026
📍1501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
📞 (513) 419-1820
💲Price Category: $$$ (Upscale) ✅
💰 Average Price Range:
🍹 Drinks: $12–$16
🥗 Starters: $8–$18
🍽️ Entrées: $22–$34
🍰 Desserts: $9–$12
🥰 Looking for an unforgettable Italian restaurant in Cincinnati? Pepp & Dolores is the perfect spot for a girls’ night, birthday celebration, special occasion, or date night. From the handmade pasta and craft cocktails to the warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, every part of our experience earned a perfect score.
🍽️ Cuisine Type: 🍝 Italian
🍽️ What We Ordered:
DRINKS
• Dolce Vita Spritz
• Limoncello & Tonic Spritz
STARTERS
• Marinated Cucumbers
• The Dunk
SALADS
• Gem Salad
ENTRÉES
• Limone
• Gricia
• Eggplant Involtini
⭐️ Connected Legacy Restaurant Review Score Breakdown:
🥩 Food Quality ★★★★★ (5/5)
Fresh, handmade pasta with incredible flavor.
😊 Service ★★★★★ (5/5)
Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming.
✨ Atmosphere / Vibe ★★★★★ (5/5)
Cozy, lively, and perfect for celebrating.
💲 Value ★★★★★ (5/5)
An exceptional dining experience worth every dollar.
💗 Girls’ Trip Experience ★★★★★(5/5)
We think this restaurant is best suited for birthdays, girls’ nights, bachelorette dinners, and special occasions.
TOTAL RATING: ★★★★★ (5/5)
📍Restaurant Amenities:
🍹🍸 Full Bar ✅
📞 Reservations Accepted ✅
🌳 Outdoor / Patio Seating ✅
🎊 Private Room ✅
📸 Photo Ops ✅
🥬 Vegetarian Options ✅
✨Atmosphere / Vibe:
🙌🏻 Trendy ✅
👒 Upscale ✅
🛋️ Cozy ✅
🌿 Relaxed ✅
👍🏻 Perfect Option For (Girls’ Trip Factors):
🎉 Birthday Celebration ✅
🥂 Girls’ Night Out ✅
💎 Special Occasion ✅
🥳 Bachelorette Friendly ✅
✨ Upscale Dining ✅
👯 Best Friend Catch Up ✅
🍽️ Casual Dinner ✅
🍹 Grab a Quick Drink ✅
🍴🍸 Grab a Drink & Share an App ✅
🎶 Before a Concert ✅
📸 Instagram Worthy ✅
📸 Fun Photo Ops Spots ✅
❤️ Why We Recommend It:
Every pasta is handmade in house, the bread is sourced from Cincinnati favorite Allez Bakery, and the combination of exceptional food, outstanding service, and beautiful atmosphere makes this one of our favorite restaurants in Over the Rhine.
ℹ️ Know Before You Go:
🕒 Hours: Sun–Thu: 11 AM–10 PM • Fri–Sat: 11 AM–11 PM
👗 Dress Code: 👕 Casual to Smart Casual
👯 Best Group Size: 2–8 (larger groups should contact their event specialist)
📞 Reservations: Recommended, especially on weekends.
🚗 Parking: Public parking lot across the street (we paid $8). Street parking is also available nearby.
📢 Noise Level: 😊 Moderate
💛 Connected Legacy Tip: Ask if they can make the off menu Limoncello Spritz, start with The Dunk, and don’t leave without ordering one of the handmade pasta dishes. If you’re planning a Cincinnati girls’ trip, this is one reservation we highly recommend.