Pepp & Dolores

“Our experience at Pepp & Dolores was absolutely incredible, and Mark made it unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, he brought such a charming, funny, and welcoming energy to our table. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we had the perfect dining experience. Mark walked us through the menu with great recommendations and was hilariously torn between the mushroom pasta and the corn and crab dish himself—which honestly made us even more excited to order. Every suggestion he made was spot on. He was incredibly attentive throughout the entire meal, always checking in at just the right moments, keeping our drinks filled, clearing plates promptly, and making sure we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. Endless refills, seamless service, and such a positive attitude—he truly did it all. Mark made the whole evening feel special, and his enthusiasm was contagious. I swear his positive energy somehow made the food taste even better. We’ll absolutely be back, and we hope we’re lucky enough to have him as our server again!”

“Incredible restaurant in OTR. The ambiance is nice and the service and food were both top notch. Mark explained the menu thoroughly and helped us select some of our dishes. We started with the whipped ricotta which was delicious. More garlicky than most other whipped ricottas but that put it over the edge for me. Our table of 4 ordered 3 pastas and 2 meats and we had plenty of food (and leftovers). Our favorite pastas were the Limone and the Spicy Vodka. The Limone had a zesty freshness that paired perfectly with the veal cutlets we ordered. The breadcrumbs served on the pasta also added a unique but welcomed texture. The spicy vodka was everything you want a vodka sauce to be, just with a little kick. The chicken dish was good as well, although the fennel sausage stole the show on that plate for me. The Sunday sauce was good, but a bit one note for me and I preferred all the other dishes we tried. For dessert we had an Affogato with their Vanilla Mascarpone gelato. They also brought out almond cookies which paired perfectly with the espresso and gelato. Overall this was an excellent dining experience and I highly recommend Pepp & Dolores for a great meal in OTR.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Today was an amazing time at Pepp & Dolores! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and perfectly located in OTR, with parking conveniently right across the street. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the restaurant itself was beautifully designed. The host and hostess were warm, welcoming, and greeted us with smiles. We chose to sit outside and were greeted by our waiter, Michael, who provided outstanding service. We went with every recommendation Michael gave and the food was 10/10. The fresh pasta was delicious, the sauces were incredible, and every bite was packed with flavor. From the quality service to the excellent food, this place exceeded expectations. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend if you’re in Cincinnati and looking for an amazing dining experience 🙌🍝”

“Absolutely amazing! Everything from the food to the service was phenomenal. We started with the housemade ricotta with sourdough bread and a wedge salad. Both were delicious! We then had the veal cutlets and meatballs, followed by our pasta dishes the limone and pomodoro. And again, all of it was delicious! We have zero complaints about the food. A few tips for planning your visit: -reservations fill up pretty far in advance -each person will probably want to order at least 3 plates. -they do not offer dessert -parking is not free, however there is a large pay lot directly across from the restaurant I highly recommend visiting!!”

“After a long day of roadtripping, Pepp & Dolores was the time out we needed. An incredible atmosphere that feels small and quaint but gives you enough breathing room to feel comfortable. We were seated at the bar which was perfect because we like being close to what we love. I decided to try one of cocktails on the drink menu, I wasn’t too fond of it so I changed course and ordered an espresso martini. It was the best decision I made that day. Scrumptious! I started with an appetizer of meatballs which were delicious and juicy followed by the Lobster pasta. I thought the espresso martini was the best decision I made that day but quickly after taking my first bite of pasta- I knew I was going to have to fight off the urge to lick my plate clean. I had another espresso martini for dessert and my companion and I left Pepp & Dolores thanking whatever Italian food Gods (and the chefs in the kitchen) were responsible for such an incredible meal.”