Pepp & Dolores
Handmade-pasta restaurant in Over-the-Rhine, named to OpenTable's 2025 Top 100 and Yelp's 2026 Top 100 in the U.S.
Located on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, known for handmade pasta and housemade bread. The menu changes with the seasons, and the basement level feels especially cozy and rustic. The most recommended dishes are the bright, creamy Limone lemon pasta and the spicy vodka sauce pasta. Starters include whipped ricotta with sourdough and fried artichokes. It was named to OpenTable's 2025 nationwide Top 100 (the only Cincinnati restaurant) and Yelp's 2026 nationwide Top 100. Demand is high, and dinner reservations often need to be booked weeks ahead, though the full menu is also available at the bar. Gluten-free pasta is available, with plenty of vegetarian options.
Opening hours
Dinner service only; check the OpenTable booking page for current times
Nearby sights
- Over-the-Rhine
- Washington Park
- Cincinnati Music Hall
- Findlay Market
- Contemporary Arts Center
- William Howard Taft National Historic Site
- Fountain Square
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center