Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Charlottesville, VA

There are 4 pet friendly Italian restaurants in Charlottesville that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Charlottesville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Sal's Caffe Italia
Sal's Caffe Italia Located in Charlottesville, VA, Sal's Caffe Italia is a casual Italian eatery that serves up dishes carefully prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, paninis, subs, pasta, pizza, flatbreads, stuffed pasta, chicken, beef, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with a crisp glass of wine and an order of Zucchini Fritte - panko breaded zucchini served with lemon garlic aioli and parmesan. Next, chow down on the Nina Pappardelle with jumbo shrimp, sundried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts in your choice of sauce (alfredo, pink lady, or pomodoro fresco.) Sal's Caffe Italia is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Vivace
Vivace Vivace is an Italian eatery that serves up a variety of delicious, authentic dishes. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, pasta, veggies, chicken, beef, seafood, and more. Bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables (reservations required.) Start your meal off with the fresh calamari fritti with smoked tomato aioli, and cherry peppers. Next, tuck into the Frutti de Mare with clams, mussels, and shrimp served over spaghetti, fra diavolo (spicy!) Vivace is open Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 9:30pm, Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. See Details
Red Pump Red Pump is a casual eatery that serves up a menu full of Mediterranean and Italian inspired dishes. Choose from options like pizza, burgers, seafood, soups, chicken, pasta, veggie dishes, beef, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with a delicious Mulled Wine with red wine, apple cider, and brandy, and place an order for the Roasted Beets with butternut cream, roasted celery root, pecan soil, and preserved lemon. Next, chow down on the Maine Lobster Tortellini with butter poached lobster, cheese tortellini, basil pistou, and lobster brodo. Red Pump is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Vita Nova New York Style Pizza & Restaurant Vita Nova New York Style Pizza & Restaurant in downtown Charlottesville, VA is pet friendly. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their half-dozen umbrella-shaded outdoor tables. Their menu features a wide range of specialty pies to choose from. See Details
Amici's Italian Bistro Amici's Italian Bistro is a casual eatery offering two dog-friendly tables outside. Their menu features pasta, salad, pizza, and specialty sandwiches. Amici's is open Monday from 11am to 9pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. See Details
Charlottesville, VA, US