Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Chicago, IL

There are 32 pet friendly Italian restaurants in Chicago 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 Chicago. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly 312 Chicago
312 Chicago This Italian spot, located in the pet-friendly Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, is a favorite for diners in the Chicago Loop. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio during the summer months. See Details
Pet Friendly Eduardo's Enoteca
Eduardo's Enoteca Offering small production wines, craft spirits, and light authentic Italian fare, Eduardo's Enoteca is a pet-friendly spot for a romantic date or a glass of wine among the locals. Those wanting to sip alongside Fido can do so at one of Eduardo's ten outdoor tables. Its menu includes a vast wine selection and hand-crafted cocktails, made with freshly squeezed juices. It also offers rustic Italian pizzas and hand-made pasta. Eduardo's serves lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on the weekends. This hidden gem is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10am to 11pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 3am. See Details
Bar Siena Fido is welcome at outdoor tables at Bar Siena in Chicago, IL. This dog-friendly restaurant features Italian street food, pizza and drinks. They even have a dog menu where pups can order, chicken, a burger patty, steak, gelato, a dog doughnut and even a pup sundae! See Details
Pinstripes Pinstripes on E Illinois Street has two pet-friendly outdoor seating so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Pinstripes has bocce ball and bowling for diners, with a rotating list of craft beers from local breweries. The menu is American-Italian, with lunch and dinner dishes like Roasted Cauliflower Orecchiette Pasta, Yellowfin Tuna Flatbread, and Boneless Short Ribs. Stop in for lunch where they offer sandwiches, flatbreads, and combos like grinders and salads, or soups and salad. On Sundays, Pinstripes has a large brunch buffet with made to order omelets, a carving station, and much more. A complimentary mimosa is included. See Details
Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant Home to authentic Italian cooking, Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant is a pet-friendly place serving dishes created from recipes passed down through generations. Those wanting to enjoy a slice alongside their furry friend can sit at one of Mart Anthony's eight outdoor tables. The Restaurant's menu includes pizza, soup, pasta, sandwiches, chicken, seafood dishes, steaks, and veal. Frequent visitors recognize Mart Anthony's as a neighborhood restaurant and recommend the antipasto salad and the sausage and peppers. The Italian Restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11am until 10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 4pm until 10pm. See Details
Legno Chicago Lengo Chicago is a dog-friendly, Italian gastropub serving traditional Italian fare with a fresh, contemporary twist. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Lengo's menu includes dishes such as the Jacked Up Lengo Burger, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, grilled calamari, salads, soups, seafood and more. Locals rave about the brunch options and recommend saving room for dessert. See Details
Basil Leaf Cafe Basil Leaf Cafe offers tasty Italian fare in a dog-friendly setting. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables during the summer months. See Details
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap If you want hearty portions of home style Italian cuisine, this is the place to go. Dine outside and Fido can keep you company. See Details
Siena Tavern Siena Tavern, located in Chicago, IL, is a trendy Italian eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Grilled Octopus with crispy fingerling potatoes, red chilies, celery, aged balsamic, and chives. Next, chow down on the Truffle Mushroom Pizza topped with white truffle oil, roasted wild mushrooms, garlic cream, and mozzarella. Or go for the Spinach Cavatelli Pasta with rock shrimp, fresno chili, braised leek, pistachio pesto, and mint. Siena Tavern is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 2am, Saturday from 10am to 3am, and Sunday from 10am to 2am. See Details
Formento's Formento's, located in Chicago, IL, is a sophisticated eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Italian fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Grilled Artichoke with parmesan, garlic bread crumbs, and lemon-herb butter. Next, chow down on the Pasta Bucatini with carbonara, pancetta, egg yolk, and black pepper. Or go for the Butcher Steak grilled over maple, with roasted cipollini onion, smoky tomato, and porcini mustard. Formento's is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 4:30pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 4:30pm to 9pm. See Details
Rosebud on Rush Rosebud on Rush is an upscale dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. Fido is welcome to join you on the sidewalk patio at a table under the awning for views of the Magnificent Mile. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, wine, cocktails, and dessert. See Details
Macello Filled with lively chatter and the smell of pizza, Macello is a pet-friendly restaurant serving Southern Italian fare to locals and tourists alike. Those wanting to chow down on a slice alongside Fido can head to one of Macello's eight outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Macello's menu includes seafood and pasta dishes as well as pizzas cooked in wood-burning ovens, and wines from the Puglia region of Italy. Regular visitors to Macello recommend ordering a bottle of wine with your meal and saving room for gelato. Macello is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am until 10:00pm, Friday from 11:30am until 11:00pm, Saturday from 5:00pm until 11:00pm and Sunday from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. See Details
Nico Osteria Nico Osteria, located in Chicago, IL, is an elegant eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Italian fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Octopus Carpaccio with fennel savoro and preserved meyer lemon. Next, tuck into the Stuffed Pappardelle with milk-braised pork, carrot, and black truffle. Or go for the Crispy Pasture-Raised Chicken with cannellini beans, prosciutto jam, and charred escarole. Nico Osteria is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 10:30pm, Friday from 7:30am to 11pm, Saturday from 9am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 10:30pm. See Details
Monteverde Cooking with a self-proclaimed traditional heart and a modern hand, Monteverde is a pet-friendly restaurant serving dinner, drinks, and dessert. Monteverde has eight outdoor tables for guests wanting to dig into a plate of Mediterranean Lamb Ragu alongside their pooch. The restaurant is known for its pasta dishes and those who eat there say it lives up to its hype. Monteverde also offers gluten-free dishes. Top off your meal with a Warm Dark Chocolate Tart or a Vin Santo and Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti. Monteverde is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. See Details
Nonnina Echoing old school cooking techniques in an upscale eatery with a retro vibe, is Nonnina, a pet-friendly restaurant welcoming diners with casual and affordable dishes. Visitors to Nonnina wanting to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail alongside their furry friend can sit at one of its two outdoor tables on the front patio. Its menu includes salads, pizza, pasta, Eggplant Parmigiana, fish, veal, chicken, and pork dishes. Regulars recommend saving room for the gelato or the chocolate mousse. Nonnina is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:30pm, Friday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, Sunday from 3:00am to 8:00pm, and to go from 10:30am to 5:30pm. See Details
Viaggio Viaggio is a dog-friendly restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine. Visitors to Viaggio looking to dig into a plate of pasta while their pooch relaxes nearby can head to one of its five outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Viaggio's menu includes dishes such as Meatball Salad, Fried Calamari, salads, a variety of pasta, chicken dishes, seafood, Risotto of the Day, steaks, and more. Viaggio regulars strongly recommend ordering the Brick Chicken and saving room for a cannoli for dessert. The restaurant is open Sunday from 4pm to 8pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from1 1am to 11pm and Saturday from 4pm to 11pm. See Details
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse River North Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse River North serves aged steaks and Italian favorites in a pet-friendly, sophisticated, high-energy environment. Those wanting to dine at an architectural landmark building, once home to a member of Al Capone's gang, can do so alongside their canine at one of Harry Caray's eleven outdoor tables. Harry Caray's serves lunch, dinner, and gluten-free items. Its menus include items ranging from prime steaks and chops to a variety of pasta, sandwiches, fresh fish, shellfish, and salads. Locals rave about the fact Harry Caray's is located at the Navy Pier and recommend ordering the Chicken Vesuvius. Harry Caray's is open Sunday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 11:00pm. See Details
Vinci Restaurant A self-proclaimed rustic Italian experience, Vinci Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery visited by locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Vinci wanting to order a slice while their furry friend lounges underfoot can head to one of its six outdoor tables to have a look at its menu. The restaurant offers gluten-free and regular dishes ranging from Baked ""Roman style"" Gnocchi to Margherita pizza to pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, and desserts. Regulars to the restaurant recommend ordering the pork chop topped with pancetta sauce and saving room for its apple cake to top off your meal. Vinci is open for dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:30pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 8:30pm. It serves Sunday Brunch from 10:30am to 2:30pm." See Details
Via Veneto Ristorante Via Veneto Ristorante has great food, plus they're dog friendly. See Details
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana is a dog-friendly pizzeria serving a variety of Italian dishes to locals and tourists alike. Those wanting to chow down on a slice alongside their canine can sit at one of Forno Rosso's fifteen outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes salads, pizza, and panuozzi, an Italian street food. Frequent visitors to Forno Rosso call it the ""best Neopolitan pizza in Chicago,"" and recommend saving room for the Nutella Pizza for dessert. Gluten-free options are also available. This location of Forno Rosso is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 12am." See Details
Chicago, IL, US