Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Highwood, IL

There’s 1 pet friendly Italian restaurant in Highwood that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 38 more nearby. 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 Highwood. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Disotto
Disotto Disotto is a dog-friendly spot claiming to transport you to a "wine cellar on the Italian countryside for a homemade meal." Disotto offers nine outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of pasta alongside their pooch. The Italian restaurant's menu is comprised of brunch items, antipasti, salads, soups, pasta, and chicken, steak, and salmon dishes. Disotto is open Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 10am to 3pm and 4pm to 9pm. 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
Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe' This small restaurant offers good Italian food, nice wines, and delicious desserts. Dogs are allowed on the small outdoor patio, which only has a few tables. See Details
Francesca's Intimo Francesca’s Intimo is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant that has been in business for our twenty years, in the beautiful town of Lake Forest, IL. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome, Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Try the Risotto con Capesante e Carciofi, Rigatoni Dei Sardi, and Fruitti di Mare Acqua Pazza when you're visiting. Ask about their gluten friendly menu too! 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
Francesco's Hole in the Wall Francesco's Hole In The Wall is a pet-friendly joint serving authentic Italian fare in a charming atmosphere. Francesco's offers four outdoor tables to guests with dogs wanting to dig into a plate of pasta. Francesco's menu is written in marker on its wallboard twice daily. The items change based on the ingredients that arrive each morning. The twenty plus entrees include dishes such as ravioli, seafood, risotto dishes, desserts such as cannoli and cheesecake, and a selection of wines and cocktails. Italian lovers who frequent Francesco's recommend ordering the soft shell crab or Chicken Vesuvio if they are available, and say to save room for dessert. The Hole in the Wall is open for lunch, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30am to 2:00pm and Friday from 11:30am to 2:15pm. It is open for dinner, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:15pm, Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:15pm and Sunday from 4:00pm to 8:45pm. 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
Mambo Italiano Mambo Italiano, located in Mundelein, IL, is an elegant eatery that serves up delicious Italian dishes in a casual atmosphere. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, chicken, veal, steak, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, pizza, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Calamari Alla Griglia - calamari grilled and sauteed in garlic, olive oil, and white wine with roasted red peppers. Next, chow down on the Veal Limone - veal medallions floured and battered in egg, pan-fried in olive oil, and sauteed in a creamy lemon butter sauce. Or go for the Pepper and Egg Sandwich - toasted fresh Italian bread stuffed with peppers, eggs, and Parmigiano cheese. Mambo Italiano is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 10pm. 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
Tore and Luke's Italian Beef and Pizza Tore and Luke's Italian Beef and Pizza is a dog-friendly restaurant serving a range of Italian dishes to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Tore and Luke's looking to dig into its famous Italian Beef Sandwich while their canine lounges underfoot can do so at one of its ten outdoor tables. The restaurant's menu includes Chicago-style hot dogs, Calabrese style pizza, Italian sausage, hamburgers, and its famous ""Big Bag of Fries,"" as well as Johnny Pisano's Italian Lemonade and dessert items. Tore and Lukes Italian Beef and Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30am to 12:00am and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 1:00pm." See Details
ASTI Deli ASTI Deli is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant and deli serving Bensenville locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can bring Fido and head to one of its five outdoor tables to enjoy an Antipasto Salad piled high with salami, capicola, mortadella, ham, olives, pepperoncini, onions, tomatoes, artichokes, provolone cheese, and lettuce. ASTI Deli's menu includes soups, salads, pasta dishes, cold subs, hot sandwiches, pizzas, and fried dishes such as Mozzarella Sticks, Calamari, Chicken Fingers, Jumbo Shrimp, and Spicy Wings. ASTI Deli is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. See Details
Via Veneto Ristorante Via Veneto Ristorante has great food, plus they're dog friendly. See Details
Barnelli's Pasta Bowl Barnelli's Pasta Bowl is a dog-friendly restaurant serving homestyle Italian fare to Schaumburg locals and tourists alike. Visitors to the restaurant can head to one of its outdoor tables to dig into a plate of pasta alongside their pooch. Barnelli's menu is made up of secret family recipes created from fresh ingredients. Salads, soups, sandwiches, award-winning ribs, specialty Italian pasta dishes, and homemade desserts are featured. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Gianni's Cafe A family-owned and operated, dog-friendly restaurant, Gianni's Cafe serves Italian cuisine to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Gianni's Cafe looking to dig into a plate of pasta alongside their pooch can sit on its small outdoor patio to enjoy their meal. Dogs are only allowed on the patio until 3pm. The Cafe's menu includes seafood, appetizers, soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, pasta dishes, Stuffed Peppers, a Filet Trio, Mushroom Crusted Pork Chop, and chicken, veal, and fish entrees, as well as a Create Your Own Pasta Menu, a variety of desserts, and cocktails. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Chicken Parmesan and say to save room for the Carrot or Chocolate Cakes. This location of Gianni's Cafe is open for both white-tablecloth as well as casual eating Tuesday through Friday from 11am to close and for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm. See Details
Alpine Food Shop Alpine Food Shop is a pet-friendly spot to try imported and domestic Italian delicacies. Visitors to the Food Shop wanting to dig into a sub alongside their furry friend can head to its outdoor bench to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes a variety of subs and salads, and its signature The Alpine Sub, ""a classic since 1955,"" stuffed with ham, salami, capicollo and provolone cheese. Locals call Alpine Food Shop ""a treasure,"" and say that you can't go wrong with The Alpine Sub and a bag of chips. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm." See Details
Rosalia's Deli Rosalia's Deli is a dog-friendly Italian deli serving cold cuts and wood-fired pizzas. Pizza-craving dog owners can head to one of Rosalia's two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside their furry friend. The Deli serves salads, soups, cold subs, paninis, sandwiches, and pizzas. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Tuscan panini, which was featured in Chicago's top fifty sandwiches and say to save room for gelato to top off your meal. The Deli is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. See Details
Nottoli Italian Foods Nottoli Italian Foods is a dog-friendly spot to get Italian fare from a family-owned eatery. Those looking to dig into a hot sandwich alongside their canine can sit at one of Nottoli's two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes award-winning sausage and meatballs, specialty subs, salads, ravioli, lasagna, mostaccioli, and tiramisu. Frequent visitors rave over the Italian sausage. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm, Saturday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 8:30am to 3:00pm. See Details
Pronto's Pronto's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving premium pizza and Italian cuisine to Glendale Heights locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Pronto's can bring Fido and head to one of its ten outdoor tables to enjoy a slice. Pronto's menu is comprised of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, pasta, dinners such as BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Vesuvio, and Breaded Shrimp, and pizza, including deep dish, Chicago style stuffed, bakery style, and specialty pizzas. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Lemon Italian Ice, a Nutella Cream Puff, or Mari's Classic Cheesecake. Pronto's is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 9pm. See Details
Mario's Mario's, located in Addison, IL, is an Italian Deli that is dog-friendly. Fido can sit with you at the eight outdoor tables. Mario's has a daily soup, daily hot specials along with salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Some of the delicious options are Minestrone, Cream of Asparagus, Cheese Ravioli, and Spaghetti. If you are just looking for a sandwich try the grilled panini with an option of turkey, chicken, Italian, veggie or fresh mozzarella with roasted red peppers. If you want something sweet they have tiramisu, cannoli, and other desserts. Mario's is open Monday through Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday 9am-4pm. See Details
Highwood, IL, US