Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Lake Forest, IL

There’s 1 pet friendly Italian restaurant in Lake Forest that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 29 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 Lake Forest. Bone appetit!

Francesca's Intimo

Lake Forest, IL

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

Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe'

Mundelein, IL

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

Neoteca

Barrington, IL

Neoteca Neoteca, located in Barrington, IL, is a casual, pet friendly pizzeria and wine bar where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. There menu includes Anitpasti like Garlic Shrimp, Eggplant Parmesan, Warm Olives and Truffle Fries; salads such as Caprese, Caesar, or the Classic House with lemon olive oil and shaved Parmesan; a variety of Bruschetta, pasta dishes, and Charcuterie plates; and their wood-fired pizzas. See Details

Legno Chicago

Chicago, IL

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

DiBenedetto Trattoria

Hoffman Estates, IL

DiBenedetto Trattoria DiBenedetto Trattoria serves authentic, made from scratch Italian food. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio. See Details

Francesco's Hole in the Wall

Northbrook, IL

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

Mambo Italiano

Mundelein, IL

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

Tore and Luke's Italian Beef and Pizza

Palatine, IL

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

Bensenville, IL

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

Chicago, IL

Via Veneto Ristorante Via Veneto Ristorante has great food, plus they're dog friendly. See Details

Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Schaumburg, IL

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

Palatine, IL

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

Zaza's Tavola Italiana

Lake Barrington, IL

Zaza's Tavola Italiana ZaZa's Tavola is a dog-friendly authentic Italian restaurant serving Lake Barrington locals and tourists alike. Visitors to ZaZa's can bring Fido and head to one of its few outdoor tables to enjoy a slice of brick oven pizza. The Italian restaurant's menu is comprised of salad, pasta, chicken, seafood, lamb, and steak dishes, and brick oven pizzas. ZaZa's Tavola is open for lunch, Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 3:00pm, and for dinner, Monday through Friday at 3:00pm and Saturday and Sunday at 5:00pm. See Details

Nottoli Italian Foods

Chicago, IL

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

Bloomingdale, IL

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

Addison, IL

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

Italian Kitchen Restaurant

Deerfield, IL

Italian Kitchen Restaurant Italian Kitchen Restaurant is a family and pet-friendly eatery serving classic Italian fare to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to the Restaurant can enjoy Grilled Octopus alongside their pooch at one of Italian Kitchen's many outdoor tables. Its menu includes salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, Italian specialties such as Eggplant Parmigiana and Chicken Tagliatelle, fresh seafood, chicken and veal dishes, steak, and more. Frequent visitors to Italian Kitchen recommend saving room for the tiramisu and a glass of wine. Italian Kitchen is open Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 11pm, Saturday from 4pm to 11pm and Sunday from 4pm to 10pm. See Details

Disotto

Highwood, IL

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

Mirabella Italian Cuisine and Bar

Chicago, IL

Mirabella Italian Cuisine and Bar Mirabella Italian Cuisine and Bar is a pet-friendly restaurant serving Italian fare to locals and tourists alike. Those wanting to dig into a plate of pasta alongside their pup can sit at one of Mirabella's eight outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes soups and salads, meat dishes, chicken, veal, seafood, and a variety of pasta dishes. Pasta entrees can be ordered gluten-free or whole wheat. Locals rave about the friendly chef and staff and recommend saving room for dessert. Mirabella is open Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 12am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. See Details

Little Red Hen

Glencoe, IL

Little Red Hen Serving its self-proclaimed ""finest barbecue on the North Shore,"" Little Red Hen is a dog-friendly eatery serving home-made foods to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Little Red Hen can head to one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy an Italian Beef Sandwich alongside their furry friend. Its menu includes chicken, fried, barbecued, Greek style, and plain baked, Ribs, seafood, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads, soft serve ice cream and more. Regulars recommend ordering the French Fries to accompany your meal and rave about the fresh bakery treats available. Little Red Hen is open daily from 11am to 8pm." See Details