Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Princeton, NJ

There are 3 pet friendly Italian restaurants in Princeton that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 36 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 Princeton. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Teresa Caffe
Teresa Caffe Teresa Caffe in Princeton, NJ, offers five dog-friendly tables along the edge of their patio where Fido can sit on the outside of the fence while you dine. Their menu includes fresh made pizzas, pasta, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Their mains include roast chicken, salmon, and skirt steak. Don't forget to pair your meal with one of their many wines. On the brunch menu, Teresa Caffe serves standard breakfast options along with their unique breakfast pizzas with ingredients like wild mushrooms, scrambled eggs and truffle oil. See Details
Pet Friendly Osteria Procaccini
Osteria Procaccini Osteria Procaccini boasts a menu full of both classic and contemporary Italian bites made with in the spirit of authenticity. There are several dog-friendly tables on their large outdoor patio. They offer salads, paninis, pizza, and small plates like Mamas Meatballs. Several of their dishes are gluten free or vegetarian to accomodate various dietary needs. This Kingston location is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. See Details
Trattoria Procaccini Well-behaved pets can join their owners at Trattoria Procaccini in Princeton, NJ. This dog-friendly restaurant features eight outdoor tables on a shaded patio where two and four-legged friends can relax together. Fettuccine Alfredo, lobster raviolo, rodotto del Giorno and pappardelle procaccinin are some of the delicious options on their menu. See Details
Scotto's Ristorante Italiano Scotto's Ristorante Italiano is a well-loved local restaurant with ten pet-friendly tables. Their menu features traditional pasta dishes and a custom option so you can have your pick of noodles and sauce style. They also host a selection of house paninis, classic sandwiches, and various pizzas. Scotto's is open Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 10pm and Friday through Saturday from 10pm to 11pm. See Details
Alfonso's Family Trattoria & Gourmet Pizzeria Alfonso's Family Trattoria & Gourmet Pizzeria is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Somerville, NJ where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio, with umbrellas for shade. Alfonso's has been serving up a family-friendly take on high-end Italian dining for over 30 years. Don't forget to try their shrimp scampi and Giambotta while you are there! See Details
Carlucci's Italian Grill Carlucci's Italian Grill serves authentic Italian cuisine to the West Windsor community. The large outdoor, dog-friendly patio has an awning and umbrellas for shade. See Details
Cafe Graziella Cafe Graziella doesn't grab your attention from the outside, but their home style Italian eats will make you and Fido regulars in no time. See Details
Panini Bistro Panini Bistro is a local eatery serving owners and their furry friends in Spotswood, NJ. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner to sit on their pet-friendly outdoor patio with Fido. Try their egg whites and spinach wrap, mango habanero chicken sandwich or salami and mozzarella panini. See Details
Capuano's Flemington Capuano's in Flemington is a classic Italian restaurant with three dog-friendly tables so you can dig into some pasta with your pup. You can expect to find casual dishes like paninis, subs, and burgers on the menu along with traditional pasta, seafood, chicken, and veal dishes. They also serve pizza, stromboli, and calzones with lots of custom options. Capuano's is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30am to 10:00pm, Friday thorugh Saturday from 10:30am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 10:00pm. See Details
La Piazza La Piazza is a dog friendly, Italian family restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service is not available so Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order. Immerse yourself in the unique festive spirit of the Italian piazza, enjoy a delicious, genuinely Italian meal, and become a member of their Italian family! Enjoy pizza, calzones, stromboli, sandwiches, paninis, pasta, veal, chicken and steak entrees, and much more. Be sure to save some room for one of their desserts! See Details
LA Cena The Italian eatery La Cena Ristorante has four outdoor pet-friendly tables. In business for over sixteen years, La Cena is serving fine dining Italian food. The restaurant is making homemade gnocchi and the panchetta for the Bucatini Amatriciana. Previous diners recommend the Veal Parmigiana. There are beef, chicken, veal and fish dishes like Grilled Dover Sole and Filet of Salmon. If you stop in for lunch, there's a special express menu for those on a time crunch. Open Monday through Thursday 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Saturday 4:30pm to 10:30pm. Closed on Sunday. See Details
Trattoria Bolu Trattoria Bolu is a neighborhood Italian restaurant with a modern feel and an emphasis on ingredients from local farms. Many of their items come with a gluten free option so they are accessible to diners with various dietary needs. There are two dog-friendly tables outside when the weather is nice so you can dine with Fido. The menu features small plates with options like bruschetta or homemade meatballs. Main plates include sub sandwiches, brick oven pizza, and paninis. Their dedication to craft and organic fare extends to their drink selection which includes cane sugar sodas, homemade lemonades and teas, and coffee. Trattoria Bolu is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. See Details
Francesco Pizzeria & Restaurant Francesco Pizzeria & Restaurant is a family-owned Italian eatery in Burlington, NJ, with four dog-friendly tables available in the warmer weather. The menu reflects the family's Sicilian roots with pasta entrees, pizza, and specialty subs. You'll also find entrees with chicken, seafood and vegetarian options. See Details
Mamma Mia's Great Italian restaurant. good fried calamari Chloe the Akita approved and pasta dishes as well as pizza. Dog friendly at outdoor patio. I brought a friend with his Akita and the hostess brought her a bowl of water. Our waitress Joanne said people bring their dogs to the outdoor patio frequently. See Details
Villa Maria Villa Maria is a casual Italian eatery with four pet-friendly tables where you can take your order to go to eat with Fido. The menu includes cheesesteaks, pizza, pasta, burgers, wraps, and seafood entrees. Don't forget to check out the daily lunch and dinner specials, too! Villa Maria is open Sunday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 10:00pm, Friday from 10:00am to 11:00pm, and Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm. See Details
Alfonso's Hillsborough Alfonso's Hillsborough is a unassuming pizza parlor and Italian restaurant with two dog-friendly tables. Although their exterior may be humble, locals rave about their specialty pizzas and homemade dishes. The menu includes numerous classic pasta dishes like spaghetti carbonara and penne vodka. Along with pasta, you'll find subs, baked dishes, and paninis. They also serve unique pizzas like the BLT. If you don't have time for a sit down meal, Alfonso's is happy to provide take out or delivery. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm and Sunday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. See Details
Lenny's Pizza and Pasta Lenny's Pizza and Pasta is a BYOB restaurant with one dog-friendly table. They specialize in casual Italian and American fare with pizza by the slice, steak sandwiches, pasta, and handhelds with lots of customizable options. The menu also includes dinner portions with entrees like shrimp parmigiana and veal francese. Lenny's is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30am to 10:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 10;30am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:30pm. See Details
Alfie's Ristorante Alfie's Ristorante, located in Warren, NJ, is an intimate Italian eatery serving up delicious cuisine in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, chicken, veal, steak, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Carpaccio di Manzo - thinly sliced prime aged black Angus served over rugola, with shredded parmesan and truffle oil. Next, chow down on the Cavatelli Del Mezzadro with homemade cavatelli, fresh veggies, sundried tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Or go for the Pollo Tropea - chicken with hot and sweet peppers, onions, black olives, and a touch of marinara. Alfie's Ristorante is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 10pm, Saturday from 4pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. See Details
Al Fresco's Al Fresco's is a casual, BYOB Italian restaurant with five dog-friendly tables for well-behaved pups. The menu includes subs, cheesesteaks, focaccia sandwiches, and salad. Perhaps the most popular items on the menu are their pizzas which can be customized or ordered from their selection of red and white pizzas. They also serve a wide variety of entrees with pasta, chicken, seafood, and more. Al Fresco's is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Francesco Pizzeria & Restaurant Francesco Pizzeria & Restaurant is a pet-friendly business serving dishes prepared from recipes passed down by four generations of Italian chefs. Visitors to the restaurant can sit with their pet at one of four outdoor tables. The menu ranges from sandwiches and seafood to pasta and vegetarian dishes, to cannoli imported from Italy. Located in the center of Milltown, Francesco's is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. See Details
Princeton, NJ, US