Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Santa Cruz, CA

There are 4 pet friendly Italian restaurants in Santa Cruz that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 6 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 Santa Cruz. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Gabriella Cafe
Gabriella Cafe Gabriella Cafe's sensational menu changes with the seasons. The small outdoor seating are welcomes well-behaved dogs. Gabriella Cafe opens at 11:30am during the week and 11am on weekends. See Details
Pet Friendly Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features everything from salads and pizza, to their signature Pasta Your Own Way where you can pick your favorite sauce and toppings. See Details
Chocolate Chocolate is a pet-friendly Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz, CA. Along with hand-crafted specialty cocktails, their food menu includes appetizers, salads, pastas, chicken, seafood, and a long list of chocolate desserts. Bring Fido along on the small garden patio out front, overlooking charming Pacific Ave. See Details
Cafe Mare Cafe Mare is a pet-friendly Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA that welcomes leashed dogs both inside and outside at their six outdoor tables. The menu features items such as formaggi e olive, caprese con avocado, spaghetti al pesto and zuppa Mediterraneo. See Details
Nonno's Italian Cafe & Wine Bar Nonno's Italian Cafe & Wine Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Los Gatos. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. See Details
Aldo's Ristorante & Bar Aldo's Ristorante and Bar, located in Los Gatos, CA, is a casual Italian eatery that serves up a variety of delicious cuisine. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, seafood, chicken, steak, veal, pasta, paninis, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal (calling ahead is advised, as they occasionally rent out the patio.) Start off with an order of the Polenta con Funghi - baked polenta with mushrooms, topped with gorgonzola cheese. Next, chow down on the Ravioli d� Aragosta - lobster ravioli with baby shrimp in a champagne cream sauce. Or go for the Specialita Di Jovanna - veal scaloppine with porcini mushrooms, truffle paste, and cream. Aldo's Ristorante and Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. See Details
Scopazzi's Scopazzi's, located in Boulder Creek, CA, is an upscale 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. Scopazzi's is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 12am. See Details
Casa Nostra Casa Nostra is a pet-friendly eatery in Ben Lomond, CA, where furry friends can join their owners outside at one of the 15 tables. Their menu features traditional Italian fare like polenta, lasagna, ravioli, veal parmigiana and gnocchi. Pair your meal with a craft beer or wine from their drink menu. See Details
Bella Saratoga Bella Saratoga is a pet-friendly eatery in Saratoga, CA, where furry friends are welcome to join you at one of the 20+ outdoor tables. Their brunch, lunch, and dinner menu features classic Italian and American options like bruschetta, cobb salad, eggplant sandwiches, chicken piccata and more. See Details
Florentine's Trattoria Florentine's Trattoria is a dog-friendly eatery in Saratoga, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the seven tables outside. Their menu features homemade Italian dishes including specialty pastas, pizzas, seafood, their famous garlic bread and cheese spread, and an extensive wine selection. See Details
Santa Cruz, CA, US