Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Washington, DC

There are 21 pet friendly Italian restaurants in Washington 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 Washington. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Osteria Morini
Osteria Morini Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables on the outside of the patio at Osteria Morini. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine in a comfortable setting. Menu items include Italian cheese and cured meats platters, wood-grilled Branzino, grilled veal chops, and seasonal pasta dishes. Osteria Morini is open for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and daily dinner starting at 11:30am Monday - Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday. See Details
Pet Friendly Flavio Restaurant
Flavio Restaurant Dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly outdoor sidewalk tables at the Italian Flavio Restaurant located in DC's Georgetown neighborhood. Flavio serves Italian food in a modern way. Popular menu items include bruschetta, seafood pizza, lobster Diavolo pizza, and filet mignon. See Details
Trattoria Alberto Dogs are welcome at eight outdoor tables at this Italian restaurant. Trattoria Alberto's menu items include fried calamari, minestrone soup, linguine with clams, veal piccata, and chicken parmesan. Trattoria Alberto is open Monday - Friday 11:30am - 10:30pm, Saturday - Sunday 5:30pm - 10:30pm. See Details
Tortino Restaurant Dogs are welcome at five outdoor tables at this Italian restaurant. Tortino Restaurant's menu features pan-seared scallops, carrot and ginger soup, lamb shank osso buco style, and black ink crab meat ravioli. Tortino Restaurant is open Monday - Friday at 11:30am, Saturday - Sunday from 11am. See Details
Rosemarino D'Italia Dupont Rosemarino D'Italia Dupont is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Washington, D.C. The restaurant is owned by Chef Rosemeri Espinoza, who makes pasta and sauces from scratch daily. The lunch menu includes shrimp and scallops, risotto, ravioli, and other Italian classics. For dinner, have a very satisfying plate of veal and beef lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce. See Details
Modena Modena, located in Washington, DC, 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. Modena is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 2:30pm, then 5pm to 10pm, Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm, then 5pm to 10:30pm, and Saturday from 5pm to 10:30pm. See Details
Centrolina Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this Italian food market selling veggies and pasta, coffee bar, and restaurant. Dogs are not allowed inside Centrolina at all; prepare accordingly. Centrolina serves simple Italian food in a relaxed environment. Menu items change daily; representative dishes include arugula salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette with shaved parmesan cheese, wood-fired lamb steak with cauliflower and fingerling potatoes, orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe, fennel sausage, anchovy, and garlic. Centrolina is open Monday - Thursday 7am - 11pm, Friday 7am - midnight, Saturday 8am - midnight, Sunday 8am - 11pm. See Details
Cafe Milano Dogs are welcome at more than ten tables at this Italian restaurant. Cafe Milano serves Southern Coastal Italian cuisine in a buttoned-up environment popular with Capitol Hill politicians and staffers. Menu items include al dente pasta dishes, beef tenderloin carpaccio, shrimp risotto, whole Dover sole with asparagus, and braised veal cheek. Classic Italian cocktails like Aperol Spritzes and Negronis are served in addition to signature cocktails and a good wine list. Cafe Milano is open Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 1:30am, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30am, Sunday 11:30am - midnight. Reservations recommended. See Details
Lillies Restaurant & Bar Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this Italian restaurant. Lillies Restaurant & Bar serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Menu items include lobster ravioli, vegetable lasagna, and tri-color rotini in a pesto cream sauce. Lillies is open Monday - Friday 11am - 10pm, Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am - 7pm. See Details
Casa Luca Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this healthy Italian restaurant popular for power lunches and romantic date night dinners. Casa Luca seamlessly blends classic Italian cuisine with Spanish influences in their dishes. Popular menu items include lobster gnocchi fra Diavolo, Florentine porterhouse steak, halibut, and family-style Sunday suppers. Casa Luca is open Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 10pm, Friday 11:30am - 10:30pm, Saturday 5pm - 10:30pm, Sunday 5pm - 10pm. See Details
Al Dente Dogs are welcome at more than ten outdoor tables at this Italian restaurant. Al Dente features house-made pasta, risotto, fresh fish and meat offerings along with Italian desserts and a selection of gelati. Al Dente also serves Neapolitan pizza from the restaurant�s brick oven. Al Dente is open daily from 11:30am - 11pm. See Details
Alta Strada Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this authentic Italian restaurant. Alta Strada serves Italian wines and craft cocktails, antipasti, thin crust pizza, sub sandwiches, soups, salads, and pasta dishes at reasonable prices. Menu items include Margherita pizza, tagliatelle Bolognese, and tiramisu. Alta Strada is open Sunday - Thursday 11:30am - midnight, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 1am. See Details
Sette Osteria Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables on the patio at this Italian restaurant. Sette Osteria serves hot and cold antipasti, pasta dishes, pizzas, and grilled meats and fish. Sette Osteria is open Monday - Friday 11:30am - 10pm or later, Saturday - Sunday 11am - 10pm or later. See Details
Via Ghibellina Via Ghibellina is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Washington DC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table along the sidewalk when the weather is nice. They specialize in Neapolitan-style pizzas and seasonal Tuscan dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. See Details
Casolare Ristorante & Bar Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this Italian restaurant popular for weekend bottomless Bellini brunches. Casolare Ristorante & Bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner daily in addition to their weekend brunch. Menu items include Italian egg scrambles for breakfast, asparagus and pancetta pizza for lunch, and maltagliati pasta with Maryland crab and Fresno chilis for dinner. Casolare Ristorante & Bar is open Monday 7am - 9:30pm, Tuesday - Thursday 7am - 10pm, Friday 7am - 10:30pm, Saturday 8am - 10:30pm, Sunday 8am - 9:30pm. See Details
Sette Osteria - Logan Circle Dogs are welcome at two outdoor tables on the patio at this Italian restaurant. Sette Osteria serves hot and cold antipasti, pasta dishes, pizzas, and grilled meats and fish. Sette Osteria is open Monday - Friday 11:30am - 10pm or later, Saturday - Sunday 11am - 10pm or later. See Details
Italian Gourmet Deli Dogs are welcome at four outdoor tables at this Italian deli. Italian Gourmet Deli serves breakfast panini and omelets in the mornings, and sandwiches, salads, and pizza for lunch and dinner. Popular menu items include the Bacon Bomb Burger, Caprese Pizza, Roasted Eggplant Panini, and Cheesesteak Salad. Italian Gourmet Deli is open Monday � Friday 7am to 8pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm. See Details
Il Canale Located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC, Il Canale is an Italian restaurant with dog-friendly sidewalk seating. This restaurant is the only one in DC to receive the top culinary honor from the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce and the National Institute of Tourism! Enjoy one of their signature menu items like their house-made focaccia, lamb chops and fresh ravioli. There are vegetarian and vegan options on the menu as well. See Details
Ristorante i Ricchi Ristorante i Ricchi is a dog-friendly eatery in Washington, DC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the six tables outside. Their menu features authentic Italian dishes including pasta, seafood and chicken dishes, as well as an extensive wine selection. See Details
Dupont Italian Kitchen Dupont Italian Kitchen is a pet-friendly establishment in Washington, DC. Fido is welcome to join you outside at one of their 12 tables for a meal. Their menu features garlic bread, fried brussel sprouts, seafood pasta and lasagna. See Details
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