Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Wilmette, IL

There are 60 pet friendly Italian restaurants within 20 miles of Wilmette 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 Wilmette. Bone appetit!

312 Chicago

Chicago, IL

312 Chicago This Italian spot, located in the pet-friendly Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, is a favorite for diners in the Chicago Loop. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio during the summer months. See Details

Eduardo's Enoteca

Chicago, IL

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

Bar Siena

Chicago, IL

Bar Siena Fido is welcome at outdoor tables at Bar Siena in Chicago, IL. This dog-friendly restaurant features Italian street food, pizza and drinks. They even have a dog menu where pups can order, chicken, a burger patty, steak, gelato, a dog doughnut and even a pup sundae! 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

Pinstripes

Chicago, IL

Pinstripes Pinstripes on E Illinois Street has two pet-friendly outdoor seating so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Pinstripes has bocce ball and bowling for diners, with a rotating list of craft beers from local breweries. The menu is American-Italian, with lunch and dinner dishes like Roasted Cauliflower Orecchiette Pasta, Yellowfin Tuna Flatbread, and Boneless Short Ribs. Stop in for lunch where they offer sandwiches, flatbreads, and combos like grinders and salads, or soups and salad. On Sundays, Pinstripes has a large brunch buffet with made to order omelets, a carving station, and much more. A complimentary mimosa is included. See Details

Cucina Paradiso

Oak Park, IL

Cucina Paradiso Cucina Paradiso is a dog-friendly restaurant serving a variety of drinks and Italian dishes to locals and tourists alike in Oak Park, IL. Visitors to Cucina wanting to dig into a plate of Linguine Pescatore while their furry friend lounges underfoot can sit at one of its fifteen outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes dishes such as Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Baked Meatballs, salads, pizzas, pasta, Chicken Pistachio, Salmon, and an array of desserts. Frequent visitors rave about the Pear Pizza and recommend ordering a bottle of wine and the Chocolate Lava Cake to top off your dining experience. See Details

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

Trattoria 225

Oak Park, IL

Trattoria 225 The wood-fired pizza is a fan favorite among the tasty Italian dishes at this spot. You can dine on the patio with your pet in the summer. See Details

Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant

Chicago, IL

Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant Home to authentic Italian cooking, Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant is a pet-friendly place serving dishes created from recipes passed down through generations. Those wanting to enjoy a slice alongside their furry friend can sit at one of Mart Anthony's eight outdoor tables. The Restaurant's menu includes pizza, soup, pasta, sandwiches, chicken, seafood dishes, steaks, and veal. Frequent visitors recognize Mart Anthony's as a neighborhood restaurant and recommend the antipasto salad and the sausage and peppers. The Italian Restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11am until 10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 4pm until 10pm. 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

Basil Leaf Cafe

Chicago, IL

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

Tufano's Vernon Park Tap

Chicago, IL

Tufano's Vernon Park Tap If you want hearty portions of home style Italian cuisine, this is the place to go. Dine outside and Fido can keep you company. See Details

Siena Tavern

Chicago, IL

Siena Tavern Siena Tavern, located in Chicago, IL, is a trendy Italian eatery that serves up a variety of delicious 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 Grilled Octopus with crispy fingerling potatoes, red chilies, celery, aged balsamic, and chives. Next, chow down on the Truffle Mushroom Pizza topped with white truffle oil, roasted wild mushrooms, garlic cream, and mozzarella. Or go for the Spinach Cavatelli Pasta with rock shrimp, fresno chili, braised leek, pistachio pesto, and mint. Siena Tavern is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 2am, Saturday from 10am to 3am, and Sunday from 10am to 2am. 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

Formento's

Chicago, IL

Formento's Formento's, located in Chicago, IL, is a sophisticated 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 Grilled Artichoke with parmesan, garlic bread crumbs, and lemon-herb butter. Next, chow down on the Pasta Bucatini with carbonara, pancetta, egg yolk, and black pepper. Or go for the Butcher Steak grilled over maple, with roasted cipollini onion, smoky tomato, and porcini mustard. Formento's is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 4:30pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 4:30pm to 9pm. See Details

Rosebud on Rush

Chicago, IL

Rosebud on Rush Rosebud on Rush is an upscale dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. Fido is welcome to join you on the sidewalk patio at a table under the awning for views of the Magnificent Mile. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, wine, cocktails, and dessert. 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

Macello

Chicago, IL

Macello Filled with lively chatter and the smell of pizza, Macello is a pet-friendly restaurant serving Southern Italian fare to locals and tourists alike. Those wanting to chow down on a slice alongside Fido can head to one of Macello's eight outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Macello's menu includes seafood and pasta dishes as well as pizzas cooked in wood-burning ovens, and wines from the Puglia region of Italy. Regular visitors to Macello recommend ordering a bottle of wine with your meal and saving room for gelato. Macello is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am until 10:00pm, Friday from 11:30am until 11:00pm, Saturday from 5:00pm until 11:00pm and Sunday from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. See Details

Nico Osteria

Chicago, IL

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

Monteverde

Chicago, IL

Monteverde Cooking with a self-proclaimed traditional heart and a modern hand, Monteverde is a pet-friendly restaurant serving dinner, drinks, and dessert. Monteverde has eight outdoor tables for guests wanting to dig into a plate of Mediterranean Lamb Ragu alongside their pooch. The restaurant is known for its pasta dishes and those who eat there say it lives up to its hype. Monteverde also offers gluten-free dishes. Top off your meal with a Warm Dark Chocolate Tart or a Vin Santo and Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti. Monteverde is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. See Details