Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in North Carolina

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great Italian restaurants in North Carolina that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Bocelli's Italian Restaurant
Bocelli's Italian Restaurant Bocelli's Italian Restaurant is pet friendly! They serve wonderful pizza and have an outside eating area and are very dog friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly Mezzaluna
Mezzaluna Mezzaluna in downtown Hendersonville, NC, is a dog-friendly Italian eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, weather permitting. Offering fine entrees, wood-fired pizza, 50 beer taps, and an extensive wine selection. See Details
Anthony's Italian Restaurant Italian-American favorites such as paninis, pasta, and pizza. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Enrigo Italian bistro serves fresh pasta, pizza, and desserts. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs. See Details
Babymoon Cafe Babymoon Cafe is a casual fine dining eatery that serves up a variety of Italian style menu options. Choose from appetizers, salads, pasta, seafood, beef, chicken, sandwiches, calzones, strombolis, heroes, pizza, desserts, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and you can snag a seat at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables on the covered and heated patio to enjoy your meal. Start with a crisp glass of wine and an order of Spicy Grilled Shrimp finished with cayenne pesto aioli. Next, chow down on the Porcini Mushroom Ravioli - raviolis stuffed with porchini mushrooms and filet mignon sauteed with roasted roma tomatoes in a garlic-gorgonzola demi-glace. Babymoon is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. See Details
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian Dogs are welcome at eight outdoor tables when the weather permits at this Italian restaurant. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian serves ""old school"" favorites (think red sauce and cheese) like chicken parmesan, lasagna, sausage with peppers and onions, and spaghetti with Sunday gravy and meatballs. Vinnie's is open Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday 5pm - 10:30pm." See Details
Italian Bistro Pizza & Pasta Italian Bistro Pizza and Pasta is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features traditional, thin crust NY-style pizza, stromboli, calzone, sandwiches, and Italian specialties like chicken parmesan, linguine with clam sauce, and lasagna. See Details
Fat Tony's Italian Pub Fat Tony's Italian Pub is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00am, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. This unique Italian-American style eatery serves up a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pizza, calzones, and much more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start with the local favorite Meatball Sundae - four juicy meatballs, housemade marinara, and a scoop of premium ricotta served with four pieces of garlic bread. Once you wiped the bowl clean, move on to a slice of specialty pizza. The unique Fig and Gorgonzola is topped with a NC fig preserve and gorgonzola spread base, mozzarella, asiago, and prosciutto, and finished with a balsamic glaze drizzle. See Details
Da Vinci's Table Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at the pet-friendly Da Vinci's Table in Burlington, NC. Their menu features antipasto platters, fried calamari, bruschetta, salads and onion soup appetizers. Main courses include pasta dishes served with a tossed salad and garlic bread, traditional or thin crust pizzas, sub sandwiches, gourmet burgers and steaks. Da Vinci's Mona Lisa Spaghetti and German Pizza are popular orders! See Details
Vivace Vivace is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. This Italian eatery boasts a variety of menu options that will leave your mouth watering. Snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy an authentic Italian meal with Fido by your side. Start with an order of brussels sprouts with diced apple. house cured pancetta, apple amaro vinaigrette, lemon crema, and spiced chili salt. Or try the warm kale salad with diced pear, gorgonzola, roasted pistachio, and white balsamic vinaigrette with vin cotto. For your meal, savor the Scallop Risotto with wild mushrooms, English peas, thyme, mascarpone, parmesan, truffle oil, and red sorrel! See Details
Paradiso Roma Ristorante Dog-friendly Paradiso Roma Ristorante in Elizabeth City, NC, welcomes Fido on the patio to delight in the view of the Pasquotank River. Choose from traditional Italian favorites made with local produce and proteins such as the Meatballs Alla Vodka or Argula and Fig Salad. Complete your meal with the Housemade Tiramisu or Dolce Ravioli. See Details
Fiamma Fiamma in Charlotte matches divine Italian entrees with excellent service. It's all at affordable prices, and dogs are welcome to dine with their owners in the outdoor area. See Details
Bella's Italian Restaurant Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the sidewalk at this Italian restaurant located in Boone. Bella's serves Italian food like pizzas, salad, calamari, chicken wings, Italian subs, minestrone soup, and pasta dishes. Bella's is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 2:30pm, 4pm - 9pm, Sunday noon - 9pm. See Details
Bella's Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the sidewalk at this Italian restaurant located in the Food Lion shopping center in Banner Elk. Bella's serves Italian food like pizzas, salad, calamari, chicken wings, minestrone soup, and pasta dishes. Bella's is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 2:30pm, 4pm - 9pm, Sunday noon - 9pm, and closed on Wednesdays in the winter months. See Details
Lisi Italian Lisi Italian is a small, intimate dog-friendly restaurant located in Pinehurst, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded table on the spacious outdoor brick patio. Located in the heart of Pinehurst Village, this restaurant offers classic Italian dishes featuring fresh pasta, meat and seafood. Enjoy your evening meal with a glass of red or white wine. See Details
Bella Italia Menu includes sandwiches, chicken, veal, and seafood entrees, and a huge selection of gourmet and specialty pizza. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Bella Cucina Bella Cucina is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 8:45pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. This Italian eatery serves up a variety of menu options including soups, salads, fish, chicken, veal, pasta, pizza, calzones, strombolis, wings, and more. Let Fido tag along to enjoy an authentic Italian meal and snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start with the Granchino di Bella Cucina - a baked crab casserole with crab meat, cheeses, and peppers, served with a toasted bread roll. Once you've soaked up the last ounce of deliciousness, try the Veal Piccata - a veal cutlet lightly sauteed in a white wine reduction sauce with bright lemons and briny capers. See Details
Tony's Pizza Tony's Pizza is a dog-friendly restaurant in Mooresville, NC. This pizzeria boasts pizza using dough that is made fresh daily with fresh quality ingredients. They also offer a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, house specialties and desserts. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome to join you in their outside dining area. See Details
Arooji's Wine Room & Ristorante For delicious Tuscan cuisine and friendly service, check out Arooji's Wine Room & Ristorante, which has six pet-friendly tables where you and your dog can enjoy a beautiful day and a tasty meal. They feature classic Italian dishes, as well as new twists, like the Funghi di Arooji- four wild mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and spinach, baked and served over marinara sauce. Ask your server for their wine recommendations, as they have a huge wine list and you'll want to find the perfect pairing to go with your meal. If you're lucky, you may even be treated to live music! See Details
Glass Onion Glass Onion is open daily from 11:30am to 9:00pm and is happy to serve deliciously authentic Italian cuisine carefully crafted with fresh, locally sourced products. Let Fido tag along and snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables to enjoy your meal. This small but elegant eatery boasts unique menu options from appetizers to desserts. Start your dinner off with the Bosc Pear and Slow Roasted Beet Salad with spicy pecans, spinning spider feta, and a white balsamic vinaigrette. Next, dig into the Braised Local Rabbit and Fresh Fettuccini with white wine sauce, tomato, rosemary, and braised greens. For dessert, savor the simple housemade Blueberry Crumb Pie with brown sugar, oatmeal, and homemade vanilla gelato. See Details
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