Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Ohio

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 Ohio that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Scotti's Italian Eatery
Scotti's Italian Eatery Traditional Italian cuisine in a family style atmosphere. The alfresco style back patio is quiet and dog friendly during the summer. See Details
Pet Friendly Ciao Bella
Ciao Bella Ciao Bella is a casual Italian restaurant with a warm, dog-friendly atmosphere. Visitors to Ciao Bella can head to one of its fifteen outdoor tables along the water to dig into a plate of home made pasta alongside their pooch. The restaurant's menu includes antipasti, soups, salads, pizza, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and specialties such as Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Marsala, Filet Mignon, and Salmon Al Ferri. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in an after dinner drink and a Chocolate Caramel Layercake, Salted Caramel Gelato, Cannoli Amici or Ashely's Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Ciao Bella is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Fast Eddie's Pizza Fast Eddie's Pizza is a dog-friendly, casual Italian eatery in Bellville, OH. The restaurant serves pizza, subs, pasta, beer, and wine. The cheesecake options are plentiful too. Fido is welcome to join you on the patio under the covered pergola where you'll have the best seat for viewing the activity on Main Street. See Details
Cafe Toscano Cafe Toscano, located in Aurora, OH, is a romantic Italian eatery that serves up a myriad of delicious dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, steak, pork, chicken, pizza, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their several pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Mussels Toscano sauteed with fresh garlic, olive oil, Chardonnay, and Tuscan seasoning. Next, chow down on the Pork Osso Bucco slow-roasted in a cabernet demi-glace, served atop a bed of wild mushroom risotto with grilled asparagus. Or go for the Roasted Vegetable Sandwich with grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, fresh spinach, tomato, goat cheese, and balsamic, served with your choice of soup, salad, or fries. Cafe Toscano is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 8pm. See Details
Mia Bella Restaurant Mia Bella Restaurant is a popular Cleveland Italian restaurant with a dog-friendly patio. They serve a combination of traditional Italian dishes and regional American cuisine for you and Fido to enjoy. See Details
Cafe Paradiso Boasting "the casual atmosphere of Tuscany, nestled in West Central Ohio," Cafe Paradiso is a dog-friendly Italian bistro and wine bar. Visitors to Cafe Paradiso can bring Fido and head to one of its two outdoor tables to dig into a Braised Beef Gourmet Pizza. The Italian cafe's menu is comprised of antipasti, soups, salads, calzones, gourmet pizzas, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and seafood, chicken, and beef entrees. Italian Soda, wine, and other beverages are available to wash it all down. See Details
Padrino Padrino provides two dog-friendly patios with several tables where you and your pooch can dig into their Italian American cuisine. They are well-loved for the homemade Dark Star sauce which goes great with wings, chicken tenders, and barbeque. The menu also includes Italian standards like vegetable lasagna and vodka tortellini. Pizza lovers will find an eclectic assortment of gourmet pies like the Big Boi or the Chefs Forte. You'll also find hoagies, sandwiches, and beer. The outdoor area is covered and heated. See Details
Jimmy's Italian Specialties Jimmy's Italian Specialties is an award-winning, dog-friendly, specialty food retailer and place to grab lunch in Liberty Township. Dog owners can head to one of Jimmy's many outdoor tables to kick back and enjoy a slice of pizza while Fido lounges underfoot. The shop's menu includes subs, wraps, paninis, pizzas, pasta dishes, soups, salads, and more. Diners with room to spare can order one of its many cookies, cupcakes, or mini pastries such as cannolis, tortes, bars, tiramisu, cheese cake, brownies, or sfogliatelle. Jimmy's Italian Specialties is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm. See Details
V2 Wine Bar Trattoria V2 Wine Bar Trattoria is a dog-friendly restaurant serving Youngstown locals and tourists alike. V2 offers six outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a bowl of Meatballs with Ricotta alongside their canine companion. The Trattoria's menu includes a range of small plates, cheese and meat boards, salads, burgers, paninis, handcrafted pizzas, pasta dishes, and more. Wines by the glass are available to top off your meal. See Details
Ciro Italian Kitchen & Bar Ciro Italian Kitchen & Bar invites guests to experience the flavors of Italy in Athens, Ohio. The patio seating at Cirò welcomes all well-behaved dogs. See Details
Giovanni's Giovanni's Pizzeria e Ristorante Italiano, located in Fairborn, OH, is a casual Italian eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. Their menu features a variety of delectable dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, chicken, veal, veggies, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Outdoor tables are popular, so calling ahead to check availability is encouraged. See Details
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria The eclectic menu includes sliders, meatballs, bruschette, and signature pizza. Dogs are welcome at outdoor patios. See Details
Pizzazz On the Circle Pizzazz On the Circle located in University Heights, OH is a casual Italian restaurant with a full bar and is dog-friendly. Your dog is welcome to join you at any of their twelve outdoor tables. They offer a wide variety of appetizers, pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, subs, tacos, and pasta. Pizzazz cooks old school hand pressed pizzas where you can select your sauce, toppings, and cheeses. Or try their Hawaiian Pizza with red sauce or Sicilian style with ham, pineapple, and provolone cheese. Or you could have a salad with Chicken Marsala which is sauteed and topped with provolone and marinara and served with a side of penne marinara. Pizzazz is open Monday through Saturday 11am to 10pm and Sunday 12pm to 9pm. Bar hours vary. See Details
Little Italy Ristorante Little Italy Ristorante in Groveport, OH, features a dog-friendly outdoor patio where four and two-legged visitors can unwind together. Their menu features a variety of Italian cuisine, including wings, salads, pasta and pizza. Try customer favorites like their fettuccini el forno or chicken parmesan. See Details
Mancy's Italian Grill Mancy's Italian Grill, located in Toledo, OH, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fiod is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy some Italian cuisine. Start off with an order of the Shishitos - blistered peppers with fennel sausage and pickled onions. Next, chow down on the Bianco Pizza topped with bechamel, mascarpone, grana, pecorino, house mozzarella, ricotta, honey, pepper, and sea salt. Or go for the Veal Porterhouse served with corn and mushroom ravioli and truffle demi-glace. Mancy's Italian Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm, Saturday from 4pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. See Details
Trattoria Roma Trattoria Roma, located in Columbus, OH, 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. Trattoria Roma is open Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 4pm to 10pm. See Details
Inner Circle Pizza Inner Circle Pizza is a dog-friendly pizzeria tossing out homemade pies to the community of Poland, OH. Share a slice of the BBQ chicken pizza with the rest of the table, or snag a meatball sub for yourself. Outside seating is dog friendly. See Details
Georgetown Tavern on the Hill Georgetown Tavern on the Hill is an Italian restaurant with a pet-friendly patio in Cambridge, OH. Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the 20+ tables on their spacious property. They have a convenient walk-up bar where you can order salads, fried appetizers, wings, pastas, and pizzas along with domestic & craft beers, wines, and alcoholic slushies. Dogs visiting must be well-behaved and leashed. Keep in mind the patio is open seasonally. See Details
Piada Italian Street Food Piada Italian Street Food on Mason Montgomery Road has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your pup along. This Italian street food spot has hand-rolled and stone-baked piadas, which are used as wraps for sandwiches like Fall Avocado and Tuscan. You can create your own pasta, or go for one of the specialty dishes including Basil Pesto and Diavolo. Depending on the season, you might find the Porchetta Sandwich or the Italian Trio Tasca. For something sweet, there are cannoli chips with creme filling dip. Wash it all down with an Italian Soda or Blood ORange Pomegranate Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
D'Agnese's White Pond Akron Ohio The patio at D'Agnese's White Pond welcomes dogs on Tuesday nights April through September, weather permitting. A special doggie menu is also available.Enjoy dinning at one of Akron Ohio's finest Italian restaurants. Feast on an array of delicious offerings, such as stuffed peppers, tomato basil soup, eggplant parmigiana, penne and chicken, pan-seared scallops, and crab-stuffed shrimp. See Details
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