Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Texas

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

Pet Friendly Mama's Pizzeria
Mama's Pizzeria Mama's serves everything from pizza and pasta to Chicago style hot dogs and gyros. Outside dining on the deck is dog friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino Giacomo's Cibo e Vino is a dog-friendly restaurant in Houston, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on one of two large patios. This Italian cafe specializes in small plates of hot and cold antipasti for grazing and sharing. When you order the special seasonal dessert, Giacomo’s donates the profits from its sale to support Rescued Pets Movement. See Details
D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe is half-grocery, half-Italian cafe, but all delicious. This dog-friendly spot's crab claws are a must. See Details
Gennaro's Trattoria Gennaro's Trattoria in Canyon Lake is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio that's shaded with a pergola and umbrellas. They serve traditional Italian fare, with dishes like Melenzane Parmigiana, Osso Buco-Vitello and Spaghetti con Polpette. Previous diners rave about the Lasagna della Nona. They also serve pizza, where you can go with one of their specialty pies, build your own or get the gluten-free crust. There desserts are all homemade and change often, so ask your server for the specials. See Details
The Meatball Cafe The Meatball Cafe, located in South Padre Island, TX, is a casual 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 an order of the Calamari - battered and deep-fried, garnished with parsley and parmesan cheese, served with marinara. Next, chow down on the Mortadella Panini with mortadella, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, fresh oregano, minced garlic, pesto, ricotta, and mozzarella, served on toasted ciabatta. Or go for the Di' Luna Pizza topped with gorgonzola, mozzarella, aged parmesan, fontina, Kalamata olives, artichokes, basil, mushrooms, and anchovies. The Meatball Cafe is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Italian Garden Restaurant Italian Garden is a local eatery offering favorites like pizza, fried calamari, and made-from-scratch pasta. Fido is permitted to join you on the small outdoor, dog-friendly patio. See Details
North Italia North Italia's modern Northern Italian food keeps the place hopping. Don't miss the Delmonico steak. Take a seat with your pup at an outside table. See Details
Il Calabrese Il Calabrese in Southlake is home to a large, dog-friendly, outdoor patio that wraps around the restaurant. The Italian fare on the menu is a combination of modern and traditional Italian dishes. On the dinner menu, one of the most popular dishes is the taglierini pepati con gamberi, black pepper linguine with sauteed shrimp in olive oil and garlic, served with sun dried tomato, arugula, mascarpone cheese, and white wine sauce. You can finish your Italian dining experience off with a slow-brewed espresso, a glass of wine, a cappuccino, a dessert, or a sorbet to cleanse your palate. See Details
Italian Cafe Italian Cafe using fresh ingredients in their made-from-scratch entrees, such as lobster ravioli, chicken lasagna, sausage and peppers, and shrimp Francese. Outdoor patio on Lake Carolyn is dog friendly. See Details
Pignetti's Pignetti's is a dog-friendly, Italian eatery in Temple, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The mneu includes Buffalo tenderloin, pan seared scallops, and lobster ravioli with an extensive wine list. See Details
Italia Express Italia Express, located in Dallas, TX, is a casual eatery that serves up Italian cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including appetizers, pizza, calzones, strombolis, pasta, chicken, seafood, and more. Italia Express is open Monday through Tuesday from 10:30am to 12am, and Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30am to 3am. See Details
Inzo Italian Kitchen Inzo Italian Kitchen, located in Roanoke, TX, is a casual eatery that serves up an assortment of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Crispy Calamari with arugula, lemon juice, and marinara sauce. Next, chow down on the Ravioli al Gorgonzola with prosciutto di Parma, mushrooms, and gorgonzola cream sauce. Pizza lovers can try one of their gourmet pizzas. Try the Prosciutto E Rucola topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto di Parma, shaved Parmigiano and aged balsamic. Or go for the Genovese topped with pesto, mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, and shaved Parmigiano. Inzo Italian Kitchen is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Empire Cafe Authentic Italian cuisine such as portabella sandwiches, margarita pizza, chicken parm, and rustica. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Luce Ristorante E Enoteca A premier destination for authentic Italian cuisine, Luce Ristorante e Enoteca is a dog-friendly restaurant serving San Antonio locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Luce can head to one of the tables on its full outdoor patio to enjoy a plate of pasta alongside their pooch. The Ristorante e Enoteca's menu includes antipasti, soups, salads, award-winning pizzas, chicken, veal, steak and seafood dishes, pasta, vegan and gluten-free dishes, and more. Luce Ristorante e Enoteca is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 10:00pm and Saturday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. See Details
La Bella Tavola La Bella Tavola, located in Cuero, TX, is a casual 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. See Details
Pomodoro's Cucina Italiana Pomodoro�s Cucina Italiana serves up appetizers, pasta, chicken, seafood, calzones, paninis, salads, Brooklyn-style pizza, and more Italian classics in a cozy bistro atmosphere. The small outdoor seating area is dog-friendly! Choose from staples like Lasagna, Linguine, or Gnocchi, or go for the Snapper Josephine specialty, grilled and topped with shrimp and crabmeat and served in a lemon butter and white wine sauce. The wine list is limited, but affordable; try a glass with your pasta, or order a classic Margherita Pizza with tomato, basil, and mozzarella, and make pizza night classy again. Pomodoro�s Cucina Italiana is open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. See Details
Campisi's Restaurant Founded on the idea of handshakes and hellos, Campisi's Restaurant is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy family Italian dishes and award-winning pizzas in Fort Worth. The restaurant offers outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a slice alongside their canine companion. Campisi's menu is made up of appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, pizzas, house specialties such as Eggplant Parmigiana, Italian Style Strip Sirloin, Veal Scallopini, and Sauteed Shrimp Scampi. See Details
Collina's Greenway The BYOB Collina's gourmet pizza is out-of-this-world. You can enjoy any of their traditional Italian fare with your pup. Sit at a perimeter table as pets are only allowed outside the fence. See Details
Enoteca Rossa Enoteca Rossa is a dog-friendly restaurant in Bellaire, TX. Small, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners at one of the outdoor tables, weather permitting. Their menu features a variety of Italian options like soups, salads, pizza, pasta and more. See Details
Campisi's Restaurant Founded on the idea of handshakes and hellos, Campisi's Restaurant is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy family Italian dishes and award-winning pizzas in Rockwall. The Restaurant offers fourteen outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a slice alongside their canine companion. Campisi's menu is made up of appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, pizzas, house specialties such as Eggplant Parmigiana, Italian Style Strip Sirloin, Veal Scallopini, and Sauteed Shrimp Scampi. 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
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