Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Wisconsin

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

Pet Friendly Zarletti
Zarletti The homey Zarletti dishes up hearty Northern Italian eats. Arrive with your pup early to get an outside table to enjoy this spot's martinis. See Details
Pet Friendly Villa Dolce
Villa Dolce A hidden gem in downtown Middleton, Villa Dolce serves a variety of Italian dishes and a wide selection of wine, cocktails,spirits, and craft beer. The menu features fondue, lamb sliders, Tuscan chop salad, calzone, signature pizza, and shrimp and scallops, beef bolognese, and eggplant parmesan. Dogs are welcome at sidewalk tables during the summer. Open at 11am daily (closed on Sundays). See Details
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Johnny's offers signature salads, steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, and pork dishes. Spacious outdoor patio allows dogs. See Details
Coop's Pizza Parloure Coop's Pizza Parloure is a dog-friendly restaurant in a log cabin-style atmosphere. Dog owners craving a slice can head to one of Coop's eight outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend. The pizzeria's menu includes spaghetti, lasagna, homemade pizza, award-winning house roasted Italian beef, submarine sandwiches, hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, vegetarian pizzas, chicken dishes, homemade soup, salads, cocktails, wine, beer, and more. Frequent visitors rave about Coop's Pressure Fried Chicken and garlic bread. The Parloure is open seven days a week from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Sonny's Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria Sonny's Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria is a dog-friendly waterfront spot to enjoy a glass of wine. Dog owners can head to one of Sonny's ten outdoor tables to swirl, sniff, and sip alongside their furry friend. The Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria's menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, chicken, ribs, shrimp, Chicago-style and signature pizzas, Neapolitan pizzas and Calzones, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Gluten-free Chocolate Cake, Fresh Baked Cookie Pie, Wood Fired Cherry Cobbler or Cannolis. Sonny's Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:30pm. See Details
Ristorante Bartolotta Ristorante Bartolotta serves top-rated Italian food and welcomes pets at outdoor tables. The risotto draws people from all over the city. See Details
Zin Uncommon California Italian Zin Uncommon California Italian is a dog-friendly restaurant in Delafield, WI. Zin welcomes dogs in their relaxed and refined environment at twelve outdoor tables, on their patio. Zin's California inspired menu offers a fantastic variety of Italian favorites as well as steaks, salads, and some amazing appetizers. Rosemary-encrusted sea scallops are a favorite way to start your meal. Delicious sandwiches include Portobello mushroom, Italian prosciutto chicken, blackened grouper and more. The pasta selection has everything from classic meat lasagna to lump crab tortellini, and many other delicious options in between. House-made tiramisu leads an impressive selection of after dinner desserts as well. They also offer a wide selection of wine, craft cocktails and signature martinis to compliment your meal. See Details
Novanta Novanta specializes in house-made pizza in the imported oven that serves as the centerpiece of the restaurant. There is pet-friendly seating for up to twelve guests at the outdoor tables so Fido can come along for an authentic Italian meal. The mozzarella bar features cheeses made both in house and imported from Italy. Pizza selections include classic red and white options like the Margherita and Pesto pizzas. Other dishes feature paninis, salads, and desserts like gelato. Novanta offers a small selection of wine, beer, and other specialty drinks, too. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
Vin Santo Vin Santo is a cozy and authentic Italian eatery with a few small, dog-friendly tables available out front. On the menu, you'll find staples like homemade pasta and Italian entrees. House specials include gluten free options like the Polla alla Marsala or Pesce del Giorno. The wine and spirits list is diverse and will pair well with their tasty plates. You can finish off with a serving of tiramisu or a gluten free cheesecake. Vin Santo is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. See Details
Rigatony's With classic Italian deli selections and four dog-friendly tables, Rigatony's could be a great place to bring Fido for a casual meal. Along with deli meats, sausages, and other products to take home, Rigatony's serves daily meals. You can place your order inside and a staff member will bring your plate to the table outside. Menu items include sandwiches, paninis, salads, and pasta dishes like the homemade ravioli. Rigatony's fall hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Summer hours may differ. See Details
Danielle's Deli Danielle's Deli is a dog-friendly spot to find Italian, Slovenian, Polish, and Festa sausages in Brookfield. Dog owners with a craving for a fresh salad can head to one of the Deli's four, two top outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside their canine companion. Danielle's menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, a Friday fish fry, and freshly baked entrees on Tuesday through Friday such as Spaghetti and Meatballs, Three Cheese Baked Ziti Pasta, and a Square of Lasagna. Diners with room for dessert can dig into a cannoli, freshly baked cookie, tiramisu, or lemon bar. Danielle's Deli is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 6pm, Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 3pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. See Details
Pasta Shoppe The Pasta Shoppe welcomes dogs at five outdoor tables! This family-friendly eatery offers a wide-ranging menu filled with Italian classics. Start your meal with one of their tasty appetizers, with choices like burrata caprese, calamari fritti, and french fried eggplant. Piquant pasta dishes abound but Mike's Homemade Meat Lasagna is a standout. The Sicilian-style steak is another great choice off the sandwich menu. Margherita, chicken alfredo, veggie and several other specialty pizzas are available, as well. Tiramisu and other dessert options await to finish off your dining experience. The Shoppe is open Monday through Thursday 4:30pm to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 4:30pm to 10:00pm and Sunday 4:30pm to 8:30pm. See Details
Sweet Basil Sweet Basil is home to a few dog-friendly tables. The chefs provide lots of recognizable dishes inspired by Italian and American recipes. For example, you may want to try the Tuscan meatloaf, a blend of beef, pork, and veal, stuffed with prosciutto and provolone, served with garlic mashed potatoes, rosemary veal sauce, and fresh vegetables. Alternatively, you may want to try the rosemary shrimp, grilled and marinated in rosemary and garlic, served atop angel hair pasta with toasted walnuts, dried cherries, asparagus, and gorgonzola cheese. Sweet Basil is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday to Saturday from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. See Details
Barbiere's Italian Inn Barbiere's Italian Inn is a dog-friendly restaurant serving homemade food to locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can head to one of the Inn's few outdoor tables to dig into a plate of pasta alongside their pooch. Barbiere's menu includes salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and entrees such as Veggie Lasagna, Chicken Tetrazzini, and Beef Ravioli. Diners with room for dessert can dig into Mini Cheesecake Bites, Cannolis, Tiramisu, or a Velvet Cake Roll. Barbiere's Italian Inn is open seven days a week from 11am to 11pm. See Details
Nessun Dorma Nessun Dorma is an Italian restaurant serving food and drinks in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Nessun Dorma has seven outdoor tables available for dog owners wanting to enjoy a scotch while Fido lounges underfoot. The restaurant's menu includes bruschetta dishes, antipasti, paninis, salads, soups, and desserts. A large selection of beer, cider, wines, and spirits are available to wash it all down. Frequent visitors rave about Nessun Dorma's soups and recommend ordering a panini whether it be the Portabella Philly, Chicken Caesar or the Steak Pizzaiola. Nessun Dorma is open Sunday from 5pm to 10pm, Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 11pm and Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 12am. See Details
Benvenuto's Italian Grill Dine with your dog at the pet-friendly Benvenuto's Italian Grill in Fitchburg, WI. Their outdoor patio is a great place to unwind with Fido as you treat yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner. Try their seafood cannelloni or wild mushroom ravioli. See Details
Fanatico Fido is welcome to join you at one of the two outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Fanatico, an Italian eatery in Whitewater, WI. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like zucchini sticks, bruschetta, salads, pasta, steak, chicken, and more. Be sure to let them know you have your pup with you and they will bring out a water bowl for Fido. See Details
Wall Street Gallery and Bistro Wall Street Gallery and Bistro offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in downtown Mazomanie, WI. Bring Fido along while you enjoy dinner at one of the tables on the sidewalk. Their menu includes salads, pastas, Tuscan pizza, shareables and more. See Details
Roman Castle Fido can join you at one of the four tables outside Roman Castle, a dog-friendly eatery in Mauston, WI. Menu options include Italian, Mediterranean and American fare like pasta, burgers, pizza, seafood and much more. See Details
Portofino Bay Portofino Bay is a dog-friendly restaurant in Mauston, WI that welcomes leashed pups at outdoor tables on their spacious patio. The menu features a selection of pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and pasta dishes. See Details
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