Dog Friendly Italian Restaurants in Des Plaines, IL

There are 75 pet friendly Italian restaurants within 40 kilometers of Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Eduardo's Enoteca
Eduardo's Enoteca
Offering small production wines, craft spirits, and light authentic Italian fare, Eduardo's Enoteca is a pet-friendly spot in Chicago, IL, for a romantic date or a glass of wine among the locals. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. The menu includes rustic Italian pizzas and hand-made pasta.
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Pet Friendly The Albert
The Albert
The Albert in Chicago, IL, is a pet-friendly restaurant with a chic outdoor patio located in an Einstein-themed hotel. Enjoy chef-driven, Italian-inspired fare with bold southern flavors, creative twists on classics and whimsical desserts—all in a stunning, art-filled space perfect for making memories with your pup by your side.
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Pet Friendly Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern, located in Chicago, IL, is a trendy Italian eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Bring Fido along to nibble on a bite from the Puppy Ciao dog menu featuring a chicken breast, burger patty and desserts! Here, visitors can sit on the pet-friendly patio with their pups while sipping a glass of wine and enjoying classic Italian dishes. Their lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus offer various options, from short rib benedict and ricotta pancakes to truffle mushroom pizza and spinach cavatelli pasta.
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Pet Friendly Francesca's Intimo
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!
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Pet Friendly Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe'
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.
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Pet Friendly Bar Siena
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!
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Pet Friendly Cucina Paradiso
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.
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Pet Friendly Petterino's
Petterino's
Located at the Goodman Theatre, Petterino's is a pet-friendly restaurant in Chicago, IL, featuring a lovely covered patio (weather permitting) where Fido can enjoy a treat off of their dog menu. Served with homemade dog biscuits, the puppy menu features the Paw-Ty Starter, All the Good Stuff, Pumpkin Puppuccino and more! For humans, menu offerings include pasta, pizza, entrees, cocktails, desserts and happy hour specials.
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Pet Friendly Trattoria 225
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.
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Pet Friendly Mart Anthony's Italian Restaurant
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.
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Pet Friendly Neoteca
Neoteca
Neoteca, located in Barrington, IL, is a casual, pet friendly pizzeria and wine bar where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. There menu includes Anitpasti like Garlic Shrimp, Eggplant Parmesan, Warm Olives and Truffle Fries; salads such as Caprese, Caesar, or the Classic House with lemon olive oil and shaved Parmesan; a variety of Bruschetta, pasta dishes, and Charcuterie plates; and their wood-fired pizzas.
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Pet Friendly Legno Chicago
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.
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Pet Friendly DiBenedetto Trattoria
DiBenedetto Trattoria
DiBenedetto Trattoria serves authentic, made-from-scratch Italian food in Hoffman Estates, IL. Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a bite to eat at pet-frinedly outdoor tables. Guests are encouraged to call ahead to confirm outdoor seating availability.
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Pet Friendly Il Culaccino
Il Culaccino
Fido is welcome on the patio of the dog-friendly Il Culaccino in the McCormick Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The menu features whipped ricotta ruffo, linguini with clam sauce, bone-in Berkshire pork chop, a variety of homemade pasta, chicken giardiniera and much more. They also have an award-winning wine list.
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Pet Friendly La Sorella di Francesca
La Sorella di Francesca
This warm and inviting Italian spot serves up consistently delicious food. During the summer dogs are welcome to join their owners on the patio.
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Pet Friendly Pizano's Madison Street (Loop)
Pizano's Madison Street (Loop)
Pizano's is a pet-friendly eatery in Chicago, IL. They offer four outdoor tables for you and your furry friend. Their menu features specialty pies, pasta, calzones and more. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.
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Pet Friendly Acanto
Acanto
Acanto in Chicago, IL, is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant with an awning-shaded sidewalk patio where pups are welcome. This local eatery serves Italian fare such as salumi, pizza, pasta, and seasonal dishes, alongside an acclaimed wine program and craft cocktails. It's an easy stop for an elevated dining experience in the heart of downtown Chicago.
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Pet Friendly Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse River North
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse River North
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse River North serves aged steaks and Italian favorites in a pet-friendly, sophisticated, high-energy environment. Those wanting to dine at an architectural landmark building, once home to a member of Al Capone's gang, can do so alongside their canine at one of Harry Caray's eleven outdoor tables. Harry Caray's serves lunch, dinner, and gluten-free items. Its menus include items ranging from prime steaks and chops to a variety of pasta, sandwiches, fresh fish, shellfish, and salads. Locals rave about the fact Harry Caray's is located at the Navy Pier and recommend ordering the Chicken Vesuvius. Harry Caray's is open Sunday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 11:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Marinella Italian Restaurant
Marinella Italian Restaurant
Marinella Italian Restaurant has dog-friendly outdoor seating in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy dinner at one of the umbrella-shaded tables on the porch. The menu includes appetizers, salads, pasta, pizza and a variety of Italian entrees served with eggplant, chicken, veal or seafood. They also offer an extensive wine list.
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Pet Friendly Mino’s Italian
Mino’s Italian
Mino's Italian in Winnetka, IL is a delightful neighborhood eatery boasting a spacious and pet-friendly patio. Enjoy a relaxing meal with Fido by your side as you savor their delectable menu offerings. From savory appetizers to mouthwatering entrees, their diverse Italian cuisine caters to all palates.
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