Pet-friendly cafés and restaurants in Rome

Throughout Italy, most restaurants and cafés will welcome you and your dog to eat al fresco. But if you’re in search of the best seat in the house, we’ve found some pet-friendly cafés and restaurants in Rome that are sure to get tails wagging.

A feast for all at Millennium

Don’t forget to bring your dog along for an evening of great food at Millennium, because what’s a night out without your best friend? This renovated farmhouse has plenty of places to relax, so choose to sip on cocktails in the pub lounge or head to the garden and curl up under the shade of the lime trees with a craft beer. Wherever you choose, be sure to order one (or more) of their thin-crust pizzas. Once the evening comes to an end, head back to Aria Di Casa, a pet-friendly hotel not too far away.

Cool down at Cam Bio Vita

Retreat from Rome’s sweltering heat with a gelato at Cam Bio Vita. This gelateria serves tantalising flavours including basil, fig, pomegranate, blackberry, pistachio and coconut. They also have a large selection of vegan gelato and lactose-free options, so pampered pooches can enjoy a delicious treat too. Once you’ve had several scoops of your favourite flavours, stroll back to Magia a trilussa.

Mix it up at Taqueria El Paso

If you have eaten more than your fair share of pizza and pasta while touring the sights of Italy, mix it up with some Tex-Mex at Taqueria El Paso. Expect classics like burritos and nachos alongside lighter salad options. Throughout summer, the taqueria runs a service dedicated to four-legged friends, called Bau Bar, where your dog can dine on complimentary dog-friendly appetisers and lap up the fresh water in the provided dog bowls. You can leave your pet to socialise at the ‘bar’ or if you prefer, let them take a seat at your table. Walk home to the pet-friendly Guest House Arco Dei Tolomei.

Dine al fresco at 433 Restaurant

Right in the centre of Rome, 433 Restaurant is an ideal place to put up your feet (and paws) and have a leisurely lunch. We’d recommend dining al fresco and ordering the house favourite of tonnarelli cacio e pepe (a simple, cheese and pepper pasta dish from the Lazio region) or risotto allo zaferano (saffron risotto). And be sure to order some meaty antipasti to share with your dog. Call the pet-friendly Coral Guest House home for the night.

Mercato Centrale Roma

The Mercato Centrale Roma is a popular food hall that lets you sample all kinds of fresh Italian delicacies, from woodfire pizzas and juicy tagliata to bountiful prosciutto all in one place. And most importantly, dogs are more than welcome to join your feast. Find a seat at one of the many tables situated in the middle of the hall and taste as many culinary delights as you can manage. Then finish off the evening in style at the pet-friendly Trastevere Royal Suite.