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Best Pet Friendly Paradise Restaurants in Near North Side

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Robert's Pizza and Dough
Award-winning brick-oven thin crust with anatomically perfect dough developed over 20 years

Notable Picks

$$ Near North Side Pizza
Robert Garvey's certified pizzaioli credentials shine through in this riverfront Streeterville destination, where a 20-year dough development journey yields thin-crust artisan pies with perfect crunch-to-chew ratio. Named #1 Artisan Pizza in Chicago and ranked among Top 100 Pizzas in the World.
Must-Try Dishes: Fennel Sausage with Hot Honey, Pepperoni with Calabrian Chiles, Acorn Squash Seasonal Pizza
What makes it special: Award-winning brick-oven thin crust with anatomically perfect dough developed over 20 years
$$ Near North Side Italian, Pizza
Award-winning deep dish and thin-crust pizzas anchor this spacious Magnificent Mile Italian eatery, blending European tradition with American passion. Dog-friendly patio and versatile menu make it a neighborhood anchor.
Must-Try Dishes: Award-Winning Deep Dish, Margherita Thin Crust, Pan Pizza
What makes it special: Award-winning pizza in a vast space right off the Magnificent Mile

Worthy Picks

$$ Near North Side
D4 Irish Pub & Cafe is a long-running Streeterville Irish pub named after Dublin’s postal code, known for classics like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and a large whiskey and beer list. Its sizable sidewalk patio explicitly welcomes dogs, making it a casual option for watching a game or grabbing hearty pub food with a pint and your pup.
Must-Try Dishes: Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, D4 Burger
What makes it special: An energetic Irish pub with TVs, pints, and a dog-welcoming patio a few blocks off the lake.