Best Pet Friendly Paradise Restaurants in Sawtelle
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Il Moro
Longstanding Italian dining room with a quieter dog-friendly patio.
Notable Picks
#1
Il Moro
8.7
Il Moro has served polished Northern Italian fare since the mid-1990s, pairing housemade pastas and seafood with an extensive wine list. The shaded patio offers a more refined dog-friendly option on this stretch of Olympic, suited to business meals or quieter date nights with a pup in tow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Housemade Tagliatelle, Risotto of the Day, Grilled Branzino
What Makes it Special: Longstanding Italian dining room with a quieter dog-friendly patio.
8.3
Sorry Not Sorry is a colorful indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant known for cocktails, themed events, and a big backyard-style patio. The space is casual and lively, giving dog owners room to relax over Vietnamese-influenced bar food and drinks without feeling cramped.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vietnamese Organic Chicken Wings, Fried Sambal Cauliflower, Vietnamese Shaking Beef Burger
What Makes it Special: Large, festive patio geared toward drinks, events, and dogs.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A two-decade-old brunch counter built around organic, health-forward plates—chilaquiles with clean ingredients, a breakfast burrito that regulars order on autopilot, and salads that actually hold up as mains. The mosaic-tiled patio runs dog-friendly with enough buzz to feel social but compact enough to keep it personal. Works best as a neighborhood repeat spot where you trust the kitchen to keep it fresh and straightforward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Sunrise Sandwich, Chilaquiles
What Makes it Special: A 20-year LA brunch institution serving organic, health-conscious plates on a dog-friendly mosaic-tiled patio
7.7
The Rosegold Saloon is a social club-style bar and eatery with a relaxed, late-night energy and a compact food menu. Its casual approach and flexible seating make it friendly to dogs during earlier hours before the bar crowd peaks.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Smash Burger, Loaded Fries, Fried Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Laid-back bar with approachable food and flexible dog-friendly space.