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Dog-friendly restaurant · Montclair & the Oakland Hills, East Oakland & Hills

Italian Colors Ristorante

Family-owned Cal-Italian restaurant in Montclair, opened in 1993 by chef Alan Carlson. The menu mixes Italian standards with nightly seasonal specials, served in a large tablecloth dining room with a full bar and live music.

More about Italian Colors Ristorante

Carlson trained at the Culinary Institute of America and cooked in New York, Aspen, Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, then ran the kitchen at Scott's Seafood in Oakland and opened Zza's Trattoria by Lake Merritt. He co-owns Italian Colors with Steve Montgomery and also makes the desserts. Dishes featured on KQED in 2014 include 72-hour braised short ribs, gnocchi Bolognese, Green Scarves lasagna and a warm flourless chocolate cake. Oakland Magazine readers voted it Best Italian Food in 2014.

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Bringing your dog

According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

Mountain Boulevard Italian restaurant with dog-friendly outdoor seating.

Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.

  • AddressMontclair & the Oakland Hills, East Oakland & Hills
  • NeighborhoodMontclair & the Oakland Hills, East Oakland & Hills
  • CuisineItalian

Italian Colors Ristorante: frequently asked questions

Is Italian Colors Ristorante dog-friendly?

Yes, according to DogTrekker. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

Can I bring my dog inside Italian Colors Ristorante?

Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Oakland dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.

What kind of food does Italian Colors Ristorante serve?

Family-owned Cal-Italian restaurant in Montclair, opened in 1993 by chef Alan Carlson. The menu mixes Italian standards with nightly seasonal specials, served in a large tablecloth dining room with a full bar and live music.

Where is Italian Colors Ristorante?

Italian Colors Ristorante is in Montclair & the Oakland Hills, East Oakland & Hills, Oakland.

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