Jojoes Pizza Pasta Bar

A long-running family pizza and pasta spot at the City Road end of High Street, Jojoes has a shaded outdoor patio where dogs are welcome, which is its main pull for owners on a warm Bendigo afternoon.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the shaded outdoor and patio area, on lead; indoors is for diners only. The shade makes it a comfortable summer perch for a dog. Water is usually provided, but carry a portable bowl in case.

Good to know. Forty-plus years in, the kitchen is known for fresh-baked pizza dough and a broad Italian menu, lasagne, gnocchi, salads, with vegan and gluten-free options and kids' meals. It is reliable, relaxed, family territory.

Getting there and parking. Find it at 4 High Street. Street parking runs along the City Road end of High Street and the nearby side streets, an easy reach from the CBD's walking paths.

Nearby with the dogs. Rosalind Park is a short walk away for a pre or post-dinner leg-stretch, and the surrounding CBD streets are walkable on lead.

The shaded patio is at its best on a warm evening before the dinner rush. Good for a settled dog who will relax through a leisurely meal.

Sources

• Jojoes Pizza Pasta Bar - Bendigo on OpenTable · opentable.com
• Jojoes Restaurant, Bendigo - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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