Il Locale

Il Locale is a casual, contemporary Italian restaurant, bar and cafe on Queen Street in the heart of Berry. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, and the leafy rear courtyard is the draw for anyone wanting a relaxed meal with a dog at their feet.

The dog setup. Dogs are allowed in the rear courtyard, a cosy beer-garden space strung with festoon lighting, and at the front footpath tables. Inside is reserved for service animals only. Water bowls are generally on hand and staff are friendly towards dogs, but it is worth bringing your own bowl as a backup.

Good to know. The menu runs across Italian brunch, lunch and dinner: small plates, pasta and gelato, with coffee and cocktails as well. Reviewers single out the coffee and the intimate courtyard. With 379 reviews and a 4.7 rating, it is one of the busier dining spots in town, so the dog-friendly courtyard can fill on weekends.

Getting there and parking. It is on Queen Street, central and easy to reach on foot if you are already exploring the main shopping precinct. Free street parking runs along Queen Street, with nearby public car parks as backup. Parking is tighter on weekends.

Nearby with the dogs. Berry is compact and walkable, so a stroll up Queen Street past the shops works well before or after a meal, and there is green space a short walk away for a quick leg-stretch.

Sources

• Il Locale, Berry - Restaurant Reviews · tripadvisor.com

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