Mona Cicchetti Bar

Mona Cicchetti Bar is an Italian-inspired small plates and cocktail bar on Wallington Road, with a covered outdoor dining area at the front where dogs are welcome and full table service still applies.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcomed in the undercover outdoor dining area at the front of the restaurant, and you get full table service and the complete menu out there, not a cut-down version. The space is covered, so rain isn't a dealbreaker. Staff are known to be dog-friendly, but bring your own water bowl to be safe.

Good to know. Mona is known for Italian cicchetti (small plates) such as wood-fired pork riblets and wagyu tartare, alongside an extensive cocktail list, full bar and wide wine selection. The space has a cozy, rustic feel with an indoor fireplace and an outdoor firepit, and it leans toward a romantic evening-out vibe. It's usually open evenings Monday to Friday, and from early afternoon on weekends, so confirm current hours before heading over.

Getting there and parking. The venue is at 420A Wallington Road, Wallington, near Ocean Grove. Public parking is available on-site or adjacent to the venue.

Nearby with the dogs. Ocean Grove Beach is a short drive away with a mix of on-leash and off-leash areas, and the Bellarine Rail Trail nearby is a good option for exercise before dinner. Adventure Park Geelong is close too, but check its seasonal pet policy before planning around it.

Evenings midweek are the quieter time to snag the outdoor tables with a dog in tow. Weekends fill fast given the small-plates format encourages longer sittings.

Sources

• Mona Cicchetti Bar Restaurant - Wallington, AU-VIC · opentable.com.au

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