Giannis Italian Restaurant brings classic Italian comfort food to Scarborough with a menu built around familiar favourites and generous portions. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while the rest of the group orders pasta and pizza. Expect hearty dishes that lean towards the "proper meal" side of dining rather than a quick bite.

Inside, the atmosphere feels warm and family-run, the kind of place where conversations get louder as the plates arrive. It's ideal for a relaxed evening after a day by the coast, with dogs settling happily under the table while the smell of garlic bread quietly tests everyone's self-control.

A useful spot for dog owners who want a proper sit-down meal without splitting up, and the generous portions mean nobody leaves hungry—human or hopeful nose included.