Adelmo's Ristorante, the family-run Italian mainstay known for its lasagna and veal osso buco, is on its way back into the Dallas dining mix after a brief timeout. The restaurant closed its Inwood Village dining room on New Year's Eve 2025, but the owners have now signed a lease for a new North Dallas space. Reopening will depend on a multi-month build-out, and there is still no firm opening date.
New Home Near Preston and I-635
The new Adelmo’s is slated for Suite 112 at 12817 Preston Road in the Preston Valley Shopping Center, at the southwest corner of I-635 and Preston Road, according to the center’s directory. The center lists the address and tenant map for the shopping center, confirming the restaurant's new neighborhood. The location puts Adelmo’s closer to Preston Hollow and Far North Dallas neighborhoods, where many regulars live.
Space and Buildout
Owner Adelmo Banchetti told The Dallas Morning News the new spot will occupy the former Fuji Steakhouse & Sushi Bar and that the plan includes a bar about three times the size of the old one, plus a private dining room that seats "a few dozen." He said construction crews will need "a few months, maybe more" to finish the build-out. The larger bar and private room are meant to keep Adelmo’s classic dining style while giving the restaurant more flexibility for events.
Menu and What Stays
The menu is expected to stay largely familiar, with long-running favorites such as Veal Osso Buco and Lasagna della Casa still listed on Adelmo’s menu on OpenTable. The restaurant's online listing shows those dishes remain staples, suggesting the Banchettis plan continuity in their kitchen as they move. Diners can expect the same old-school portions and house-made sauces that built Adelmo's reputation over decades.
Why They Left
Banchetti said the decision to close the Inwood Village location stemmed from a rent increase that made staying untenable. "I have to prove a point, to show what a mistake they made," he told The Dallas Morning News. Adelmo's first opened in September 1989, and the move, roughly seven miles north of the Devonshire/Inwood area, should put the restaurant closer to many longtime customers, the owner added.
A Broader Trend
The shift fits a wider pattern in Dallas’ dining scene: rising rents and redevelopment prompted several longtime operations to close or relocate last year, the Dallas Observer reported. For now, the Banchettis say they're grateful to have found a lease and are focused on getting the new dining room ready for regular service.
