Adelmo’s is Closing Current Location Dec 28

This was in my inbox this morning: “Due to a massive increase in rent, and lack of support or respect from the landlord, we will be closing Adelmo’s at Inwood. We anticipate Dec. 28 to be our last day“. This was sent to us this morning. As some may know, we at Crave love Adelmo’s.

Adelmo’s has long been a Dallas dining institution, blending European influences with a warm Mediterranean touch that feels both refined and deeply comforting. Some may recall the original location off Knox ten years ago and dine for many more years than the current location.

The menu is a balance of hearty pastas, fresh seafood, and carefully prepared meats, each dish layered with flavor and presented with care. Guests return again and again for signature favorites like Osso Buco, the house-made Lasagna Bolognese, and their delicate Veal Scaloppine, each crafted with old-world attention to detail. The kitchen doesn’t just serve food—it brings forth the kind of soulful cooking that feels timeless.

Starters are not to be overlooked. The Crab Cake has been praised for its generous portion of lump crab and delicate seasoning, while the Carpaccio di Manzo is a study in simplicity, letting the paper-thin beef shine with lemon and shaved Parmesan. The Calamari Fritti is another classic, fried crisp and golden yet never heavy, a perfect beginning to a leisurely dinner.

Seafood lovers find much to adore at Adelmo’s, with dishes such as the Branzino al Limone, served whole and delicately seasoned, or the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, which strikes the right balance of spice and comfort. The Linguine with Clams remains a diner favorite, a dish that recalls the trattorias of Italy with its light broth and briny sweetness. For those who prefer the land, the Lamb Chops and Filet Mignon are both executed with an elegance that elevates them far above the ordinary.

In addition to dinner, Adelmo’s has recently expanded its offerings to include weekday lunches, a detail we shared not long ago on cravedfw. These midday meals give diners a chance to enjoy the restaurant’s hospitality in a more relaxed setting. The lunch menu provides a variety of lighter but equally thoughtful options, from fresh salads and seasonal pasta dishes to panini and seafood plates. For those who want to escape the day’s rush, lunch at Adelmo’s feels like a short European getaway without leaving Dallas.

With news of their closing, we can’t stress enough how important it is for the community to support Adelmo’s while they are still at their Inwood location. They are actively seeking a new space, but as anyone who knows the Dallas real estate market can attest, rents are sky-high and it is increasingly difficult for independent restaurants to find sustainable homes. Until a new chapter begins, we encourage everyone to savor as many lunches and dinners, and Christmas parties at Adelmo’s as possible, celebrating the flavors and hospitality that have made it such a beloved part of our city.

I truly love this family.