Every summer, DFW Restaurant Week invites diners across North Texas to explore the city’s culinary scene through exclusive menus and unforgettable dining experiences.
This season, the neighborhood’s culinary scene adds another reason to stay awhile: four standout restaurants in the Dallas Design District are part of the lineup, each bringing something entirely unique to the table.
Photography Courtesy of @elcarloselegante & @thecharlesdallas via Instagram.
Consider this a chance to explore some of the District’s most beloved dining destinations through a curated, give-back experience. However, don’t be mistaken, in the Dallas Design District this isn’t just a week, it’s a month-long celebration of flavor, creativity, and community.
Running July 31st through August 31st, DFW Restaurant Week offers three-course prix-fixe menus starting at $49, with Signature Experience dinners at $99. It’s an invitation to indulge, discover, and dine with purpose. To add, 20% of each meal benefits the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope, supporting food access and youth mental health programs across the region.
Meet the four Dallas Design District restaurants redefining what Restaurant Week can look (and taste) like:
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Photography Courtesy of @majorfoodgroup via Instagram.
Carbone Vino | 1617 Hi Line Dr
An exciting addition to this year’s Restaurant Week: Carbone Vino. An effortlessly elegant nod to Italian classics, handmade pastas, rich sauces, and an extraordinary wine list. A menu curated just for you, perfect for a night to relax, indulge, and savor every moment. Vino, proudly owned by Major Food Group, brings authentic, timeless Italian dining to Dallas, beautifully, making it the perfect stop for this year’s Restaurant Week.
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Photography Courtesy of @elcarloselegante via Instagram.
El Carlos Elegante | 1400 N Riverfront Blvd
Second on the list, El Carlos Elegante. To most, it feels like a hidden gem, though it’s one of the most buzzed-about restaurants in Dallas. Always leaving a lasting impression with refined Mexican flavors from grilled meats to citrusy marinades and layered spices. Add a mezcal cocktail or two, and you’ve got a meal that turns into an experience without even trying.
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Photography Courtesy of @thecharlesdallas via Instagram.
The Charles | 1632 Market Center Blvd
Another standout on this year’s Restaurant Week lineup, The Charles brings bold Italian-inspired flavors and dramatic Dallas style under one roof. Handmade pastas, shareable plates, and craft cocktails that keep the night going. With interiors that are as striking as the menu itself, it’s the kind of place where dinner becomes the highlight of your week.
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Culinary Dropout | 150 Turtle Creek Blvd
Last but not least, Culinary Dropout is making a name for itself in DFW. Known for serving up comfort food classics reimagined, from shareable starters to crave-worthy mains that keep the table talking. Add craft cocktails, live music that sets the mood, and a come-as-you-are vibe that feels effortless. For Restaurant Week, it’s your chance to experience it all in one place: great food, good drinks, and authentic Dallas energy at its best.
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