Knife Italian Steak Closed at Las Colinas Resort
The upscale restaurant has shuttered its doors at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas after two and a half years.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Dining Out
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Knife Italian Steak closed its location at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas on October 6, 2026. The closure follows a period of operation that began in March 2024 at the resort property.
Why it matters
The closure is described as a component of the ongoing evolution of the property following a $65 million transformation. Diners in North Texas can still visit the original Knife location in Plano, which remains in operation.
The restaurant, which rebranded in September 2025, previously featured an extensive beef aging program ranging from 45 to 240 days. The Plano location continues to serve customers under a lease that runs through 2038.
The players
Knife Italian Steak
This restaurant was an upscale dining establishment located inside The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas.
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
This luxury resort in Irving recently underwent a $65 million renovation to update its facilities and dining offerings.
Knife Plano
Located at 6121 W. Park Blvd, this remains the only operational Knife restaurant in the North Texas market.
The details
Knife Italian Steak occupied the site that previously housed the restaurant LAW within the resort. The property is currently planning to replace the space with a new signature dining concept in early 2027.
Timeline
March 19, 2024: Knife Italian opened at the resort.
September 2025: The restaurant rebranded to Knife Italian Steak.
October 6, 2026: Knife Italian Steak closed.
Early 2027: A new signature restaurant is expected to open.
2038: The Knife Plano lease concludes.
Culture Shift
The closure of the restaurant reflects a broader trend of luxury hotels aggressively refreshing their dining portfolios to match modern aesthetic standards. This move follows the property's $65 million transformation, signaling a shift toward updated guest dining experiences in the Dallas region.
Irving residents and guests of the resort will no longer have access to the Knife Italian Steak concept at this specific location. Those seeking the brand's offerings must now plan for a trip to the Plano location.
The takeaway
Upscale resort dining concepts often undergo rapid changes to align with the overarching luxury branding of their host properties. Visitors should verify operating status before arriving at hotel-based restaurants that may be in the middle of a multi-year refresh cycle.
What happens next
The resort plans to reveal a new chef for the site before the upcoming signature restaurant opens in early 2027.
Further reading
For more information on local restaurant updates, visit the Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cravedfw.
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