After months of anticipation, Élephante has officially opened its doors on Maple Ave.! The popular restaurant originally debuted in Santa Monica in 2018 and is known for coastal Southern Italian food, aperitivo culture, and seriously stunning spaces. Dallas marks its third location, following LA and Scottsdale!
Updated August 2026
Inside the Two-Story Space
The Élephante Dallas location is massive, spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across two stories, plus a 1,250-square-foot patio with landscaped gardens.
At the center is a dramatic bar with a canopy of illuminated wine bottles, surrounded by warm woods, stone, greenery, and sliding glass doors that open the dining room to the outdoors.
Coastal Italian Menu
The menu is designed for sharing, with housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, seafood, meats, and seasonal dishes. A few signatures you'll find:
🍆 Whipped Eggplant with puccia + olive oil
🍝 Ragu Bianco with Italian sausage + pecorino
🐙 Grilled Octopus with olives, capers + tangerine
🍕 Margherita Pizza with housemade mozzarella
🐟 Branzino with salsa verde butter + lemon
🌶️ Vodka Sauce Pasta with Calabrian chili + parmigiano
Don't Skip the Drinks
Aperitivo is a big part of Élephante, with signature spritzes, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list focused on regions throughout Italy, including limited vintages and exclusive private labels.
Know Before You Go
Find Élephante at 2701 Maple Ave., in Uptown Dallas, open for lunch and dinner daily, from 11am-10pm Mon-Thurs, 11am-12am on Fri, 10am-12am on Sat, and 10am-10pm on Sun! Reservations are open now!
