If dinner at one of Sedona’s longtime favorites has been part of your trip plans, there’s finally a date to put on the calendar.
Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano is reopening Saturday, September 12, 2026, after temporarily closing for renovations.
And it isn’t simply reopening its doors.
The restaurant says guests will return to a new kitchen along with design updates to the dining room and terrace, giving one of West Sedona’s most established dining destinations a refresh just as the city heads into its fall travel season.
For anyone planning a September trip to Sedona, here’s what to know.
What’s Changing at Dahl & Di Luca?
Dahl & Di Luca has confirmed that its kitchen is new and that Chef Lisa Dahl has made design updates to both the dining room and terrace.
The restaurant has not announced a completely new concept. Instead, the updates appear designed to refresh the experience while keeping the things longtime visitors associate with Dahl & Di Luca.
That includes refined Italian cuisine, live jazz piano, an extensive wine collection and its garden-patio atmosphere.
Why This Reopening Is Getting Our Attention
Sedona has no shortage of places to grab dinner with a view, but Dahl & Di Luca has been part of the local dining scene for decades.
Located at 2321 W. State Route 89A in West Sedona, the restaurant is led by chef and restaurateur Lisa Dahl and specializes in Italian dining with pasta, seafood, wine and an intimate dinner setting.
It also isn’t some obscure restaurant we’re calling a local favorite for the sake of a headline.
Dahl & Di Luca currently carries a 4.5-star Google rating with more than 1,900 reviews, making it one of the more heavily reviewed upscale restaurants in Sedona.
Its reopening also arrives at a good time.
September is when Sedona begins transitioning away from the hottest stretch of summer and toward the fall travel season.
And this particular September weekend could make that transition especially noticeable.
The Timing Couldn’t Be Better for a Sedona Weekend
If you have been waiting for an excuse to make the drive north, this may be it.
The National Weather Service forecast for Sedona currently calls for temperatures near 99°F Wednesday before falling to around 89°F Saturday and 88°F Sunday.
There are also increasing thunderstorm chances late in the week, including a 60% chance Friday, followed by lower storm chances over the weekend.
That forecast can change, so check conditions before heading out. But the overall trend is notable: Sedona is moving toward cooler September weather.
For Phoenix travelers, that can make a weekend in the red rocks particularly tempting.
Make a Weekend Out of It
Dinner doesn’t need to be the entire reason for the drive.
Dahl & Di Luca’s reopening weekend overlaps with several things happening around Sedona.
The Red Dirt Concert Series returns Friday, September 11, from 5 to 8 p.m., part of the City of Sedona’s September programming.
The Sedona International Film Festival also has Northern Arizona premieres scheduled that weekend, including screenings beginning September 11.
And if your ideal Sedona weekend is less about having a schedule, September is also a good time to simply leave room for the things people actually come here to do: hit a trail early, spend the afternoon by the pool, watch the red rocks change color as the sun gets lower, then head out for dinner.
That is a perfectly acceptable itinerary.
Staying in West Sedona Makes This One Easy
One advantage to planning around West Sedona is that you don’t have to spend the entire weekend driving from one side of town to another.
GreenTree Inn Sedona is located at 2991 W. State Route 89A, putting you close to restaurants, trails, shops and many of West Sedona’s most popular stops.
Dahl & Di Luca is also on State Route 89A, just down the road.
That means you can spend the morning exploring Sedona, come back for some pool time and those red-rock views, clean up, and head out for dinner without turning the evening into another road trip.
Planning to Try Dahl & Di Luca?
The restaurant currently lists its reopening for Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Reservations are expected to open soon, so if this is part of your September Sedona plans, check availability directly with the restaurant before arriving.
Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano
2321 W. State Route 89A
Sedona, Arizona 86336
And if you’re turning dinner into a weekend away, stay close to the action.
Stay in the Heart of West Sedona
At GreenTree Inn Sedona, you’re minutes from dining, hiking, shopping and the experiences that make people keep coming back to Sedona.
Spend your afternoon by the pool with red-rock views, explore West Sedona, then head down the road for dinner at one of the city’s best-known restaurants.
Make GreenTree Inn Sedona your home base for your next Sedona weekend.
