Amy D’s Italian is set to open Spring 2027 at 7511 Main Street in Downtown Frisco, bringing Chef Amy DiBiase’s Italian heritage and more than two decades of culinary experience to The Patios at the Rail, a catalytic development in the heart of Downtown Frisco. The two-level restaurant from Nack Hospitality will offer an elevated yet approachable Italian dining experience, equally suited for date nights, family dinners and everything in between, featuring handcrafted pasta, wood-grilled specialties and an upstairs Aperitivo Lounge.
Raised in Maine, DiBiase learned to cook beside her Italian grandmother and in her family’s restaurants before earning degrees from Johnson & Wales University. She went on to lead the kitchens at Tidal and the InterContinental Hotel in San Diego and most recently served as Executive Chef of Elaine’s Kitchen.
“Some of my favorite memories are of making pasta with my grandmother, and that’s the feeling I want every guest to have at Amy D’s,” says DiBiase. “I look forward to bringing that to Frisco, with the best ingredients from Texas and Italy.”
Amy D’s is a partnership between DiBiase and Donny Churchman, founder and CEO of Nack Companies and developer of The Patios at the Rail. It arrives as Downtown Frisco gains momentum following the city’s $83 million makeover of The Rail District, and fills a gap downtown for elevated Italian that’s still family-friendly. Amy D’s is the first of several planned Nack Hospitality concepts, with DiBiase leading culinary direction and operations across the group.
“When we developed The Patios at the Rail, we wanted to establish a destination that would help redefine Downtown Frisco,” says Churchman. “Amy D’s represents everything we envisioned for The Patios: great food, exceptional hospitality and an atmosphere that gives people another reason to fall in love with Downtown Frisco.”
The chef-driven menu pairs ingredients sourced from Texas and Italy with regional Italian inspiration, moving from antipasti and housemade focaccia to handcrafted pastas, wood-grilled specialties and seasonal sides made for sharing. A dedicated pasta room lets guests see the craft behind every plate. The bar pours Italian-focused wines, classic and signature cocktails and spritzes, plus housemade shrubs, Italian sodas and alcohol-free spritzes.
Upstairs, the Aperitivo Lounge will host Aperitivo Hour Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, “Dopo Notte”, late-night service carries the evening forward with cocktails, wine and Italian-inspired bites from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Designed by Maybeck Design, the 4,700-square-foot space pairs a warm neighborhood dining room of walnut, creamy stone and aged brass, centered on the bar and working pasta kitchen, with a moodier, speakeasy-inspired second floor in deep olive, bronze and saturated red. The enclosed rooftop space features lush greenery, layered lighting, and bold furnishings, creating a lively yet sophisticated setting for gathering, celebrating and enjoying an evening out. Sliding glass panels can open the space to the outdoors when weather permits, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. A 20-seat private dining room provides an intimate setting for special occasions.
“Our vision for Amy D’s was to create a restaurant that feels timeless without feeling traditional,” says Danielle Harbeck, founder and CEO of Maybeck Design.
Amy D’s Italian will initially serve dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m., with plans to introduce a special Sunday Italian Lunch at a later date. Inspired by the Sundays Chef Amy spent gathered around her grandmother’s table, the multi-course, family-style experience will celebrate the tradition of sharing good food and making memories with loved ones. Additional menu and opening details will be announced soon. For updates, visit www.amydsitalian.com and follow @amydsitalian.
