A new modern Italian restaurant is coming to DeKalb.

Filo Spinatos, 241 E. Lincoln Highway, is expected to open the second week in November.

The idea of Filo Spinatos, translated in English to mean “barbed wire,” was created by Mel Witmer, owner and CEO of Filo Spinatos and O’Leary’s Irish Pub and Grille, 260 Lincoln Highway.

“We came across a dessert called Filo Brule, and it sparked our interest,” Witmer said. “We came up with the name after a hearty appetite of coming up with something to identify DeKalb with. Barbed wire is a tremendous aspect of DeKalb.”

According to Trevor Turner, director of operations for O’Leary’s and Filo Spinatos, construction on the new restaurant began in July and is expected to be completed Nov. 7.

The restaurant will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The bar will open one hour later.

The executive chef for Filo Spinatos was hired in July and has been working on the menu ever since.

As for the hiring of the front of the house, Turner’s goal is to be fully staffed by Tuesday and start training the following week, but wants to note there are some positions still available. Info sheets about hiring for Filo Spinatos can be picked up at O’Leary’s.

Standard cost for a one-person meal is to be anywhere between $10 and $22.

Along with its upscale wine selection, this modern Italian restaurant will have a white table cloth setting, an open kitchen so as customers can feel involved with the food preparation and a center-island for a more romantic dinner setting.

In the basement of the eatery is the Filo Cellar. It will include a wine cellar and private dining area that can be reserved for parties or banquets.

Once Filo Spinatos is up and running, Witmer and Turner are planning on opening an additional restaurant called Tapas in the next few months.

“Tapas emphasizes on small portions but more variety,” Turner said. “It highlights the more culinary aspect of food.”