Duke’s Inferno closing its doors in Woodstock

Duke’s Inferno, an eco-conscious, wood-fired pizza parlor in Woodstock, announced this week that it will be closing its doors about a year after it opened.

The restaurant, located at 11671 Catalpa Lane in Woodstock, opened in November 2023 and was in a location visible but not accessible from Route 14. The restaurant shared ownership with Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake, which will remain open.

Duke’s Inferno shared a video Wednesday on Facebook, announcing that its last day of business will be Dec. 1 and encouraging customers to make reservations and come say their goodbyes.

The restaurant also thanked its patrons for their support in the video.

Duke’s Inferno’s closure comes several months after it sent an appeal to patrons and the public, saying it had not gotten the sales it needed to stay successful in the long term.

In August, the restaurant ran a promotion, offering a discount for people who made and honored their reservations. The restaurant had double its usual reservations during the week of the promotion, but the restaurant ownership still was nervous about being able to stay afloat.

An attempt to reach the owner this week was not successful.