Great meal and experience. Kat handled the bar and dining room with ease during a busy lunch. Well done!

Had a great dinner here with my sister last night! Between the two of us, we split the cheese plate, hummus trio, and lettuce wraps. The lettuce wraps were good, although the bean sprouts were missing from the platter. The meat was really flavorful though and the combo with carrots and water chestnuts made for a crunchy and fresh dish! The hummus trio was probably our second favorite of the three. . I believe there was a basil, rosemary, and garam masala. While we weren't in love with all of the flavors, we thought the portion was pretty generous (3 solid scoops of thick hummus + veggies and pita) and that the flavors came through well. Rosemary flavor was a bit perfumy for our tastes, but it was still great to try and a good value for the price! Our favorite was definitely the cheese plate. It came with smoked Gouda, a wine cheese, and their house cheese, as well as candied nuts, roasted garlic head, grapes, honey, and small toasts. All of the cheeses were delicious, with the house cheese being our favorite. The portion was super generous as well, as we were expecting probably half the amount of cheese and maybe a few small pairings. Service was very attentive and friendly. Was always quick and easy to get the attention of a server at any time! Overall we had a great time trying out a few dishes, and left very full! Looking forward to trying more of the small plates next time and perhaps some wine :) read more

I came here during a weekend lunch. I ordered the veggie sandwich (veggies between potatoes and chive cream cheese) and my friend ordered their burger. While the food wasn't terrible, it definitely did not blow me away. The veggies were room temp and a bit bland, and the service took a bit longer than anticipated. I hope to come again and have a better experience read more

This place was really cute inside! Cozy tables and chairs and decor. We went in on a fairly slow night so we had good conversation and very friendly service. We got a bunch of plates to share including: The pork belly bruschetta which was good but the pork belly was very tough. We also got the roasted winter vegetables which were delicious. We also got the Seabass and lobster plate ... again very tasty but the lobster was overlooked and tough as nails. Overall there were good flavors but the execution wasn't consistent among the plates or on the bites on each plate. We will give it another chance! read more

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Nice atmosphere and tasty food. Prices are a little high but the quality and quantity of food is good. They were out of a few items tonight though which was disappointing. Overall, good experi ence for a first visit. read more

We loved Lula! We got a bunch of tapas to share between 4 people and everything was so great! The service was amazing too. We love the relaxed environment where you feel like you can just sit and chat. Never felt rushed out to leave or anything! Everything was great! read more

Came to this place with two of my friends, zero direction on how to get a table. Had to track down a worker to get seated. Took a while to even get service. Food was not good. Had the bacon Mac and cheese and took a bite and couldn't eat anymore. All of our food came out at separate times. Staff not very friendly except for food runner. Don't recommend maybe only for drinks. read more

What's your definition of tapas - google says "....essentially, Tapas is a small plate or serving," When in Spain we found baby eels, olives, cheese each in 1 euro servings . So while I wouldn't call this a Spanish tapas restaurant, what was on offer was great for us - Saturday lunchtime meal with glass of wine in a great atmosphere - eclectic, cosy. The potato salad was killer, the daily special - mahi mahi tacos - was awesome. read more

The first thing to come to my attention as I stepped into Lula was the ambiance of the small tapas bar nestled in a small corner of Selwickley. I was greeted by the kindest of bar staff who explained what could be sampled at this little eatery by the river. I started with the carrot and curry soup which was warm and inviting...the spices and flavor came pleasured my palate with a subtleness that was both relaxing and reassuring....I was sure everything was going to be fine...a wonderful trait to find in a vegetarian soup. As "Dont you want me" by The Human League played I tried the Armadillo Eggs and Plantain nachos and never looked back. Lula stole my heart....one tapas at a time. read more

Lovely small restaurant in town. They have some small tables outside and a cozy space inside. The service was friendly and excellent, and our meals were prepared exactly right and quickly. We had the filets and the cheese plate. Excellent food and great value as well. read more

This is a quaint little tapas and wine bar. Little is literal as the seating is very limited. There are a few tables outside as well. The wine selection was fair. It is a little pricey for the small amount of food that you get, but it is tapas and that shouldn't be too surprising. Service was good. We had the lettuce wraps and Ahi, which I would recommend. read more

Lula-hip and cozy. Excellent service! Waitress was super sweet and friendly. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the duck was so good that my daughter ordered a second plate to share and the beet salad, well it's my go to plate. We love this place! read more

'Twas a beautiful evening when my friend and I wandered into Lula's. The Tapas idea attracted us, because if we didn't like the first courses, we could just leave with minimal financial commitment. And thank God. I got the Fig Toast and my friend the Stuffed Peppers. The fig toast were overall okay, but not worth the $10 price tag for four bites. The bread was barely toasted and room-temperature. Jam and cheese were both good, but that was the only good part. The figs were tiny and preserved, and not the good preserved kind either. The were dry and fig-newtonesque. It was all tied together with a balsamic reduction that overpowered everything. My friend got the stuffed peppers. These were the real disappointment. The were no better than frozen ones you could buy at Costco. Undersalted, overcooked, and no flavor to speak of. The beef stuffing was tough and gray. The plate was doused in a tomato sauce. Either it was canned or the chef has never heard of salt. Luckily we were able to get out of there with only $20 down the drain. This place is a money pit, beware. read more

After a stressful visit at the hospital, my daughter and I stopped for a late lunch at Lula's. It was our first visit but we immediately liked the vibe. Our bartender/server was attentive...with a great smile. The Burrata with asparagus, toast and balsamic was amazing. The grilled cheese and butternut squash soup also provided comfort on this cold, winter afternoon. Located conveniently on Sewickley's main drag... definitely stop in. Only one drawback... never noticed the parking restrictions so ended up with a $10 ticket. Still worth it. read more

Following a long and humid day of housewares shopping, a proper beverage and light faire was in order; Lulas' delivered. All the plates were an appropriate size as a tapa, and anything with figs was wonderful. The owner happened to be seated next to us, and upon seeing the portion of our Tuna Tartar (which he told us he was dissatisfied with) he brought us out a second round on the house. Any restaurant/bar/establishment owner that blatantly says he's not happy with *blank* and fixes it someone I want to support. If I didn't live in Portland, Oregon I'd be back sooner. read more

This place had a very quiet and small dining area when you first walk in. The wine list had several different wines but they are very expensive. We each ordered a glass of Chardonnay which came to $10 per glass but they were mostly half glasses. The menu has about 20 items to choose from but once again very pricey for tapas plates. We ordered the hummus, meatballs, duck and fish tacos. The plates had plenty of food for tapas style but each dish was around $15 per plate. Each dish had very different sauces that were either too sweet or not enough. The quality of the meats were just average. Definitely not worth the $75 bill for 4 plates and 2 glasses of wine. I would not recommend this place, much better places in sewickley to choose from. read more

This place is really fantastic. The in-laws recommended we stop by during our yearly Christmas trip back to Sewickley. They bill their portions as tapas sized - but I would certainly say these were WAY bigger than your standard DC $14 for 3 shrimp serving size. Three items were more than enough for two. The antipasto plate was huge, and amazing - def start with this. Also had the scallops with lobster butter which were perfect. Very nice wine by the glass selection. Also, the service was great - the owner came over and delivered additional scallops (because he thought the others looked a little too small) -- gimmick or not, it was a really nice touch and something you'll not gonna find in many places. This is a must go if you are in the Pittsburgh area. read more

My boyfriend and I came here to grab a few glasses of wine and some tapas, and we left stuffed and happy from the delicious red wine we ordered. We tried two proteins (salmon and steak) and two veggies (salad and roasted root veg), and we couldn't finish everything. The salmon in particular was on point; I just wish there was more of the wasabi honey sauce! I really enjoy Lula's atmosphere; it's intimate and cozy. The only drawback is that seating can be tight. My boyfriend and I are both pretty tall, so we ended up cramming together on one side of a bench seat, however, that did end up being a sweet and romantic arrangement! All in all, I really enjoyed my first experience here and look forward to dropping in again. read more

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This is more of a 3.5 stars for me, but giving the 4 for the overall experience. I enjoyed Lula, but I wasn't blown away. Starting off with the good; great ambiance and friendly service. I loved the decoration, the tables and booths are more conducive for hanging out and relaxing rather than a full dining experience. It's a very relaxed and chill environment. The service was prompt and incredible helpful with decisions. The mediocre included the food and drinks. So they have a decent wine selection and some beers, just stick to the wine. Although they have a full bar, the mixed drinks are no good. For food, we ordered the burrata, meatballs, and salmon for 2. All were delicious, but like I mentioned nothing that awed my taste buds. Even though its a 'tapas' place, this is not tapas at all. Thus, if you're looking for traditional tapas dishes forget it; the portions are large; the food selection varies from kale chips, japanese style chicken, and burrata with prosciutto, and you will not find Spanish food on the menu. The only thing remotely similar to tapas is you're sharing plates, of which 3 was just the right amount for 2 people, I wouldn't order more than 4 if it's just a party of 2. I'll have to try some more dishes to give an updated review, but 4 stars on the service and ambiance and 3 stars on the food. Just note they don't take reservations. We came in at 6PM on a Friday and were able to be seated without a wait. read more

My husband and I stopped their last night for dinner, our first time eating at this restaurant and it was excellent! We sat outside our waiter and food were amazing! I also loved the decor inside! We can't wait to go back! We recommend the Chefs Cheese Plate, Meatballs, and Lamb. Enjoy! read more

I was so excited to try this place but I left disappointed. Good location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Staff and management was friendly. But unfortunately the food was lacking. Went for lunch and the chicken sandwich was recommended. The orzo was pretty bland and the chicken had no flavor. read more

Lula - Tapas Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

From me as a food blogger: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!! Located In the former "Naked Grape" site. I was early so I sat outside at one of the sidewalk tables and met Katherine (a local) who had nothing but good to say about the food!! Inside: What a difference!! Decorating is excellent as is ambiance. Service is excellent. My waiter (Richard) was very attentive, helpful and sincerely interested in the patrons. ++I had the Portabella Mushroom Sandwich (Sauteed portabella cap stuffed with spinach, marinated tomatoes, manchego cheese and topped with pistachio pesto). Excellent even though a tiny bit messy. But worth it!! ++ With the sandwich I had the Lula Chopped Salad with the Herb Vinaigrette Dressing (awesome - I love citrus and this dressing had lemon, lime, orange, basil, olive oil and a tad of salt - I am going to try and replicate it at home!!). ++For take-out dessert I had the Tiramisu (excellent and the best I have ever had). It had a topping, I believe, of a coffee flavor). Met the owner Mr. Fernandez. He took the time to stop at each table to say hello. The chef is Amy Wander and she's gets it!! Quelle gourmet!! read more

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Good food and even better service. Kat was a real pro, and made our dining experience so fun!

I was here with a group of friends recently and we ended ordering almost everything on the menu to share and everything we tried was delicious and perfectly cooked. The dishes were brought out at just the right times so we never had too much on the table and the staff was attentive and friendly. The duck and the lamb were especially amazing, in part because of the incredibly delicious sauces. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! read more

We wanted to try the place with good reviews but the waitress had an attitude ( or was overwhelmed). She gave us a look of we don't want people who look like you here. Felt like we should bring a proof of income and pray to be approved to sit on their table! read more

Poor service, and poor food. Overall disappointing

I really do not like to give a bad review but this is only meant to let Luna know that this is all something that is an easy fix. Our service was excellent even though our server bartender was very busy. Your restaurant/ bar is extremely attractive and inviting. What we ordered last night did not meet our expectations. Our first plate was a charcuterie plate. It consisted of 8 pieces of pepperoni, 8 pieces of salami. These were the quarter size used for pizza. There was a small ball of fresh mozzarella and 8 pieces of toast. That was $14.94. Next came the dates. They were tasty but very small. The brussel sprouts were good but not spectacular. We had the meatballs. I did not have one. The veggie kabobs were also a disappointment. We are all to polite to bother the obviously busy bartender so we paid our bill and tipped her well. It was not the price of the food or the tapas portions. It was the quality of what we had. Every restaurant has an off night and we all get that. I am a server at Out of the Fire in Donegal. We are a high end restaurant. I love and know food. Thanks for listening and we had fun in-spite of our opinions of the food. read more

It was down for a while but under new ownership? Stephen, it has come back to what it's supposed to be... good Tapas and drinks. Can't say enough about enjoying coming back to this great spot. Enjoy. read more

I was so excited to check this place out with my husband on a date night...We drove from Pine Township and was surprised is was fairly empty. We eagerly awaited our waitress and she informed us that we would have to eat our meal in a cramped corner to leave all booths open in case it got busy (6pm) That would be okay, but they had zero reservations and every other spot was open other than the bar. I said okay we can leave. The snotty waitress lost a good tip and continued customer due to being RUDE. Should have stayed at Off The Hook in wexford. I will be sure to spread the word that Lula rather have zero business than 2 read more

Nice variety of options and everything we had was very high quality. Portion sizes were very good for tapas and we shared 5 dishes among the 3 of us. My favorite were the chicken lettuce wraps. read more

What a great find in the village of Sewickley. Very nicely decorated . Wait staff friendly and inviting. Had the turkey sliders delicious and the barratta and crostinis very good. I would definitely recommend whether for dinner or for a light lunch like we had read more

Cozy relaxing lounge, friendly and helpful staff, tasty small bites menu. Husband and I shared a bottle of wine and desserts for an after-dinner, kids free date night. Waitress suggested a good bottle of wine when we told her our preference for wine type and price point. The chocolate cake and pumpkin cheesecake were delicious. It was quiet and cozy for a romantic conversation. We will plan to go back next time "grandma puts our kids to bed". read more

Lula - Wine/dessert pairing, chocolate and pumpkin cakes with Cabernet Sauvignon - Tapas Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

It was just okay. Tapas? Not really. Maybe they should get the definition of what tapas are because I didn't see anything to that effect on the menu. It was also very pricey for what I got. The salad was small and nothing special. And my friend had the soup that was just horrible. Our server seemed a bit inexperienced and the owner was doing some kind of business or interviews at the bar close by. It took away from the ambience....if you want to call it ambience. I won't be back read more

Was visiting the area and stopped in to Lula for a late lunch. I got the burger and was blown away it was terrific. I had the potato salad as my side and it was very good as well. My friend got the chicken sandwich with the waffle chips. He shared some chips with me and they were terrific as well. Next time I will get the waffle chips. Looking forward to my return visit. read more

Fantastic food. Tuna, scallops, everything was fresh and delicious. Prices very reasonable for the quality. Good wine menu. If you live in the area don't let them go away. read more

Perfect little tapas spot in Sewickly - amazing scallops, meatballs and shrimp. Good for vegetarians and meats lover alike. Wine was tasty too - solid offering to choose from. read more

Lula - Tapas Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Amazing atmosphere, food, ambience, and service. Have been coming here for quite a few years and it always a positive experience.

Ambiance here was fabulous. My fiancee and I went here for dinner--our waiter was very friendly and helpful with tapas selections. Our food was brought out one tapas at a time, which was conducive to fully enjoying the unique dishes that Lula had to offer. The scallops were so tender, as well as the lamb. We will definitely be returning. read more

I really enjoy this place when I'm in town. Great place for drinks and cocktails. Nice selection of beer. Help is always pretty accommodating. Nice place to meet friends and business contacts. read more

Cozy, intimate atmosphere with a friendly personable staff. Delicious apps/snacks & wine!! Very positive experience, will definitely be visiting again. read more