Intimate Italian dining at its very very best. We were just here on Monday night for my bday dinner. We have never been to a Mario Batali restaurant, and by chance we not only dined here, but also ran into Otto (it was freezing out and needed a...well, alcoholic warmer!). We arrived to our reservation about 45 min early, thinking we could hang out at the bar for a few and then get seated. As luck had it a table ended up clearing once we put our coats away. We got greeted and seated with great service. As with most New York restaurants the seating is on the tighter side, but this place was comfortable with that atmosphere. The wine we started our meal with was the one we had at Otto (we ran into that place first a few hrs beforehand)...it was a Marcellino. Perfect for our dinner. We started off the dinner with a beet/pistachio app and splitting one of the primi pasta dishes (ricotta gnocchi with fennel/sausage). It was the most amazing start to a dinner I've had in a long time. The beet app was so refreshing, and that gnocchi pasta was something I wanted to eat all night. The compliment of fennel with the sauce and sausage was purely Italian. Loved every bite. Then for our main courses, I ordered the skirt steak with artichoke/polenta puree (TDF! Wow it was cooked perfectly and seasoned just how I like it) and my husband ordered the special pasta dish..pappardelle with osso buco (i think), and it was spectacular. The food was rich, sophisticated flavors and light at the same time, just like my Mother cooks (she is from Sicily and the best cook I know!). Then for dinner we split a tartufo, here it was a chocolate gelato truffle with hazlenuts and choc sauce. The wait staff was great, and the kitchen spaced out the meal accordingly. I also reviewed Otto, even though we didn't technically eat there, we did enjoy a bottle of wine and conversation with the bartender. read more

Yum another great Batali restaurant. It's also pretty reasonably priced.Our waiter helped as pick out a solid red wine to go with our food. The proscuitto here is so delicious. They give you a good amount and I still was reluctant to share. Obviously I needed to get pasta here. We had the pasta of the day which had a pork ragu and was heavenly. We also had the gnocchi with sausage and fennel which was delicious. I also decided to indulge in the gelato of the day which was peppermint and absolutely phenomenal that I had to restrain myself from licking the bowl clean. read more

Braised pork shoulder - get it. Wonderful wines, fantastic food, but horrible wait without reservations. We just camped out with a bottle of wine so no complaints. It's not a dining experience like Babbo but at Lupa's prices, they're beyond any reproach. read more

Late last night a friend and I were in the mood for pasta and decided to wander into the nearby "Lupa", which we'd heard good things about. It was a cold night, so I immediately appreciated the warm room and cozy atmosphere. And, in typical Melinda fashion, it was late night - so I immediately appreciated their dinner hours. Shortly after that I found what I appreciated even more was the food! Wow! My friend ordered the gnocchi - which I snuck a bite of... it was delicious. I ordered the Bavete and proceeded to enjoy what was one of the best plates of pasta I've ever had (yes - I let my friend have some). A simple and wonderfully balanced Cacia e Pepe sauce. It was perfect {sigh}. I also was a fan of the portions - it seemed like both dishes were just the right size (not your typical overwhelming American pasta portions). The Broccoli Rabe appetizer was served in a different way than I am accustomed to, but was also quite good (*note if you order the veggie, order one for each of you - as they are small, but the right size for one person). A bonus - this place also has a nice wine list, some of which are quite reasonable. The one we chose was a lovely compliment to the meal. And last, but not least, the service was very friendly. We had two waitresses, both of which were helpful and fun. I can't believe I'd never been there before, but I plan on returning soon! read more

The food tonight was, as always, terrific. But the service was really disappointing, and that was unusual. We had a 7pm reservation on a Saturday night in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but in short order there wasn't an empty seat. Our waitress was aloof and made no effort to be pleasant to us or to the nearby table- it was a bit uncomfortable. The people who brought the food and cleared the table were fine. But there are other great Italian restaurants closer to us and I'm unlikely to choose again to spend that much money for an experience that didn't make me happy. read more

Always fantastic. Everything is to die for...Mario even makes all vegis taste like they're wrapped in prosciutto. Or were they wrapped in prosciutto? His Pork Sambolticca is primo, but expect to be thirsty for wine, and then later, mass quantities of water. read more

Loved this place, BUT. First of all, the space was great. Intimate, cute, clean, exposed brick, loved it. The service and wines were fantastic also. Foodwise: -Beet and Pistachio salad was FREAKING AMAZING. Perfect sweet, sour, and creamy. It was soooooo good. -Octopus appetizer was my least favorite thing. It tasted like canned tuna for some reason. The texture of the octopus was perfect though. -We got 2 pasta dishes. I don't remember the name of the first one. It was spicy and simple with hand-made pasta. It was really good, I mean the pasta itself was perfection, but it was WAAAAAAY too salty. It really distracted from the pasta. So we ordered the even simpler Pasta with Olive oil, and it AGAIN was waaaaaaaaaaaaay too salty. It was such a bummer because the pasta itself was so delicious and flavorful that it didn't need the sodium... -The Saturday special Lamb shortribs were like meat flavored butter. I mean melting off the bone. If you're ignoring calories for a day, just freaking get this. Overall, really loved it, but TAKE IT EASY ON THE SALT! read more

Very good food and rustic and authentic Italian vibe, also the prices are very good for the quality of the food that they serve

Another Batali notable. Lupa provides an atmosphere so vibrant and full of life that patrons walking by can't help but stare inside to wonder of the festivities. Like most Batali restaurants, the strength is within the Pasta dishes. Try the Bucatini Alla Matricanna or the Gnochhi, both will leave you asking for more. If reservations are difficult to come by, simply sit @ the bar and be served there. The friendly bartender will provide outstanding advice on wine pairings. read more

This is as good as it gets for come as you are Batali. Actually, this may be the only come as you are Batali... Not sure on that one. I can, however say that this is without a doubt a beautiful experience from start to finish. There was a calm sophistication to the restaurant that made me feel like this was an effortless execution for them, something that they weren't really even trying hard at. While I know this was exactly the handsomely crafted experience that I was meant to have, I cant help but feel a bit enamored by the air of ease. The Service was wonderful. When we sat at the bar and discussed our pre-dinner drinks with the mixologist we found him to be extremely keen on explaining our different choices. I won't detail the drinks. You should openly discuss your desires and know that they will be fulfilled. Our waitress Deborah, I highly suggest you ask for her by name. She was wonderful, emotive, and generous- everything a server should be. Our meal Antipasti E Salumi Carne- Wonderful, depth of flavor and detailed curing. Highly recommended. Escarole, Walnuts, Red Onion & Pecorino- Refreshingly dressed and covered in a nice pecorino. Shared it between two people. Pork Shoulder with Treviso & Aceto- Beautifully, if not a little boldly seasoned. I would suggest you not eat this as your only course. Sabato- Extremely decadent. The flavors and nothing to scoff at. The hard boiled egg salad that topped them was a refreshing counterpoint to the rich, fatty lambiness (pardon the made up words) Ricotta Gnocchi with Sausage & Fennel- The low point of our order, while delicious would have been better replaced with something else. However it was still very good and sauced lightly with a very rich sauce. Butternut squash Ravioli- Amazing, easily the finest ravioli that I have had. The textures were so well foiled, buttery filling and crisp bread crumbs. Fantastic. Apician Spiced Dates & Mascarpone- This was my personal favorite. Smooth and creamy dates were accented wonderfully by the Mascarpone bedding. The sauce was a sweet reduction of raspberry that I sopped up with my fork until I saw diminishing returns. Black Pepper Panna Cotta & Rhubarb- An extremely well made panna cotta that really brought out the flavor of black pepper as paired with rhubarb. I love rhubarb, so this was a tasty treat. Lupa Tartufo- This is a no brainer. Cover frozen dairy in sweet chocolate and then mount it atop a bed of chocolate sauce and walnuts, I'm going to be a fan- and I was. Everything was shared and a there was a healthy amount of wine to wash down the cuisine. The aperitif was an adventure, something that I am glad to have tried and will continue to cultivate a palate for. I am awarding my fourth 5 star review ever to this wonderful restaurant. I would love to bring all of my friends here. Salute! read more

Lupa is AWESOME. Food, drinks, place... everything! Just go and try it! You can find authentic Italian food, absolutely positive about that!

Classy and not inexpensive for a lunch time event in my opinion. The fancy drinks cost $14-$15 and some people drink more than one so I think that high priced the food was lovely except my linguini con vongole had two highly sandy clams. I mentioned this at the end because no one passed earlier to say something and was told I should've mentioned this earlier. I really think they should have perhaps offered a free dessert or coffee given the amount of money spent. read more

This place is fantastic. We came for restaurant week and lunch was unbelievable. I had the following: appetizer: mushroom & farro insalata (good) entree: Sweet Corn Agnolotti (incredible) dessert: tartufo (fantastic) We sat at the bar and the service was great, the food was fantastic. I just moved to NYC 6 weeks ago, but so far this is one of my favorite restaurants. We'll definitely be back. read more

Most disgusting restaurant you'll experience in NYC. The owner is rude and food is outrageously overpriced. Do yourself a favour and avoid this place at all cost. read more

Founded By The Germans In 1908, "Lupa" Is German For 'A Whale's Vagina'...it may actually, in some obscure tongue, mean wolf..or bitch...or a female wolf? But I digress... Lupa certainly boasts the exterior I'd expect considering that even Babbo is borderline tacky from the outside. The obnoxious construction adjacent to the building didn't help dull the eyefuck I was met with before I entered. The interior demonstrated a more subdued feel, despite being packed & cramped..er..cozy. The glossary was a nice touch, right in line with the theme of a commoner's Batali (the prices are cheap enough to align accordingly). We had an aloof waiter but he got the job done; the water always flowing. The Baccala with Olives & Celery was a nice start for a fella who's never had it before...I loved the Skate with Artichokes alla Giudia, a fish quickly becoming my favorite...The fig dessert is admittedly not my typical avenue but I was happy I went down it. read more

Everything averages to 3.7 here. Their menu is hard to understand in Italian and there's a glossary in the back which is ridiculous. The Bucatini pasta was ok, but it paired nicely with the wine, and their signature dessert Tartufo was great. They're popular for their carbonara and quality market fish as well. Overall it was a good experience, and if you're sitting at the bar, Tim is your guy, he's very generous and a great mixologist. read more

We have been to Lupa many times over the years and have always enjoyed the food & service. Our last visit this past Saturday was not that great sadly. To start, they wanted to seat us at a table right next to the exit when other tables in the rear were available. Our antipasti choices were very good but my wife's primi came to the table cold and had to be sent back. I ordered the cacio e pepe which was good but not as good as in the past. The biggest issue we had was the "wine by the glass" prices. Averaging between $25-$29/glass, these prices are ridiculous. read more

I thought I'd eaten good Italian food before and I always made fun of Mario Batali's croc inspired get-up, but Lupa blew me away. Hell, I bet if Batali shredded his orange crocs and sprinkled it over his pasta I'd still wolf the bowl down without a second thought. Lupa is legit. I didn't mess with appetizers since those seemed like scams. For a few bucks more, you get pasta. And don't fool yourself. It's all about the pasta. Forget about your diet. Forget about your gluten free bullshit. Let the croc wearing pasta god whisper into your ear, "Pasta." I was tempted to get the pasta tasting menu but refrained since most prix fixe/tastings were rip offs. However, I think I might just get it next time because the pastas are amazing. I tried the Pajata Finta and Bucatini All'Amatriciana. The most obvious thing you'll notice is how perfectly al dente this pasta is. I don't know what black magic is going on in the kitchen, but judging by the quality of the pasta and the cooking technique behind it then I'm sure the plain sounding Bavette Cacio e Pepe is well worth it--if someone isn't going to throw sauce or any other kind of shit to dress their carb, you know it's either bomb or someone's trying to rip you off. I don't think it's the latter. The Bucatini is pretty spicy so for any of you cats who can't deal, don't order it. This isn't some pansy "just a few sprinkles of chili flakes" nonsense, Batali was clearly not afraid to get some Asian level heat in this. The Pajata Finta is a creamier and decidedly milder dish, which suited my taste at the time. Both dishes had this crazy pan-fried pancetta. I would eat that pig all night long if I could. So fatty. So crispy. I don't know how those pancetta bits retained their crisp even thought those pigs were drowning in sauce. That's some voodoo shit. It was a Saturday so I was able to get their Braised Pork Cheek entree. I also tried the Crispy Sweetbreads with Pignoli and Pickled Lemons. I knew I had to get the cheek because when I asked the waitress if she'd recommend the shoulder or the cheek, when I said 'cheek' she made the best OMG O-face and said, "Ohhh yeah, the cheeks." Hey, if the staff still gets off on the food they eat every day during family meals then you'd be stupid to not get it. Do you still pop a nut or rub one off to that guy or gal you've been seeing for more than half a year? Admit it, you don't. But these servers are, and to a piece of pork. Yeah, a little bit died inside of me after that plate of pork cheek because I realized I'd never had that experience ever again. Pork cheek virginity, out the window. Oh yeah, that Sweetbread was pretty good. If you're a fan of lymph node and the nasty delicious bits, they did it well. The one thing I wish they would tell you is that those lemons are edible and you need to eat the damn lemons. Not only are they delicious non-face-puckering lemons, but they make the dish. Without them, you've just got some well executed but bland as hell throatal node stuff on your plate. Put on your knickers and eat the lemon. I could have died right then, before dessert, and wouldn't have complained but I'm glad I clung to life to see the meal to its glorious end. Lupa served a rice based gelato flavored with almond that day. It was spectacular. Not the normal creaminess you'd expect but still hitting whatever mark that dish is supposed to hit. At that point, I didn't care. It was delicious. I'll be honest, I had no idea what the heck a Tartufo was but I'm glad I ordered it. It's one of things that everyone on Yelp says is good, but never explains why. Here are all the reasons why you will dream of this Tartufo for days to come: it's a hunk of ice cream covered in a layer of hazelnut armor, it's sitting in a pool of its own hazelnut sauce and nutty bits bits, did I mention there's ice cream in there?, there's a brandied cherry in the center, and it's as big as your fist. Basically, you're eating a huge frozen Farrero Rocher (yes, another Yelper did indeed mention this) except this one will put you into a glorious coma that you'd never want to wake up from. I'm still dreaming of that Tartufo. Is this real life? read more

Mario Batali's authentic Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. The staff speak Italian. I had prosciutto and gnocchi's with a glass of white wine. Definitely enjoyed my dinner. read more

it pains me to give Lupa only 2 stars. but based on my last visit I feel I need to do this. I've been to Lupa about 5/6 times now. every time had been amazing until last night. there were 4 of us, we all got starters which were excellent. especially the prosciutto. then we got some pastas to share, which were also all excellent. and then we got our main courses. these were not excellent. they were all very heavy on the salt. we had the market fish, the pork, the octopus, and the veal. after eating less than half (each one of us) we let them clear the table. initially we thought we simply over ordered, and that was why it was impossible to finish. but when we started eating our desserts (we shared the tartufo snd the lemon semifreddo - both excellent), we then realized that it was just all too much salt! we actually were still hungry! as soon as we realized this, we brought the saltiness to the attention of our waiter. and he said he'd mention it to the manager and hopefully she'd be able to help out. well this is where the meal went downhill in a hurry. the manager was just useless. Maria Chicarelli was her name. she claimed that because we waited to bring up the saltiness till after the less than half eaten plates were cleared, there was nothing she could do because they could no longer assess the food. to which our logical response was, "how do u assess saltiness? are u gonna taste it?" I certainly hope not lol I can understand assessing food if the complaint is overcooking something, but assessing saltiness? the whole conversation was odd and resulted in no solution. she single handedly ruined our experience making 4 loyal customers never go back again. my hope is that this review gets read and that Maria gets taught a lesson. I mean, this is the service industry. comp the desserts at the very least. so simple. but instead she insisted on being of no help and made us feel like crap. thanks to u Maria, I will never be back. read more

Terrible management attitude! The food was good Roman-style food but nothing extraordinary. There was a misunderstanding with our reservation we were told because of the computer system. We were a party of 6 out for a celebratory dinner on a busy night for the restaurant. Instead of graciously trying to accommodate us as soon as he could, the manager, Ray, accused us of lying when we repeated what we had been told when we arrived and was generally hostile. When we were finally seated over an hour after we arrived, the manager wasn't even courteous enough to visit our table. read more

I like Lupa a lot - it's cozy, easier to get a table at than Babbo, relaxed and casual. Whenever I go I end up ordering a bunch of appetizers, some salumi (all of which are good- the head cheese is especially yummy), some cheese, some vegetables....and so my "main meal" is always a pasta, which they do very, very well. The cacio e pepe is very well done, and the ricotta gnocchi are so light and fluffy. I like going here when I want to pretend I'm back in Rome at some random trattoria. read more

Overrated. Arrived on a Saturday without reservations. Waiter was impatient, effortless, long wait for food, noisy, food was okay. I can make it in my kitchen. Nothing special. read more

If you are pregnant and Asian, I WOULD NOT dine at Lupa which is sad!! The food is honestly really tasty and the servers are decent but the hostesses & management I would say otherwise! I have never written a review like this, but felt it was VERY necessary given the circumstance. We dined here right before Christmas and had reservations. We were the first of our party to arrive and our 2 other family members were running late due to traffic but due to their "management policy", they would not seat us first. This was unacceptable given that I was almost 6 months pregnant and needed to sit down which we told them. The hostess said she would check with the manager and due to their policy still couldn't seat us which was ridiculous, actually it felt almost like discrimination even. She stalled for a good 15-20 minutes with this excuse. Luckily our 2 other party members arrived within 10 minutes after that so then we got seated and they even had the gall to seat us closer to the door, and it was almost 40 degrees outside so it was freezing cold! No apologies, no sympathy....nothing. We asked to change seats further away from the door and got attitude. Given this, I would hesitate to EVER dine there again just due to the poor management & treatment of this so called "high caliber" restaurant. I've never felt discriminated against but being pregnant and Asian, I certainly felt like I was treated poorly and if I were not ethnic, would not have received this horrible treatment. read more

We altered our plans drastically to dine at Lupa largely due to Yelp reviews and Mario Batali's reputation. The antipasti was decent. The service was good. The special entree of the day was excellent. But.....the pastas were amazingly ordinary. Ordinary may be too good a word. I mean they were edible, but that is all. The night before we could not get in to Lupa and had to go to a much "lesser" Italian restaurant close by (Il Corallo Trattoria). Their ambiance was not terrific but my Lord the pasta was so much better....at one third the price. So if you are Gluten free or not in the mood for pasta, you may have a fine meal. Otherwise, go elsewhere read more

lupa is all about pasta! yes they have antipasti, seafood, and meat dishes. but the pasta is the main attraction for sure. i love the warm atmosphere of this place - wine bottles on the walls, dark lighting, very cozy. we started with the assorted meats platter - dont be afraid of meats that sound scary (tongue, intestines)... they are actually really good. it was a nice start to our meal. we then shared 4 pastas - the portions are not too big, which i liked because it enabled us to try more and not feel overwhelmingly full. they usually have pasta specials each day - if possible, try one of those. we had a tagliatelle with veal sauce that was delicious. we also got the side of snow peas with prosciutto so that we had our veggies. dessert wasnt exciting - mostly gelato. we decided to skip it since we were full anyway. read more

So this was my first Batali experience, and boy was the bar set high! Everything I had was fabulous, from the bread to the cheese plate. The gnocchi is something very special, as is the salumi plate. For dessert, you have to have a cheese plate with a glass of mirta. A wonderful meal that I hope to replicate several times. read more

Decided to do the chef's tasting menu at Lupa with the wine pairing, of course. We aren't barbarians! They gave us very generous portions for each course. It was a delightful meal, even though the person who sat us turned me off a little. The sommelier was very attentive and great at describing the food and wine as it came out. I feel like we got a little bit of everything on the menu and happy we did the tasting. read more

The food was pretty good, I had the ricotta gnocchi (gnocchi is one of my favorite foods) with fennel and sausage. I guess I was expecting it with just fennel and sausage, not a tomato sauce with chunks of sausage. That was kind of disappointing, I was expecting something different. I also had the summer squash, which I was expecting to be yellow squash because that's what I call summer squash. Instead it was zucchini, and it was raw. Also not what I was expecting. The waitstaff was not great either. Our buss boy (who was awesome) did all of the work while our waiter chatted it up with some of the other staff by the bar. Also, one of the hostesses was really stuck up and rude. She was maybe 21 and acted like it was such a pain for her to take our names and put them on the list. We also overheard her talking badly about some of the other customers. The menu is almost entirely in Italian and it's a little annoying having to keep flipping over the menu to translate what each word means. Just write it in Italian and put the translation underneath. Much easier. Probably would not come back here, especially with all the other great restaurants to go to in the city. read more

Went for my birthday dinner. Loved the vibe and great service and really wanted to love the food...couldn't. We each had a different pasta and it was all sooooo salty it was inedible. If they'd used about 1/4 the salt, everything would have been fabulous. After our meal, I told the waitress that although we loved the experience, the food was too salty and she acknowledged that the food is "aggressively seasoned." Now that's an original reply! read more

My husband and I like to come here for special occasions. Wine selection is great; be sure to ask the server what would compliment your dish...they're usually pretty knowledgable and helpful. There is a really nice warm, homey feel about this place. Plus, I'm a huge Food Network fan and love Batalli's cooking. read more

Went here recently with a group and was served the 6 course tasting menu. Portions were just right so we weren't massively full by the time dessert rolled around. Appetizers were all delicious and the pasta course was amazing, though it was just a tad on the salty side for my taste. However, its sauce was still really fresh and was perhaps the best and most complexly flavored pesto I've ever had. I def. want to go back and try the rest of the pasta menu. read more

What more can be said about the food at this restaurant that the previous 200+ reviews haven't already said? It's good. Go here. My advice: (1) don't sit by the door in the wintertime and (2) sitting at the bar is fun. read more

decided to spend one of my last night's in the city here! We made reservations at 6:30 and were promptly seated once we arrived. the menu is mostly in italian and is very difficult to decipher (even with the glossary of terms on the back of the menu). in any case, our kind waiter took the time to explain most of the items on the menu, which made the choosing part a lot easier! here's a look at our selection: 3/5: Sardines, Golden Raisins & Pinenuts $12 - i wasn't a fan of the sardine taste though i LOVED the dressing they had with the raisins and pinenuts. Others at the table enjoyed the dish. 3.5/5: Bucatini All' Amatriciana $16 - a little too al dente for my taste, but the thick, spiced tomato sauce was very good. 4/5: Sagne a Pezzi with Cauliflower & Ceci $18 - this had a strong cauliflower taste that was good. very interesting, though certainly enjoyable. 4.5/5: Pollo alla Diavola $20 - a seasoned, large chicken breast piece that i would recommend splitting with others in addition to pasta dishes (since its ONLY meat). flavor was great! 5/5: Bavette Cacio & Pepe $15 - the STAR of the night and will single-handedly bring me back! just a simple linguine with salt and pepper and olive oil. it was DIVINE!!!!! love love love!!!! so overall, a cozy and quaint place. some of the dishes were mediocre but if i do come back, i know exactly what i'll be getting! read more

Have dined a few times at this restaurant, always perfectly done. The Buvette is delicious, and their buffalo mozzarella is amazing as well. You will need a reservation but they do take walk ins and it can be a bit of a wait on a Friday or Saturday night, about 45 minutes to an hour for a table, but its worth it! read more

Phenomenal. Fresh pasta. There were four of us, we each had a different primi pasta, and each was better than the next.

Lupa is worth a try, but not what I expected. The atmosphere is mellow and comfortable; however, the service was weak. I like it when the a server can answer questions about the menu. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case on during my visit. The food was good, but not as great as I had hoped. read more

After our taste buds failed to be wow'ed by Del Posto, I was hesitant to keep my ridiculously late reservation @ Lupa. We got there earlier and surprisingly, there was room for us and were seated within 10 minutes. I love places that are rustic, bustling, and inviting (not to mention SMELLS HEAVENLY) so we were already getting a good vibe. As for the food, we really enjoyed ourselves and wished we had a bigger appetite to order everything we had our eyes on. I know the saltimbocca seems to get mixed reviews, but I enjoyed it, although I do not agree on the $23 price tag. It was large, tasty, and satisfying but it's more of a "comfort" style food than a fine dining or tasting experience. It tasted like a tender version of a Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage..which I love, but like I said, not quite worth the price. The Bucatini alla Amatriciana was deliciously saucy, although a bit on the salty side and not at all spicy like the description said. Had good bits of guanciale in it, which added a very "porky" flavor to the pasta. Service here is very accommodating. Our waiter seemed a bit frazzled (it was a very busy Saturday night..I guess the frigid temps can't keep us away!) but still very nice and helpful. The coatcheck girl was a sweetheart, the reservation girl was as nice as she could possibly be while managing hungry patrons grumbling about the ridiculous wait. Despite the price on certain dishes and saltiness, I would come here again..one of the most satisfying Italian dinners I've had in some time. I would definitely try to book for an "off-peak" day if Lupa even has any. I'll come with a bigger appetite next time, the Spaghetti alla carbonara and antipasti sounded good. read more

Just wanted to reiterate that Lupa is the best place. The prices for the pasta dishes of this caliber is great. It's as good as Del Posto at half the price. We had 7 pastas and all of them were amazing. Especially loved the gnocchi, chicken ragu special and the ametricano. You cannot beat the veal saltimbocca or the crispy duck. If you are there on Tuesday night make sure you get the duck. I would eat here once a week if I lived in NYC. read more

We went there for Lunch at it was simply amazing! Definitely not the last time we visit Lupa!