A small restaurant with a bar. It fills up quickly. Service is ok to good. Food is good. A bit on expensive side.

The last time we enjoyed amazing Italian cuisine was in Italy...until we found Lupa! It is wonderful to experience creative, authentic gourmet Italian food in a lovely setting. The chef/owner creates an incredible culinary experience for his patrons. This family run, quaint suburban restaurant is a gem. Why fly to Italy when you can take a trip to beautiful Berkeley Heights, NJ for an outstanding gourmet experience?! And the bar serves some really lovely cocktails, which is a plus. Can't wait to return. read more

I can't express how much I enjoyed my meal at Lupa's. The service was top notch, the food was excellent, I highly recommend it!

This place is AMAZING! Never have I have a bad meal. Fabulous appetizers - salads - dinner - dessert and a great wine list. Love that the menu is updated often with new options as well as excellent service. It is without a doubt our family's 1st choice for dining! read more

I had a group dinner there with my boss and his leadership team and I have to say everything was impeccably good. My compliments to the chef Adolfo and his team. By far one of the best places to dine in. The food was amazing!!!! read more

Food was very good, great options for both alcohol and food. I thoroughly recommend this restaurant to anybody looking for delicious Italian cuisine in the Berkeley Heights area. read more

Fantastic dining experience. My wife and I rate on five criteria: food quality, food creativity, atmosphere, service and value. Lupa hits it on all five. The service and hospitality were phenomenal. The chef stopped by our table on at least three occasions. The servers and the host were incredibly friendly and professional. The food was fantastic. We loved the atmosphere and ambiance. Finally, for all this I would expect $100 per person but I was surprised the total was less than $70p.p. And that included two glasses of wine each. BTW: we shared the truffled burrata with figs and for mains, I had the tagliatelle bolognese and my wife had the paglia e fieno. Lupa is the best kept secret in the area! Loved this place on so many levels. Chef is very very talented. read more

What an incredible hidden gem. We went in as a group of 6 for Mother's Day with some picky eaters in our group and every one LOVED it. Everything was just amazing from appetizer to dessert. 100% will be back again. read more

My family and I went to Lupa for the first time last night and had a wonderful experience. The menu had much to choose from and the food was delicious! Wait staff was friendly, attentive and asked about food allergies. We never waited long for our appetizers, meals and desserts. I'm glad we were able to support small, local business. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend Lupa for authentic Italian cuisine. read more

Went here on a Friday night for dinner after reading a ton of great reviews, however we were disappointed with the ambiance and food. The restaurant was packed and so loud. It was impossible to hear anyone speaking at your own table. The food was mediocre. We ordered tomato bruschetta and mozzarella en carrozza for apps and it was not what we were expecting. The bruschetta was one large tomato on top of melted mozz on a slightly toasted piece of bread. The mozzarella en carorrozza was not what mozzarella en carrozza should be. It was basically a grilled cheese sandwich on rye bread. The main courses of pasta were ok and the staff was friendly, but aside from that, we were disappointed with our experience. read more

Wow....what a first rate dining experience! The preparation and quality of the food was outstanding. I was particularly impressed with the pulpo appetizer and the tres leches cake; both were the best I can recall ever having. The fried oysters, branzino and salmon certainly held their own, quality wise, as well. The service was competent and friendly. It's the kind of place you want to call your friends to tell about after leaving read more

Menu was super interesting, not your standard NJ Italian restaurant. Food was cooked really well but some dishes were a bit underseasoned for me. Service was a bit clumsy. Food worth the price of admission but the service needs to catch up. The chef is doing something different for the area, which is saying a lot. It has a full bar, which the website didn't mention. read more

I rarely if ever post a yelp review. We came here by a recommendation on a town Facebook page. This was probably the best meal we have had in a restaurant in years. The fig gorgonzola prosciutto appetizer was fabulous. We were brought a complimentary artichoke appetizer that melted in your mouth. The entrees were exceptional. Home made squid ink pasta with lobster and a light cream sauce was delicious as well as the salmon. Even the broccoli rabe was so well prepared. There is a full bar and the drinks do not disappoint. The service was excellent. The chef and owner greeted us at our table. We cannot say enough about how wonderful this restaurant is. We will be back. Deliziosa! read more

Excellent service and absolutely delicious, authentic food and flavors. Pasta and gelato made in house. We found it earlier this summer and have been back several times. Everything we have tried has been top notch. Chef and his staff are top notch, this place is a gem! read more

Very nice modern yet elegant decor in restaurant. Phenomenal waitstaff. Waiter was very informative and provided just the right level of service. Food was excellent although there was too much sauce in my pasta dish. It did get rather busy around 5:30 to 6:00 pm and by the time we left, the table right next to us was occupied. This is a personal thing--just having a hard time adjusting to indoor dining with folks at the table right next to us after 1+ years of social distancing. Waitstaff and patrons were not wearing masks at all. I would return to the restaurant if I were in the area because the food and ambiance was excellent. Hubby had escargot and said it was the best he ever had. read more

Wow, wow, wow- an authentic taste of Italy right in Berkeley Heights! I was blown away by the food- service and wine options . Fantastic 5 stars all around... Chef Adolfo is amazing. I'm still dreaming about the artichoke appetizer - and the linguini con vongole was one of the best pasta dishes I have had in New Jersey. Also we had the halibut which literally melted in your mouth! And I can't forget about the almond cake for dessert.... wish I could take the entire cake home. Cannot wait to go back !!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! VERY authentic-chefs kiss Italian! read more

absolutely amazing food and cocktails. service was great everything on the menu is always delicious and major props to chef adolfo if i could give this place 100 stars i would. a really great experience read more

We went here for an anniversary dinner and really enjoyed our meal. The pastas are all house made. We started with a shared order of truffled burrata, shared fusilli, then lasagna and branzino for mains, with tiramisu and almond cake for dessert. Probably our favorites of all them were the fusilli and almond cake. Our server was cordial and helpful and kept the pace of our meal, water glasses full, etc. but otherwise left us alone, which was perfect. We will definitely be back! read more

Food is delicious. It's served hot and savory. He staff was very attentive and friendly.

Great food, Great atmosphere! Was a little disappointed to see a CC surcharge on my bill. When inquired about it I was told that is what the CC company charges. DUH! No kidding. There's always a CC surcharge but it's not passed along to the customer. Then I was told if you pay cash there is no surcharge! DUH! no kidding. Why wasn't I told that before I gave you my CC. I've never been charged a CC surcharge and I'm including Manhattan where I lived for many years. read more

Always our go to place for great food. Not the cheapest, just the best.

Absolutely amazing! Everything from the hospitality, to the comfortness and the food is perfect. All COVID guideline are followed properly. The food is amazing. The atmosphere is great. Will be back read more

Lovely decor, attentive and knowledgeable staff, welcoming and talented owner/chef. The food was excellent with good variety on the menu. Server's dish recommendations were perfect. The pasta was exceptional and cooked in the best Italian tradition. Seafood was wonderful. Perfectly cooked. Beautifully balanced seasoning. Nicely presented. Lovely dishware, too. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Took advantage of the beautiful weather we had this week and had lunch with my dad at one of their outdoor tables. The staff members we encountered were all so courteous and kind! Everything on the menu sounded delicious so it was hard to narrow down our choices. Started out with the polipo, which was so tender and tasty! It's not often you find fresh grilled octopus on the menu and to prepare it so that it's not overdone or chewy is even more rare so this was definitely our favorite! We also got the Waygu burger which was prepared with grilled mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese and also came with fresh cut fries. Oh and there was homemade focaccia to start and I do believe the buns for the burgers were made in house too! We were so happy to try this new restaurant in town today and plan on coming back to try more things on their menu! Outdoor seating with large heaters and fresh flowers also a plus during this pandemic! read more

Lupa Ristorante - Polipo! - Italian Near Me - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Lupa Ristorante is a cozy restaurant with a beautifully decorated interior. It is reminiscent of eating at a cafe in Florence. My sons Bar Mitzvah had been postponed 2 times due to the pandemic and we decided to move forward with the service and a small family dinner to celebrate the day. I was looking for something special for my son and that is exactly what we got. They were so accommodating to work with and it ended up being a perfect day. The service was impeccable. My entire family was blown away by the quality and taste of the food. Everything is homemade and delicious(and we ordered a lot). From the fett'unta, to the mussels, pappardelle, lasagna, thick hand rolled spaghetti with tomato fondue, and Wagyu burger just to name a few. Every single bite is memorable and crafted with care. Thank you Luca and Chef Adolfo! Best of luck to you...we will be back soon! read more

Absolutely delicious! Service was great and everything we ordered was good. The pasta was cooked to perfection

Ambiance is fine we had early reservation so some families with children spaced out enough no issues. Service was adequate waitress was pleasant and professional. Salad for appetizer was fine another in party had meatball app which he said was good. We received our mains everyone looked at mine like wtf. I guess it was my mistake for ordering lasagna on a Sunday. This piece was obviously left over from last month in back of the fridge. It had more crunch than a bag of potato chips. They didn't even try to hide the fact it was completely dried out no extra sauce on plate just plopped on plate half warm. Waitress did shuttle it away asking what else she could bring. I ordered a simple pasta dish thinking that would be quick well other 2 folks in party were done. The second dish obviously had a retaliatory handful of extra salt thrown in. Threw in the towel and called it quits. They did take my main off the check. It's too bad is local establishment I would like to patronize but not after this debacle. read more

Delicious food and delicious dessert. Totally recommend for a place in BH. If you were starving and needed to go anywhere, pick Lupa! It's so good! read more

Lupa never disappoints! We always have the most delicious meals, off the menu or the amazing specials created by Chef Marisi. The service is extremely friendly and prompt. .... With the chef coming out to say hi and check on all the tables. Sometimes I can't get a Starbucks as they don't have enough staff and here the Chef can find time, wow just wow!!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Chef Adolfo is truly a genius. He takes classic Italian cuisine to the next level entirely

Can't say enough about the specialty cocktails prepared by Brian - and when paired with the pear, bacon and Brie flatbread it is pure heaven! Lupa is the perfect spot for a cocktail or dinner - read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Lupa's in Berkeley Heights and much appreciated the highly attentive service. Our waiter was knowledgeable, providing us with recommendations based on our preferences. The drinks were wonderfully prepared, and the appetizers were truly delicious. Moreover, the main courses were cooked to perfection - it was clear that great care had been taken in their preparation. The atmosphere was perfectly suited for date night, allowing us to converse in a cozy setting. During our meal, the chef came out to introduce himself and he had a great personality! He asked about our overall experience and how we liked the meal and the atmosphere. How often does the chef come out and how often do they ask how you like the atmosphere? We have gone back there many times and Lupas has beome our go to when friends or family come to visit. I'd rate 6 stars if there was an ooption. read more

I recommend Lupa Ristorante !! With 100% confidence I can say "This is a five star Ristorante". Taste, Texture, Sophistication, Service ... All great, One of the best I've ever had. I had the Steak Frites, Wow good .. I had the fillet cooked medium rare, the french fries were delicious the fillet was tender cooked perfect the service was, ... couldn't ask for better. From the time I walked in, to the signing of the Visa receipt I felt like I was visiting my family house. I will be back and I will tell friends, good place to eat!!! Great Experience! read more