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I've gotten the fried seafood from Lupo Marino twice and it's been an absolute killer! It comes with a ton of squid, 3 pieces of shrimp, and 3 smelts, with a side if sauce. The sauce is good, but the seafood doesn't really need it. It's perfectly crispy and seasoned perfectly. I've also gotten the some pasta with braised beef, which was delicious. I came back another time to get some pizza, focaccia, some brussel sprouts, and some salads - everything was excellent, and they really do a good job at making your food flavorful.
5 stars all the way. We visited The Wharf on our recent trip to DC. Its such a happening cute place with tons of food options. We were craving pizza and saw rave reviews online and decided to try. We got the focaccia to start with and a pizza and a pasta (cacio pepe) to share. It all tasted delicious and we were happy campers. Loved the freshly made cacio pepe and the pizza crust quite a bit. Bill was about $70 without drinks which is quite reasonable in my opinion.
Really enjoyed the dinner experience here. Came here as a party of 20 or so. They ended ip having to split us into two tables but that's ok. Service was great. The manager (?) Lahlou was lovely. I was shocked at the quality of the tagliatelle I ordered. I genuinely expected to pick at my plate and take most of it home, but all but licked my plate clean. Pasta is homeeeee made. Melts in your mouth. Totally on point. One star down for the bread. Kind of stale ish... I know an Italian spot can do better. Didn't think I'd plan to come back here but absolutely will for that pasta!
Food was okay, service was very good. We went during the day so wasn't too busy. Located on a side street in Southwest by the wharf
Came here on St. Patrick's weekend and just happened to pop on in. Small but quaint spot. We sat at the bar and the bartender was quick for drinks (water) and order. We got the focaccia and the margherita pizza, both of which were delicious. Would comeback if in the area
Overall a disappointing experience, with a shock when we saw the bill at the end of the meal. The food was ok. I ordered the panini (burger) which was good. The fries were good but some were cold and undercooked others were fine and crunchy. It was so intermittent that it was surprising every time I got a cold fry. My wife's pasta had a super small portion of burrata cheese on her "burrata pomodoro" which left the pasta a bit more dry. The kicker was the wine situation. My party of 3 ordered wine, the waitress suggested just getting a bottle of wine. (Which usually is more economical than each person ordering an individual glass for $16.) We ended getting a bottle of the house Pinot noir. We did not need a bottle just thought it was more economical. The wine was merely OK as it was rather watery and not full bodied. We got the bill and BAM! $70 for a bottle of cheap wine. I understand than alcohol licenses cost money and there is a mark up. But we were all shocked and felt like we were taken advantage of. Super glad we only paid for the house wine and did not upgrade to waitress' recommendation. I can't imagine how expensive that would have been. I was so disappointed in the wine after seeing the price on the bill, I looked it up....it costs $9.99 retail. Maybe cheaper if purchased in bulk. But that explains the low quality. I am not a Sommelier, and am usually ok with house wines. We used to come here a lot. But this location changed. Food quality declined and alcohol prices are deceptive. Ambiance is cozy, the music is a bit too loud to have a nice relaxing meal.
Second visit to Lupo Marino, and it did not disappoint again. Promptly seated for a 6:00 PM reservation despite the restaurant being fully packed, cheerfully and energetically alive, in the best way. The service matched the vibe: warm, attentive, and efficient. Our server was pleasant, and the food arrived quickly, hot, and fresh. The focaccia was light, airy, and golden-brown. I took a moment to admire my pasta (yes, I played with it a little before diving in), and it was worth the anticipation. The Cacio e Pepe with shrimp was rich and comforting: creamy, thick noodles, peppery bite, succulent, fresh, delicate shrimp. Another memorable evening at The Wharf, another reminder to savor the moments that stay with us.
OK. I'm raising my rating of Lupo Marino back up to 4 starts because we are learning how to navigate the menu and avoid the mistakes that can come out of this kitchen. To be clear, if you like heavy, cheesy, rich food, then you will love most of the menu. If you prefer a little more restraint, then you must order very carefully. This time I tried the eggplant Parmesan, after the waiter assured me that it wasn't buried in cheese. She was right. The flavor was very good and it wasn't buried in cheese, but it unfortunately was very heavily breaded -- seemingly as much bread as eggplant (Lupo should take a cue from All Purpose in Navy Yard, that knows how to create a rich eggplant Parm without all that breading). Order it to share. The margherita remains the best pizza, with a terrific crust and sauce, but even that pie, limited to discs of fresh mozzarella, has about 50% more of it than you'd find on a real Neapolitan pie. Salads remain good. Just order your dressing on the side to avoid the risk of drowning. It's hit or miss depending on who's in the kitchen. Better to do it yourself.
Really disappointing experience. The water was served at room temperature, and didn't offer us to sit outside. The draft beer was warm, which was hard to understand, and when I mentioned it, the server brought me another beer with ice in it. Why isn't the beer cold when it comes out. The food was the biggest letdown. The spaghetti Bolognese was bland, dry, and had barely any sauce. The pasta was also overcooked. It was so disappointing that I couldn't even finish my meal. Considering the quality, the prices are far too high. The only highlight of the visit was the mixed drinks, which were actually good. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the experience. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, especially given the high prices and poor food quality.
Pasto delizioso in ottima compagnia! I am so glad I used yelp to find this amazing place for dinner while in my hometown of D.C. Ambiance was beautiful and trendy with a vintage flair I loved being half European. Drinks were delicious and so many choices from side drinks to mocktails to heavy pours. Appetizers were phenomenal and entrees And dessert just made the entire experience absolutely delicious! Best pasta and cheese ever ! I loved the brick oven pizza as well. Anytime I'm back home , this is a must stop for me from now on. And service was excellent may I add. Another great thing is that after you are stuffed with great food, you can take a nice stroll down by the marina and grab a gelato!
Shout out to Juan for turning disappointment into happiness last night!! We had dinner plans for after my son's meeting at 7 pm but the meeting ran late so we left after 8 pm for dinner and arrived here around 8:30 pm. We were seated immediately and ordered our food. I told Juan that my son had a meeting at 9 pm so bring all the food as soon as it was ready! Boy did he deliver!! Our food came within minutes. We had: Fritto misto Eggplant parmesan Beef arancini balls Cesar salad with anchovies Cacio de pepe Prosciutto pizza with arugula Tiramisu 2 Arnold Palmer's 1 lemonade My son got to eat before heading off to his meeting and we got to enjoy our dessert leisurely. Thanks to all who saved our night!! Everything was great!
Stopped by on a Friday evening with a friend and had an enjoyable dinner. It was busy but we were able to walk in and be seated immediately. Our sever Juan P was knowledgeable about the menu and after his recommendation, I decided on the seafood chitarra. My dinner was absolutely tasty and filling. Would return for a wonderful Italian meal!
1 year ago
Great food, friendly service. Lots of good options. Cool atmosphere. We came here a few days ago, and had to come back. read more
10 months ago
Pizza was excellent. I was very happy with the pizza. The crust was great. They also had an in-house bottle of olive oil on the table as well. read more
2 years ago
I had always heard of the Wharf from my friends in the DMV area. So, I came here to look for good food and great views. Food: 3/ 5 I am not going to lie, none of the places by the water are cheap. So be prepared to spend some cash. We found this place had a the most reasonable prices (which around crazy is still crazy ). I got the pasta dish and she got the pasta. If I had to choose one dish to not get it was the meatballs. They were very tough not very tasty. For two entrées, one app, one drink ($120/ tax and tip). Ambiance:2/5 We came at a bad time since the bar next door was blasting music for someone's birthday party. We choose outside seating (clearly a mistiake) and suffered from the loud noise and not enough table lights avaliable to be spared for us and another table. It is not that the service was bad, but these rest of the experience was lacking. All in all, I don't think I will go back because I know other Italian options that I preferred more. However, I was happy to finally eat in the Wharf. read more
Met a friend for lunch on a quiet Monday. This is a very traditional northern Italian place but friendly and low key. We had fried artichoke with a killer sauce, very zesty and the artichokes were actually large and nicely brown and crispy on the outside. Then I got gnocchi funghi, super creamy with cute little gnocchi and fresh porcini mushrooms...you know it's a good place when the spinach is so fresh it shines through a creamy cheesy sauce. Friend got a Santa Bridgeta pizza, also great, with prosciutto arugula and balsamic drizzle. Will be back! read more
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Dear James,…
2 months ago
Made reservations here on a Friday for 6 pm. When we arrived it wasn't very busy just yet. It got super busy throughout the hour which was expected. It seems like a popular family dinner spot at least at the time that we went. I decided to get the impepata (mussels), fritto misto (fried calamari and seafood), and the tagliatelle all genovese. The food was ready pretty quickly. I wasn't a huge fan of the mussels, they didn't taste the freshest but the bread and sauce tasted good. The fritto misto was pretty good. I didn't like the smelt as much but the calamari and shrimp were cooked perfectly. The dipping sauce wasn't anything special but the grilled lemon was unique. The pasta dish was my favorite item kf the night by far. The braised short rib was tender enough but the sauce and pasta were the real stars, excellent flavor and the pasta was had great texture! My friend ordered the chicken parmesan and the chicken cutlet was huge! He wasn't able to finish it. He said it was okay but the spaghetti was delicious. I think it's a great family spot on the wharf but I would personally choose somewhere else to eat if I'm in the area again. It wasn't bad but not my favorite. Service was quick and efficient and the ambiance was casual and lively. read more
Cozy Italian joint on The Wharf. We skated in a little after 5pm and were seated by the window. It's small and the tables are close together. My Aperol Spritz was in a large glass but tasted a little watered down and flat. The carciofi (artichoke) was fried and crisp -- never had this before -- it was the hearts and it was ok -- in a bagna cauda sauce (garlic anchovy). We split a Polpette pizze--meatball, passata, mozzarella, ricotta and basil. The crust was bubbly, chewy and charred crust -- meatball was soft and this was nicely cheesy with stretchy strands of cheese. The tomato passata I think is a little bland, I would have liked more spices and a zestier sauce. Still, the pizza was nicely crusty and cheesy with large pieces of meatballs scattered atop. Though the restaurant filled up, our pizza was up quickly and served hot and cheesy. read more
1 year ago
A hidden gem in the Wharf. The food is phenomenal, pizza one of the best I've had, pasta fresh and delicious flavors, my 10 yr old son licked his seafood pasta plate clean. We have been back 3 times and never disappoints. The service is great, friendly and accommodating staff. The ambiance is nice, with that being said it is a bit small and always busy but just the right vibe if you want to enjoy the Wharf and amazing food without paying triple price for mediocre food. The flavors of the dishes are so fresh and just perfect. read more
This is an Italian restaurant located at the Wharf. Service was okay. There was live music playing across from the restaurant, so the place was quite loud. * Fritto Misto 4.5/5 - This came with lightly battered and fried shrimps and squids. They were warm and crispy. There was a mayo dipping sauce that enhanced the dish's flavor. It came in a bigger portion size than I expected, so I was quite full before the entree arrived. * Tagliatelle All Genovese 3/5 - This came with flat pasta, tender pork pieces, and tomatoey, sour meat sauce. It was alright. The pork was good, but the overall flavors didn't go well together and the sauce was too sour for me. * Vongole 4/5 - This was a simple though flavorful pasta dish with clams. It was a little spicy which I didn't expect. There was a good amount of clams and they had that sweet, savory seafood taste. Overall a good dish. read more
1 year ago
Delicious food and wonderful service. Rahmi took great care of us when we dined at Lupo Marino for an early dinner with the kids. We ordered a cheese pizza, chicken parm, Caesar salad, cacio e pepe and the lasagna. It was all so good. Would definitely dine here again if we're ever back in the area. read more
Lupo Marino, located in the wharf area in DC, offers Italian dining. I like the location and the decor. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining options. The staff were very nice but service was very slow. I had some calamari and the Spaghetti Rosa. The calamari was consistent with what you would expect. The spaghetti was OK, but still filling. The expresso martinis were fantastic. I would give this restaurant another try. I will try different menu items next time. read more
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Dear Demond,…
3 years ago
Cute and cozy spot in the wharf! We got the margherita and funghi pizza! I would say both were decent and ones I would get again! We also tried the eggplant parm which was delicious! read more
3 months ago
Came here for a quick dinner after running in DC & the food exceeded my expectations. I got the carbonara and yes, its not authentic, but the pasta was super chewy and tasted homemade and the sauce was the perfect amount of creaminess. They added broccoli to the pasta and it made it taste healthier. Service was great! They kept refilling our waters and making sure we were happy with our meals. I felt taken care of. I liked the vibe of the restaurant! read more
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Dear Dora,…
Best food on the wharf. I know that's a big claim, but I live on the wharf and this place is my comfort food home. First, their pizza is amazing. You want legit Neapolitan style pizza? Order here. Tonight I have wanted to try their pasta and was not disappointed. I ordered the spaghetti verde all'amatriciana.... and oh my... quite possibly the best pasta I've ever had. A little spicy and a lot fresh. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the ingredients amazing. Lupo Marino is located in an alley across from the Pearl Street Stage. The atmosphere is quaint and comfortable. Expect to be greeted by friendly staff who have great recommendations and who listen to your preferences. read more
3 years ago
Sat at the bar with friends. Bartender is friendly and the drinks were good. Some of us got the regular espresso martini while some of us got the holiday version (velvet espresso martini). I personally liked the velvet espresso martini more - it was almost like a liquid tiramisu, which, as a fan of sweeter cocktails, was the better option for me. Inside decor isn't anything special, but it's a nice place to grab drinks (and apparently pizza, which I may need to try another time). read more
I like the inside. It's cozy and where we were sitting, it kind of felt like we were inside an Italian chefs pantry. We were a big group and we had a few pizzas to start. They were tasty. Heavy on the crust but the middle with the cheese/sauce and all the good bits was kinda small. If you love crust-you'll be in heaven. As an entree I got the shrimp pesto and to be honest, it wasn't my favorite. The shrimp was a bit undercooked for my liking, and the pesto was heavy on the cream. Staff was attentive and friendly. They pre-bussed the tables throughout the dinner which is always a plus. read more
1 year ago
If you are staying in the SW D.C / Waterfront area, or if not, this place is a must if you like Italian. Their pizza is fired in a massive dome oven and it is delicious. We tried their eggplant parm, Frito misto and Diavola pizza. All were excellent. You can tell their sauce is cooked for a long time by the lack of acidity. As for drinks, there is a full bar and giant espresso machine. The service was extremely fast. As for ambiance, see my pics. Ciao Bella. read more
2 years ago
In an alleyway just off the riverwalk, providing quiet outside dining. Nice place to escape the crowds. Service is attentive and quick. The menu has a nice selection of Italian specialties. Pizza has an excellent crust and fresh ingredients. read more
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Hi Michael!…
1 year ago
Quick service, however know I came during their off hours, like 4pm so no crowds or wait time. Food was tasty and filling, enough for leftovers for me but know I had a Caesar side salad (not pictured) before. read more
1 year ago
Delicious! Had a reservation on a Friday evening but seating seemed ample for walk-in. Nice atmosphere, not a huge place but good layout and tables move easily to make space for a larger party. Service was super fast. They were probably TOO attentive but that's better than having to flag down a server. Definitely recommend as a quick dinner before a show at one of the many venues at the wharf. read more
It was our first time trying Lupo Marino and we had a great time. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive. We enjoyed our house Chianti and pasta was cooked just right- al dente! We ordered the Cacio e pepe and diavola chitarra. Great casual Italian option for the wharf. Prices were reasonable too. read more
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Akzhan S.
Dear Anh,…
Situated in the alley-like area of the harbor, you won't find this place as easily as the ones facing the channel. The main appeal of this place is the fact that it is close to the water, but not too close to be too touristy (although it is in fact a tourist food destination). The first to come out was the bruchetta with a crispy toasty, garlicky bread.The Tagliatelle Alla Genovese is pretty good with bits of beef and a creamy sauce, and I'm glad the thick noodles were firm and didn't fall apart. The cacio e pepe was also pretty good with a thick firm noodle that was creamy and peppery. I can't quite remember what the name of the cocktail, but it was a sweet lemon treat. I definitely recommend this place if you want to find somewhere to eat at the Wharf. read more
Although I've been to DC before, I'd never visited the Harbor. We stopped in to Lupo Marino one evening after waiting a little too long to get a glimpse of the local soccer team boarding their bus before a game. My old fashioned was well balanced, excellent taste, beautiful presentation. My only critique is the use of ice cubes over one large cube or sphere. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the Margherita pizza! read more
2 years ago
Order this: Lupo Picante cocktail Spaghetti Rosa Spicy and spectacular. You'll be thinking about how good it was all day tomorrow, guaranteed. read more
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1 year ago
3 years ago
We came here with reservation on a Saturday night. It's busy but seems like you can get seated without a reservation. The food was super good, I loved everything we got: fritto misto, tagliatelle, funghi pizza and tiramisu. Only thing is i didn't really care for is the sardines in fritto misto. Service was great as well. Overall it's a nice spot to hangout with friends or casual dinner date. read more
Came on a busy Sunday night before a holiday. Was able to get a table for 2 without reservations (pure luck) highly recommend having reservations because they are very busy. Parking is a pain. There's a strip of parking along the wharf but good luck finding an open space. There is plenty of lots around the area that range from $5 an hour or have fix prices that could get up to $35. The girl who got us the table was very nice. The server was nice too but it felt like he was burnt out and not happy. There's seating inside and at the bar as well as outdoor seating. The food came out steaming hot and was delicious. I definitely enjoyed the calamari they threw in a few anchovies and shrimps in too which I liked. The pasta and meat was cooked perfectly. Drinks were good too no complaints. Definitely would recommend read more
2 years ago
Beautiful restaurant and scenery little bit hidden at the wharf. They had outside seating and we decided to pop a squat. We started with the grilled octopus. It was delectable. It was perfectly grilled and tender, not tough at all. It had a great flavor that went with the bean purée and the pancetta that came with it on the plate. For the main course, I decided to get Cacio E Pepe pasta. The noodles you could tell are freshly made. They were nice and chewy and slightly al dente. They soaked up majority of the sauce so all the flavor became the noodle. My friend got a Panini. She loved the sandwich. It was perfectly filling the aïoli make sure it wasn't dry bread perfectly toasted. Our server was always present or relatively available. She made sure that we had the best experience and I thank her so much. The prices are reasonable as well! Can't wait to return read more
It's okay! Stopped for a quick bite and ended up getting the calamari. I thought it was a little on the oily side. The portion size seemed small for the others apps my table got. We sat indoors so ambiance was okay, a little small but they also had an outdoor patio which most people seemed to love. Service was great ! read more
3 years ago
Pretty average all around. If you're looking for a splurge "cheat meal" ... save your calories for somewhere else. The food flavors don't seem balanced and lean only one way. The giardineira that comes with the sandwiches is strange tasting and doesn't taste like any I have had from Chicago. Apparently there is discounted pasta nights or promos even through Yelp here... I guess it might be worth it then. The chips got better actually sitting out more. When they come out fresh they have an oil flavor that dissipates if you take them to-go. The short rib sandwich and porchetta panini would be a skip. Maybe I made a mistake and should have ordered pasta. read more
This place is tucked down a little alley so be sure not to miss it. On a recent trip to DC, I was looking for a decent pizza and this area was close to my hotel. Loved the interior of the place. Very well decorated and welcoming. Sat in the dining room area. Leon was a super friendly server. I got the Diavola pizza and an Italian lager. He said the Diavola was his favorite and it didn't disappoint. It was massive and definitely would have been enough for two people as I had to take a to-go box back to my hotel. Super reasonably priced for the size. High quality ingredients. Would definitely return if I was in the area again. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Holy shit I can't believe the small portion of a $24 dish Casio e Pepe !! I can't not believe how slow and awful of a restaurant this is !! Note: the pic in this review represents how big of a portion you could possibly get for $23 so please don't let me insult the institution by suggesting that that's the amount of food I received but as you can see it's not much more ... great job to your staff John but shame on you for seriously ripping people off !! Your restaurant is still a joke read more
3 years ago
We got a late start to dinner & this place was one of the few we found that was decent & open late. We came in & were seated right away, drinks to start I had an Aperol spritz & hubby had a Peppino cocktail both were good & our drinks for the night. Appetizer to start we got the Caprese salad , it was delicious cheese was so good along w big pieces of tomatoes. Main dish I had the Shrimp pesto pasta yummm pesto sauce was very good, light tasting good grilled shrimp. Hubby had the Cacio e Pepe, another tasty dish very good pasta. When u walk in u get that great scent of brick oven pizza no room to try any but maybe next time. Nice restaurant inside it has a nice home feel to it, lots of Italy inspired decor very nice. Service was good & prices were reasonable, we enjoyed our meal. read more
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