Came to Lupo for a Sunday night dinner and had an overall nice experience with some hits and some misses. First things first, the service was outstanding!!! Our waiter was so friendly, so nice, so warm, so welcoming, so attentive, and made our experience so lovely!! The drinks were delicious! Strong and flavorful with a good wine selection too. The atmosphere was awesome, super cute, not too loud, the perfect place to catch up with friends. Such a cozy environment. The food however was very hit or miss. For starters we had brushetta and epplant. The eggplant was phenomenal! The brushetta was a good bite though I probably wouldn't order it again. My main dish, fettuccine bolongese, was a miss for me. The noodles were very clumped together and not fully cooked so there was a lot of clumpy flour in the dish. I probably should have sent it back but was so hungry it was easier to just take all the clumps off the plate. But even clumpy noodles aside the dish just lacked flavor. The meat was grainy in texture and the sauce was a bit thin and flavorless. Salt would've gone a long way! I took a few bites and parted with the leftovers giving them to a friend. For dessert we had tiramusu which is served in the cutest little plant pot with a mint leaf sticking out. Loved the presentation. The tiramusu itself was good in flavor but had no structure. It was basically a pot of cream, you had to really search for the lady fingers. I would call it more of a tiramusu mousse than a traditional tiramusu. I did have a really nice latte with dessert. I would be willing to give Lupo another go based on the amazing service, cute atmosphere, and great drinks. My meal wasn't my favorite but my friends enjoyed their dishes so it may just be a place where you have to order right. read more

Came here for a work dinner. Timely and prompt staff, but our food was on the average side. In fact, a few of the pasta dishes came to us cold and we had to send it back to be reheated. It wasn't terrible, but certainly not anything to write home about. read more

Lupo Verde - Ravioli with vodka sauce. - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

service is very sub par. good luck getting any balsamic out of that bowl for your bread. idk who had that idea.. truffle pasta had no truffle flavor and when i asked for parmesean , i got some out of the freezer. Coldest parmesean i have ever felt in my life. Right out of the freezer. i had to stand up 3 times to get my waiter. They were kind, i still tipped 20% , but really didn't want to. will not return read more

Such a beautiful place! I was so hungry that's why I didn't take a poc for our main dish " red sniper fish ". Starting from the hostes to the Manger and the server "Mohyi" until last things we had . Every things was perfect. We felt like home and we are planning to go there again. You guys must try :) read more

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Our service was excellent and the food amazing. Our server was wonderful and funny in helping us find a non alcoholic bevy substitute. Cacio e Pepe and ravioli hit the spot perfectly. read more

Lupo Verde - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a go-to neighbor type place. I try other Italian restaurants and always go back to Lupo Verde. They have quite a few staff who are immigrants from Italy and clearly it makes a difference. There is fresh pasta made daily and the wines are solid, tasty and affordable. By the way, you can walk in next door at Lupo Pizza without a reservation and basically get the same menu! it's nice to have that super casual option also. Huge fan, here! read more

We always have brunch here when traveling to DC. We love the rustic feel, the service is always charming and impeccable, and the dishes are always amazing. Lupo Verde is our absolute go to. Never disappointing. read more

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We dined at Lupo Verde for my birthday and it was absolutely delicious! We started off with cocktails, the fried artichokes, and burrata appetizer. The Verde 14 drink was very refreshing and reminded me of a cucumber mint mojito a bit. They have a nice wine list and we went with the pecorino and red blend. Our pastas were delicious- perfectly al dente and flavorful. The ravioli alla zucca and cacio e pepe were very good. I would definitely recommend this casual and cozy Italian spot on 14th- so good! read more

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Fantastic. Food was great. The service was amazing. Best meal. We live on 14th street and frequent many restaurants here but tonight's experience at Lupe Verde was simply the best read more

I came here with a group of friends for brunch and we all had a great time here. Everyone did the social brunch option, so I got the opportunity to try different food items from their brunch menu. I really enjoyed the french toast and pancakes, and I also really liked the lobster benedict. Service was very great and our waiter was awesome! I wish I remembered his name, but he definitely made our experience enjoyable. read more

Lupo Verde - Lobster Benedict - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is super quaint and the service was super. The food was really good and prompt service, however, it was 530 on a Saturday so that may vary. But the place is so well put together. It feels really elegant and the prices are not that bad. read more

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Lovely spot! Had a great first date here, seated outside with French toast and mimosas. Most recently, I came with a friend who was visiting from out of town. She loves the thick noodles, but I wasn't as much of a fan. My Cacio e Pepe was also quite salty. But the drinks were great and it had great ambience and service, so I would come back and try other things on the menu. read more

Lupo Verde - Tonnarelli Cacio & Pepe, Tagiata di manzo - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our waiter was very attentive and helpful! And we were able to make a reservation day of which was nice. The decor of the restaurant was cute. Food was decent- the burrata was our favorite and flavors were great. The bread was pretty good too. However, pasta was only ok for both fettuccine alla norcina and squid ink pasta. Probably would not order fettuccine again. And my boyfriend wants to add that he was still hungry after read more

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Came here for a valentine day dinner. Food and drinks were very authentic! The chef even made fried artichokes for me even though it wasn't on the V day menu. I do feel they give extremely small portions for what they charge. I also had to ask for the complimentary bread. read more

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Amazing food 10/10 amazing drink and lets not say about the food! oh mann I would take any chance to come here and enjoy these food options and the amazing cuztomer service, great place the spot is amazing chill and can pick up the vibe as soon as you come in. read more

Lupo Verde - Veal Parmesean 10/10 - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: 4 stars; service: 5 stars; COVID-19 seating arrangement: 4 stars = total 4 stars The specials for the days were fish and I ordered the rockfish which came with a side of gigante bean salad, which was delicious! The rockfish was beautifully cooked with the perfect amount of seasoning. Wasn't soggy nor dry- just the right amount of grilling. The fish was fresh. The appetizers we had was grilled octopus in black aioli, and calamari in squid ink aioli. Both were fresh, well cooked (and I love non-fried/grilled calamari- makes it so much healthier). The aioli in both dishes were a bit too mayo-ey for me, but still a good dip for that extra oomph for your taste buds. Service was par- our waitress came by very often to check on us. The outdoor seating is a bit cramped but I'm grateful for the option to be seated outside. read more

Lupo Verde - Special of the day - rockfish - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been here twice now! It always seems to be very busy around dinner time, so make sure to make a reservation! The first time I came we got the burrata. It was very good. Creamy, very good pairing with all of the other stuff in the dish, and the breadstick added a nice crunch. The gnocchi with clams was good! It wasn't the best, but it was solid. There were a good amount of clams and the sauce wasn't too heavy. My boyfriend got the lamb and said it was very good! The mashed potatoes were surprisingly good too! I personally loved the Brussels sprouts. The last time we went I got pesto gnocchi. They were good but nothing special. My boyfriend got the brown butter ravioli with bacon and those were amazing! We definitely recommend those. The caprese was also very good, so I would highly recommend that as well. The mozzarella tasted fresh. I also got an espresso martini that was good. It tasted orangey. The vibe was good and the food was good! read more

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Had another great visit at Lupo Verde for a friend's going away party! They were able to accommodate a large group relatively last minute and proceed attentive service and great food! The service also made our celebrated friend feel extremely special with dessert and drinks! We will definitely be back! read more

Lupo Verde - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here on a Friday night and overall I liked my experience. This place has a pretty good vibe and ambiance. We didn't have a reservation and stopped by to grab a drink at the bar. But on a busy night if you want to dine in, it's probably better to have a reservation in advance. I tried old fashioned which was ok, not the best old fashioned I've ever had --and I've had a decent number of old fashioned!-- but it was good. Will I come back? I think so, not anytime soon though! read more

Lupo Verde - Old fashioned - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is pretty WOW. We came here for an early dinner on the patio after a show on a very hot Saturday. We basically had the place to ourselves (not to worry it was completely filled in by the time we left!) and our waiter was hysterical and attentive. He was very obviously not Italian, but did the whole accent and language like a boss. We had a bottle of wine at his suggestion, which was a little more than I would've picked but it was good. We started with the Fritto Misto and it was soooo good- and HUGE! I recommend sharing an entree if you start with that! We moved on with some kind of Lobster Pasta and it was truly exceptional. We finished with the Veal ossobucco which was amazing with it's little onion cups of jus. We had zero room for dessert but the options looked great! It was a wonderful evening and I can't wait to go back and try their brunch menu! It's a beautiful spot right on 14th st and we highly recommend! read more

The carbonara de mare was cool. The pasta was fresh and very al dente as I like it. The bread before the meal was flaky and buttery. Yum. The upstairs and sidewalk cafe ambiance is the real draw here. I'd come back for that. read more

Lupo Verde - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Really enjoyed our dinner. We were able to get a table outside on the patio. We had two waiters assist our table. Asked one waiter a question and he had someone else come and answer because he was not sure and wanted to make sure we received the correct answer, good teamwork. Enjoyed a nice bottle of Italian wine with our meal. We started with some Bruschettone Classico and Carciofi all Giudia (Fried artichokes). Both were very good. Really enjoyed the artichokes. The table was pretty diverse in ordering and we had about 4 different home-made pasta entrees. My Gemelli al Lupo Ragu was very good and everyone else really enjoyed their meal. As another reviewed mention, do think the prices are a little high for pasta. read more

Cannot rave about this place enough! The most authentic Italian food you'll ever have in the U.S. I'm so happy I found this place because the food is unbelievable. We ordered the bruschetta and gnocchi and it was good to the last bite. The wait staff was very friendly and our drinks were always refilled. We will definitely be back! read more

Lupo Verde - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I tried their Gnocchi dish and was able to try some of the other pasta dishes my friends ordered. My reaction to all of them were the same--they tasted pretty bland and with the expensive price point it didn't seem really worth it. My gnocchi dish had some of the smallest clams and the sauce had minimal flavor. Service was timely throughout other than when we needed our checks. All in all a bit too overpriced for the food you get. read more

Lupo Verde - Gnocchi with clams - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing food, truly exceptional service, so authentic and intimate. Will be back be because I need to try more things on the menu! read more

Lupo Verde - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were here for dinner, the food was delicious, the service was great and the ambiance was very nice.

There were no tables available for a walk in group of 2 around 8:30 on a Saturday night, but my friend and I were able to snag spots at the bar upstairs and were glad we did because the food and service were stellar. We enjoyed our pasta dishes, though totally could've been fine ordering one and sharing it. The octopus appetizer was good but not great. The ambiance was lively though a bit too loud for conversation at times. It's a fun spot for a treat-yourself style evening, and I'd come back to try more delicious pasta dishes made with homemade pasta! read more

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BUGS BUGS BUGS. We visited this resturant once before and there was a cockroach that climbed onto the booth beside a woman's head. Came back a second time, and a cockroach crawled onto my girlfriend at the end of the meal. Very gross. Alerted staff and they seemed unperturbed, and did not offer us any remedy. Won't eat here again, and will tell everyone I know about this sanitation issue. read more

The dinner was amazing. We got a Pasta Verde and came with Scallops. I got a Veal Parmigiano. And wow it was like a tomahawk. Highly recommend it. The staff was always attentive and polite. read more

Well well well not sure what happened here. Maybe the chef it's not the same. Maybe they are not Italian as they claim. I am from Italy for sure and I am used to eat well. I was used to eat well at Lupo Verde, but my last experience was TERRIBLE. All the appetizers we got were extremely low quality. I mean really low quality and salty, extremely salty. Who got the idea of that terrible filet tartare with anchovies . Let's speak about the pasta. Lasagna was overcooked so much that the pasta fresca was almost melted haha. Disgusting. Pasta with funghi nocini wast like washed with water. No taste of mushrooms at all. The pasta fresca with ragù di cinghiale was not even close to be a pasta at all. Overcooked again and salty. To be honest this is the worst italian restaurant I have ever tried. Sorry for this. The personnel was amazing and also the service. They apologize and gave us free appetizers. They also gave us some dessert. The dessert was very good. Anyway paying 300$ for that dinner was a disaster. read more

Ivan always takes care of us! The wine is great and moderately priced, the carpaccio and ravioli alla zucca is to die for and Johan is also very helpful and kind. Ask for upstairs seating by the window! read more

Lupo Verde - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The pasta was underwhelming, not deserving of the hype. The seafood was unfortunately overcooked. They didn't even have all the dishes listed on the menu and only told us when we decided what we wanted to get. read more

Not sure where to start but I'll start with I'm not a big Italian foodie but this place has completely changed my mind. It's a cute spot with great ambiance and the food was very taste, great flavor profile and uniquely well presented. I ordered the scampi risotto and the tiramisu and my friend ordered the butternut squash ravioli. The service was great with very much hospitality as the primary goal in mind that was well communicated by the staff. We sat by the upstairs bar and the chef and restaurant manager each were nearby and were sure to check in on our dining experience. I will most certainly be back! read more

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FOOD: This place served hands down the best pasta I have ever eaten in my life. I ordered the Tagliolini Alla Pescatora, which had a lot of seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari). It was $38, but it was well worth the meal- I ate all of it! The pasta was freshly made, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was well seasoned. I always worry that there will be a little bit of seafood given in seafood dishes, but Lupo Verde did not play! The proportion of pasta to seafood was perfect! There was an abundant amount of seafood. My friend also ordered the Ravioli All Emiliana and we both loved that as well. This dish looked like it was a small portion on the plate, but it was super filling! It was hearty, savory, and cheesy- cooked to perfection. Overall, the pasta is what I imagine authentic pasta to taste like haha. We each got drinks. I got the Apirtini, which was beautiful, yummy, and slightly sweet. I enjoyed it! We also ended off with the Lupomisu'. We enjoyed it and it was free for us, however, I do want to note that it seemed like there was only one layer of ladyfingers in it, so the proportion of cream to lady fingers was like 2:1. Regardless, the tiramisu cream was still tasteful- not too sweet, and still enjoyable! SERVICE: Enough about me raving about the food. The service is REALLY what awed me about this restaurant. It was my friend's birthday, and the staff went above and beyond in treating her tonight. They surprised us with the Lupomisu' in a pot with a plant and candle and half a shot each (a shot in total) all free of charge! We were beyond stunned at the amazing service. The food on its own was enough to make me come back a second time, but the service was really what caused me to make sure I recommend this place to other people! ATMOSPHERE: We walked-in around nine-thirty with no reservation. We were lucky- usually before 9:00 you need a reservation. The restaurant was half-full, and they sat us on the first floor. Italian music was playing on the speakers, and the overall environment seemed joyful. The decoration was also beautiful and cultural. There was dim lighting which really added to the atmosphere. TIPS: If planning to go before 9:00, RSVP! SCORE: 5/5. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! The food made it 5 stars, but the service, again, made this place go above and beyond. read more

Lupo Verde - Apirtini - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have been going to Lupo Verde for a couple of years and have had some terrific meals here. Because of these good experiences, we came for dinner with a friend visiting from out of town. The antipasti was fine, but everything went down hill from there. In addition to the less-than-terrific service, our entrees were really not good. My husband and I had ordered fish dishes: they were under-seasoned and overcooked. Our friend had the chicken entree. She was so displeased that she sent it back. The server brought out some pasta with a basic sauce to make up for the entree fiasco. It, too, was undercooked and the sauce poorly seasoned. It's really hard to mess up pasta. The high top seating was super uncomfortable, adding insult to injury. As much as I have enjoyed Lupo Verde's cacio e pepe, given the horrible--and expensive--experience we had with our last meal, we won't be back. read more

Outdoor brunch in the shade. Great service, amazing food! Get the pancakes! Already planning to come back. read more

Lupo Verde - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I would have given zero star, but that was not an option. The service bad, we booked table at 8:30pm and they gave us the table at 9:30pm. We were already ready with the order as soon as we sat (as we were waiting for nearly one hour just staring at the menu). They brought us food after 40 mins and the food was so bad. I threw up after I ate food here. To add up the seats they made us sit were high chairs and super uncomfortable, and the couch did not even have a foot rest, high chair/sofa without a foot rest made my feet hurt with all that waiting for the food. There was less space and more tables, extremely cramped space. It was a big leaning with the overpriced menu and bad tasting food. Would not be going back here again. read more

Extremely fast service and great waiter. Love the small intimate vibe of the restaurant. Amazing pasta! read more

Lupo Verde - Gnocchi Con Creama Salmone. The smoked salmon adds a nice smokiness to the pasta, absolutely amazing. - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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An excellent experience overall. I was a bit skeptical at first since we were seated outdoors along the street and missed out on the ambiance of the older indoor decor, but the wait staff and the food compensated sufficiently. The pasta is handcrafted, the oysters delicious, the charcuterie board a delight and the hazelnut desert with Nutella was a dream! Our service was impeccable and left me wanting more! read more

Went to dinner on 5/17/25. Everything went well until I checked my bank statement to see that the Restaurant had charged me an additional $50.00 in tips. I had already left a 22% tip in cash which we gave directly to the waiter. When I called the restaurant, the person who told me he was the manager did not appear to be surprised or shocked that this had happened. He did not offer any type of apology. He indicated that he would refund my money. It took me 10 days to get this money back into my account. If you go here for dinner, I would suggest that if you pay the tip in cash, you put cash tip on the tip line, not just a line like I did. Make sure to check your bank statement to make sure they have not charged you an additional fee. This amounts to nothing but theft. I believe they rely on people not checking their account for accurate charges. Just imagine what they can steal on a busy Friday or Saturday night. I will not be patronizing this restaurant ever again. read more