Lupa

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170 Thompson St 1
New York, NY 10012

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(212) 982-5089
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Best

This place is Awesome! food was cooked to order, waiters make me feel at home and the drinks were slammin!

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great atmosphere, good food 8/21/2006

ok, we went in with 700pm reservations and were seated immediately. great start. friendly help all around. from the maitre d, to the server, to the runners, etc. nice. atmosphere was great, too. tables a little cramped sure, but this is lower manhattan, what do you expect? music was nice. we went with multiple ""quartinos"" for wine which i was told were 1/3 of a bottles. what you get is two glasses. all was well wine-wise, tho. apps were nice, the pasta we had was their ricotta and sausage gnocchi. good stuff. completely tasty and edible and served in very cool little bowls, etc. nothing too extraordinary i'd have to admit but good nonetheless. the secondi we ordered on the other hand was very nice. my partner thought it was a bit too salty and i can definately agree that you have to enjoy batali-style hardcore italian food to like it (read: a bit heavier on the salt than most of us are used to). it was the ligurian fish stew. FULL of all manner of ocean dwellers. awesome. the dessert was their buttermilk pana cotta which was deelish too. VERY tangy with the taste of buttermilk in every scoop, and dressed with these candied (?) cranberries on top. wonderful. then it was on to grappa (i didnt care for it but then it was my first time...) and coffee. i ordered just plain black coffee which was conspicuously NOT on the menu and what arrived at my table was something akin to what in Italy they would call a cafe americano - that is to say, it was an espresso extruded with, say, twice as much water. so, it ended being like a nice little cup of black coffee with crema! not too bad at all:) she had a cappucino which was nicely done, too. Pros: nice help, great atmosphere, good food Cons: a bit pricey, thats all more
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Forget the HYPE--Mario don't work here no mo! 7/20/2006

After waiting 40 minutes at the bardue to a friend arriving late and the restaurant's obnoxious policy of not seating uswe were seated at this long and loud communal table. Alas, Lupa is all hype. Everything we ordered was below par and too salty, and the dining experience equalled that of eating at a school cafeteria. The only good thing was our $27 bottle of wine. Save your money & forget these celebrity chef-owned restaurants. We dine much better at Bianca & pay a lot less. Pros: good wine selection Cons: mediocre food, tiny portions, high prices more
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Outstanding gnocchi 7/13/2006

Coming from an extremely large, extremely Italian family, I am a pretty harsh critic of Italian food. Lupa was recommended to me, so I decided to try it with a friend, and I was soooo impressed. The foccacia they serve is delightful to start... And the gnocchi! I almost cried out of happiness. They were perfectly light and the ragu was just outstanding. The portions are smaller than usual at American restaurants (making it even MORE classic Italian, where portions generally ARE smaller), but the dishes are all fairly rich, so it is absolutely satisfying. Also, I tend to drink a large amount of water, and the servers were so attentive. My glass was never left unfilled. Really outstanding restaurant. Pros: To-die-for gnocchi, nice atmosphere, great service more
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Perfect service 6/14/2006

We went with our 2 boys (ages 10 and 14) on a Tuesday around 1 pm. The waiter made us feel welcome, and since they were not overly crowded, he was able to take the time to bring me samples of wine before the meal and amaro after the meal to see what I'd enjoy. The gnocchi with sausage and fennel was delicious, and even the 10 year old loved it; the spagetti pomodoro had lovely huge chunks of garlic but was a bit too al dente for my taste. The carbonara was very peppery, and the pork with fennel was more than half fat, with very little meat. Those minor gripes aside, the flavors were simple and good. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and I'd love to return without my kids sometime. more
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Nice 4/5/2006

We couldn't get reservations for 2 weeks, but they told us that we can try stopping by. We did, and we got lucky. Once we were seated the place really filled up. Tables are so close to each other that waiters had no room to maneuver. I dont feel comfortable when trays are carried over my head. Food and service ware good. Our waiter was well familiar with the menu and wine list, and was able to make good recommendations. Pros: food, Service more
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Not what it used to be. 4/1/2006

Loved Lupa a year ago. Went yestearday and everything was sub-par, not bad, but mediocre. Pecorina brusselsprouts tasted only from the cheese, baccala appetizer was like something from out of a can, beet with pistacchio was ok but could have used someth extra likelemon juice, Saltimbocca was dry and uninspired and the pasta not any better than all the million Italian restos around Bleecker. The waitress seemed annoyed wgen we pointed out the dryness of the meat, which is sooo wrong. Lupa still has a great atmosphere to offer and the host (male) was wonderful. But why slag on the food? Mario B should know! Pros: Atmopshere, Host Cons: Attitude, Value, Taste balance more
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Absolutely horrible ambience 3/4/2006

This was my first experience at a Batali restaurant and I really wanted to enjoy it, but the place is so tiny and cramped that regardless of where you sit you're nearly in your neighbors' laps. Our server seemed more or less indifferent to us, which was annoying. The octopus appetizer was undercooked and tasted fishy, but the chicken ragu and the ricotta gnocchi were absolutely out of this world. However, the noise (this was a Friday night at 10 PM) was unbearable--every other diner in the place was shouting at his or her friends. It was so loud that the two of us couldn't even hear each other talk at a normal level... and this was in the (supposedly) ""quiet"" back room! I was not impressed overall, and can't say I'll be going back. Pros: great prices, outstanding food Cons: extremely crowded, horrendous noise more
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just amazing 2/13/2006

from the friendly hostess to the knowledgeable bartenders to the accomodating maître d' to the attentive waitstaff to the charming decor to the OUT OF THIS WORLD victuals - a perfect dining experience from start to finish...it's no wonder that there were no seats available when we arrived at 10:30 on a post-blizzard monday night...finally a neighborhood spot that i can't wait to visit again and again... Pros: food, service, decor more
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Wonderful Place! 12/30/2005

Lupa is one of my favorite places to visit. For the price you really can't beat the food. The menu is always interesting- on this visit we had cured meats (of course) and an amazing parsley salad which was a parsley and root salad with lemon and pancetta- out of this world! we also had a pasta pomodoro, which is consistently one of my favorites, the pasta is cooked just right and the sauce doesn't overwhelm the pasta. finally a pork loin with fennel that was done just right. simple food done well. if your looking for pomp and circumstance on your plate, then lupa is not the place for you. the servers are knowledgeable and the wine list is expansive. we had to wait at the bar for a table, but the atmosphere is bustling and is well worth it. Pros: great value, great food, not pretentious Cons: loud atmosphere, usually a wait, always crowded more
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A Definate NO-GO! 12/25/2005

An Italian food glossary in the back of the menu - it would be easier to just put the meaning with the word. It only makes sense that if your client is not Italian, clearly they would be force to flip back and forth for each and every item on the menu. Food -highly priced with mediocre taste. Do not order a side of squash - baked for so long, its like biting into ceramic. Oxtail soup, tasted like it came from a can of Campbell's. Pasta turned out to be ordinary, nothing to differentiate from the rest. Too loud, felt like a flee market. Tiny tables put too close together, little privacy, not a great place for a date. Mediocre decor. As we sat down on at table, we immediately noticed the wine glass was fingerprint tinged. tsk-tsk. Waiters walk around from blank expressions to frowns on their faces. more
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User review by pina38 11/5/2005

Lupa is my favorite restaurant in Manhattan! The food is amazing, as well as the ambiance and service. I highly recommend it! And, my favorite time of year to dine at Lupa is Fall and Winter because it is so cozy! Enjoy! more
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You Must Get the Tasting Menu 10/27/2005

This was my second time to Lupa. The first visit, I just ordered a couple of items off the menu and thought that everything was very good. This time my wife and I ordered the tasting menu. ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR!!! First an anti-pasti platter that had 8 items on it. Then Gnocchi followed by 2 salads. For the Secondi, we had homemade salt cod and Heritage pork loin. Then 2 desserts. Every dish was meticulously crafted to bring out the best flavor. We wanted to finish all the food because it was sooo delicious, but we couldn't. Final tab, $200 and that included wine pairings with every course. An incredible value and some of the BEST ITALIAN food anywhere in the country!!! Pros: Authentic Italian, Great Value, Incredible Cons: Tight Seating more
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Well worth the wait 10/17/2005

Took 4wks lead-time to get a decent Saturday night reservation, but was well worth the wait. I liked how it was very traditional Italian and how they didn't attempt to bury everything in sauces & spices. I went with the traditional Italian spaghetti served with oil, parmesaen and a lot of pepper and thouroghly enjoyed it. The service was impecible and the wine list top notch, as is the case with all of Mario's restaurants. Be careful not to order too much, I literally had to take 80% of my entree home as I couldn't stomach all the food. The best Italian I've had in the city Pros: Wine list, Service, Pasta more
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saw mike myers 8/19/2005

my brother and i got the tasting menu for $60 pp. the house-cured meats were excellent but the antipasti dishes were only ok. the gnocchi was superb - airy and chewy all at the same time. the main dishes (seabass & pork loin) were avg. all throughout the dinner, my brother insisted the food was stuff that his friends could have made at home. the highlight of my night was seeing mike myers at the table across from mine! when his pasta came, he did a little dance at his table in appreciation. i should've ordered what he had. Pros: good gnocchi, nice waitstaff, proscuitto Cons: average food, crowded, loud more
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Great Italian Food 5/14/2005

I've been here more than once and the food is fantastic! The atomosphere with the brick walls and intimate 'rooms' can make for a very romantic setting. The food is exceptional, from the variety of the house anti pasti to the delicious pastas and yes, try the tartufo for dessert! The waitstaff is the only inconsistent item, they can be a little less than friendly, but the food is really worth ignoring the occasional attitude here! Pros: Food, Interior Cons: Staff can be rude more
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Blown Away!!!!!! 4/28/2005

This place was absolutely awsome. Come for a loud, energetic, and fun atmosphere. A great vibe and even better food. I would recomend trying to get a reservation, (we did not) but they do take walk-ins. We had to wait an hour but it was well worth it. The wine list as well as the amaro selection was an added bonus. Be forewarned that this probably is not the place for you and your grandma on Saturday night, but if you crave good food and and exciting atmosphere you should check it out. more
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ARE YOU KIDDING? WHAT A JOKE! 4/4/2005

My friends and I went to Lupa and had lunch on a Sunday and were thoroughly disappointed. The waitress couldnt remeber anything and by the time she did remember something, it was no longer necessary. I was especially disappointed with the food. I ordered a buccatini pasta with red sauce which should be something relatively easy to make. The cooks at Lupa found a way to screw it up. The pasta was undercooked to the point that it was still crunchy. I sat in amazement that this italian restaurant could screw this up. A friend of mine ordered a pasta dish as well but it was spicy and no where in the description did it mention any spiciness. Food was definitely overpriced and the service sucked. IT WAS PLAIN HORRIBLE. Management really needs to get their act together. To all those considering going there... BEWARE! Cons: Horrible Service, can't cook pasta more
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User review by alerivasross 3/21/2005

the sceene is very nice, nothing extraordinary... simple but with great taste. The service was terrific and the food spectacular. The tables are very close together, this might bother some but I feel it's no problem. I deffenetly will go back, for the quality and atmosphere of the place I found the price to be ""low"". more
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I enjoyed myself profusely 3/9/2005

I highly recommend it and will look forward to taking out of town visitors there. We had a party of 6 and though we were seated 15 minutes late, they did give us a plate of prosciutto. The Wednesday special of Pork Loin with chard was excellent and memorable. more
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Very nice food, friendlu but not great service... 3/1/2005

Went late with a reservation, was seated right away. Smelled great in there. Service was ok, the sommelier wasn't committed and just pointed at the more expensive bottles. The waitress was friendly, but forgot to ask if we wanted some drinks to start with. She was knowledgable, though, and her faux pas could have been because she was stressed/ tired. The prociutto was amazing, as was the olive oil we got to drizzle on it. One appetizer was eggplant mousse on ricotta cheese. The dish was fenomenal. The Saltimbocca was just ok, the Marsala sauce/ reduction they could have given us more of. But my husband loved it. I loved his three meat fettucini, great mix of meat, garlic, tomatoes and juts dressed in the meat sauce, not floating in it, which is a mistake many American-Italian restaurants make. The desserts were fine, but not amazing. I'll be back. Pros: ambiance, food, menu Cons: somewhat stressed ser more
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    Since 1999, Babbo's loveable (and much less expensive) little cousin has been going like gangbusters. The candle-lit bar is the destination of trendy wine-sippers and snackers,...

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  • Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am
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  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
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