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La Lupa, Manalapan Township, NJ

La Lupa

4.8
4.8
1273 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
La Lupa embodies a philosophy of upbeat hospitality, seasonality in our menu and ingredients, and the deep roots of regional Italian cooking. lead by chef Giorgio, who is a master in the old world techniques of handmade pastas, Neapolitan wood fired pizza, meat, fish, and poultry.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giorgio Ceciarelli

What 1,273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lupa is a standout culinary gem in New Jersey, consistently praised for its "exceptional" food and "impeccable" service. Diners rave about the "amazing" dishes and the restaurant's vibrant, intimate atmosphere. Despite challenges with noise and limited seating, patrons find the experience "worth the wait."

1,273 Reviews
  1. Robyn VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were on point. The food was delicious 😋

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  2. NICOLE

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Loved the atmosphere, service was outstanding and food absolutely delicious.

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  3. john VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good service was excellent however music volume horrendously loud also space limited tables were almost touching. Could not carry on a conversation due to noise level and proximity of other tables

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  4. Margaret VIP

    New York City114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food as usual was excellent. We had the artichoke appetizer and the Market crudo. My husband doesn't eat fish, but I had him try the crudo and he wolfed it down. You can teach an old dog new tricks. LOL. Also had the special chicken dish and the special scallop dish, that my husband almost licked the plate clean. The olive oil cake was the perfect ending to a great dinner. My only "con" is the noise level. It doesn't take many people in the place before all have to talk over each other to hear the other person. Not sure what can be done about the noise level.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. The staff was wonderful. Can't wait to go back!

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  6. Jamie

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place NEVER disappoints!!!!! Amazing as always and top notch service!!!!!

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  7. Michelle

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time. Michael, our server, was fantastic and very attentive. Service was exceptional!

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    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Vibe and ambience was great! Would 100% go back! A little pricey but the ingredients really shown through and worth every dollar!!

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  9. Anthony

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's very small and it's pricey, but if you're a true foodie - you will pay that price and fight for that reservation all day long. Do NOT skip the gnocchi, you've never had anything like it. Steak has that perfect crust without that rushed "charred flesh" taste and Michael is one of the most knowledgeable servers we've come across in a very long time. We tried to call to reschedule our reservation, since someone in our party was sick, but we don't regret going without him, now we have a reason to go back and try more things when he's well again! Very cool vibe and decor, and they put a lot of thought into everything on that menu, you can taste it. Will definitely be back!

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  10. Josh

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been living in New Jersey for 35 years, and this is the best dinner experience I’ve ever had. Chad the server was incredible and I cannot wait to go back.

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La Lupa is rated 4.8 stars by 1273 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for La Lupa

123 NJ-33, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726-8302

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giorgio Ceciarelli
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