a Destination
Intriguing food that is unique, homemade and crafted with care in a comfortable atmosphere makes Lupa a great destination to dine
Executive Chef Adolfo Marisi brings his expertise developed over years of working in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. A fresh voice in Italian cuisine, with eloquent dishes of thoughtful simplicity.
Akin to Florence’s markets, Lupa will draw you in by aromas and trails of scents of ripe, late-spring strawberries or porcini mushrooms from the autumn woods. As Italy’s small towns celebrate the producer who visits from the Florentine countryside to sell vegetables, honey, organic wine, cheese, bread and oil, Lupa celebrates local farmers. Their organic produce and artisanal goods allow us to craft menus from their trustworthy seasonal harvest.
Contact
(908) 464-6644 | info@luparistorante.com
Location
449 Springfield Ave,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Dining Hours
Lunch
Monday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Dinner
Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takeout Hours
Monday - Saturday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Takeout Hours
Monday - Saturday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
BREADS & SNACKS
13
gorgonzola dolce
toasted sourdough. blue cheese spread. heirloom tomatoes. maldon sea salt
13
16
truffled burrata
pain de campagne. fig compote. balsamic syrup tarragon
16
17
'nduja
grilled sourdough. spreadable calabrian chili/pork sausage. burrata. pesto. scorched mortadella. pistachios
17
10
fett'unta
charred bread. extra virgin olive oil. rubbed organic garlic. kosher salt
10
16
porcini mushroom bruschetta
extra virgin olive oil. garlic rubbed. parsley
16
PIZZETTE
15
pizzetta
margherita flatbread. pomodoro. mozzarella. basil
15
16
pera
pears. blue cheese. bacon. caramelized onions. mozzarella
16
18
corsican meatlovers triangle
wagyu meatballs. fennel pork sausage. spicy capocollo
18
MOZZATECA
20
burrata & prosciutto
imported burrata. tuscan 24 month aged prosciutto
20
14
mozzarella in carrozza
fried bread and mozzarella cheese sandwich. capers and anchovy sauce
14
ANTIPASTI
20
mussels
spicy 'nduja. saffron. preserved meyer lemon. fennel pollen. grilled bread
20
19
patagonia shrimp scampi
roasted garlic beurre poumade. lemon salt
19
15
wagyu meatballs
tomato sugo. whipped ricotta. grana pandano
15
19
calamari in purgatorio
rings. tentacles. tomato. chili. crostone
19
20
polpo
charred octopus. smoked paprika potato velouté. chorizo. friggitelli
20
18
escargots à la bourguignonne
garlic-butter. comté. citrus zest. bread tips
18
18
artichoke heart flower confit
oreganata. capers. bagna cauda
18
20
clams on toast
baby clams. crispy prosciutto. thyme
20
SALADS
15
heirloom tomato
burrata. red onions. pistachios. honey. chili flakes. crisp shallots. mint
15
14
beet salad
tomatoes. goat cheese. beet pistachio soil. chili oil. turmeric oil. parsley oil
14
14
cacio e pepe little lettuces
creamy pecorino anchovy caper dressing. cracked pepper. croutons
14
PRIMI
31
squid ink spaghetti
lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. sherry cream sauce
31
24
paglia e fieno
straw and hay tagliatelle. prosciutto. peas. parmigiano reggiano cream
24
22
pici all’aglione di val d’orcia
thick hand rolled spaghetti. garlic infused tomato fondue
22
24
spaghettoni cacio pepe
pecorino cheese. black pepper
24
26
orecchiette
cime di rabe. sausage. rapini pesto. tear drop tomatoes
26
24
ricotta and spinach ravioli
filetto di pomodoro. basilico
24
27
porcini mushroom ravioli
black truffle essence. beurre noisette. sage
27
23
spaghetti chitarra puttanesca
roasted garlic oil. peperoncino. anchovies. capers. olives. tomato sugo
23
26
pappardelle
pulled short rib. rosemary mascarpone tomato sauce
26
24
fettucine bolognese
beef ragù. burgundy. laurel leaves. nutmeg
24
24
bucatini al pesto genovese
basil pesto. potato brunoise. green beans. toasted bread crumbs
24
21
penne arrabiata
roasted garlic oil. spicy sugo
21
26
linguini con vongole. pomodoro pachino
manilla clams. cherry tomatoes. toasted bread crumbs
26
22
gnocchi amalfitani
filetto di pomodoro. melted mozzarella. toasted breadcrumbs
22
25
spaghetti di nonna dina
spaghetti & meatballs
25
SECONDI
33
branzino grenobloise
lemon butter. cucumber parisienne. cornichon. bread chips. charred cauliflower. gratin of potato dauphinois
33
24
lasagna bolognese
burgundy stewed ground beef. béchamel. parmigiano reggiano
24
25
organic chicken breast
crispy skin. pomme mousseline. asparagus. chicken jus
25
37
hanger steak
truffled pomme frites. chimichurri
37
36
sesame crusted tuna
sambal oelek aioli. baby bok choy. avocado white soy salsa
36
23
eggplant parmigiana
filetto di pomodoro. basil. creamy burrata. parmigiano reggiano. parmigiano cream sauce
23
41
cacciucco
tuscan fish stew. mussels. clams. monkfish. prawns. scungilli. calamari
41
21
classic lupa wagyu burger & fries
dry aged beef patty. calabrian mint aioli. cheddar / gruyere. lettuce. pickled onions. tomato. pickle. sesame brioche bun
21
STARTERS
19
warm shrimp salad
avocado. tomato. shiitake mushrooms. mixed greens. champagne beurre blanc. balsamic vinaigrette.
19
14
crostone barbabietola
whipped goat cheese. roasted beets. chili honey. aged balsamic. candied walnuts. dill leaves
14
15
fichi e prosciutto flatbread
fig paste. prosciutto. crumbled goat cheese. arugula
15
21
lobster tail
butter poached. black olive tapenade. tossed trenette
21
19
tuna tartare
spicy red chili. shiitake & white soy. crispy rice
19
17
charred broccoli salad
6 minute egg. hazelnuts. bacon, gorgonzola dolce. parmigiano reggiano. mustard vinaigrette. herbs
17
20
razor clams
grilled. flavored breadcrumbs. parsley oil
20
18
carbonara raviolone
carbonara filling. organic egg yolk. guanciale lardon. pecorino velouté
18
22
steak tartare
sourdough bread tips. egg
22
PRIMI
23
fusilli alla norma
twice cooked double tomato sugo. roasted eggplant. basil. ricotta salata
23
22
topini di patate
potato gnocchi. porcini mushrooms. roasted garlic virgin oil. parmigiano
22
26
veal ossobuco ravioli
charred broccoli. garlic-blue cheese cream. 36 months aged parmigiano reggiano
26
24
rigatoni
spicy veal ragù. ricotta. chili flakes
24
22
fennel fettuccine
braised sweet fennel. fennel pork sausage. wild tuscan fennel pollen. fennel fronds
22
SECONDI
59
chilean sea bass
five middle eastern spices crusted. smoked pork belly gruyere potato. brussels sprouts. garlic chips. moroccan glaze
59
46
halibut
macadamia nut quilt. parsley sauce. potato. citrus creme fraiche. salmon roe. fines herbes
46
33
faroe island salmon
horseradish butter glazed. broccolini. charred potatoes. vodka traced blood orange sauce
33
39
roasted scallops
chestnut veloutê. maple syrup. apple batonette. pancetta. watercress
39
43
red american snapper
miso marinated. spicy panang curry. wild rice. sweet potatoes. hot iron scorched wild mushrooms. charred scallions. thai basil. mint. blue crab broth
43
34
mediterranean orata
blackened. quinoa. farro. charred romanesco. cucumber broth. cinnamon dust. watermelon radish chip
34
59
veal chop piccata
capers. lemon. parsley. charred leeks. chevre mousse. purè of butternut squash
59
48
short rib
onion broth. gnocchi. mushroom mousse. mushroom sauté. rainbow swiss chard. liquorice oil. artichoke poivrade
48
52
wagyu beef filet
slow cooked. duchess potato. parsley oil. asparagus spears. sauce au poivre
52
49
Iberico pork rib chop
wagyu of pork from spain with high marbling. spicy pineapple frutta. bacon & pistachio relish. rum-black pepper-gastrique. bacon bits. cider jus. brussels sprout leaves
49
GARNISHES
8
roasted brussels sprouts
soy honey
8
8
sautéed spinach
garlic. lemon. maldon
8
9
broccoli rabe
lemon. chili
9
DOLCI
9
gelato
chocolate. vanilla. mint. salted caramel. gianduia chocolate. espresso martini
9
13
flourless chocolate cake
mint gelato
13
10
affogato
gelato. espresso
10
shot of sambuca or baileys 15
13
profiteroles
gelato. warm chocolate sauce
13
12
super lemony olive oil cake
lemon pudding
12
11
almond cake
market strawberries. citrus whipped cream
11
12
tres leches
light & spongy. elegant & airy. milk, milk & more milk. vanilla cream
12
9
tiramisù
coffee flavored mascarpone cream
9
12
crème brûlée
vanilla bean custard.
12
12
bourbon pecan pie
vanilla gelato
12
12
brioche pecan bread pudding
bourbon glaze. salted caramel gelato
12
COCKTAILS
15
mustache
grey goose vodka. homemade pistacchio syrup. fresh lemon juice. egg white
15
15
bourbon's dream
bulleit bourbon. homemade cinnamon syrup. fresh lemon juice. fresh orange juice. angostura bitters
15
15
beetlejuice
beet infused tequila. homemade ginger syrup. fresh lime juice. amaro montenegro. egg white
15
15
martini in rosa
fig vodka. triple sec. fresh lime. cranberry juice
15
15
acapulco
teramana tequila blanco. cointreau. lime juice. simple syrup. pineapple juice
15
15
pear-fection
grey goose pear. st germain. fresh lime. simple syrup. prosecco
15
15
notorious f.i.g
fig vodka. campari. sweet vermouth
15
15
lupa's mai tai
rum zacapa 23. bacardi white. cointreau. homemade almond syrup. fresh orange juice. fresh lime juice. ginger beer
15
15
pumpkin old fashioned
misunderstood ginger whiskey. homemade pumpkin spice syrup. cinnamon bitter
15
15
cucumber royalty
citrus vodka. fresh cucumber juice. agave syrup. fresh lemon juice
15
15
little italy
bourbon. cynar. cocchi vermouth di torino. orange bitters. aromatic bitters
15
15
ready, aim, fire
mezcal. homemade pineapple honey. lime. hellfire habanero bitter
15
BEER
Peroni
7
Birra Moretti
7
Duvel
9
Stella Artois
7
Coors Light
7
Dogfish Head 90min
8
Cocktails, Beer & Wine
(Corkage, $35 per bottle)
Honoring reservations up to 15 minutes
We do not accept seating requests for specific tables and/or dining rooms