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La Lupa, Manalapan Township, NJ

La Lupa

4.9
4.9
1179 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (732) 414-6995
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giorgio Ceciarelli

What 1,179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Best Overall

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Hot spot

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lupa offers an "outstanding dining experience" with "exceptional food and service." Known for its "creative and delicious dishes," La Lupa consistently delights diners with a vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff. While the restaurant's cozy space can be noisy, patrons appreciate its intimate setting, making it a "must-visit" for a memorable culinary adventure.

1,179 Reviews
  1. Donna

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Small, very tight tables, too dark (had to use phone flashlight to read menu), music so loud you can’t even have a conversation, very limited menu and ridiculous prices for mediocre food. One and done for us!

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  2. Samuel L.

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is beyond compare...great attention is given to each and every dish. Menu changes frequently in order to take advantage of seasonal ingredients. The crudo is the freshest fish possible...we usually order this appetizer...outstanding. The hand made pasta is so light and flavorful with inventive preparations. The olive oil cake is also one of our favorites. The owner and all the staff are welcoming to each and every person coming through the door. The waiters are well versed on the ingredients and cooking methods of all that is offered on the menu and can answer any questions on the night's offerings. Place is small so tables are close, and the noise level can be a bit high, but the overall feeling is energetic and fun. We wish La Lupa many more years of continued success.

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  3. John

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. We were seated right away very appreciative!

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  4. Boris

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambiance Excellent as always !!!!

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  5. Wendy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing food you’ll ever have. Everything was fresh and bursting with flavor

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  6. Erica

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were both great! Would definitely eat here again

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  7. Sabrina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is always so nice & accommodating. The ambience is always great- we love the music. But the best thing about La Lupa is the food. It’s always so fresh, so different, and so so delicious. The skirt steak melts in your mouth. The pasta makes us feel like we’re back in Italy. Our favorite restaurant in Jersey, hands down.

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  8. Jitesh

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food preparation and quality of ingredients were bonkers . Service exceptional

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  9. kristi

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing. Vibe is chill. Best 90's hip hop music. Wait staff was anttentive and courteous. There is always a wait even with a reservation because no one wants to leave! So just keep in mind - don't go there in a rush!

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  10. Ryan

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were amazing, would go back there

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La Lupa is rated 4.9 stars by 1179 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for La Lupa

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Manalapan
  • 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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giorgio Ceciarelli
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine
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