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La Lupa, Manalapan Township, NJ

La Lupa

4.9
4.9
1168 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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.

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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 1,168 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

    Italian

  • Monmouth

    Best Overall

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Best Value

  • Monmouth

    Hot spot

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lupa impresses with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the "best scallops" and "phenomenal" skirt steak. The intimate setting enhances the experience, though some find it "very loud." A "hidden gem" known for its innovative dishes, La Lupa is a must-visit in New Jersey.

1,168 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Lynn

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent! Dan came to our table to ensure everything was to our liking. Great service, great food!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was extraordinary. The service was fantastic. The owner walked around, checking on every single table. I was truly impressed. I have a new favorite restaurant.

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  4. Christina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants ever ! Everything is 10/10

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  5. Lisa Anne

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! We will definitely be going back.

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  6. MIchael

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the food and service the restaurant is loud but we didn’t mind

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  7. Stanley

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza was amazing! Steak was prepared fantastic. Pasta was amazing, but portion was way too small.

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  8. Gennaro

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing - hard stop. This place is hip, creative and the food and service is excellent in every way Jerry Marlboro, NJ

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  9. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a great experience! from the food, the staff, the ambiance, the customer service, the music & the coziness - all amazing! everyone is friendly and attentive. they go above and beyond to make sure you’re satisfied and well taken care of. my husband and I go there for special occasions and we always enjoy every minute. the food is so delicious and never disappoints!! make your reservation well in advance to get the time and day you need because it books up fast since it’s so great. worth every penny!

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  10. Julia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding! Would go again and indeed plan to

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FAQs

La Lupa is rated 4.9 stars by 1168 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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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