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La Lupa, Manalapan Township, NJ

La Lupa

4.9
4.9
1163 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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 1,163 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.

1,163 Reviews
  1. MIchael

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Stanley

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  3. Gennaro

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. Doug

    New York City

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding dining experience. This is one of the best run restaurants we like to dine at. Being someone who follows a gluten free diet I can enjoy everything they serve here because all products come from Italy and doesn't bother me at all. Hopefully one day they get a bigger spot so it's not so hard to get in. Keep up your commitment as serving outstanding food and great service. See you soon

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  7. Danielle

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Music was a little loud and the seating is tight…..That is my only complaint! It was the best meal I have had in a long time. All the food was amazing. All the food was fresh and prepared perfectly. The service was amazing. I have spent a fortune dining at Jasper’s Stone and The Block. This place kicked their $sses. I spent 1/3 of what I spent at The Block and left full. Their portions are perfect as well.

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  8. Melissa

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious meal at LaLupa! Started with the tuna crudo and suppli for appetizers, then split the ribeye (cooked perfectly), anolini and brussel sprouts. Finished off the meal with the warm cookie.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All I can say is wow…. This place from every dish was just perfect. I don’t know how they do it!

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  10. Shari

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very loud and very dark, but the food is incredible! From appetizers to dessert, everything was delicious!

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FAQs

La Lupa is rated 4.9 stars by 1163 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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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

  • 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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