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La Lupa, Manalapan Township, NJ

La Lupa

4.8
4.8
1221 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood 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.

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 1,221 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Hot spot

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lupa delights with "outstanding" food and "amazing" service, offering a cozy, vibrant atmosphere. Known for its exquisite Tuscan Fried Chicken and hand-made pasta, it consistently impresses diners. While the intimate setting can be noisy, the "vibey" ambiance and exceptional dishes make it a must-visit destination in New Jersey.

1,221 Reviews
  1. Briana

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Chad was our waiter and he was amazing! Along with all the other staff who were attentive and checked in multiple times throughout the night to make sure we had everything! 1000/10 we’ll be back

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  2. Elona

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    "La Lupa in Manalapan, NJ The perfect date night!The steak was cooked to perfection and the ambience was fantastic. A truly amazing dining experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch meal. 5 stars all the way!"

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  3. michele

    VIP

    Naples

    31 reviews

    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Sorry not going back !!!! They make you leave a credit card for reservations. No notice of earning 100 points for dining . So small the restaurant . Very claustrophobic . Tables too close together . Noisy . Loud crappy music . No bread given . Less on the descriptions of food - give larger portions . So phony about the descriptions- who cares where all the ingredients come from . No ice tea on menu ! Our pasta dish was a joke . 10 small pieces . Pizza was good , mostly crust . So we passed on dessert - nothing special to our liking . Not the best restaurant in NJ . Those reviews are crazy .

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  4. Ilya

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely tight space, tables are neck to neck. With everyone talking and background music, it's pretty loud. So conversations are rough. It's like a speed dating or high-school lunchroom and you're talking to whomever you're with across the table. Food is excellent. Service is good. Specials and food explanation is like a lecture, but food is great.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Vincent

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Great atmosphere. My wife and I often eat here. I couldn’t recommend it more.

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  6. Kathy

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are wonderful. The noise level is a bit much for conversation. The prices are high.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Patricia

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food, and atmosphere! Everything was a 10/10 will definitely be back!

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  8. Holly

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and so was the service. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Juliana

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing! Best restaurant in NJ! A little noisy but 100% worth it! Congratulations!

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  10. Julie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always a great meal love the staff no complaints

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La Lupa is rated 4.8 stars by 1221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 28 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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