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La Lupa, Manalapan Township, NJ

La Lupa

4.9 (1327)
$50 and over
Italian
123 NJ-33, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726-8302

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giorgio Ceciarelli

What 1,327 people are saying

La Lupa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Best Overall

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Best Ambiance

  • Monmouth

    Innovative

  • Monmouth

    Hot spot

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lupa offers a "spectacular" dining experience with "incredible food and service." It's praised for its "vibrant" atmosphere and "fantastic" ambiance. Standout dishes include the Roman gnocchi, skirt steak, and pistachio tiramisu. Despite being compact and lively, the knowledgeable staff and "amazing" hospitality make it a must-visit.

1,327 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is impeccable, food is out of this world. I’ve dined at a lot of places, and this was the best meal I’ve ever had. Making monthly reservations to get my fix. 10/10

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  2. Daniella

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant experience. Food was delicious and our server Chad was very knowledgeable.

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  3. DENNIS

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service. Chad, Michael, and Sam were all great.

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  4. Laura

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael and Chad are amazing! The food and the hospitality are outstanding I can’t wait to return!

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  5. Kristina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for the first time and was absolutely blown away with the food and service! Can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Dora VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chad and Sam were wonderful for my birthday dinner. Our family of six had a very pleasant exchange.

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  7. Jessica

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gone at least 5 times now and every time is better than the last. Service/staff is 10/10. They always speak to you like friends or family. Food is always incredible. The Roman gnocchi, skirt steak, any/every pasta dish, and the brussels are always our go-tos. The market fresh crudo is always out of this world, too! End it all with a 1 scoop cinnamon 1 scoop vanilla affogato and you’ve got a dream meal.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time here and it was just as we remembered it, unforgettably delicious! Everything was just so fresh and good. We ordered the carbonara, Brussels sprouts, bass, tomahawk steak, and prawns…if my stomache was an endless pit, I would order the whole menu. Service was super. Water was always getting refilled. And don’t forget to BYOB! The only con is its small space, music is a bit loud and it’s dimly lit. Definitely coming again!

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  9. Jared VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time from food to hospitality. Chad was a great server and Danny is always so hospitable.

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  10. Christopher VIP

    New Jersey103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is outstanding, we had a fantastic margherita pizza cooked perfectly! Followed by a amazing wagyu skirt steak. I sure hope they don’t get rid of the pizza oven!

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La Lupa is rated 4.9 stars by 1327 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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