a Destination
Intriguing food that is unique, homemade and crafted with care in a comfortable atmosphere makes Lupa a great destination to dine
Executive Chef Adolfo Marisi brings his expertise developed over years of working in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. A fresh voice in Italian cuisine, with eloquent dishes of thoughtful simplicity.
Akin to Florence’s markets, Lupa will draw you in by aromas and trails of scents of ripe, late-spring strawberries or porcini mushrooms from the autumn woods. As Italy’s small towns celebrate the producer who visits from the Florentine countryside to sell vegetables, honey, organic wine, cheese, bread and oil, Lupa celebrates local farmers. Their organic produce and artisanal goods allow us to craft menus from their trustworthy seasonal harvest.
Location
449 Springfield Ave,
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Contact
(908) 464-6644 | info@luparistorante.com
Dining Hours
Lunch
Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Brunch / Lunch
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Dinner
Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takeout Hours
Monday - Saturday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Takeout Hours
Monday - Saturday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
BREADS & SNACKS
13
gorgonzola dolce
toasted sourdough. blue cheese spread. heirloom tomatoes. maldon sea salt
13
16
truffled burrata
pain de campagne. fig compote. balsamic syrup tarragon
16
17
'nduja
grilled sourdough. spreadable calabrian chili/pork sausage. burrata. pesto. scorched mortadella. pistachios
17
10
fett'unta
charred bread. extra virgin olive oil. rubbed organic garlic. kosher salt
10
16
porcini mushroom bruschetta
extra virgin olive oil. garlic rubbed. parsley
16
14
crostone barbabietola
whipped goat cheese. roasted beets. chili honey. aged balsamic. candied walnuts. dill leaves
14
PIZZETTE
17
meanest greenest pizzetta
lemon basil pesto. goat cheese. tuscan kale. sun dried tomatoes. arugula. honey. sesame seeds. chili flakes
17
15
pizzetta
margherita flatbread. pomodoro. mozzarella. basil
15
16
pera
pears. blue cheese. bacon. caramelized onions. mozzarella
16
18
corsican meatlovers triangle
wagyu meatballs. fennel pork sausage. spicy capocollo
18
15
fichi e prosciutto flatbread
fig paste. prosciutto. crumbled goat cheese. arugula
15
MOZZATECA
20
burrata & prosciutto
imported burrata. tuscan 24 month aged prosciutto
20
14
mozzarella in carrozza
fried bread and mozzarella cheese sandwich. capers and anchovy sauce
14
ANTIPASTI
20
mussels
spicy 'nduja. saffron. preserved meyer lemon. fennel pollen. grilled bread
20
20
mussels alla puttanesca
garlic. olives. capers. passata di pomodoro. lemon zest. touch of spice
20
19
patagonia shrimp scampi
roasted garlic beurre poumade. lemon salt
19
15
wagyu meatballs
tomato sugo. whipped ricotta. grana pandano
15
20
polpo
charred octopus. smoked paprika potato velouté. chorizo. friggitelli
20
18
escargots à la bourguignonne
garlic-butter. comté. citrus zest. bread tips
18
18
artichoke heart flower confit
oreganata. capers. bagna cauda
18
20
clams on toast
baby clams. crispy prosciutto. thyme
20
19
grilled calamari
briny olive tapenade. fingerling potato salad. lemon zest, capers, chives. fennel shavings. whisper of citrus
19
SALADS
17
charred broccoli salad
6 minute egg. young shoots. hazelnuts. bacon, gorgonzola dolce. parmigiano. mustard vinaigrette
17
14
cacio e pepe little lettuces
creamy pecorino anchovy caper dressing. cracked pepper. croutons
14
15
heirloom tomato
burrata. red onions. pistachios. honey. chili flakes. crisp shallots. mint
15
14
beet salad
tomatoes. goat cheese. beet pistachio soil. chili oil. turmeric oil. parsley oil
14
19
warm shrimp salad
avocado. tomato. shiitake mushrooms. mixed greens. champagne beurre blanc. balsamic vinaigrette
19
PRIMI
22
topini di patate
potato gnocchi. porcini mushrooms. roasted garlic virgin oil. parmigiano
22
26
spaghetti carbonara
guanciale. speck. smoked egg yolk
26
25
ragù di Bologna con tagliatelle
authentic ragù alla Bolognese. meat sauce with a hint of tomato
25
22
pici all’aglione di val d’orcia
thick hand rolled spaghetti. garlic infused tomato fondue
22
24
fettuccine bolognese
beef ragù. burgundy. laurel leaves. nutmeg
24
24
spaghettoni cacio pepe
pecorino cheese. black pepper
24
25
spaghetti di nonna dina
spaghetti & meatballs
25
26
pappardelle
pulled short rib. rosemary mascarpone tomato sauce
26
22
penne arrabiata
roasted garlic oil. spicy sugo
22
24
bucatini al pesto genovese
basil pesto. potato brunoise. green beans. toasted bread crumbs
24
24
paglia e fieno
straw and hay tagliatelle. prosciutto. peas. parmigiano reggiano cream
24
23
spaghetti chitarra puttanesca
roasted garlic oil. peperoncino. anchovies. capers. olives. tomato sugo
23
31
squid ink spaghetti
lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. sherry cream sauce
31
26
linguini con vongole. pomodoro pachino
manilla clams. cherry tomatoes. toasted bread crumbs
26
26
orecchiette
cime di rabe. sausage. rapini pesto. tear drop tomatoes
26
22
gnocchi amalfitani
filetto di pomodoro. melted mozzarella. toasted breadcrumbs
22
24
rigatoni
spicy veal ragù. ricotta. chili flakes
24
RAVIOLI
27
short rib ravioli
roasted garlic blue cheese cream fondue. charred broccoli. fines herbes
27
27
porcini mushroom ravioli
black truffle essence. shallot cream. sage
27
25
artichoke ravioli
heart of artichoke and herbs. sugo of fire-roasted tomatoes. silken thread of olive oil. pecorino. lemon zest
25
24
ricotta & spinach ravioli
filetto di pomodoro. basilico
24
RISOTTO
25
creamy porcini mushroom risotto
starchy arborio rice. porcini mushrooms. vegetable broth. shallot cream
25
SECONDI
33
branzino grenobloise
lemon butter. cucumber parisienne. cornichon. bread chips. charred cauliflower. gratin of potato dauphinois
33
24
lasagna bolognese
burgundy stewed ground beef. béchamel. parmigiano reggiano
24
25
woodland roasted chicken
free-range chicken breast. earthy porcini flour compound butter melted beneath the skin. roasted golden. pomme mousseline. asparagus. chicken jus
25
37
hanger steak
truffled pomme frites. chimichurri
37
36
sesame crusted tuna
sambal oelek aioli. baby bok choy. avocado white soy salsa
36
23
eggplant parmigiana
filetto di pomodoro. basil. parmigiano reggiano
23
41
cacciucco
tuscan fish stew. mussels. clams. monkfish. prawns. calamari
41
21
classic lupa wagyu burger & fries
dry aged beef patty. calabrian mint aioli. cheddar / gruyere. lettuce. pickled onions. tomato. pickle. sesame brioche bun
21
GARNISHES
8
roasted brussels sprouts
soy honey
8
8
sautéed spinach
garlic. lemon. maldon
8
9
broccoli rabe
lemon. chili
9
STARTERS
13
butterflied sardines “a beccafico”
sweet raisins, pine nuts & sicilian citrus flavored bread crumbs. teardrop of carrot purée. orange segments. fried parsley. drizzle of aged vincotto
13
15
rouget farci à la ratatouille
mediterranean red mullet. butterflied. provençal ratatouille. lemon zest. fresh herbs. extra virgin olive oil. tomato essence.
15
19
tuna tartare
spicy red chili. shiitake. soy. crispy rice
19
23
calamari
pretzel dusted. tubes. tentacles. fried zucchini. spicy tomato. orange remoulade
23
20
razor clams
grilled. flavored breadcrumbs. parsley oil
20
24
oysters ½ doz
lucky lime-cape may. apple-cucumber mignonette
24
18
carbonara raviolone
carbonara filling. organic egg yolk. guanciale lardon. pecorino velouté
18
22
petit filet tips
beer braised caramelized onions. mixed wild forest mushrooms. potatoes. piquant cherry peppers. blue cheese crumble
22
22
steak tartare
sourdough bread tips. egg
22
21
baby back ribs
coffee & fig bbq basted. roasted corn. chili-lime butter
21
17
burrata & macerated cherries
creamy burrata. summer cherries in their syrup. lemon balm. lime zest. poppy seed crunch
17
15
ricotta maremmana
whipped ricotta. spicy honey. virgin oil. thyme. fleur de sel. toasted bread tips
15
PRIMI
39
agnolotti del plin
hand‑crafted piedmontese “pinched” agnolotti. duck confit filled. potato and caramelized leeks purée. porcini mushroom duxelle. beurre noisette. sage
39
22
spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino
spaghetti. slow-simmered garlic. anchovy. calabrian chili. first press virgin oil. toasted housemade breadcrumbs. parsley. bottarga
22
27
spaghetti alla gricia
rendered guanciale. sautéed artichokes. artichoke hearts alla giudia. pecorino. black pepper. lemon scent
27
SECONDI
77
dover sole
beurre montè. roasted sunchokes. charred broccolini
77
33
faroe island salmon
horseradish butter glazed. broccolini. charred potatoes. vodka traced blood orange sauce
33
34
mediterranean orata
blackened. quinoa. farro. charred romanesco. cucumber broth. cinnamon dust. watermelon radish chip
34
49
halibut
macadamia nut quilt. parsley sauce. potato. citrus creme fraiche. salmon roe. fines herbes
49
43
red american snapper
miso marinated. spicy panang curry. wild rice. sweet potatoes. hot iron scorched wild mushrooms. charred scallions. thai basil. mint. blue crab broth
43
59
chilean sea bass
five middle eastern spices crusted. smoked pork belly gruyere potato. brussels sprouts. garlic chips. moroccan glaze
59
59
lamb rib rack
grass fed texas dorper lamb. coffee & fig bbq basted. smoked hummus, roasted garlic yogurt, sunchokes
59
45
beef cheek
crispy polenta. red cabbage. trumpet confit
45
59
veal chop piccata
crispy polenta. red cabbage. trumpet confit
59
49
Iberico pork rib chop
wagyu of pork from spain with high marbling. spicy pineapple frutta. bacon & pistachio relish. rum-black pepper-gastrique. bacon bits. cider jus. brussels sprout leaves
49
52
wagyu beef filet
slow cooked. duchess potato. parsley oil. asparagus spears. sauce au poivre
52
39
duck breast
almond-caramelized. amaretto Jus. spaetzle. spinach, cranberries. pecans. coconut flakes
39
48
short rib
onion broth. gnocchi. mushroom mousse. mushroom sauté. rainbow swiss chard. liquorice oil. artichoke poivrade
48
DOLCI
15
silken key lime pie
A sun-kissed ode to the tropics — key lime custard nestled in a golden crust. tart. sweet. unapologetically seductive. toasted meringue
15
18
caramel popcorn sundae
salted caramel ice cream. candied peanuts & popcorn. whipped cream. hot fudge
18
9
gelato
chocolate. vanilla. mint. salted caramel. gianduia chocolate. espresso martini
9
13
flourless chocolate cake
mint gelato
13
10
affogato
gelato. espresso
10
shot of sambuca or baileys 15
13
profiteroles
gelato. warm chocolate sauce
13
12
super lemony olive oil cake
lemon pudding
12
11
almond cake
market strawberries. citrus whipped cream
11
12
tres leches
light & spongy. elegant & airy. milk, milk & more milk. vanilla cream
12
9
tiramisù
coffee flavored mascarpone cream
9
12
crème brûlée
vanilla bean custard.
12
12
bourbon pecan pie
vanilla gelato
12
12
brioche pecan bread pudding
bourbon glaze. salted caramel gelato
12
hors d'oeuvres
13
warm egg yolk
laser-cut eggshells. rich oxtail consommé laced cream. porcini powder. char caviar. chives. cherville
13
12
home made granola
greek yogurt. fresh berries. honey
12
16
tonno in conserva
house made tuna confit. lemon essence. bordier butter
16
20
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39
steak tartare
quail egg. toasted bread tips
20
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39
6 oysters
24
16
artichokes alla giudia
crispy artichoke hearts. maldon sea salt
16
19
escargot
garlic. parsley butter
19
19
carbonara raviolone
carbonara filling. organic egg yolk. guanciale lardon. pecorino velouté
19
breads & snacks
14
crostone barbabietola
whipped goat cheese. roasted beets. chili honey. aged balsamic. candied walnuts. dill leaves
14
15
parmigiano baked ricotta
marinated olives. laurel leaves. lemon zest. chilies
15
19
puffed up fried egg
toasted bread. carbonara butter. fresh tomato. fried mortadella
19
19
cheese egg kejriwal
spicy egg. gruyere. sourdough
19
insalate (salads)
15
cheddar & endive salad
pickled grapes. purple grapes vinaigrette. parsley leaves
15
31
nicoise
tuna confit. dijon vinaigrette
31
22
lyonnaise
frisee. guanciale lardon. poached egg
22
19
grilled calamari
wilted warm radicchio. gaeta olives dressing. nasturtium leaf velouitè. nasturtium leaves
19
panini / pizzette / crepes
22
croque monsieur / croque madame (+1)
beer caramelized onions. ham hock
22
29
crabcake panino
house made brioche. tartar sauce
29
17
meanest greenest pizzetta
lemon basil pesto. goat cheese. tuscan kale. sun dried tomatoes. arugula. honey. sesame seeds. chili flakes
17
brunch
19
lemon ricotta pancakes
maple syrup
19
19
sweet potato frittata
omelette. chorizo. kale
19
19
gruyere porcini frittata
omelette. fresh herbes
19
19
eggs any style
choice of meat or pomme tapeés
19
21
french toast
pan brioche all'arancia. berries. creme chantilly
21
27
uova in tegame
skillet eggs. tomato sugo. onion. nduja. taleggio
27
25
brown butter turkish eggs
yogurt. mint. poached eggs
25
hummus
fried eggs. pickled eggplant. olives. red onions. tahini. herbs
24
rösti benedict
italian cooked ham. hollandaise
24
23
potato rösti
chorizo. fried eggs. feta. honey chipotle ketchup. herb sour cream
23
entrées
29
moules frites
white wine. garlic
29
23
salmon burger
bibb. avocado
23
39
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45
hanger steak frites / with shrimp
bagna cauda butter
39
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45
29
pollo pallard
baby leaves. charred shiitake mushrooms. gaeta olives. caper berries. tomato confit. parmigiano shavings
29
garnishes
pommes frites
12
avocado
5
pork sausage
10
bacon
12
pommes tapeés
9
sautéed spinach
12
brunch cocktails
15
bacon old fashioned
bacon-infused bourbon. maple syrup. angostura bitter
15
15
breakfast martini
gin. cointreau. fresh lemon juice. orange marmelaide
15
13
fall sangria
pinot noir. orange vodka. homemade pumpkin spice syrup. fresh lemon juice. apple juice. cinnamon bitter
13
15
apple cider mimosa
prosecco. homemade apple cider shrub
15
15
spicy brunch
casamigos blanco jalapeño. agave syrup. fresh lime juice. fresh cucumber juice
15
15
dancing queen
vodka. homemade falernum. fresh lemon juice. homemade raspberry syrup. orange bitter
15
13
italian martini royal
white vermouth. prosecco. lime. mint
13
14
rossini 2.0
prosecco. strawberry mint shrub
14
brunch desserts
15
blueberry crêpe
blueberry cream cheese compote
15
12
crème brûlée
vanilla bean custard
12
19
molten peanut butter & chocolate fondant
cocoa
19
COCKTAILS
15
mustache
grey goose vodka. homemade pistacchio syrup. fresh lemon juice. egg white
15
15
bourbon's dream
bulleit bourbon. homemade cinnamon syrup. fresh lemon juice. fresh orange juice. angostura bitters
15
15
beetlejuice
beet infused tequila. homemade ginger syrup. fresh lime juice. amaro montenegro. egg white
15
15
martini in rosa
fig vodka. triple sec. fresh lime. cranberry juice
15
15
acapulco
teramana tequila blanco. cointreau. lime juice. simple syrup. pineapple juice
15
15
negroni aged in cask
brookyln gin. cinzano sweet vermouth. campari
15
15
pear-fection
grey goose pear. st germain. fresh lime. simple syrup. prosecco
15
15
notorious f.i.g
fig vodka. campari. sweet vermouth
15
15
lupa's mai tai
rum zacapa 23. bacardi white. cointreau. homemade almond syrup. fresh orange juice. fresh lime juice. ginger beer
15
15
cucumber royalty
citrus vodka. fresh cucumber juice. agave syrup. fresh lemon juice
15
15
little italy
bourbon. cynar. cocchi vermouth di torino. orange bitters. aromatic bitters
15
15
ready, aim, fire
mezcal. homemade pineapple honey. lime. hellfire habanero bitter
15
BEER
Peroni
7
Birra Moretti
7
Duvel
9
Stella Artois
7
Coors Light
7
Dogfish Head 90min
8
Cocktails, Beer & Wine
(Corkage, $35 per bottle)
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