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
17
meanest greenest pizzetta
lemon basil pesto. goat cheese. tuscan kale. sun dried tomatoes. arugula. honey. sesame seeds. chili flakes
17
17
peekytoe crab toast
lemon aioli
17
19
chicken liver mousse
capers. herbs. grilled bread
19
ANTIPASTI
19
carbonara raviolone
carbonara filling. organic egg yolk. guanciale lardon. pecorino velouté
19
19
moules frites
steamed mussels. parsley. white wine. virgin oil. home cut fries
19
20
mussels
spicy 'nduja. saffron. preserved meyer lemon. fennel pollen. grilled bread
20
15
wagyu meatballs
tomato sugo. whipped ricotta
15
16
artichokes alla giudia
crispy artichoke hearts. sea salt
16
23
calamari
pretzel dusted. tubes. tentacles. fried zucchini. orange remoulade
23
35
oven roasted prawns
yuzu chili dressing, cilantro
35
SALADS
17
lyonnaise
frisee. guanciale lardon. poached egg
17
add grilled chicken $9
add salmon $12
add hanger steak $15
add shrimp $11
14
cacio e pepe little lettuces
creamy pecorino anchovy caper dressing. cracked pepper. croutons
14
14
warm medjool dates
goat cheese stuffed. oranges. pistachios. market lettuces. orange vinaigrette
14
26
niçoise salad
tuna conserva. haricots verts. potatoes. cherry tomatoes. soft egg. olives. capers. vinaigrette
26
15
cheddar & seasonal leave & shoots salad
pickled grapes. purple grapes vinaigrette. parsley leaves
15
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
29
crabcake panino
house made brioche. tartar sauce. hand cut fries
29
17
prosciutto & mozzarella
basil pesto. tuscan prosciutto. fresh mozzarella. house potato chips
17
19
eggplant sandwich
parmigiana, sun-ripened tomato sugo, fior di latte mozzarella
19
23
salmon burger
bibb. avocado. house fries
23
21
lupa wagyu burger & fries
dry aged beef patty. calabrian mint aioli. cheddar/gruyere. lettuce. onions. tomato. pickle. brioche bun
21
19
turkey sandwich
arugula mayonnaise. roasted red peppers. guanciale. little gem lettuce. ciabatta bread. sea salt potato chips
19
22
lamb porchetta sandwich
slow-roasted lamb belly. rosemary salsa verde. ciabatta. arugula. chicory. pickled red onions
22
21
vitello tonnato panino
chilled veal. tuna–caper aioli. wild arugula. lemon zest. ciabatta bread. golden polenta batons with parmigiano and truffle salt
21
21
truffle burger
gruyere cheese. black truffle aioli. crispy sweet onions. house made brioche bun. home fries
21
PRIMI
42
cavatelli come a norcia
ricotta dumplings. thyme. summer truffle essence. pork sausage
42
24
paglia e fieno
straw and hay tagliatelle. prosciutto. peas. parmigiano reggiano cream
24
25
spaghetti di nonna dina
spaghetti & meatballs
25
22
spaghetti aglio olio peperoncino
spaghetti. slow-simmered garlic. fermented anchovy essence. calabrian chili. first press virgin oil. parsley. bottarga
22
24
spaghettoni cacio pepe
pecorino cheese. black pepper
24
24
fettucine bolognese
beef ragù. burgundy. laurel leaves. nutmeg
24
24
bucatini al pesto genovese
basil pesto. potato brunoise. green beans. bread crumbs. toasted pignoli
24
22
penne arrabiata
roasted garlic oil. spicy sugo
22
26
linguini con vongole
manilla clams. cherry tomatoes. toasted bread crumbs
26
SECONDI
39
filet of wild sea bream
fillet of wild sea bream. fennel. baby tomatoes. castelvetrano olives. lemon. garlic. thyme. sicilian olive oil. gold potatoes. white wine. baked in parchment
39
29
turbot
getaria-style grilled. basque marinade. crushed fingerling potatoes. aioli. chive oil
29
21
grilled salmon
quinoa. farro. seasonal vegetables. pumpkin seed pesto. cilantro
21
29
pollo pallard
baby leaves. charred shiitake mushrooms. gaeta olives. caper berries. tomato confit. parmigiano shavings
29
39
hanger steak frites
bagna cauda butter
39
BREADS & SNACKS
11
fett'unta
charred bread. extra virgin olive oil. rubbed organic garlic. kosher salt
11
15
crostone barbabietola
whipped goat cheese. roasted beets. chili honey. aged balsamic. candied walnuts. dill leaves
15
17
truffled burrata
pain de campagne. fig compote. balsamic syrup tarragon
17
18
'nduja
grilled sourdough. spreadable calabrian chili/pork sausage. burrata. pesto. scorched mortadella. pistachios
18
14
gorgonzola dolce
toasted sourdough. blue cheese spread. heirloom tomatoes. maldon sea salt
14
17
porcini mushroom bruschetta
extra virgin olive oil. garlic rubbed. parsley
17
PIZZETTE
18
meanest greenest pizzetta
lemon basil pesto. goat cheese. tuscan kale. sun dried tomatoes. arugula. honey. sesame seeds. chili flakes
18
17
pera
pears. blue cheese. bacon. caramelized onions. mozzarella
17
19
corsican meatlovers triangle
wagyu meatballs. fennel pork sausage. spicy capocollo
19
16
pizzetta
margherita flatbread. pomodoro. mozzarella. basil
16
16
fichi e prosciutto flatbread
fig paste. prosciutto. crumbled goat cheese. arugula
16
MOZZATECA
21
burrata & prosciutto
imported burrata. tuscan 24 month aged prosciutto
21
15
mozzarella in carrozza
fried bread and mozzarella cheese sandwich. capers and anchovy sauce
15
ANTIPASTI
20
mussels
spicy 'nduja. saffron. preserved meyer lemon. fennel pollen. grilled bread
20
21
patagonia shrimp scampi
roasted garlic beurre poumade. lemon salt
21
18
escargots à la bourguignonne
garlic-butter. comté. citrus zest. bread tips
18
15
wagyu meatballs
tomato sugo. whipped ricotta. grana pandano
15
18
artichoke heart flower confit
oreganata. capers. bagna cauda
18
21
mussels alla puttanesca
garlic. olives. capers. passata di pomodoro. lemon zest. touch of spice
21
22
polpo
charred octopus. smoked paprika potato velouté. chorizo. friggitelli
22
20
clams on toast
baby clams. crispy prosciutto. thyme
20
SALADS
17
cacio e pepe little lettuces
creamy pecorino anchovy caper dressing. cracked pepper. croutons
17
18
charred broccoli salad
6 minute egg. young shoots. hazelnuts. bacon, gorgonzola dolce. parmigiano. mustard vinaigrette
18
16
heirloom tomato
burrata. red onions. pistachios. honey. chili flakes. crisp shallots. mint
16
20
warm shrimp salad
avocado. tomato. shiitake mushrooms. mixed greens. champagne beurre blanc. balsamic vinaigrette
20
16
beet salad
tomatoes. goat cheese. beet pistachio soil. chili oil. turmeric oil. parsley oil
16
PRIMI
23
topini di patate
potato gnocchi. porcini mushrooms. roasted garlic virgin oil. parmigiano
23
27
spaghetti carbonara
guanciale. speck. smoked egg yolk
27
26
ragù di Bologna con tagliatelle
authentic ragù alla Bolognese. meat sauce with a hint of tomato
26
23
pici all’aglione di val d’orcia
thick hand rolled spaghetti. garlic infused tomato fondue
23
25
fettuccine bolognese
beef ragù. burgundy. laurel leaves. nutmeg
25
26
spaghettoni cacio pepe
pecorino cheese. black pepper
26
26
spaghetti di nonna dina
spaghetti & meatballs
26
28
pappardelle
pulled short rib. rosemary mascarpone tomato sauce
28
23
penne arrabiata
roasted garlic oil. spicy sugo
23
25
bucatini al pesto genovese
basil pesto. potato brunoise. green beans. toasted bread crumbs
25
25
paglia e fieno
straw and hay tagliatelle. prosciutto. peas. parmigiano reggiano cream
25
24
spaghetti chitarra puttanesca
roasted garlic oil. peperoncino. anchovies. capers. olives. tomato sugo
24
32
squid ink spaghetti
lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. sherry cream sauce
32
29
linguini con vongole. pomodoro pachino
manilla clams. cherry tomatoes. toasted bread crumbs
29
28
orecchiette
cime di rabe. sausage. rapini pesto. tear drop tomatoes
28
23
gnocchi amalfitani
filetto di pomodoro. melted mozzarella. toasted breadcrumbs
23
25
rigatoni
spicy veal ragù. ricotta. chili flakes
25
RAVIOLI
28
short rib ravioli
roasted garlic blue cheese cream fondue. charred broccoli. fines herbes
28
28
porcini mushroom ravioli
black truffle essence. shallot cream. sage
28
26
artichoke ravioli
heart of artichoke and herbs. sugo of fire-roasted tomatoes. silken thread of olive oil. pecorino. lemon zest
26
26
ricotta & spinach ravioli
filetto di pomodoro. basilico
26
RISOTTO
27
creamy porcini mushroom risotto
starchy arborio rice. porcini mushrooms. vegetable broth. shallot cream
27
SECONDI
27
woodland roasted chicken
free-range chicken breast. earthy porcini flour compound butter melted beneath the skin. roasted golden. pomme mousseline. asparagus. chicken jus
27
34
branzino grenobloise
lemon butter. cucumber parisienne. cornichon. bread chips. charred cauliflower. gratin of potato dauphinois
34
25
lasagna bolognese
burgundy stewed ground beef. béchamel. parmigiano reggiano
25
39
hanger steak
truffled pomme frites. chimichurri
39
22
classic lupa wagyu burger & fries
dry aged beef patty. calabrian mint aioli. cheddar / gruyere. lettuce. pickled onions. tomato. pickle. sesame brioche bun
22
42
sesame crusted tuna
sambal oelek aioli. baby bok choy. avocado white soy salsa
42
24
eggplant parmigiana
filetto di pomodoro. basil. parmigiano reggiano
24
43
cacciucco
tuscan fish stew. mussels. clams. monkfish. prawns. calamari
43
GARNISHES
11
roasted brussels sprouts
soy honey
11
9
sautéed spinach
garlic. lemon. maldon
9
11
broccoli rabe
lemon. chili
11
STARTERS
15
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
15
18
burrata & macerated cherries
creamy burrata. summer cherries in their syrup. lemon balm. lime zest. poppy seed crunch
18
16
ricotta maremmana
whipped ricotta. spicy honey. virgin oil. thyme. fleur de sel. toasted bread tips
16
23
steak tartare
sourdough bread tips. egg
23
23
petit filet tips
beer braised caramelized onions. mixed wild forest mushrooms. potatoes. piquant cherry peppers. blue cheese crumble
23
25
oysters ½ doz
lucky lime-cape may. apple-cucumber mignonette
25
16
roasted peach salad
young leaves and shoots. marinated feta. red onions. rosemary glazed walnuts. tear drop tomatoes. citronette
16
19
carbonara raviolone
carbonara filling. organic egg yolk. guanciale lardon. pecorino velouté
19
24
calamari
pretzel dusted. tubes. tentacles. fried zucchini. orange remoulade
24
19
tuna tartare
spicy red chili. shiitake. soy. crispy rice
19
23
razor clams
grilled. flavored breadcrumbs. parsley oil
23
PRIMI
23
spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino
spaghetti. slow-simmered garlic. anchovy. calabrian chili. first press virgin oil. toasted housemade breadcrumbs. parsley. bottarga
23
28
spaghetti alla gricia
rendered guanciale. sautéed artichokes. artichoke hearts alla giudia. pecorino. black pepper. lemon scent
28
SECONDI
60
broiled spanish turbot
chestnut velouté, maple-glazed pancetta, green apple batonettes
60
44
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
44
35
mediterranean orata
blackened. quinoa. farro. charred romanesco. cucumber broth. cinnamon dust. watermelon radish chip
35
34
faroe island salmon
horseradish butter glazed. broccolini. charred potatoes. vodka traced blood orange sauce
34
49
halibut
macadamia nut quilt. parsley sauce. potato. citrus creme fraiche. salmon roe. fines herbes
49
59
chilean sea bass
five middle eastern spices crusted. smoked pork belly gruyere potato. brussels sprouts. garlic chips. moroccan glaze
59
77
dover sole
beurre montè. roasted sunchokes. charred broccolini
77
45
beef cheek
crispy polenta. red cabbage. trumpet confit
45
59
veal chop piccata
crispy polenta. red cabbage. trumpet confit
59
49
short rib
onion broth. gnocchi. mushroom mousse. mushroom sauté. rainbow swiss chard. liquorice oil. artichoke poivrade
49
54
wagyu beef filet
slow cooked. duchess potato. parsley oil. asparagus spears. sauce au poivre
54
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
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
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
/
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
ready, aim, fire
mezcal. homemade pineapple honey. lime. hellfire habanero bitter
15
15
apple cider mimosa
prosecco. homemade apple cider shrub
15
15
cucumber royalty
citrus vodka. fresh cucumber juice. agave syrup. fresh lemon juice
15
15
pear-fection
grey goose pear. st germain. fresh lime. simple syrup. prosecco
15
17
manhattan aged in cask
aged one month. angel's envy bourbon. carpano antica formula. angostura bitters
17
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
BEER
Peroni
7
Birra Moretti
7
Duvel
9
Stella Artois
7
Coors Light
7
Dogfish Head 90min
8
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