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 - Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:00 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
12
fett'unta
charred bread. extra virgin olive oil. rubbed organic garlic. kosher salt
12
18
truffled burrata
pain de campagne. fig compote. balsamic syrup tarragon
18
22
burrata & prosciutto
imported burrata. tuscan 24 month aged prosciutto
22
19
nduja
grilled sourdough. spreadable calabrian chili/pork sausage. burrata. pesto. scorched mortadella. pistachios
19
PIZZETTE
19
meanest greenest pizzetta
lemon basil pesto. goat cheese. tuscan kale. sun dried tomatoes. arugula. honey. sesame seeds. chili flakes
19
16
pizzetta
margherita flatbread. pomodoro. mozzarella. basil
16
17
fichi e prosciutto flatbread
fig paste. prosciutto. crumbled goat cheese. arugula
17
18
pera
pears. blue cheese. bacon. caramelized onions. mozzarella
18
ANTIPASTI
21
carbonara raviolone
carbonara filling. organic egg yolk. guanciale lardon. pecorino velouté
21
22
mussels
spicy 'nduja. saffron. preserved meyer lemon. fennel pollen. grilled bread
22
17
ricotta maremmana
whipped ricotta. spicy honey. virgin oil. thyme. fleur de sel. toasted bread tips
17
19
artichoke heart flower confit
oreganata. capers. bagna cauda
19
16
wagyu meatballs
tomato sugo. whipped ricotta. grana pandano
16
22
patagonia shrimp scampi
roasted garlic beurre poumade. lemon salt
22
25
calamari
pretzel dusted. tubes. tentacles. fried zucchini. orange remoulade
25
23
beef carpaccio
porcini-truffle crema. garlic-basil tomato. extra virgin olive oil
23
23
clams on toast
baby clams. crispy prosciutto. thyme
23
23
polpo
charred octopus. smoked paprika potato velouté. chorizo. friggitelli
23
21
escargots à la bourguignonne
garlic-butter. comté. citrus zest. bread tips
21
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
17
heirloom tomato
burrata. red onions. pistachios. honey. chili flakes. crisp shallots. mint
17
21
warm shrimp salad
avocado. tomato. shiitake mushrooms. mixed greens. champagne beurre blanc. balsamic vinaigrette
21
17
beet salad
tomatoes. goat cheese. beet pistachio soil. chili oil. turmeric oil. parsley oil
17
PRIMI
27
spaghettoni cacio pepe
pecorino cheese. black pepper
27
28
spaghetti di nonna dina
spaghetti & meatballs
28
28
spaghetti carbonara
guanciale. speck. smoked egg yolk
28
25
spaghetti chitarra puttanesca
roasted garlic oil. peperoncino. anchovies. capers. olives. tomato sugo
25
26
fettuccine bolognese
beef ragù. burgundy. laurel leaves. nutmeg
26
29
pappardelle
pulled short rib. rosemary mascarpone tomato sauce
29
29
orecchiette
cime di rabe. sausage. rapini pesto. tear drop tomatoes
29
31
spaghetti con vongole. pomodoro pachino
manilla clams. cherry tomatoes. toasted bread crumbs
31
33
squid ink spaghetti
lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. sherry cream sauce
33
31
spaghetti zozzona
spaghetti. silken carbonara emulsion. crisp guanciale di amatrice. fennel-scented sausage. sun-sweet tomato fonduta
31
25
eggplant parmigiana
filetto di pomodoro. basil. parmigiano reggiano
25
24
gnocchi amalfitani
filetto di pomodoro. melted mozzarella. toasted breadcrumbs
24
26
bucatini al pesto genovese
basil pesto. potato brunoise. green beans. toasted bread crumbs
26
26
paglia e fieno
straw and hay tagliatelle. prosciutto. peas. parmigiano reggiano cream
26
24
penne arrabiata
roasted garlic oil. spicy sugo
24
SECONDI
39
hanger steak
truffled pomme frites. chimichurri
39
28
woodland roasted chicken
free-range chicken breast. earthy porcini flour compound butter melted beneath the skin. roasted golden. pomme mousseline. asparagus. chicken jus
28
49
beef short rib
swiss chard and onion broth. gnocchi. mushroom sauté. mushroom mousse
49
23
lupa wagyu burger & fries
dry aged beef patty. calabrian mint aioli. cheddar / gruyere. lettuce. pickled onions. tomato. pickle. sesame brioche bun
23
43
sesame crusted tuna
sambal oelek aioli. baby bok choy. avocado white soy salsa
43
35
faroe island salmon
horseradish butter glazed. broccolini. charred potatoes. vodka traced blood orange sauce
35
44
cacciucco
tuscan fish stew. mussels. clams. monkfish. prawns. calamari
44
36
mediterranean orata
blackened. quinoa. farro. charred romanesco. cucumber broth. cinnamon dust. burrata curd. beet chips
36
37
branzino grenobloise
lemon butter. cucumber parisienne. cornichon. bread chips. charred cauliflower. gratin of potato dauphinois
37
GARNISHES
12
roasted brussels sprouts
soy honey
12
10
sautéed spinach
garlic. lemon. maldon
10
12
broccoli rabe
lemon. chili
12
STARTERS
15
local microgreen “garden”
red russian kale. cucumber. arugula micro herbs., asparagus ribbons, minted zucchini, watermelon. fried artichoke heart. shaved radish, warm bagna càuda, shaved pecorino
15
20
sea-salt roasted peach salad
young leaves and shoots. marinated feta. red onions. rosemary glazed walnuts. tear drop tomatoes. citronette
20
19
flame roasted heirloom carrots & avocado salad
carrot–orange purée. crème fraîche. citrus vinaigrette. toasted seeds. garden herbs
19
23
bone marrow
roasted. oxtail marmalade. bread tips
23
19
caramelized figs
prosciutto wrapped. gorgonzola filled. honey compressed watermelon. walnuts
19
21
agnello scottadita
iberico lamb chops grilled “scottadita” fan-roasted potato. rosemary oil. lemon. sea salt
21
59
jamon ibéríco
from the groves of southwestern spain. jamón ibérico de pata negra bellota
59
33
toro crudo
compressed cantaloupe. sun gold watermelon. apricot agrodolce. italian ponzu
33
19
tuna tartare
spicy red chili. shiitake. soy. crispy rice
19
PRIMI
28
porcini mushroom ravioli
sage brown butter. concentrated porcini jus. toasted hazelnuts. parmigiano reggiano. crispy sage
28
28
squid ink salmon ravioli
parsley velouté. sautéed zucchini. bottarga. lemon
28
35
lobster ravioli
shellfish brodo. rock shrimp. chanterelle mushrooms. preserved lemon. chive oil
35
24
spaghetti aglio-olio
slow-simmered garlic. fermented anchovy essence. calabrian chili. first press virgin oil. parsley. bottarga
24
SECONDI
45
red american snapper
miso marinated. spicy panang curry. wild rice. sweet potatoes. hot iron scorched wild mushrooms. charred scallions. thai basil. mint
45
69
dover sole
beurre montè. roasted sunchokes. charred broccolini
69
62
butter poached lobster
morel mushrooms. sugar snap peas. parsley nage
62
59
chilean sea bass
5 middle eastern spices crusted. smoked pork belly gruyere potato. brussels sprouts. garlic chips. moroccan glaze
59
49
moralejo spanish lamb chops
coffee-fig BBQ lacquered, cannellini bean purée, charred cipollini, red Russian kale microgreens, rosemary jus, fried herbs and seeds
49
54
wagyu beef filet
pommes tapees. parsley oil. asparagus spears. sauce au poivre
54
49
Iberico pork rib chop
wagyu of pork from spain. high marbling. spicy pineapple frutta. bacon & pistachio relish. rum-black pepper-gastrique. bacon bits. cider jus. brussels sprout leaves
49
59
veal chop piccata
capers. lemon. parsley. charred leeks. chèvre. pistachios. roasted garlic-broccoli potato mash
59
DOLCI
16
tiramisù affogato
vanilla gelato. espresso specked mascarpone crema. cocoa dust. savoiardi. hot espresso
16
ANTIPASTI
17
oven roasted prawns
yuzu chili dressing. cilantro
17
19
moules frites
steamed mussels. parsley. white wine. virgin oil. home cut fries
19
16
artichokes alla giudia
crispy artichoke hearts. sea salt
16
SALADS
17
lyonnaise
frisee. guanciale lardon. poached egg
17
add grilled chicken $9
add salmon $12
add hanger steak $15
add shrimp $11
19
roast carrot & avocado salad
crunchy seeds. crème fraîche. citrus
19
26
niçoise salad
tuna conserva. haricots verts. potatoes. cherry tomatoes. soft egg. olives. capers. vinaigrette
26
14
warm medjool dates
goat cheese stuffed. oranges. pistachios. market lettuces. orange vinaigrette
14
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
22
lamb porchetta sandwich
slow-roasted lamb belly. rosemary salsa verde. ciabatta. arugula. chicory. pickled red onions
22
17
prosciutto & mozzarella
basil pesto. tuscan prosciutto. fresh mozzarella. house potato chips
17
29
crabcake panino
house made brioche. tartar sauce. hand cut fries
29
24
smoky chicken blt
smoked chicken thigh. crispy guanciale. black pepper aïoli. romaine. oven-roasted tomato. focaccia
24
22
lupa wagyu burger & fries
dry aged beef patty. calabrian mint aioli. cheddar/gruyere. lettuce. onions. tomato. pickle. brioche bun
22
21
truffle burger
gruyere cheese. black truffle aioli. crispy sweet onions. house made brioche bun. home fries
21
23
salmon burger
bibb. avocado. house fries
23
19
bresaola & burrata
cured bresaola. creamy burrata. shaved celery salad. black pepper. lemon oil. ciabatta
19
19
lardo di colonnata
lardo di colonnata, whipped ricotta, fig mostarda. arugula, toasted ciabatta
19
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
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
DOLCI
15
marsala zabaglione
hand-whipped. delicately aerated. macerated seasonal berries. quietly indulgent
15
9
gelato
choice of two: chocolate. vanilla. mint. hazelnut. salted caramel. gianduia chocolate. amarena cherry. pistachio
9
18
caramel popcorn sundae
salted caramel ice cream. candied peanuts & popcorn. whipped cream. hot fudge
18
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
12
almond cake
market strawberries. citrus whipped cream
12
12
tres leches
light & spongy. elegant & airy. milk, milk & more milk. vanilla cream
12
12
brioche pecan bread pudding
bourbon glaze. salted caramel gelato
12
10
affogato
gelato. espresso
10
shot of sambuca or baileys 15
lemon sorbet
9
13
flourless chocolate cake
mint gelato
13
13
profiteroles
gelato. warm chocolate sauce
13
9
tiramisù
coffee flavored mascarpone cream
9
12
crème brûlée
vanilla bean custard.
12
Honoring reservations up to 15 minutes
Reservations by phone or online only | We do not accept seating requests for specific tables and/or dining rooms