Lupa
Prices
Average main course: $18.
AmEx, Disc, MC, V.
Description
This much-hyped trattorria sure packs em in. The frenetic paceof the staff, the bar, the adjacent table just off your elboware further aggravated by a solid layer of techno. Knowledgeable staff brings fantastic wines from a manageable list, but overall the food proves uneven. An orecchiette with greens and sausage packs a rich, spicy punch, but the ricotta gnocchi can be overcooked. A silky smooth panna cotta is worth the visit, while both the saltimbocca and pork shoulder can be heavy handed. Is Lupa resting on its laurels a bit early?
Hours
Daily noon–midnight.
Ricotta gnocchi were light little puffs, sublime and heavenly w/fennel infused tomato sauce that coated every bite. Fantastic! As was the exquisitely beautiful Prickly Pear-Ginger Pork that melted in my mouth with its lovely glaze...was tender beyond words. Lovely plate of Skate was buttery-lemony sprinkled w/Capers and reminiscent of Sicily. Lively atmosphere and very attentive staff.