Lupa Trattoria

Average food overall. Slightly greasy and a tad salty. The noise level was not conducive to a relaxing evening. All the tables around us were filled with very loud conversations that appeared to be competing to be heard. We couldn’t hear each other talk. After a long week at work, this was not the place to start the weekend. The starters were not removed before the entrees arrived. We were missing a knife to eat the entree with. Long wait to order and between courses. Definitely a place for local folks to enjoy.

Excellent food. So tasty! Very good! I had the risotto special (ate the entire plate). Had the caprese (was perfect, so fresh). Had the ravioli special (very, very tasty) & tried the pork chop (yum). Also, what great service, what a super staff! They're so sweet & friendly & on top of things. Cozy, yummy spot. Recommend 👍👌

really charming, authentic and delicious Roma style restaurant. attentive service without being stuffy and clearly a beloved neighborhood eatery. simple dishes in the Roma style made with high quality ingredients and an attention to detail. the menu is small and straightforward- probably not a haven for the vegans and definitely not the gluten free eaters but that’s not what they’re trying to do. it’s home style Italian cooking done exceptionally well. truly a gem- in a city with so much overpriced italian food, Lupa offers excellent value, beautiful presentation and superb flavor.

Had a great dinner at Lupa! Was impressed with the salmon (gluten free) and everyone enjoyed their pasta dishes (which aren’t available gluten free, but there are a ton of other options!) The vibe is wonderfully warm, charming and cozy. Service was exceptional. A great spot!

Great local find that serves authentic offerings with a spin. You almost feel like family when dinning here, service was delightful and food was well balanced! The bruschetta was divine!!!! Crème brûlée was slightly over toasted. Would return!

Everything was great. The flavours, the temperature of the food when served, just fantastic. I did find that my spaghetti was just a tad bit underdone, the other pastas were al-dente. Sorry, I forgot the names of all the dishes. The tiramisu was also so so good! This might be my new favourite Italian in town!

An absolute joy to eat here with very affordable prices. The pasta was delicious we ordered the tortellini with creamy tomato sauce, the mushroom fettuccine and the roasted cheese all of them DELICIOUS the service was fast and friendly. It was very fast as well.

Great place for Italian food, feels very authentic (including the attitude of the waiter, which, like a true Italian, didn't really try to be nice or chat with us). The lasagna I got was a good size portion that tasted great and the tortelloni alla cardinale was a delicious dish, but not really big. Overall, a good place.

Lupe Trattoria is a warm understated spot in Noe Valley serving up fresh, well prepared and well presented Italian dishes. I love the seafood pasta featuring mussels, clams, Shrimp and scallops. My daughter had the pasta with Bolognese and both dishes were awesome. The Pana Cotta was refreshing and a perfect dessert to clear the palette!

The service here is excellent! They hosted a group of 14 for our friend's birthday, and they were very attentive the whole night. We ordered a bunch of appetizers which were all fresh and flavorful as well as a series of wines. I ordered the rigatoni with pink sauce on their special menu, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. It was a bit heavy, and I wish there were more sausage pieces but overall it was scrumptious and satisfying. It was also just enough food.

Classy Italian dishes. Feels like home cooking. Good service, good wine. Adds charm to the neighborhood.

Made an easy reservation for our party of 4 a couple of weeks out for a Friday night dinner. Noe Valley is a sweet neighborhood and though the restaurants and shops were busy, street parking was relatively easy to find, even at 645pm. The restaurant is super cute, split level so the space feels intimate. Diners closest to the street also get to enjoy a lovely fireplace. There's a patio out back with heat lamps, which hearty Bay Area people were enjoying, even on a 50 degree evening. The menu is not huge but the portions are. All four of us ordered red sauce items, all of which were yummy. Pasta was quite heavily dressed so sauce lovers will be extra happy. I want to try the lasagna next time, which the table next to us ordered and which looked terrific. My seafood spaghetti (a special) was FULL of seafood and cooked nicely. Prices are low for what you get. Service was great. Just friendly enough, just present and chatty enough, food was served piping hot from the kitchen. Staff seemed to enjoy working there, which translated into a really nice dining experience.

After nearly a decade of eating here, it's still a wonderful, warm and consistently delicious Italian restaurant. Their pasta is all homemade, and no matter which one you order, you won't be disappointed. I love the bucatini and the tortellini, but they're all good. This local restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone who is local or visiting.

It's such a pleasant surprise when you gamble on new restaurant and it exceeds all expectations. The food here is so delicious, so reasonably priced, we've found our new favorite spot after walking by and giving it a try. Service is impeccable, the place unpretentious. Will definitely be back.

A very solid Italian restaurant in such a cute area! They have a lot of open spots, but I made a reservation just in case! I tried the fettuccini tartufate, potato gnocchi, and the bucatini. All were super delicious - my favorite was the gnocchi because the texture was so soft! The fettuccini tartufate was also so delicious - I'm a sucker for the black truffle sauce. I also loved the mushrooms with the pasta too! The Bucatini was a classic - simple and also delicious. The texture was perfectly Al dente.

Cozy ambiance. Friendly service. And solid food. I like the seafood pasta, and amatriciana.

Oh was an amazing experience at Lupa the service and the service people are amazing. They greet you with a great smile and the food is delicious.

Great, we were coming just before close but knew what we wanted and got great food. Really recommend the tiramisu

Easily my 5th time back & thought I could write a review based on consistency. When: Sunday Evening Dinner / 2 People. How: Made a res through Open Table @6pm. Where: 4109 24th Street / Parking sucks. Who: Me & Better 1/2. Showed up & was seated. Immediately noticed the restaurant was very short-staffed, so that helped set expectations. Once a server eventually showed up (again, short-staffed). What: 2 Apps / 2 Mains Apps: - BURRATA E SPECK - CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA Mains: - FETTUCCINE TARTUFATE / Fresh Pasta - PAPPARDELLE SUGO D'AGNELLO / Fresh Pasta My 2¢: - Both apps were great. Decent portions. The calamari was done perfectly. The speck had a slightly smoked flavor that complemented the burrata. Both had a lightly dressed arugula. Recommend fresh ground pepper on all. - Both mains were delicious & cooked to perfection; Aldente. The fettuccine's aroma of mushrooms was divine. The pappardelle held up to the thick & complex lamb bolognese (no chewiness to the lamb, which was perfect!). Recommend fresh ground pepper & parmigiana. No room for dessert, but I've had the TIRAMISÙ all previous times, and it's really good (B+/A-). I'll be back for sure. OH, nice back patio now.

Well made neighborhood Italian. Ordered lasagna, my favorite for first time in a place as it includes a number of telling ingredients all of which were spot. Risotto with asparagus special was just a bit too dente but veggie notes were fresh and crisp, well defined despite peak season ending more than four months ago. Mexican doesn't have the same flavor as our delta-grown and the shoots don't hold up very well under refrigeration. Only item we would not order again was the tagliere misto which was tasty but didn't justify its price. Wine list was good on tuscan and our reserva had 6 years and was right to drink now (had to chill it as it arrived "kitchen temp"), surely do wish there was more piedmont to go around but that's not something lupa can fix. maybe most enjoyable item was the lemon tart dessert. overall nice cozy place for dinner. cozy is not the term for my first waymo ride later, as it lacked any semblance of the personal touch. i stiffed the driver on the tip.

A cute Italian restaurant with ambient lighting and an outdoor patio seating in Noe valley. I had the fettuccine tartufate, which is fettuccine tossed in sautéed mushrooms and truffle sauce. Topped with copious parmigiana, the dish is an umami BOMB! I dined alone, and the waitress was so kind to check in often on me, and to top off extra cheese. Highly recommend for Italian food in SF.

Had a lovely dinner at Lupa -- a great neighborhood spot. A big draw for us was the large outdoor patio; hidden from the outside, it's a peaceful gem. The Italian fare was very satisfying and there was a very reasonable wine list. The staff is very friendly and accommodated our request to move to a more secluded table. We were able to find street parking in the neighborhood without too much trouble. Definitely recommend!

Kind service. Incredible and unforgettable food! The lasagna was one of my only sources of joy while I was pregnant. Do not get me wrong, I loved it before during and after. I recommend eating half there and then taking the rest home and baking it to reheat for leftovers because it is heavy in all the right ways you want a lasagna to be! The black truffle mushroom risotto special they have is so smooth and tender. I also love their goat cheese salad as a starter to perfectly pair with the wine selection they have. I have enjoyed coming here with friends, family and for a date. It is just wonderful all around 10/10

My fiancé grew up in Noe Valley and suggested this restaurant for my mom's birthday, and I am so glad he did! If you can, ask to sit I. Their back patio because it's very cute! Our waitress was so kind and attentive. They also don't charge you if you bring in a birthday cake from somewhere else (like other restaurants) they even cut it for you and light the candles! The food was so good! My favorite was their bucatini dish, calamari (not fried btw, I prefer it better this way), mussels, and truffle fettuccine! If you want authentic Italian without the fuss and more of a homey feel, come here! They also take reservations through the phone. :)

Came back again on a solo trip. Bought the Bucatini Amatriciana again. Once again, what an absolute treat - was super tasty and the ambiance was perfect for some solo eating. Waitress was fast and allowed for me to get my food nearly instantly - fresh, fast, hot food!

Dined here 04/06, and it was wonderful!! We showed up super early due to our pre dinner activity ending early and the restaurant was happy to seat us early! (Fully did not expect this, and we were so elated- it was cold out!). The service was top notch, very friendly, not pushy at all, and the perfect amount of attentiveness. Food was absolutely delicious, and came out piping hot. Such a little gem- we will definitely be back! Not a 5 star only due to the environment. A little outdated/ lacking character but hey- you're there for the food right?

Lupa is one of our favorite local spots. Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, friendly service. It's our go-to for date night and a nice local place to bring out of town visitors. Favorite dish: The bucatini! But everything we've had here is great.

A delightful Italian spot in the heart of Noe Valley. It's very quaint in the interior, and in the back is a larger-than-expected space with firepits. If it wasn't so cold, I would have preferred to sit in the back. The service is excellent and the servers are so attentive. Every item comes with an offer of fresh-cracked pepper and cheese. I ordered the pasta with seafood, which was a little bland, but my partner had a flavorful truffle pasta that was divine. It is a classy but not too over-the-top place for dinner.

Cute patio outside with warm heaters, great service, delicious food! I'm a fan! Bucatini and pork chop with Brussel sprouts were great. Waiter also recommended the Montepulciano "Scarpone" 2018 wine, and it was very smooth. Tiramisu dessert was the cherry on top for a wonderful meal. I recommend Lupa Trattoria!

At first, the ambiance was lovely and the server was so kind. But, the moment the restaurant got busy everything was very late coming to the table. So late in fact, that we asked to cancel the dessert. "No, no it is right here, we are so sorry, it is coming". We asked again to cancel but with deep apologies they insisted. The restaurant got progressively loud and frenetic- in a way that made it hard to believe they had been in business for so long. We asked that they package it to go please, with the check. After the servers many apologies and 10 min, we left. They may have been apologetic, but clearly not enough to take it off our check. The $10 profiterols were sadly really not worth either the money or the wait. It pains me so much to write this review because it is so hard to run a restaurant these days. The pros: great pasta, nice service. The cons: Delays, acoustics and subpar dessert.

'If I told you the specials, you wouldn't remember them.' Interesting thing to say to someone who has just sat down in your restaurant. There are no excuses.

Great pasta and great bread. Reasonably priced and great service. What more could you ask for in an Italian place? We ordered the gnocchi al cinghiale and the pappardelle sugo D'agnello. Both were excellent in terms of sauce and the pasta itself, cooked to perfection! We also really enjoyed the vibe of the store, has a cozy, family-owned kind of atmosphere. This place is definitely a hidden gem and we will be coming back to try more.

Lupa is fantastic. One of the only authentic Roman restaurants around. The food is always amazing and the ambiance is quiet and comfortable, and great for families. The outdoor seating is nice and cozy. I've been eating at Lupa for over 18 years and keep coming back. Try the scamorza for an appetizer and the profiteroles for dessert!

I can see why there are so many good reviews here. I only had a takeout order and I was so pleasantly surprised by our meal! Last month, we ordered two pasta dishes and two entree dishes for a little birthday dinner at home for four people. Portions were generous, so had enough for leftovers. The two hightlights: * Pan Roasted Duck Breast - Duck was cooked perfectly, even after a quick reheat when we got home. Farro and beans were a good complement. I wasn't sure if I was a fan of the sauce in the beginning, but the sweetness of it grew on me. * Fettuccine Tartufate - Simple but so rich and so good. Must get. Ordering over the phone was a breeze. The man who took my order was friendly as well. So glad to have supported a well-loved neighborhood spot!

Great little Italian spot despite what some "one star" self-proclaimed foodies, entitled service dog owners, and Open Table resrvation-challenged former patrons may have thought. Great pasta, nice ambiance. Outdoor patio very nice. Will definitely return.

First time here and we had a great experience dining in their patio. Quaint patio located in the back of the kitchen with space heaters which we didn't need on this brisk night. Service was excellent here providing thoughtful recommendations for food and wine. Note: Parking is free on the street after 6 pm so should be able to find parking near by. We started with the Tagliere for 2. I enjoyed the prosciutto the most while my girlfriend enjoyed the speck. No shortage of Fontina cheese on the plate, and they do a good job keeping the bread & oil coming which the stomach appreciates and the waist line does not. I got lasagna for my entree which was topped with a delicious meat sauce with mozzarella and parmiggiano cheeses on it. The cheese was oozing out of the pasta in the best way possible. I wish I had another half a slice given the price point, but its understandable given the area and ambiance. Overall we had a very good time at Lupa Trattoria. If you want to have a nice night out with your better half this is a good place to go.

Cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant. Really love the ambiance here. It's nice, but also relaxed and unpretentious. Between four people, we split two appetizers and two pastas, which actually seemed like wayyy too much food. $30 per person

An Elegant Corner of Rome, in Noe Valley. My husband and I reserved a table for two on a chilly, windy April evening. At the entrance we were happy to see that the founder of Rome, Romulus, and his twin brother, Remus, were being well nourished by the she-wolf (Lupa) who lends her name to the restaurant. Earth-toned walls and softly glowing lighting accompanied the quiet Italian pop music. Both our servers were Italian-speaking and my self-taught Italian was tolerated, even encouraged. We ordered main dishes; mine the rack of lamb with reduced balsamic sauce, kale, mashed potatoes and carrots; hubby's duck breast, green beans and farro, and the server convinced us to order a Caesar salad, which arrived crisp, *not* gloppy, not too salty. The main dishes were very carefully presented and fresh. But I had to ask about the bread: crusty, dense, begging to be dipped in the tangy olive oil. I asked the server about it and - it is made onsite! Available for sale! A bottle of Primitivo wine (Puglia), after a couple of minutes to breathe, was the perfect company for the food. When it was time to break our diets, we went for the torta di cioccolata, most of which came home with us to be savored over the next two days. Auguri to chef Stefano Coppola, the charming staff and worthy kitchen crew! Ci torneremo!

I should have saved my plane fare to Italy and just come here instead. Rome and Florence are overrated anyway. Too many rude people, old cobblestone roads, and overpriced mediocre pasta. Not so here. Here, at Lupa Trattoria their Fettuccine Tartufate (Homemade fettuccine with porcini, shitake and oyster mushrooms in a black truffle sauce) is one of my favorite pasta dishes. Flavor wise, it tasted better than the $300 white truffle pasta dish I had in Rome near the Pantheon, and the similar priced black truffle one in New York. This one is only $16.00.! What a bargain. It's oily, yes, but that's because it has truffle oil so expect it to be. Their Caesar salad is just okay. Their pasta is what I've always had, and to be honest, I've only tried their pasta with lamb meat sauce, or their lasagna. All of which are consistently good, but hands down their Fettuccine Tartufate is the best. Sure there's no Roman Coliseum nearby, or Trevi Fountain to throw your loose change into afterwards. But you're paying for pasta; tourist staples are something different altogether. I'm saying 4 stars because the service has been hit or miss the 5 times or so that I've been here.

From the outside, this place is very unassuming-- honestly I thought it was closed when I came to the door! But I'm so happy I ended up coming in and giving it a shot since I had a great experience here! The fettuccine is really tasty and unique, especially if you're a fan of mushrooms. It has a nice, light taste and has a nice truffle aroma. Personally next time, I'd pair it with something with a strong taste, since this ones pretty subtle. The service is also fantastic-- our waitress was kind, attentive, and made great recommendations. Overall I'd probably come here again; both the service and food are great!

We took our friend here for his 30th birthday and we were so disappointed by the way we were treated. We ordered Prosecco, a bottle of red wine, veal, ravioli, carpaccio, three desserts and some other appetizers. Needless to say, when the $320 bill arrived and we were immediately asked to leave because "we have a lot of people waiting outside," we were pretty shocked. When we explained we needed some more time, she insisted. We were asked to leave twice. Pretty bad... We have never been asked to leave any sit down restaurant before, and we were simply enjoying our dessert and trying to celebrate our friend's special day. Not only was our friend appalled, we were very saddened by the rude service. A very fun meal, spoiled by bad service.

First word of advice is that this place is a bit hard to find at first. There's no big sign with the name on it, but you'll see a sign saying "outdoor dining area available" and if you come closer you can see the restaurant name. I came here for outdoor dining on a weekday evening with a group of friends. They have a lovely outdoor patio with heaters. Let me start off by saying the food here is definitely decent. There were just enough small off things to make me give it a three instead of a four star. First off, the bread for starters was sadly cold. This started off the dinner with a slight disappointment but we were hungry enough it was no big deal. The butternut squash ravioli (3.5/5): it's flavored well and tasty but QUITE sweet and spiced with cinnamon and other sweeter flavors. If you expect it to be savory it might be a surprise. Lamb bolognese (3.5/5): there's nothing explicitly wrong but I found the flavor mild for bolognese. I wish there was more of every flavor in it. Seafood soup (4.5/5): this was good! Very tasty and well made, maybe a little too salty is all. That said these dishes could be up to someone else's palette.

A gem in the Noe Valley Hood...a great menu filled with plates to tease your taste buds. The pasta selection is ample which leads to the difficult decision, Which to choose? I had the blood orange fennel salad, and the sole which was generous and so delish. Service is friendly and attentive. Time between next course was spot on. Our table enjoyed...the gnocchi, the butternut squash raviolis, the pork chop and the veal. We have eaten here a few times in the past and were so happy they have continued to survive during the pandemic. It's restaurants like this that add to the culinary tapestry of SF.

Definitely a hidden gem! Make a reservation before coming! We got lucky there was an empty table for 2 when my friend and I arrived. It sounded like the table after us had a bit of trouble for walk in and this was a Wednesday night. The staff here takes COVID very seriously. While the staff was setting up our table, the restaurant has mixed up some guys order and the guy gave the restaurant bread back and they could not accept it. So the guy ended up taking away a free loaf. (Not sure if the bread came with his meal or not for take out) Any the food was very good. Everything was hand made in house. My friend got the lasagna and I got the fettuccine. I would highly recommend the fettuccine! For an Italian restaurant the bill ended up being $56. Not cheap but certainly not expensive. I would come back again. We were seated inside but I heard the patio was very nice.

I recently had the most extraordinary farro here, and I never thought I'd ever say those words about any farro dish!! But this was so delicious, so full of complex, full flavor...and only the accompaniment to the also-delicious duck, as part of the Anatra Al Marsala!! But when it comes down to it, EVERYTHING I've ever ordered from Lupa Trattoria has been absolutely DELICIOUS!! The Pappardelle Sugo D'agnello (ribbons of fresh pasta in a lamb sauce) is to-die-for, the Bucatini Amatriciana (a classic preparation with caramelized onion, pancetta and Romano cheese) is a perfect execution of this dish, the Gnocchi al Cinghiale (gnocchi in a braised boar sauce) is sublimely meaty, and the Ravioli alla Modenese (housemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and spinach) in a brown butter and sage sauce...what's not to like??? We always share a burrata and speck salad (with arugula!), and also enjoy the well-prepared Carpaccio di Carne. Sometimes we also split their classic Caesar, because yum! And my dining experience isn't complete without a piece of their Tiramisu, which is *almost* as good as the one I make (what, I still like my own best!). The dining room is split into two levels: The lower level is WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE if you simply want to come in and pick up take-out or be seated on that level...But that means if you rely on a wheelchair, you won't be able to access the upper level and any bathroom they might have. Last time we got food from Lupa, we got take-out, so this wasn't an issue for me personally...and at that time (a month or two ago), they weren't doing indoor seating on the lower level, so definitely call ahead of time to see what your options are. This is the kind of restaurant you take your parents when they come visit you in San Francisco: Warmly-lit, quaint, great food, Italian accents, and excellent service, in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood, right on a nice main street to meander along for an after-dinner walk. It'd also be great for a more formal date (do the young kids even do anything other than coffee or drinks anymore??). I love this kind of restaurant, it reminds me of an older generation of restaurants, of genteel dining where it isn't too loud to hear the people you're eating with, where the food is delicious and plentiful, but made with classic old-country recipes, rather than foodie ingredients you have to google before ordering. I really wish there were more restaurants like Lupa Trattoria...this place really IS a gem!!

After my favorite Italian Restaurant in San Francisco closed its doors after decades of serving wonderful Italian food in San Francisco, I was determined to find another such place, and feel like the authenticity and flavors of true Italian cooking are found at Lupa Trattoria! Our waiter was friendly. attentive and from Italy itself, so there is not much more to ask for than that! Our meal started with broccoli soup, which I've never had other than broccoli cheese. I gotta say (and despite the cheese lover I am) this soup was delicious with a dash of fresh ground black pepper gave it just the right touch! Next came the Lasagna, WOW, was it good! The portion was generous and the pasta was home made! So authentic of the flavors and textures I know traveling to Italy. The slice was so large, there was no way to finish it, because I wanted to leave room for the panna cotta for dessert. Ordered a cup of espresso and the raspberry panna cotta was the perfect end to the meal! Light, smooth and flavorful the panna cotta was just right! I highly recommend Lupa Trattoria to you based on the food, service and quaintness of the restaurant, all very good marks from me. Be sure to call ahead for reservations because the restaurant is not that large and it gets quite busy, especially on Saturday nights (which was the night I was there)

We loved every aspect of this meal. Our server was fantastic, the patio and interior are intimate and lovely. We had delicious wine, lamb sugo, seared duck, and lamb chop! Go!!!

I was craving delicious pasta after my vacation to Italy was cancelled due to COVID 19 and came across Lupa Trattoria in SF. Their menu looked delicious and I was excited to hear that they were open for takeout during the shelter in place. I ordered the Fettuccine Tartufate and my boyfriend had the Pappardelle Sugo D'Agnello. Both dishes were extremely delicious and full of flavor. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. I was craving something full of truffle flavor and the fettuccine truly hit the spot - I loved that the dish was rich and flavorful, but not heavily creamy like most fettucine pastas. The portion sizes were huge as well and they included a side of bread and parm. The staff was super sweet both over the phone and when we went in to pick up the order. We definitely plan to return again when the restaurant reopens or dine in.

NOT WORTH IT! Denied my service dog, extremely rude and then said we didnt have reservations when we legitimately called 20 minutes before arriving. will be reporting owner.

Lupa is a solid neighborhood Italian restaurant in Noe Valley. My friends and I came here for a boy's night out and had a nice dinner. We shared the meat and cheese plate as our appetizer and the profiteroles for dessert. My entree was the seafood risotto which was huge and had generous servings of seafood. Risotto was well executed and the overall meal was good. Service was attentive and, with tax and tip and a drink, this was about $80 per person. The restaurant itself can get a bit loud but I'd recommend them for a nice family dinner if you are in the area.

the food is amazing!!! the tortelloni alla cardinale and panna cotta ai frutti di bosco is delicious!!!!

What a lovely Italian restaurant, we sat on their heated back patio and had a great dinner. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the food is delicious. My favorite was the pear, prosciutto and mascarpone starter. Our entrees were perfect as well, I enjoyed the fresh pasta and mushrooms and my fiancé had the rack of lamb. Well priced Italian red wine complemented the meal. We finished off the meal with a delicious creme brûlée, I was bummed they didn't have a dessert wine but was very pleased with the meal overall. We'll be back!!

If zero stars were a possibility, this would be zero stars. We were excited to try this Italian bistro in Noe Valley Based on some of the reviews. We made a reservation on the patio because we have a service dog and prefer to keep her outdoors when possible. When we arrived, we had to enter the restaurant in order to summon someone to acknowledge our reservation...nobody came to greet us, and we stood there for a number of minutes waiting for some acknowledgment that never came. When the manager finally arrived, he did not see our dog as she was lying down in her normal assumed position as she is trained to do. He began to direct us towards an indoor table, but then we told him we had an outside reservation which was right about the time he noticed our service dog. He immediately pitched a fit and told us no dogs are allowed in the restaurant. I tried to explain that this was a service dog, and that I had the appropriate documentation to prove such. He could care less and basically kicked us out of the restaurant. I stopped to remind him that there are laws around ADA compliance and service dogs, but he could give a fat rats behind. I served this country in Iraq and a result of my injuries requires I have a service dog. The fact that this arrogant, tone deaf management of this restaurant does not recognize what the laws are is deplorable. They could have the best food in the world and I would never know about it because of their arrogance. If nothing else, avoid this place at a principal.

The freshest pasta, great service! Love the ambiance on the outside patio. I could see this being a really lovely date night spot - very romantic. I was with 3 friends this first time though. We had a wonderful time over dinner, dessert, and wine (delish Chianti). The heat lamps kept us toasty even on a very cold mid-December night. The gnocchi in wild boar sauce is SO good. I'm forever spoiled for gnocchi. The Saltimbocca...the grilled Calamari...perfect. My friend's rack of lamb LOOKED AMAZING. We all ate every bite. I can't wait to try more dishes. Will definitely be back with my husband...

absolutely fantastic! perfectly cooked al dente bucatini pasta! a not too stuffy and reasonably priced delicious italian restaurant in SF?! definitely will be coming back here. recommend!

A local's restaurant! Great Italian flare and attentive servers. Many items on the Roman-influenced menu are homemade -- especially the pastas. A bit on the pricier side (although reasonable), but the flavors were well-balanced. I've ordered the LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE (homemade lasagna) and a pasta special with a spicy tomato sauce. Yum! I'd dine here with friends over a bottle of red wine.

For starters, we ordered the prosciutto and carpaccio. Prosciutto had a well balanced flavor combo of sweet and salty. The carpaccio was ok. We ordered the rack of lamb and grilled hen, both were pretty mediocre. The hen was dry while the lamb didn't have enough meat to it. A little disappointment considering all the reviews I read about this place. What i liked the most were the pastas. We ordered the fettuccine tratufate and penne all arrabbiata. The arrabbiata was one of the best I've had. It had a perfect spicy chili zing to it without overpowering tamato flavor. The fettuccine was subtle with a nice rich truffle flavor. The ambiance in Lupa gives a nice cozy feeling, however, our server didn't give us the same friendly vibes, maybe because it was a busy Saturday night? The tables are extremely small, especially for 4 people, at least inside the restaurant. We saw some couples struggling with their plates on a table of 2 as well. We did not check out the outdoor seating area as it was cold. Parking can be an issue, especially on weekends. They do not have designated parking spots or valet service. I would recommend this place for their pastas instead of their secondi piatti dishes.