LUPO Italian Ristorante

Genuinely loved the food, drinks and service here. We were looking for a pasta place and stumbled across LUPO so booked a table for later in the day. The restaurant is light, open and airy located up a set of stairs. We were nestled in a corner at the back of the restaurant and sat perpendicular to each other which worked out great for sharing food. The saffron radiatori was our stand out dish, the flavours were great and we said that we could easily come back and eat that again the next day - the highlight of the whole meal. We also had the spicy meatballs which were really tasty. The cocktails went down very nicely, as did the tiramisu which was demolished very quickly. As others have said in their reviews, the service is always what takes it up a notch. From the moment we stepped in to the moment we left we felt welcome and at ease. The waiter explained the whole menu to us, along with the drinks and any offers they had on. I’d recommend booking a table before you come as when we were there many people were queuing for walk ins - you can book a table online on the day and you will be fine. Side note: the bathroom soap smells fantastic and we went and bought some from Rocky afterwards.

We ordered the seafood linguine, spicy rigatoni, carbonara, and the kids’ rigatoni with tomato sauce — all were delicious and well seasoned. The pasta was flavourful and satisfying, especially for a busy Banff restaurant. It’s not the delicate, handmade style you’d find at a little mom-and-pop spot where the chef shops that morning for each table, but it was still excellent quality and clearly made with care. We started with the Caesar salad, which was quite anchovy-forward (we usually prefer a more garlicky one, but that’s just personal taste). The drinks, however, were out of this world, and the service was top-notch — friendly, attentive, and efficient. Overall, LUPO delivers good Italian food in the heart of Banff with a lively atmosphere and fantastic cocktails. Would definitely return next time we’re in town (especially because the service was the better of all we had over our stay).

I kept looking up reviews on where to eat in Banff since there are SO many options all with pretty good ratings. Nearly every Reddit post mentioned Lupo so I had to try it and it did not disappoint. We missed out on making reservations but were seated within 5 minutes at around 5:45-6 on a Saturday in September which we were thrilled about. I would’ve waited though had there been a wait. Food, drinks, service, atmosphere all 10/10. I got the dragonflies in paradise and wolf street hold up cocktails which were both amazing. For food I got the mafaldine limone and my boyfriend got the spicy rigatoni which were both so delicious and flavorful. We did get the focaccia starter which came with 2 pieces. I think this should just come with your pasta instead of costing an extra cost but it’s okay. We will definitely be returning here and recommending it to everyone looking for a place to eat in Banff!

We showed up without a reservation and the place was packed. But they had a first come, first served area which the seating was a covered outdoor patio on the second floor,which we preferd and was lovely! Great service and even better food. We ordered Cesar salad for appetizer. Then for main course we chose chicken parmesan( Which was the best i he e ever had) and believe me i have had them at many restaurants and different countries.) Handmade ribbon pasta with Reggiano, butter and lemon which was second to none! Go there and enjoy a great meal!

Lupo is amazing! Came here to celebrate our birthday and anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious — everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The kid’s meal we ordered came out quickly. The service was just as impressive — the staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Liam is personable. He also made sure that I really liked my drink too. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Highly recommend this place — We’ll definitely be coming back!

Mugs loaded with Tiramisu, all homemade Italian food, what else can go right? If I was local, I'd be in here once a month minimum. The Agnalotti was the unanimous winner of the best dish of the night among my family, who thought everything was delicious. The Chicken Parm service is aggregious, it's a half chicken and boy is it good. I also really liked the Uncle Morty pizza, the Pistachios were undesired by my family, but I thought it was a nice touch. Avalon was a saint of a server. I wish her the best in all her endeavors. She explained to our family all the best spots to make sure we went to in Banff, her and her husband's travel recs, and everything else relevant in the city. She also guided us through the menu and paced our dinner execution flawlessly. Nothing but kudos.

Nice italian spot in the heart of Banff. The restaurant is visually appealing and offers a nice atmosphere. The food was excellent, but maybe a little under my standards for fresh italian pastas in that price range. Felt more generic than homemade to me. Anyways, the scallop crudo is to die for and is a must try for its unique taste. Would go there again if pasta is what I am craving 🍝

We tried the Happy Hour menu and the pizza and pasta were good, except the Cripy Potatoes they had no taste. When we explained this to our server, he basically ignored us and did not offer to redo the dish or take it back. The server also got my drink order wrong. They also did not offer a paper bag for our to go box (pretty standard practice for any restaurant). Would definitely come for the happy hour but the service doesn't justify such high prices.