Lupa Trattoria
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 282-5872
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Castro Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Lupa Trattoria – by Marcia Smart
The Scene
The front entrance, etched with Rome's legendary twin founders Remus and Romulus, belies the casual neighborhood feel inside, with wood tables, a fireplace and a gleaming steel-topped kitchen. The brightly lit, quiet space is populated with small groups of Castro locals, taking a breather from the neighborhood party scene.
The Food
The northern Italian menu focuses on seasonal Roman-influenced fare. Bucatini Amatriciana is a perfect balance of salty and acidic, and penne with spicy tomato sauce is simple and satisfying. Less successful is the house-made ricotta and spinach ravioli, which can have a watery, flavorless filling. Nightly fish specials, such as halibut, are sometimes overcooked, so stick with meat entrees such as a succulent, juicy Cornish hen.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitAsk to sit upstairs, where you'll be away from the drafty door and near the goings-on of the open kitchen.
What to DrinkOrder a glass of dessert wine to end your meal. With five good options by the glass, you can have your pick of port, moscato or vin santo.
User Reviews for Lupa Trattoria
05/11/2008 Posted by piotrowski
GREAT ITALIAN FOOD without N. Beach prices, parking or wait times. We take out of town guests here including the Italian ones. Everyone loves it. It has a wonderful neighborhood atmosphere. Most of the staff are Italian or speak it fluently. This isn't the Americanized red sauce stuff. (I do not think I've ever eaten anything here with a red sauce.) The wine list is simple yet it has many wonderful wines of Italy with a knowledgeable staff. I've learned the owner / chef had a restaurant in Rome before coming to America and many of the wait staff are Italian students. The staff works well together. The fish specials are wonderful but don’t expect to see salmon in 2008 because it is not available wild and they do not serve farmed. (Yah!) Although we live in the East Bay, we have become regulars. Were a little biased but for good reason. Buon appetito! PS: The bread is really fresh and gooood...
08/28/2007 Posted by eurosurfergirl
Coming from Italy and now living here, this is one of my favorite places! I just wish I found it sooner when I moved here 9 months ago. Service is impeccable, I always go a little early so that the waiter isn't swamped and can actually hang out and talk a little. Every suggestion he's made has been wonderful even though I mostly try the specials each time I go. Lupa and La Ciccia are by far the best little authentic italian restaurants in the city!!
Pros: Not too many people know about this place yet
Cons: Stomach never big enough to eat everything I want here!
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