Lupa Osteria Durbanville

1401 reviews

The Village Square, Queen St, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa

www.lupa.co.za

+27878221655

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Lupa Osteria Durbanville is a Restaurant located at The Village Square, Queen St, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa. It has received 1401 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday12-10PM
Tuesday12-10PM
Wednesday12-10PM
Thursday12-9PM
Friday12-10PM
Saturday12-10PM
Sunday12-10PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Lupa Osteria Durbanville: The Village Square, Queen St, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa

  • Lupa Osteria Durbanville has 4.4 stars from 1401 reviews

  • Restaurant

  • "Visted on 30 Nov at 7pm"

    "My wife wanted to visit this Italian restaurant for quite a while now, as she heard such wonderful reports"

    "Don't often venture out for graze in the Northern pastures, but when we do, we do it with gusto"

    "Wow what a huge disappointment"

    "We booked a booth 2 days in advance"

Reviews

  • Ramone Pickover

Visted on 30 Nov at 7pm. Our starter and desert courses were exceptional. But I can not say the same for our main courses, my Brown Butter Butternut Ravioli was probably the worst I've had in a long time. The butter was not browned at all, and it was basically a butter soup. The Ravioli itself was also greatly undercooked and 3 of them had burst during cooking, meaning they were not constructed and sealed correctly. My wife also had very hard spinach stalks in her hake dish. Then we were sitting next to a table of 4very loud woman, who really disrupted the romantic dinner we were having. The floor managers and waiters didn't do anything about it really, even though other tables complained about them too. They were banging on the tables, getting up and doing silly dances, and extremely loud that we couldn't hear each other speak. I don't mind people having a good time, but then go to a bar or club for this sort of thing. Disappointed that nothing was done about it by staff. That said, our waitress, Khuliswa was brilliant and very attentive. Overall, I was very disappointed, as I heard the food was to die for, and especially considering it's Italian, a Pasta dish should not be the worst thing we had all night. I'll come again to give them a second chance, and hopefully the atmosphere is improved and they get Pasta right this time....

  • Anton Stoltz

My wife wanted to visit this Italian restaurant for quite a while now, as she heard such wonderful reports. Unfortunately, we didn't have such a wonderful experience today. It started with terrible background music of a lady screaming- completely unrelated music- sorry not music - noise. We really got the sense our waitres didn't want to be there, wasn't friendly & we waited a loooong time for our drinks & then later also for our food order. It wasn't busy maybe 4 or 5 tables - so there wasn't a real reason why we had to wait so long. She got my wives order wrong- my wife asked for bacon instead of ham- and asked for 'Penne'. When she started bringing our food to the table , she remembered the bacon instead of the Ham & quickly asked the kitchen to change it. This resulted that we were halfway through our meal before my wives' food came. When it did eventually come, we saw that it wasn't Penne but Fettuccine. My wife said that it was fine and the food was really tasty & good. So it was mainly the terrible music & poor service that left us a bit disappointed. The food was good though.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 100–150
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

  • Garth Breytenbach Poormanscaviar

Don't often venture out for graze in the Northern pastures, but when we do, we do it with gusto. Googled some of the eateries that side and the parm wheel always been on the radar, so found Lupa Osteria which does a lil homemade pasta and the infamous parmesan wheel Carbonara. Sexy spot with modern decor and nice touches with their branding and modern New York style booth seating etc. Was quiet for lunch this day but service attentive and good knowledge on the produce and dishes. Opted for the spinach ball fettuccine with chilli, creamy and good but could have bit more vooma flavour wise. Bolognese had a bit of a creamy base, but was extremely moreish with great flavours. We also got the waitress to fire up the parm wheel and had a bit of the Carbonara- great little display and worth the excursion, was good, hearty, creamy and have ticked it off the bucket list *is on the pricier side, but was worth trying. Fresh condiments to bolster the pastas or pizzas if needed. Pizzas also looked really good, but for another time.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 200–250
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Parmesan Wheel

  • Liesl Robinson

Wow what a huge disappointment. We waited 1h30min for our food to arrive, when it eventually came 1 of the orders was incorrect. I ordered an aubergine vegetarian dish and meatballs arrived. The manager, with whom we had already spoken to regarding the extremely long wait, assured us that it would be a few minutes to bring me the correct dish as they have them prepared. While I waited my son and daughter started their meal. My daughter's meal was full of meat but my son's hardly had any. The sauce was watery and rather bland. My dish arrived and it looked appealing but it was ice cold in the middle it was obvious that it had been thawed then heated but only the top layer was warm. We called the manager again who was rather sarcastic and basically told us to go. I tried to explain that we weren't being unreasonable and that my food was still frozen in the middle but his attitude was not what I would have expected when they were at fault...just to note the table next to us got up and walked out as they too were frustrated by the long wait. Such a pity as we were really looking forward to going here and this ruined our evening.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Val Stegmann

We booked a booth 2 days in advance. It was to be our first time there. On arrival, we were told that someone else was occupying our table. We had to wait for them to get the person occupying our booth to vacate it. Then they showed us to our table. The table was dirty and the (tattered) bench chair was full of food crumbs. There were only 4 tables occupied in the whole restaurant but the waiter didn't bother to serve us. I had to go and ask for the manager to get anyone to come and clean, set the table and offer us anything. Even so, they didn't pick up the pace. The manager wore a sweatshirt that he used to paint with before. Twice, I had to go to the kitchen hatch to ask for bottled water that we ordered but was not delivered. Food was not bad, but I'd rather stay away. It does not cost a lot to train people and to pay attention, but rather commitment from the owner - we could see that this was non existant. I'm sorry, but Lupa is a lost cause.. They're obviously are not making money, but the way they're going, it's not going to be long...
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • Daniel John

A simple yet elegant interior design. Friendly staff welcome you and make sure you are attended to throughout the evening. I appreciated the homemade pasta. It makes for an enhanced taste experience. Located within the Durbanville Village Square complex. Ample parking space is available either in front of the restaurant or else in the underground parking garage. Perfect place for dining on your own also.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 250–300
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Truffled Carbonara Pasta
Vegetarian options
There are several options for vegetarians available to choose from
Dietary restrictions
The kitchen will try to accommodate your specific needs
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot, Paid parking garage
Parking
Park in front of the restaurant or else in the underground parking garage
Wheelchair accessibility
It is located on street level and completely accessible to wheelchair users

  • Charmaine Sanders

Had my pre birthday lunch at Lupa Village Square. I just cannot understand why this place is not as busy as it should be on a Saturday lunch time. We ordered a wide range from Pizza, pasta and not to mention the sirloin steak on a bed of risotto. The flavors we delicious and cooked exactly to order. Portion sizes were perfect. I would suggest not to have a starter and main meal if you want dessert. We just could not . The prices compare very favorable to other restaurants in the same block. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone, who wants great food. We even did a take out order for someone at home that could not make it to the restaurant.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Meatballs, Cajun Chicken Pizza, Beef Burger, Pizza

  • Jeska Roelofs

My favourite restaurant, have visited quite a few times now. I always go for their trio of stuffed pasta (vegetarian) and it's so delicious - pizza is a win as well, and they also have great-tasting cocktails. We love to go for the Sunday - Monday pizza special, which is a great save! I have to admit, every time we have been there, their service isn't super fast (a tad bit slow)/ however it isn't really something that bothers us that much, as the staff is always friendly and food is worth the wait.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
They have lovely vegetarian options - the trio of stuffed pasta is a win and also veg pizza options - they also allow me to substitute meat products on pizza with vegetarian options.

  • Keagan JansenVan Rensburg

We had a reservation booked for 7PM this evening and when arriving, we stood at the door for 5 minutes unattended. When someone attended to us, we were told that they do not have seats for us because they had overbooked (no call or email to let us know prior). I then asked if we could sit at what looked like an open seat and we were told we could go seat ourselves. After 10 minutes of sitting at the table, we had not been greeted by any staff or given any menus; at this point we decided to leave instead. I understand that 7PM on a Friday is a busy time for restaurants and we were naturally expecting to wait a bit but not being able to commit to a customers reservation or do the basics like greeting and seating your customer with a menu was quite disappointing after friends had recommended Lupa to us.

  • Malcolm Wright

Another good evening spent with friends. We were greeted well by the friendly hostess and seated promptly. We had a table for 8 pretty much in the middle of the restaurant but a bit closer to the kitchen. Nice setting and atmosphere with a full house. We had some starters and cocktails which were very nice. For mains we ordered a variety of dishes from the burger to the steak to the spaghetti and meatballs to the chicken and prawn pasta and the calamari. The steaks were done to perfection and tasted great. The pasta with chicken and prawns or scamorza, was very tasty and filling. Good service from David and with a full restaurant we only waited 25 minutes for mains. We were all happy with our mains. Dessert was simple and yum. Thanks again for a great evening.

  • Wanja Coetzee

Best pasta in town! Very flavourful! Highly recommend! I always visit them for their Alfredo pasta with extra added pineapple for a hint of sweetness! Trust me it's amazing! Love it! I also took a take away pizza. The pizza was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. Just another good pizza. I have visited a few authentic Italian pizza places before and this pizza didn't have the signature Italian flavour. Don't get me wrong, the pizza is still delicious. Just don't expect super special Italian pizza flavours. The atmosphere is always so warm and welcoming. The waiters are also very helpful and well informed. Will definitely see me again soon for some pasta
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Marizanne van Wyk

What an exciting experience! I loved the lively atmosphere, and the service was very good. My boyfriend and I both had the “Lupa signature pasta”, which I would definitely recommend! Not only does it taste great, but it’s something I’ve never seen before! Such a wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend going here!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 250–300
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Parmesan Wheel
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot, Paid parking garage
Parking
The parking usually looks full, but just go to the undercover parking, I’ve always found space there!

  • Izak Henning

Been here a few times and have never left dissatisfied. With my latest experience, i was left disappointed. I had a starter and a main. The main meal was delicious, however half of the rotolo i had as a starter was still frozen. I literally bit into ice, which was a big disappointment. Sent it back to the kitchen immediately. The vibe was busy and cozy, as always though. Edit: i was requested to contact Lupa Osteria by way of Google chat. Having a Huawei device: that is not possible as Google Play store apps dont work on Huawei. If i could perhaps get an email address to contact, i will gladly do so. Until then: my review stays as is.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Gail Meyer

Absolutely magical meal @ LUPA OSTERIA. Heard about their PARMESAN WHEEL FETTUCCINE CARBONARA and HAD to go... The food was divine. Our waitress was great, nice to have propper table service. Unfortunately our food took very long, and we ended up being the last table in the restaurant to be served. Like an hour at least, so they lost a star for that. But honestly, will definitely be back. Call to reserve your table ahead, they are very busy and popular. Ask for a booth or table away from the front door.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 400–450
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Ruan Stander

Absolutely delicious and enjoyable evening, good wine, great food and friendly service. We had the following: 1. CARPACCIO for starter(delicious, well balanced with a hint of acidity and parmesan shavings, tender beef and beautifully presented) 2.Lupa signature pasta made in the Parmesan wheel (Made tableside, absolutely creamy, well balanced and fresh, chewy pasta you could taste was home made) 3. Gnocchi with prawns, Chorizo, chilly and cream (velvet gnocchi, and the sauce was an atomic bomb of flavour, bit of spice, crunchy succulent prawns and pieces of Chorizo) Would highly recommend
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • William Woods

My wife and I was referred to this restaurant by a close friend so my expectations were quite high to start with especially for my birthday dinner. We were greeted and seated very professionally and received our first round of drinks quite quick but then everything went downhil. We order a starter and our mains together, the starter came about 15 minutes later, but our mains toke close to another hour.... the waiter said that they did not expect such a high volume and didnt have enough cheese wheels The pasta special they are known for was very disappointing, maybe I just had a bad batch. Cocktails werent bad though

  • Morné Boshoff

We were a group of 6 that went for a birthday celebration. The person celebrating a birthday gets a discount on their bill - how awesome! The vibe in the restaurant is great. You immediately feel welcome. Service was quick even though they were very busy. The food was delicious. From the foccacia for starter to the mains of pizzas and pastas - not one of us complained about the food. They have an Italian menu and what I liked about it was the fact that they don't have 100's of dishes. The dishes that they make, they make well! We had desert as well - my chocolate fondant was heaven in a cup! Definitely going back.

  • Jason Brink

We Had a great dine in experience food was amazing. We waited a while but it was well worth the wait. We enjoyed our dine in so much we decided to order takeaways today which was an absolute joke! Ordered Lasagna and Lupo full portion pasta. The Lasagna was pathetically small, it was like we were given a kiddies portion due to the fact we ordered takeaways. Will definitely be skeptical to order takeaways again due to this.Was looking forward to a nice portion of Lasagna, finished it in 2 seconds disappointed to say the least!
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Terry Smith01

Food was great but the service was slow. I understand that it was Mother's Day and that they were busy,but to wait an hour and a half for you food was a bit long. They were very accommodating when I needed to change the number of people around the table.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 250–300
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Meatballs
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid parking garage
Parking
Parked in the basement parking area.

  • Ashlee de Klerk

We ordered the hake and sirloin. The hake received rave reviews with the lemon and caper topping, but the sirloin not so much. The sirloin had a bbq sauce which just doesn’t work in an Italian setting. Then it also was not cooked as requested…twice. The risotto that accompanied it was amazing though! The desserts were average- the panna cotta and berries were delicious but the chocolate mousse lacked aeration and was overly sweet. Service was good and manager/owner was helpful when the steak complaint was raised. May be back to try a pasta and the crème brûlée.

  • Jorica Theunissen

Is there 10 stars?? This place is awesome. They made a little mistake with our reservation. Instead of today they made it 23.06.2019. Ha ha. But it's my friends birthday? But within less than 5 minutes we had champagne and a nice table. Food is outstanding. When we asked for the dessert menu. The manager gave us desserts on the house. And when we paid,my friends meal were on the house seeing that it was his birthday. Never expected so much treatment and spoils! Thank you so much Lupa Osteria. We already discussed our next visit and meals.

  • Nikhil Sewdass

Extremely good service, the staff were very accommodating. Very good good and very well priced, I would definitely recommend. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 200–250
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza
Vegetarian options
Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, they have things to cater for plenty of dietary requirements
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot

  • Marlene De Wet

As i am sitting here and eating my much anticipated Gnocchi de sol, it feels like im chewing on rubber, from the gnocchi to the pieces of chorizo. My husband's pizza is also a disappointment, the base must be from a few days old, not used to this quality from Lupa. Will most definitely not order again. Where is the quality control?? The biltong in my fridge is fresher than this chorizo.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 250–300
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 1

  • Emilyn Costa

It's an amazing restaurant with Rome's flavour. The environment is modern but cozy. The service is friendly and the food is super delicious from pizza to pasta. For something special I got a carbonara pasta prepared directly in a cheese (the menu photo stamped) which costs around R250. The desert is also great and delicious .
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 250–300
Vegetarian options
There was vegetarian pasta and pizza
Parking
Free parking inside the complex

  • Amber Toerien

Delicious food and great service. From the milkshakes to pizza, pasta and dessert I was nothing but IMPRESSED. They've definitely earned a spot in my top 3 Italian restaurants in Cape Town!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking garage
Parking
Safe parking with security and boom access

  • Carli Venter

The best experience we have ever had. Drinks came fast. Waiter (King Mugwagwa) was absolutely friendly, as well as rest of the staff. Food was brought out hot and together to the table. No issues at all. Was so nice that we dipped the pizza in the Alfredo sauce. Was absolutely devine and we cannot praise Lupa staff enough. Thank you for making a terrible restaurant day experience in one of magic. Ps. Love the straw idea...people need to experience for themselves❤

  • Digital Nomad

Popped through for their lunch special Fish was completely over cooked and rubbery. Risotto flavors were nice. However portions were laughable. Restaurant has not been maintained. Seats are in disrepair and service is far from what it used to be when Ashley & other managers were on site. Will not be supporting any time soon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Griet du Plessis

The seafood pasta with fennel cream was very disappointing with only 3 prawns and 2 mussels and no taste of fennel. It was served inside a large piece of foil and we had to send it back to be plated. The gnocchi was overcooked and dry and there were very little meat in the ragù sauce (maybe 1 or 2 grams at most).
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Carl Thomas

Had to be a 5 for me... Not just for the really good food, but the amazing service. We really enjoyed our starters and mains, in hindsight we ordered too much food but everything was delicious. The service was amazing, we were well taken care of and it was prompt and efficient. My wife needed the ladies, which is in the centre and not the restaurant itself and the waitress walked her there and then waited for her and walked her back.

  • George Mugabe

I just want to give thanks to king our waiter for looking after us on our time there Jerry thanks for your kindness and hospitality the Mugabe family will come back to visit you guys we had a wonderful time remarkable stuff
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 450–500
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza
Vegetarian options
Very nice food

  • Chris de Brouwer

Remains a favorite restaurant and the food is always exceptionally good. Staff very friendly. They were setting up for a big group (45) and we were asked to move table from a very nice spot to a booth so even though we like the place, the staff and the food we end up at a less nice table like in my previous review when I had booked in advance abd ended up at a table where all the dishes were distributed from.

  • Johan Fritz

Definately a 10 out of 5 from us . . .from the time we arrived until we left, the service and especially the owner coming around, with the passion of the place oozing out of him, the personal attention from him and the staff, the food, the atmosphere, design and decor . . . . .WOW . . . . you will see us again and again and again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+

  • Lise-Mari Gillespie

Pizza Romulus and Pasta wheel was amazing! Had the crêpes and cremino, every cal worth it. Best part, toddler got dough and cutters to entertain herself
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Parmesan Wheel, Nutella Crepe
Kid-friendliness
Kiddies menu is great, toddler eats most of the selection available

  • Morne Rudolph

Little gem in Durbanville. Loved my Gnocci Del Sol. Excellent service received from our waiter. Unfortunately, the cocktails weren't good. Almost everything had lemon juice and tasted the same. But the food was great. Took some baked cheese cake home.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Andre Knipe

Excellent Italian fine dining. Great service. The food (signature pasta) was outstanding. Th wine a little on the expensive side, but you've got to have a good red with Italian food. Well worth the visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 300–350
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes

  • Hennik Du Toit

Lupa Durbanville is my favorite restaurant in Durbanville Friendly staff, excellent food and a me u to cater for everyone's taste and pocket. I can reccomend the wood roasted hake. You will not be disappointed And to top it all they do not charge corkage. 1 bottle per couple
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 200–250

  • Jeanne van Jaarsveldt

Food is out of this world. Great selection for typical Italian, freshly made pasta. Generous portions. Best to book, as they are always jam-packed.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 100–150
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Parmesan Wheel, Carpaccio Di Manzo, Pizza

  • PietPadda

Excellent food and service. I had the Porcini Panzerotti and it was extremely tasty. A mushroom flavour overload. And the Wilted Spinach with Butter & Parmesan on the side was delicious. Highly recommended dish.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 200–250
Parking
Centre parking. Paid and secure

  • Darren Croucher (darcro)

Nice pasta, just a bit on the pricey side. Recommend the Carbonara for the cheese wheel experience. 2023 Update: Returned for supper again, it was rather noisy inside, my cheese wheel carbonara had a slight gas burner taste to it, but otherwise everything else was great.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • John D'Alton

We found this lovely place in Durbanville and what a nice setting. We read about the pasta-in-cheese cooking and found the Truffled Carbonara on the menu (which we just had to try). Also had a variety of starters and everything, from booking online to being welcomed, seated and served in a friendly atmosphere was great.

  • Henry Kasner

The service was unfortunately very disappointing. Food was delicious. Good thing we had good company. Don't go there in a first date unless you have a lot to talk about
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Parmesan Wheel

  • Tom Gordon

Our new favourite restaurant. Second time here in a few weeks and it didn't disappoint. The kingklip was delicious and my daughter loved her king prawns. Highly recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Brandon Engelbrecht

Very nice atmosphere and quiet lovely place... gets louder as the evening progress, so I would recommend just before dinner time. Would recommend as a first date spot. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Complied with the covid regulations to the T. Had the Calzone and it was veee filling

  • Emma Leerkamp

I've been getting the same Lupa pasta for years and I'm not sure if the owners have changed recently, but last week the pasta was half the portion size it used to be and this week it has a completely different (disgusting) taste as well as being half the size. Please go back to your original ways

  • Crystal De Jager

Amazing food. Great selections and quality service! Highly enjoyable and beautiful restaurant. Was great to look around an see people ooh and aah and nod after taking their first bites. Nom nom nom full bellies happy food for the soul. Great mussels pasta veal calzone and desserts

  • Emile Jansen van Rensburg

Had a very tasty dinner, but the portion size was shockingly small. I'll go there again, but definitely plan to have my main course at KFC.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Cindy W

I am thoroughly impressed. I ordered take away as it's lazy pajama saturday. Look at the beautiful presentation in take-away. That's how it should be. Treat the take-away the same as sit down and no one could be disappointed. I LOVE it. Also, it tastes great. Thank you!

  • Denise Hardenberg

Had one of our best meals this evening. Incredible food. Our waiter, Lionel, was amazing. Made our dining experience even better. Thanks Lupa Osteria and Lionel.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Suzi Leigh

Love taking my daughter to Lupa for lunch. We ordered a pizza and melanzane off the specials menu and shared it. Always enjoy your good food which you can taste is made with passion. See you again soon!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Wayne Vergotine

Absolutely stunning service. Waiting period was short and the waitress was comfortable in making menu suggestions.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 300–350
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Lindokuhle Mngoma

Great food, great service, definitely one of my favourite places.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
R 500+
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Meatballs, Pizza

  • Caitie Jourdan

Our first impression was already negative, as you walk into this lovely restaurant, but get seated on the most tatty furniture. All the ‘booth’ seats looked like this. The gnocchi was enjoyable, but the hake and chips was absolutely

  • sean erasmus

Very good restaurant. The chef is passionate about the food. The wine list is well constructed. The restaurant has an inexpensive lunch menu. I chose the Hake and chips. The Hake was the best I've had for along time. Please go!!!

  • Kim Thornton

Felt welcome immediately! Service, drinks, food, ambience on point. Great place for a date day/night or take your family. Cannot wait to go back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
R 500+

  • Deon Hardick

Ordered 2 pizzas for collection on Friday 09/10/2020. I did not check at collection as the Lupa seal was on the boxes. The pizzas overall were well below par considering the price bracket and its competitors.

  • Natasha Lee Swarts

Amazing food and great friendly service. Definitely worth going to again and again. Safety precautions and measures are in place and Lupa's team makes you feel comfortable and safe. Location is perfect too.

  • Zach Bresler

Food was spot on, definitely a great pizza and pizza. The staff and owner were so friendly. 100% recommend going here if you up for some Italian food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tumelo Motaung

This has to be the best Italian food I've had in CPT (I've been here for 3 years). Their wine selection is to die for (bonus points). Thank you for the great service. Budget for around 250 per person.

  • Didi Marques

The service was excellent. The pizza was epic but the star of the day was the pavlova. I absolutely loved it
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Kyle

Best gnocchi ever (gnocchi del sol). It was the second time I ordered it. Pizzas were great too. The service was excellent.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Lauren Kruger

Loved the food, the waiters were very friendly and accommodating. It was buzzing when we were there. We will definitely be back for some pizza in the future.

  • Wilhelm Erasmus

Shockingly bad food. The pizza was absolutely tasteless but it was still better than the snails, which somehow tasted like burnt pieces of ham. More

  • Marius Schneider

My wife reckons she had the best lasagne ever
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jenna-lee Herbert

Service 100%, atmosphere 100% however for the price of the dishes you would hope that there would be slightly more on the plate than 3 bites. More

  • Elaine Maass

A great experience, great service and really really awesome food. Worth giving this little restaurant a try, you will not be disappointed. More

  • Talita E

Friendly service by our waiter. Excellent food. We only had main meal. We must go back, but this time we will have to start with the desert!

  • Coenraad Wiese

The food was excellent, but I will go back for the service. The service experience was not only 1 person. More

  • Elian Zimmermann

They gave us a table during a busy time even though we hadn’t made a booking, and the service was decent.

  • Adel Theron

Fabulous food, cosy atmosphere and great service
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Bryan Musso

Very yummy food and a good atmosphere. My baby daughter loved their parmesan chips.

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