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Lupa Osteria Romana

Critics' Pick

170 Thompson St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Houston St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-982-5089 Send to Phone

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Critics' Rating:
**
Key to Prices and ratings
Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
7.3 out of 10

31 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Italian

Photo by Carmen E. Lopez and AJ Wilhelm

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Hours

Daily, noon-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Houston St.; A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.

Prices

$16-$24

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Hot Spot
Kid-Friendly
Notable Chef
Notable Wine List
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Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

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Profile

We love this down-home Roman trattoria and not just for Mario Batali's celebration of odd animal parts and Italian delicatessen, or for partner Joe Bastianich's bid to bring depth and finesse to a casual Village joint's wine service. Weekend lunches are jammed with kids eating gourmet helpings of buttered spaghetti. The down-home front room is boisterous and perfect for large families, while the quieter back room is a place to teach your kids how to eat pasta with polish. We like the mood, the food, and the gentle prices, but so do legions of tuned-in New Yorkers. It's almost as tough a sanctum to crack as its pricier sibling, Babbo. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Extra

Lupa is best experienced at lunch, before the dinnertime hordes elbow in.

Recommended Dishes

Ricotta gnocchi, $16; saltimbocca, $23

Reader Ratings

7.3

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Prices are low, but such is reflected in portions.

TheForestEnds from 10003-4170 | Posted on 3/5/09

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	7
Service:	7

Décor:	8

Value:	9

The food was not bad but to be honest, I feel a bit led on by the place. My first bite of ricotta gnocchi transported me back in time to when I was 8 and eating Chef Boyardee. Yes. I said...Read More

Spilt wine on my cashmere sweater and nothing comped...

achtung180 from 10003 | Posted on 4/27/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	1
Service:	1

Décor:	1

Value:	1

We've been meaning to try Lupa for awhile now but don't like how it gets overly crowded. We opted to try the restaurant on a late Sunday afternoon and the place was not crowded at all. The meal went...Read More

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