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Lupa Osteria Romana

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170 Thompson St., New York, NY 10012 40.727551 -74.00035
nr. Houston St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-982-5089 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Price Range: $$

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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 out of 10

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Official Website

luparestaurant.com

Hours

Daily, 11:30am-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, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

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

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

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

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