Osteria Lupo
New Orleans
Check out their happy hour for a chance to experience some of their offerings in a leisurely setting.
Located on Magazine Street in New Orleans, Osteria Lupo presents a taste of Northern Italy with an authentic blend of flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant focuses on showcasing classic Northern Italian cuisine, characterized by an array of house-made pastas, roasted meats, and fresh vegetables meticulously prepared in a wood-fired oven. Alongside these mainstays, the menu also highlights a variety of seafood and regional specialties that are ideal for sharing among friends or family.
The dining experience at Osteria Lupo is complemented by an expertly curated wine selection and a comprehensive full bar, providing a synergy between food and beverage that celebrates Italian gastronomy. Whether guests are seeking a casual evening out with small plates to share or a meticulous meal pairing for a special occasion, Osteria Lupo offers a range of dining options to suit varied preferences and occasions.
The ambiance of Osteria Lupo balances elegance with comfort, making it an appealing spot for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. Open daily from late afternoon into the evening, it serves as a delightful pause in the bustling energy of New Orleans, inviting guests to savor the flavors and hospitality of Italy.
Reviews
Osteria Lupo exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Every single dish we ordered impressed us. We started with the arancini and the jumbo shrimp appetizers, and both were excellent. For our entrées, we had the lobster pasta, blue crab pasta, and the hanger steak. The pasta is made fresh in-house, and you can absolutely taste the difference. Both pasta dishes were beautifully balanced with just a subtle hint of spice that elevated the flavors without overpowering the seafood. They were simply outstanding. The hanger steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, incredibly tender, and seasoned just right. It was one of the best steaks we’ve had in New Orleans. For dessert, we ordered the trio of ice creams. Don’t expect the traditional vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry—this is a creative and unique trio that was absolutely delicious. I never would have imagined that strawberry and matcha could pair so well together, but it worked perfectly. Do yourself a favor and don’t skip the ice cream! As impressive as the food was, the service was equally exceptional. The staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. Our table was cleared after every course, our drinks were always refilled, and they seemed to anticipate what we needed before we even had to ask. That level of hospitality made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Everything we had exceeded our expectations, and we will absolutely be back. Osteria Lupo has earned a permanent spot on our list of favorite restaurants in New Orleans.
Brought my mother to Osteria Lupo (it was her first time), and she said she had the best lunch. The servers, hosts, chefs were friendly, kind, accommodating. The special dessert was the best dessert we ever had. It was a devil’s cake with lychee gel & raspberries and jasmine ice cream. I hope it makes it on the regular menu!
Osteria Lupo is a favorite of many locals for a special meal, highlighting a neo-Creole take on Italian. In Atlanta, we have a place with one of the most perfect pasta dishes I've ever had, highlighting our state's local seafood. Well, Osteria Lupo has created, in my opinion, its state's most perfect pasta dish: the blue crab radiatori. It would have been impossible to create a better noodle to capture the stunningly delicious sauce and bits of incredible crab. Meanwhile, the pizza was better than we'd heard, and the scallops were magnificent. They have a new strawberry shortcake dessert which I'm sure will be a hit with its rich mouth feel and the right hint of sweet and savory. Highly recommended.
This place has been on my radar for a while and was excited to try it out. Started with Arancini and the Green salad. The green salad was refreshing, a bit over salted but good. Arancini was crispy and flavorful but a bit underseasoned. My companion had the crab pasta, which was strange, very bland, with lots of onions and no visible crab (definitely would not order again) However I had the lobster agnolotti and it was amazing! One of those dishes, i will keep coming back for, very rich, a fair amount of lobster claw and seasoned to perfection. It had a nice spice kick and I savored every bite. The salad and the agnolotti was great enough to come back and try other items.
We wanted to like this. Came with a group of five from Ohio and California. Three of us couldn’t eat half our portions because it was intolerably spicy. It wasn’t worth acid reflux! The sides were the best part: roasted Brussels sprouts were delicious, as was the squash with cheese and greens. We don’t recommend the mains as mentioned above. We had 3 pastas with crab, a gnocchette and short ribs. Out of politeness we took the leftovers home. The pizza was very good and not spicy. I was jealous that I didn’t order that. The scallops were praised by the fifth person in our group. The desserts were decent, chocolate torte and grasshopper. The main courses were a major disappointment, sorry to say. Service was kind and friendly. As others have said, this seems to have little to do with the Italian cooking we all know and love. I’ve been all over Italy and the food isn’t this spicy. It seems this place is going for some sort of hybrid cuisine that combines elements of Italian ingredients with New Orleans spiciness. I found it strange, disappointing, and not to my liking. I wouldn’t go back.
