This Lula place was one of the worst dining experiences in many years, after eating in many bistros and restaurants the world over. Tapas?? The menu needs to research tapas. Maybe the owner and chef can look it up in the dictionary. For hefty prices and poor, small amounts of food, it was sad...way over-hyped and way Over Priced! The filet was tender but small & sliced, which made it cold. The Cabernet Fig reduction was supposed to be like a sauce With Fig! IT was a very thin gravy, very sour and VERY "Cab Oaky" in flavor - No hint of fig. Shame. The shoestring fried potatoes were served COLD and very chewy - like leather shoestrings - No excuse. Asked waiter and he said "the chef always serves them that way." WHAT?!!! The New England clam chowder wasn't bad (big fresh potatoes). But! The Mac N' Cheese ($18.95!), on the menu read, with "large pieces of lump crab meat" - was served with greasy, 'under al dente' elbows and small little bits of crab... Sad. Sad. Seating in each location is uncomfortable. Dinnerware was dirty. The waitstaff and bartender were friendly and apologetic... read more

Decent food, although the grilled romaine salad was not sliced approximately. But the service was terrible. The head server/bar tender with black hair has a bad attitude, to put it mildly. We have been to Lulas scores of times. That ends today. read more

It has been a couple of years since I've eaten at Lula - no particular reason other than a pandemic. Stopped in for a light dinner and wine/cocktail. Very good on both fronts. If you are not familiar, this is a very small place and a small plate/tapas theme. One of the more comfortable, intimate places in Sewickley for a drink and conversation. We enjoyed the lettuce wraps and the petit filet with pomme frites. I don't get too excited about lettuce wraps as they are hard to get wrong and hard to do so well that they stand out from others. Lula's very good, not standout, but I'm not sure that is possible. The petit filet was very, very good and cooked a perfect medium rare (sometimes hard to do on a petit and still get that good grill crust). My only disappointment were the pomme frites. Initially they came out completely cold. Upon notifying our server they were quickly replaced. They were hot but my personal preference is not for shoestring size frites, which these were. They tend to be all crunch and get cold within a couple of minutes of being served. The replacements last night were hot and flavorful, the super crunchy/no internal 'potato' texture just isn't my style. Our server was the bartender (remember, it is a small place). She was very pleasant, happy, attentive and we had some laughs on various subjects. Great service and not easy to do in even a small place with 3-5 patrons sitting at the bar while you have tables to serve. Five stars plus on her! read more

Decided to try this place out for a New Year's Eve meal. It's a casual romantic setting with comfortable seating that's perfect for a nice date night and the service we had was great. It's tapas-style, so small plate assortments that are meant to be shared. We went with the brussel sprouts, lettuce wraps, and duck tacos. The tacos were good, but we were hoping for more for the prices. The other two items were amazing. Easily the best sprouts I've had and the garlic aioli it was served with was delightful. The lettuce wraps were also excellent and I used as much of the accompanying teriyaki sauce as I could. They also had a few other items on the menu that seemed very appealing (but were out of the one) so we're going to plan a return trip one day for sure. read more

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Too small, not worth the value for your money, bad food. Going to be honest with you, it's important to support local businesses and the tres leches I had was great. But I've been to this place twice now and it's the most sorry excuse for tapas I've ever been to. I've never had a savory dish from here that was A. Good or B. Worth the money. Tapas means small plates, not tiny plates. But wasting your money aside, the chef needs to get it together. The Mac and cheese tastes like Kraft Mac and cheese with a table spoon of crab mixed in? So flavorless. I'm not going to keep being mean, but I hope they take the note to get better in the kitchen. Every time someone says they want to go there I beg them to pick somewhere else, even if I'm not going. What a waste of money and time. Also if you come with more than 3 people, good luck. The smallest place ever. Just disappointing. I live in Atlanta now and there isn't a bad tapas place in town and Pittsburgh has no good places. Just sad. read more

I really like this place. I come a couple of times when I visit family, and my family members go often as well. The burger is amazing and the rest is generally good. The servers are friendly, efficient, and warm. Here's the thing...every time I've gone it's a full house and only one server with a full bar. The owners should be ashamed about this. It's unreasonable on the server and makes the wait and uneven service of food a given. It's just completely mismanaged to perpetuate this. Help us help you! We want to be here, but at the very least there needs to be someone to bus tables, even better a bartender and server, best at least two servers. read more

Love Lula's! Lovely environment that invites you to relax and meet new people. Outdoor seating during warmer months and always a welcoming crowd on the inside. The menu is simple and diverse while the wine selections aim to please. The wait staff is friendly and accommodating when needed. Great place to bring clients after hours or friends for a celebration or relaxing evening out. read more

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Perfect lunch/dinner spot for 2! Super friendly staff and the cooks really do care about the food. I had the corn chowder along with their chicken Cesar wrap and the corn was hand cut from the cob, anti-biotic free grilled chicken, and even the potato salad was just cream and light enough. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, and amazing staff members..... P.S. Even the iced tea tasted homemade with honey! Love this place. read more

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Great place, friendly staff, great food. Since COVID, it feels like restaurants are very hit or miss, would recommend Lula and will be going again! read more

Perfect for a date night! I tried this place for the first time last night and the food was excellent! Highly recommend the meatballs, and I don't usually opt for that. Plus the scallops and zucchini noodles were great. I look forward to returning! read more

It's a wine bar but their wine choices are very basic unless u want a bottle .... My sister asked for a damn cracker as her stomach was a tad upset but was told she would have to order an entree if she wanted a cracker cmon read more

Awesome food and service! If you love premium wines this is the place for you! Perfect date night spot!

This was a wonderful place to eat! I got a grilled cheese and soup, and my Fiancé got a chicken Ceasar wrap, and we shared a Ceasar salad with salmon. It was all very delicious and we didn't spend over 60$ for it (and it was almost 60$ because of the glass of Moscato I had). It's a small place and really intimate, beautiful setup, wonderful furniture that looks antique. We will most definitely be going back! read more

Place has gone downhill. Had to find my own silverware and fill my own glass of water

Took my mom and really enjoyed ourselves as it is such a charming restaurant/bar. We most certainly will be back as each dish got better then the first. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with ordering. The vibe and atmosphere are not of that of chain restaurants by any means - which is as great thing. I'm obsessed with dessert and I have NEVER tasted Tiramisu like I have there. My mouth is still watering. More people need to go out and support the smaller restaurants during this pandemic so they will still be here for years to come. read more

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Unfortunately we had the worst service in many months. This was not the fault of the server but understaffing. The place was full and only 1 bartender and 1 server. It seemed like the server was always in the kitchen...maybe cooking as well? We waited over 30 minutes for lunch to be served and longer for some drinks prior to lunch. Food came out at different times...may 10 minutes apart. Some silverware was dirty and tables seemed sticky and not clean. Food was decent but not special and very small side dishes, We notice who seemed to be a manager or maybe an owner waling around but not helping much with the busy server. The place has a lot of potential but really needs some attention to just about everything. read more

The bartender who was also the server is absolutely terrible. I asked for the table to be wiped again as my kids have food allergies and she argued with me that she had just wiped it. Our meals came at all different times. My son waited 50 minutes for his filet to be cooked (medium) while the rest of us had been done eating for 30 minutes. It came out well done. We asked for it to be taken off of the bill and she continued to argue with us. I would recommend never coming here to eat as there are many other reviews about how rude she is and how it impacts service. I don't think I've ever been treated so poorly during a dining experience at any level (fast food to fine dining). read more

Best to come for drinks rather than dinner. Their seating is very casual and comfy (couches, ottomans, etc). It is difficult to eat with this seating. The setting is more suited for drinks rather than dining. The food is tapas style. I was not impressed with any dish we got. The brussel sprouts were very fried and over done. The ahi tuna was my favorite item we ordered. read more

My wife and I dined at Lula this evening for the second time. It was just as awesome as the first time! "I" don't understand ANY of the unfavorable reviews! The food at Lula is second to none. We have NEVER had a bad morsel of food there. Tonight we shared the chevre croquettes, fish tacos and the filet....EVERY bite was perfect. Thanks again to the staff and kitchen at Lula!!! See you AGAIN soon. read more

This is an awesome restaurant and wine and cocktail bar. The servers have all been there for awhile and seem to know most of the regulars. I love coming here for a glass of wine to chill and do some work. My favorite dinner app is their devils on horseback. They are dates, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with a sweet sauce. Mouth watering app! read more

As I walked into Lula's I immediately felt like I was home. The atmosphere was laidback and no matter where you were seated was great to conversations. The shrimp and grits made me feel like I was back in NOLA. The spices were perfectly blended. The cheese tray had a variety of cheeses that were fresh. This has become one of my favorite places to be... read more

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I first visited Lula in Sewickley on a Fall weekday. It wasn't very crowded and I got a nice seat by the window. The space itself is very nice with a lot of bold colors, different options of seating and a nice sized bar. It's a cozy spot and was perfect on a dreary day having grilled cheese and potato soup. Both were some of the best I've had outside of my own home. I plan to go back for dinner to try to different cuisines. It's a great spot with a great atmosphere and definitely worth a try! read more

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Love this Place! We hosted a private party of 18 adult frnds for my 40th birthday. Lula closed, cleaned, and sanitized the entire place an hour in advance of our party. When we arrived they had champagne and old fashions awaiting our arrival. Shortly there after they brought out charcuterie, cheeses, and bacon wrapped figs. The staff was very accommodating and presentation was on point. The main course was casual to allow for mingling, moving about, and talking. The food was awesome. Its was hard to decide what I liked best between the crab mac and cheese, small meatballs, or bruschetta. The wine selection was wonderful. I particularly enjoyed their mid high-end cab. The deserts were a wonderful end to the night. The price point was extremely reasonable for a classy party. The ambiance was ideal, food perfect, Steve and his staff were a pleasure to work with. We will be back again soon! Thx. Lauren & Nick read more

Lunch at this place is awesome!! I had the best sandwich of my life here a few weeks ago -- a stylized BLT featuring pork belly and avocado. Monumental! The accompanying fries were also awesome. Never enjoyed a lunch more. My SIL has the Red, White & Blue salad which never disappoints! So why the 3 stars? After the awesome lunch, I convinced my husband and another couple to have dinner here. Not only was the food very expensive for tapas-size servings, but everything was overcooked. The Armadillo Eggs were burnt on the bottom, the fish bites were crunchy, the ahi was over-seared, and the lamb chops (at $22) were tasteless. $200 and we left hungry. So, if you're looking for a great lunch, go here!!! Dinner? Go somewhere else. read more

Came back here again recently. Still not 5 star, but better than it used to be. They also do these cool little block parties outside in the summer. I got 2 appetizers that were both very good, but a friend got the hummus trio and one of the hummus's tasted like straight soap, and the waitress said, "Oh, yeah lots of people don't like that one." I mean, why would you still have something on the menu if most people don't like it. Overall, it was a good meal. read more

This is such a cute place, and it's really nice that they are open for lunch on the weekend. They have a few tables outside, which was perfect for the rare sunny day with no rain that we had. My sister and I both had the turkey sandwich and a Moscow mule. The sandwich and mule were both great! Our server was really nice and we had good service. We felt it was a little on the pricey side for lunch-bill was $50. read more

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I can't believe we finally made it here. It is a very small place but if you get there early before the crowd it is a nice chill spot. We tried a variety of small plates: Lula lettuce wraps (plenty of ground chicken to serve 2-4 people), meatballs (just the right size made with veal & pork with plenty of sauce), petite filet (we got the horseradish & it also comes pomme frites which basically look like potato sticks), and lastly the lamb chops (very good and served with a chimichurri sauce although a bit pricey for what you get). All in all everything was amazing. Would like to see if they change their menu for spring. read more

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The decor is lovely. The service was excellent. The knife still had food on it but that was fine. I just got some utensils from the table next to me. The sandwich was delicious but wasn't exactly what I was expecting. The owner was kind enough to explain to me just how wrong I was to expect something different. I'm so glad he took the time to explain my error to me. read more

Always great and friendly service, delicious food, and fun atmosphere. Wish they could expand for more seating. Look forward to summer Friday nights with live music and outdoor seating! read more

I love the décor and style of this restaurant, and the charcuterie is one of my favorites around; unfortunately, my satisfaction ends there. The prices are very high - $8.50 for a Tito's and cranberry. Food portions are tiny and again, priced high. The quality of service has varied each time I've visited over the years - I consider it average. I recently stopped in for some appetizers and a drink. I was charged $17 for a double Tito's! I felt this couldn't be right and called a few days later to express my dissatisfaction with the cost. I was treated rudely by the gentleman who took my call. He asked me if I frequently call places to try and negotiate prices and that I was the only customer who's ever complained about their rates. He said they are located in Sewickley, and those have always been their prices. Overall, I was very dissatisfied with his negative reaction (how dare I call and tell them I'm unhappy with their service). I will not be returning to this restaurant. Dear Management: a brief example of how a conversation should have gone with one of your customers. "I'm sorry to hear you're dissatisfied with our prices. We've considered our location and the current market compared with our competitors. We would hate to lose a customer and value your patronage. We do hope you'll change your mind and stop in again. We'd be happy to offer you a special price on your next drink to show you how much we value our customers." read more

Maybe it was a bad night and help was scarce. The food just missed at all turns. The worst of the worst was the salmon on the Asian vegetables. The meatballs were a salt miss as well. Service was up and down at best. Nice place, but too many other choices that can deliver a much better experience. read more

Wonderful place - excellent food!!!!!! Staff and bartender were very friendly!!! I had a burger that was completely delicious!!!!!

Stopped here for lunch recently and was very satisfied. Ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and the crab bisque. How does one create the most incredible grilled cheese sandwich you've ever eaten?? Somehow they've managed to do just that. It's not something you'd even expect to comment on. But... I'm still smiling. Likewise, the bisque was perfect. Beyond perfect actually. The very attentive waiter mentioned it was new to the menu so I'm sure it will be enjoyed by many. Small and eclectic space, and the perfect place for a quiet pleasant date. read more

Haven't been here in a few years..menu has expanded but, being a restaurant owner, I wanted to be able to give this place a good review..first..before ordering a drink or food, a restaurant/bar with a bartender that is on her phone texting 90% of the time is a huge turn off..drinks were fine ( can't ruin a glass of wine)..now the food..started with meatballs after seeing another patron get them ( there were only 3 tables occupied there)..good flavor..but Luke warm at best..after getting the "fries" with our filet ice cold..( was told that ice cold, rock hard shoestring fries is how Lulas serves them)..this place doesn't like to heat up their food and, after reading many other reviews, the ice cold fries are a constant complaint..we too asked to have them reserved hot..so we were brought another order..BURNT.. Service was mediocre at best..4 of us..each got their food 15-20 minutes apart so that none of us ate together..the first and second in our group were done eating by the time the third and fourth got their food..unacceptable in a place with 3 tables being served..and the other two tables HAD their food..won't be back and surprised with all the recent restaurant closings in Sewickley, this one wasn't on the chopping block too. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch on a Saturday. We ordered the cheeseburger and the turkey sliders. The burger was done as ordered and was very good. It was juicy and tasty. Plus it was proportioned perfectly to the bun. My girlfriend ordered the turkey sliders and said they were excellent. If you're in Sewickley this is a quaint little restaurant that is worth trying. read more

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All of the people in my group said that the food was delicious. They only had a few vegetarian options and I was not crazy about those choices. They are generous with their cocktails and they are good mixologists too. The service was good as well. We will all go back again! read more

I've been coming to Lula for years; always had an excellent meal. However, the other night I ordered scallops. For roughly $19 I expected a plate featuring large sea scallops. This plate was disappointing. The plate was presented with 4 scallops - 3 tiny bay-size and one almost sea-size scallop. No consistency, no effort put into the plate, and definitely not worth the money. Will I return? Yes, but I'll never order scallops again. read more

Lula is one of the most adorable bar's I have ever been to. The reason for the four stars is because I visited this establishment a few years back (and just found it on Yelp, yay). I haven't had their food, but now that I have tracked down this super awesome place I stumbled upon a while back, I can't wait to check it out again. Stay tuned for updated review! :) read more

I rarely go to Sewickley for dining but suggested to my friend that we check out one of the restaurants there for dinner last Friday night. She chose Lula and am I ever happy that she did. This small wine and tapas bar is absolutely lovely inside - very intimate and stylish yet comfy and welcoming - it lacked the pretentiousness that one might find at a similar type of restaurant in other cities (or even in Shadyside). I felt right at home on the bench seating along the front wall which was adorned with beautiful drapery and the wood beam ceilings and dark wood bar with the eclectic lighting overhead all lent to the ambiance. There was also a row of seating to the left along the wall with stylish settees which I would have loved to sit at had they not all been occupied. The wine list had a fair amount of reasonably priced wines by the glass. And the tapas menu was about a page long with a range of options at mid-range to a little pricey. My friend and I shared the Burrata plate, the roasted seasonal veggies, the salmon cakes, and the fig tostata plate. All were delicious but as it can be with tapas sometimes you are left wanting just a bit more food for the price. Overall I loved the food and the ambiance. I will definitely be returning. read more

Lula - Great ambiance. First time here. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Great meal and experience. Kat handled the bar and dining room with ease during a busy lunch. Well done!