Delicious food, great service, lovely ve the patio! I have been three times and it has never disappointed at all, in fact quite happy! read more

Lupo - Thai coconut chickpea dish - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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After we were seated, one of the folks in our party said they had just learned that the restaurant was not as good now as it was with the previous owners (or previous chef?). When the server--"Yana"--approached us, I grew less optimistic that all was well. I ordered a martini. When I asked if they have blue cheese olives, she told me "they cost extra." I thought she was joking, but she was not. (I learned when the bill came that my small martini cost 21 bucks. When I told the server at one point that I've never seen a martini in a cordial glass before, she informed me with some attitude, "It's still three ounces." I confirmed that I wasn't challenging her, but simply commenting on the non-traditional glass. Later, I ordered a diet coke. "We have Boylan's" she told me. "If it's a diet cola, that will be fine." When she brought it, she twisted the lid, poured most of the soda in my glass and took the bottle away with the remaining soda. I called her back after I'd taken a sip and said, "This tastes like rootbeer." Again with what seemed like attitude, she showed me the bottle and told me "it says diet cola." The server interrupted us at our table multiple times, reached over us to serve us, and took away plates we were still using. It felt less like fine dining "service" and more like what you would expect at a church dinner. The server was abrupt and seemed disinterested in trying curate a positive experience. The food, to be clear, was quite good, but that was the extent of the success for the evening. The menu prices would make sense if the service was above reproach, but it was NOT excellent service. Had the place been packed out, it might have made more sense that the service was compromised, but we actually commented on how light the attendance seemed to be for a Saturday evening. My hope is that the management might consider more staff training (or adjust their "fine dining" prices to match the service.) read more

Lovely first visit to Lupo. New menu and no regrets going with the lamb shank. Perfectly cooked. All bites and drinks were very good. Cute space and low noise. Service was great as well. Will definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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First of all, the food was really good. From the Olive Bowl Martini, to the deviled eggs with caviar, to the Salmon Niçoise, to the Banoffee Pie inspired dessert. Everything was so flavorful. I was so pleased and happily surprised. I don't know why more people aren't talking about this place! Our waiter was so sweet too. The vibe was trendy and cozy and kitschy. Would totally recommend trying. This is a perfect spot for a night out! read more

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For me, Lupo still ticks all the boxes. I love the lively atmosphere, the always changing menu, and the proper craft cocktails. I think they are doing something unique in Columbus and I am happy to see them as busy as ever. I will say, the menu is eclectic and some of the dishes are more successful than others. On a recent visit, we loved the bacon wrapped dates, the charred green beans, the croquettes, and mixed greens salad. The birria tacos were fine, but not amazing. There are some great birria tacos in this city and they did not compare. The spicy chocolate martini was a perfect finish to the meal. Very spicy, very chocolatey, and not overly sweet. read more

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REVIEW BY Avila.Eats on: TikTok, insta, and YouTube Service: waitress was friendly and talkative. Waters were always kept full. Ambiance/Atmosphere: inside is a spacious regular set dining room. Well decorated and clean. Food: 1. Olive were supposedly marinated in garlic and orange. It didn't taste like anything other than just olive to me. The green olive was fine I'd give it a 4 then brown olives are not for me I'd give that a 3.5. I don't like olives so this isn't saying much 2. Burger super crispy edges with nicely charred edges. The beef is juicy with low seasoning but a nice meaty flavor. Cheddars adds a nice sharpness. Relies on the sweetness on the onion and the flavor from the arugula. The bun is subtle sweet and soft along with the sweetness of the tomato jam although I wish there was more. I'd recommend 7.5 3. Fingerling potatoes are soft inside with a nice salty tone but are under seasoning. Once you break the skin it is just potato taste. I'd recommend. 5.5 4. Wagyu tri tip is tender and juicy. The seasoning is subtle but flavorful. The fat adds a richness. I'd recommend 7. Broccolini is well seasoned but chewy not my favorite. I would recommend. 6. The ricotta pomme potato is smooth and creamy. Slightly grainy texture. I'd recommend 7.5. The sauce is too watery and doesn't add much beyond a very subtle flavor. Meat potato mix was really good. 5. Oatmeal cream pie cookie has soft and chewy oatmeal cookies. The house made cream is smooth and creamy while being light and airy. Sweet but not over done all around. Flavor is overall very nice. I'd highly recommend 9 ended up getting two read more

Great place. Good vibe. Waiter was fantastic. Food was excellent. Birria Tacos and Chicken Satay for shareable. The smash burgers looked incredible. I had the Pork Ragu which was delicious. read more

We had a great time at Lupo. My husband and I went for our anniversary on Saturday. The cocktails were great and the meal didn't disappoint. We got the shrimp and chorizo pintxos, burrata, wedge salad and the paella. I loved the shrimp and chorizo, I felt it was very flavorful and was surprised by the size of the chorizo. The burrata was so so for me. I typically love burrata but the tomato was not enough to cut the richness of the avocado, burrata and oil. I wish it has pickled onions or Radish. Maybe even if they tomato was marinated and there was more of it it would be better. The wedge was very good I loved the spicy peppers. The paella was amazing. I don't love Lima beans so I just didn't eat them but overall would order again. I loved the texture of the rice and the large pieces of meat. It was very good I would return read more

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Wonderful!! We came here for date night and it was spectacular. The small plates were very good. We had the Burrata, Albondigas, and Octopus a la Plancha. They were are extremely flavorful and filling. The service was good and the timing was just right between each tapas. We love it and will be back soon! read more

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I went here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and would definitely return. The food is pretty good, the vibe is very homestyle and the rotating menu are definite pluses. A few misses though: first, would love if this place had an online reservation system. I called to make a reservation, was put on hold for 8 minutes, was able to inquire about my table and then informed the time I wanted wasnt available. They offered some other times, I had to talk to my dining partner and had to call back. Took about an hour to reserve when it would take a few moments online. While most of the food was excellent the pizza crust was surprisingly 'meh'. The toppings were good put when delivered on a pizza crust that looked like and tasted like cardboard it just wasn't something I'd ever order again. The real star of the menu was the bolognese pasta. The tiramisu was also great. The caprese salad was ok. The cheese was incredible- buttery and fresh but it was too soon for the tomatoes- not quite ripe enough but soon I bet it would be an incredible salad to order. read more

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Food was great. Service lacked. Could've been a one off short staff night, but it was tough to look past the quality of service we received.

We had a great first time at Lupo! Our apps were great and ambiance was amazing outside. Next time we'll try different entrees but we loved the service and overall vibe! read more

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WE'RE RAVING FANS OF LUPO. Todd Elder, Lupo's chef, is brilliant. His creativity, innovation and instinctive flavor combinations are a gift - either a chef is born with it or they're not - you can't teach this. The best part - I sincerely don't think he knows how good he really is. He is - in my opinion - among the very best chefs in Columbus. That's high praise, and I mean every word. Mary in front and Patrick at the bar are also awesome. We've never had anything short of an amazing meal at Lupo. read more

Lupo - Delicious food, wonderful service, and tonight it's not busy at all... Lupo is fantastic tapas. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Lupo is hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Columbus. The cocktails are interesting and delicious and the food is amazing. I have eaten there 3 times and ordered 3 different entrees and each was exceptional. Upscale but not expensive. This place rocks!!!! read more

Lupo - Birria Tacos - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Well, this may be my worst "Thursday night let's grab a local bite" ever! We were seated on the charming patio which was lovely. I would review the food, but I'm still waiting for it. Served with extreme apathy, I can safely say I will never come here again. read more

We went here pre-pandemic and had a terrible experience. But I'm glad we gave it a second chance. The service and food were excellent. We sat outside and it was lovely. Had their version of an old fashioned and Aperol spritz and both were delicious. I love the tapas style dishes which are great for sharing. The shrimp was spicy so beware if you don't like a little kick. read more

Lupo - Stuffed Piquillo Pepper - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Is it possible that my favorite restaurant in Columbus got even better? Lupo delivers in all respects -- food and service are spectacular and the ambience is pretty good as well. We hadn't been back since the pandemic :( and we were fortunate that it was a lovely evening so we could sit on their outdoor patio. They've changed up their menu a bit, but we were not disappointed with anything. We shared three tapas among the two of us. There was a fantastic eggplant dish on the specials menu which was stuffed with chorizo -- truly exceptional. We also got the foie gras and chicken liver pate which came with cherry compote and marcona almonds with a side of buttered crostini -- delicious. Their burrata was served on locally farmed tomato. It was so good, it literally transported me back to Naples, Italy , the last place we had comparable quality burrata. The coup de gras though was our main dish -- the Arroz Con Pollo 25, which is a divine half-chicken, with cilantro garlic rice and chorizo. I am not a big fan of chicken when dining outside, but trust me this is exceptional. The only problem was that we were so stuffed from the tapas by the time the main dish arrived that we had to take most of it back home. Oh, yes, and the cocktails are worth every penny! read more

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Maybe I went here on a bad day, after seeing all the reviews and having lived down the street for many years. I've heard good things. But my mom and I went here for my birthday. The server hardly checked on us and was cold. We ordered a bottle of wine (52$) and it tasted like something cheap you'd buy from Target. The food was ok, we got 3 plates of tapas. Nothing to remember. The total from these 4 things was 100$. The patio was nice, though. Good vibes. If I could do it again, I'd probably skip. But, oh well. read more

Lupo - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our server was nice but the food...yikes. You know it's a problem when the appetizers are out in 5 mins. The burrata felt slapped together with random ingredients, fairly bland. The flautas tasted like something you get from costco and the bacon wrapped dates tasted like gas station bacon....for those 3 appetizers and two drinks was 100$, definitely not worth it. Also the decor of this place looks haphazardly put together. read more

We had a wonderful dinner here. Imaginative and delicious food. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.

Lupo is located in a cute little strip of shops in Upper Arlington. It has a nice patio outside and a midsized dining room inside. My friends and I visited on a beautiful Tuesday evening so we were slightly saddened to learn the happy hour was not available on the patio. To take advantage of the happy hour inside I ordered a New Carre. It was pretty good. At this point you might wonder why I gave Lupo 5 stars. Well I went on the right day. Every Tuesday they have a 4 course rotating tasting menu. On the Tuesday I visited they offered course 1. Piquillos Rellenos, 2. Frito Misto, 3 Gambas Al Ajillo and Chicken Bocadillo (I'll include a screenshot with more details.) Every course was delicious! All the ingredients tasted fresh and worked fantastic together. By the 4th course I was stuffed but I couldn't top eating. I'll definitely return as many Tuesdays as I can! read more

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Lupo exceeded any of our expectations! The paella is probably the best I've had in Columbus! The service was excellent and I truly appreciated that our server made us aware that certain fishes would take a while to come out. I will definitely be returning! read more

Overall, we had a top notch experience. Food offered great variety and very tasty. Menu highlights were setas, octopus a la plancha, bulgogi cheesesteak, halibut, the pork shank, and the horchata and cinnamon gelato. The ravioli and tres leches were good, but underwhelming compared to the rest of the food. Our server and she offered many strong recommendations on the menu and everyone of her recommendations was a hit with the group. There were 6 of us and they gave us a private room in the back that was perfect and quiet for the group. Will be back again for sure! read more

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The food was very good, and the service impeccable. It is a nice small place, and sometimes felt kinda cramped

OMG....fantastic drink menu.......unbelievable Lamb.......we had a great server (zack)....so much fun!

Food was superb, service was great and it was so nice to sit on their outdoor patio! Highly recommend the tapas. We also ordered the paella, which was good but not outstanding. The shrimp and scallops were absolutely amazing - but the rest was just meh. read more

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This menu is thoughtful from top to bottom. I went with a group and we tasted a handful of apps, entrees, and drinks and three different desserts. Everything was delicious! Can't go wrong! read more

I really should get here more than once every two years but I usually end up at La Tavola, which has the same owners, so I'm still spending money there, at least. Sunday night my friends and I had reservations for the patio. The service for the 6 of us was excellent as was the food! We had some modified cocktails in our drink order (hold the alcohol please) and they were prepared perfectly. Water refills happened frequently. We were given updates on our upcoming dishes regularly as well. We ordered several rounds of tapas to share. Our server let us know when they were running low or out of items. Our tapas and dessert orders included Cod Fritters, Octopus a la Plancha (so tender!), Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad, Croquetas (I want a bottle of the Lupo Sauce), Oatmeal Cream Pie with blueberry ice cream, Blueberry and Peaches Cake, and Churros with Horchata ice cream. Split 5 ways it was about $45 per person (someone had a birthday!) before gratuity. The umbrellas on the patio are plentiful and street noise was very low. We also couldn't hear the other dinners so while we could smell and see delicious food delivered to other tables, it felt very private. read more

My past experiences with Lupo were about a year ago and the food was mediocre at best. A friend told me they revised their menu and so I thought I would give them another chance . In a moment of distraction, I accidentally booked a reservation on OpenTable for the night before I intended to dine (booked a Tuesday vs a Wednesday). It was a reservation that was booked the same day and there was plenty of availability at the restaurant. I had my pick of dining anytime that evening and so I know they weren't busy. Per their Open Table policy, I was billed a $15 per person "no-show" fee. As soon as I realized my mistake (Wednesday), I called the restaurant to explain that I had inadvertently made a same day reservation instead of a next day reservation and told them I would still be dining with them that evening. I asked if the no-show fee could be credited to my dinner that night and I was told it could not. I was also lectured multiple times for missing my reservation and basically scolded for making a mistake. I asked if under the circumstances maybe they could just buy us a couple glasses of wine and again denied and lectured about how I should read my Open Table Reservation confirmation. I gave the person who answered the phone multiple opportunities to try to make this situation right. In the end, they refused to do anything with respect to crediting the feedback or even comping a couple of glasses of wine. This whole exchange left me feeling unhappy with the service and I told the person I would be canceling my reservation for that evening. They didn't seem perturbed and were seemingly willing to lose customers and the revenue from dinners to prove a point. In my opinion, this is not good customer service and it will be a long time before I go back to Lupo. read more

On a cold, windy (TGI) Friday evening, my wife, two friends, and I headed over to Lupo for dinner. The possibility of tapas and/or entrees was appealing to everyone, and the drink menu also seemed appetizing to those who like a variety of cocktails or wines to choose from. The atmosphere: Lupo is located in what used to be a bank, and the vault at the back is actually a dining room. Since there were only four of us, we were seated at a booth in the main dining room. It was stylish and comfortable, not overly fancy, and not loud at all. This last characteristic is very important to me -- background noise often inhibits my ability to hear conversations, so loud restaurants or bars can be problematic at times. The noise level in Lupo was perfect, and the high backs of the booths prevented us from overhearing conversations in the next booths over. Additionally, our server was a really nice guy who made good recommendations. We ordered albondigas (Spanish meatballs), croquetas, bacon-wrapped dates, and the charcuterie board to share. Two of us ordered lasagna as entrees, another ordered gnocchi, and the other ordered lamb fideos. All of the food was delicious! The albondigas were absolutely exquisite! The entrees came out piping hot (as in, burn-your-tongue hot), so it was obvious that they had not been taken out of a fridge and microwaved as is the practice at some restaurants. And the portions were incredibly large. We could have had the entrees without the tapas beforehand and still been filled. In fact, we all took part of the entrees home with us. I had my usual martini, and I must say that it was delicious. I had to get the brand of vermouth that the bartender uses so that I could try to imitate it at home. The others commented that their drinks were very good as well. So, the verdict: will I be back? Yes! We all agreed that Lupo might be one of our new favorite restaurants. For a meal or simply for a tapa and drink as a snack on the way somewhere else, it is well worth it. If you haven't been to Lupo yet, just go already! read more

Lupo - Interior - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

One of the best dinners out we've had in years! We are big supporters of the wonderful locally owned restaurants in Columbus and were so delighted to finally try Lupo. We loved everything we ordered from food to drinks and dessert. The food was full of layers of flavor without being overwhelming. The eggplant stuffed with chorizo, potatoes & vegetables was perfect. Bistec from Blue's Creek farms delicious, fried cod, oysters were also top notch. We enjoyed a few glasses of wine along with mixed drinks. Oatmeal cream pie for dessert was so tasty...light cream filling with chewy oatmeal cookies. We look forward to returning soon with family. Hannah was a wonderful server and the rest of the staff very accommodating, educated and helpful. Thank You!!! read more

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This place reminds me of of the upscale restaurants that EBS enjoyed and introduced me to. Mediterranean dishes that are careful prepared. Located in an old bank building with on street parking that was plentiful on the mid week night I visited. Parking could be a problem on weekends. Started with Aperitivos of fresh baked bread and butter with lemon and other flavors. At $1, it was worth the price. After I had the tapas that they have pictured on their website - Frito Misto. It had lightly breaded fried shrimp, squid, scallops and mixed vegetables with ramp vinegar. Never had something like this before and would order it again. Finished with one of their in house made dessert - cheesecake made with saffron and topped with blueberries. Great end of a good meal with portions that filled me up without ruining my diet. I don't drink so all had was water since there seemed to be nothing else for non drinkers. I took a star off for that. My dining group did order mixed drinks and enjoyed them. My food came to just over $20. Well worth the price for the quality of the ingredients. I like my food with lighter spices so they don't overprower the meat. Those who like spicy it might be not to your taste, but just wait until you join the growing number of acid reflux suffers. Your time will come. read more

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I've wanted to try Lupo, so who better to try out a new tapas restaurant than a gathering of Yelpers! Right off the bat from looking at their website, I knew we'd have some good bites -AND- good photo ops. The staff was awesome about accommodating our reservation of 12--with 9 of us total the evening we dined. I started off with their newest drink, Boogie Nights--gin with cantaloupe puree, topped with bubbly. Very delicious and served in a substantial wine glass. Our server Ashley was wonderful. She kept all of our water glasses full during the evening and did a great job describing what was on the menu, as well as relaying the details of their daily specials and desserts. I started off with a "snack"-- a slice of goat cheese, topped with a fig, speck (prosciutto) & drizzled with honey. It was a very delicious salty, sweet, and umami-ish creamy delight! It was on their daily special chalkboard and for $4 was totally worth it. Then from their regular menu I sought out a salad and chose the Charred Romaine which came with a stalk of grilled romaine lettuce, a grilled asparagus & zucchini plank, curls of parmesan, topped with marcona almonds and a light vinaigrette dressing. There was a puree as well on the plate, but unsure what it was although it tasted great. Overall, I was not thrilled with the salad. The grilled romaine and zucchini were very "wet" tasting and in my opinion, not worth the $13 price tag. For my third plate, I went back to the daily special board and chose Shrimp Wrapped in Prosciutto. These were delicious--and man, oh man, were these shrimp big. It came with three BIG shrimps in a fennel citrus butter sauce, garnished with delicate pea shoots. This was the most beautiful and most delicious plate of the evening for me. Cue dessert. Our options were cheesecake, flan and a flourless chocolate cake. I definitely was diving in for a piece of cheesecake! I received a slice of an orange saffron cheesecake with blueberry compote. It was delicious and just the right size to end my meal. The presentation was pretty lackluster though as everything else that was served had great attention to aesthetics. I enjoyed my evening at Lupo and will definitely be back. I can say that it was a great experience with a group--but also a great atmosphere I suspect to come back on a date night. And there are Happy Hour specials in the bar & high tops that would be a good time too. This refurbished bank was well decorated and had a really good energy throughout the bar & restaurant. read more

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Came here last night for the first time. It was a Friday night. Booked a reservation through Instagram DM which was very convenient. We were a table of 4 and sat outside. Awesome (though hot) summer evening. Service was very friendly but on the slow side. I had a couple glasses of Prosecco. Loved that it came in a couple glass...my favorite. My husband ordered a couple glasses Tempranillo. I tried a sip and it was delicious - on the dry side just as the server said. For food we started with the seared eggplant and tomato salad. This was my favorite eggplant salad of all time. Perfectly roasted eggplant, fresh tomatoes, awesome dressing with a touch of sweetness. Couscous was cooked well. I would eat this every summer day if I could! For mains, I ordered the arroz con pollo which was well cooked and seasoned and HUGE! I took half home. My husband got the burger which came on a homemade bun topped with sesame seeds. Delicious burger with good toppings. The side of grilled zucchini was great as well. They had a succinct menu but with good variety (pasta, paella, chicken, pork, etc). Lovely patio right in downtown upper Arlington. Easy parking is also a bonus. Great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. read more

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I stumbled upon this place by way of a recommendation from Yelp. My husband and I decided to go and enjoyed the quiet and casual atmosphere. It is built in an old bank. We loved the vast selection of small plates and shared 4 selections - charcuterie and cheese, Fritto Misto (lightly fried shrimp, scallops, and veggies), pork and clams, and lamb meatball. The charcuterie and cheese plate came with warm soft toast which was perfect with the meat and cheese selections. We enjoyed the Fritto Misto; it wasn't too salty and had wonderful sauces. My husband loved the unusual pairing of clams and pork, which had a light saffron sauce. He also said the lamb meatball was amazing. There is outdoor seating and a nice bar with lots of drink options. They kept the old bank's walk in safe, which is cool. Overall, a great experience and we'll be back! read more

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This is a hidden gem of a restaurant and worth trying again and again. Parking is at a premium since this a neighborhood establishment. Being an old bank leaves a bit of wonderment on how things use to be. They even have servings inside the old vault. read more

Excellent spot for dinner! The ONLY reason Lupo did not receive a 5th star, is because they were out of fresh oysters. Our server said that they only get them once a week and if you call ahead to check, they can hold some for you. I do not like this policy. Otherwise, the food was great. Ingredients were fresh, perfectly paired for the entree served, and expertly cooked. Try the octopus if it is on the menu, you won't be disappointed! EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE OCTOPUS...trust me on this one. Not even the least bit chewy. The chef really seems to impart specific flavor profiles for each dish that really elevate the experience. The ambience is a little cold, but really pretty casual. Feel free to wear shorts! read more

This was a hidden gem. I don't go to UA often but this was a great find! Food and cocktails were great, nice patio as well read more

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It costs $$$ to eat here. It's worth it. It's THE BEST meal I've had in CBUS in awhile. The small plates are small. But BIG in flavor & taste. Fresh, as claimed. Hard to decide which dish is the best. We were a a party of five. Started with the $1 oysters. What made them standout were the two dipping sauces. The horseradish was better. The burrata & jam was easy not to scarf down as there were only a few tasty toasted chips provided. Seemed a little stingy. We did order several other plates including: lamb meatballs, scallops, pork & eggplant and beef slider. Every single dish was flawless. Memorable. I have to confess, memorable in part because I wanted more. Whatever your party orders, there will be this awkward part where a decision will have to be made, who wants (really GETS) the last scrumptious bite, literally bite. I can see how some folks can still feel hungry after having already spent what would have gotten them one or two, three course meals at most other places. Quality v. Quantity. That's the decision. High five to the Bartender. He didn't skimp or cut corners. These drinks are for grown folks with matching tastes. Also, the service was attentive without being intrusive and without any "attitude" one might expect at a money place. The cozy and relaxed atmosphere adds to the overall BEST experience. If you go to their website, you won't find much. Our waiter told us the menu changes frequently which may explain why. Interested in going back. When I get some extra $$$. read more

Lupo - Outstanding Burger slider. We all wanted a bite. Had to split 4 ways :'( - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Lupo is one of those restaurants that I couldn't be more thankful for - since moving away from Columbus, I think about places that have changed my life in some way. Lupo is definitely one of them! It had been on my list since it first opened and I finally got there one month before graduation for a blind date. It's been almost a year, and we recently revisited for Valentine's Day and tapas. The beauty and nostalgia is still there - the dishes are well-composed and beautifully plated, the servers are nice and genial, and the cocktails are to die for! I recommend making reservations - we didn't the first time and sat at the bar, but the bar is nice and it is full service! I love that the menu changes so often because I like to try new things! It's easy to do when you trust the chef and kitchen to make everything taste delicious! Recently, we had the octopus, scallops, and b sprouts. All so GOOD! I think I owe my relationship to Lupo. A lot of first dates are done over drinks or tapas, and the fact that the food and drinks were so good really helps the vibe and the mood! Pros: great date spot, small plates are perfect portions for sharing, rotating menu, cocktails, seafood is delicious Cons: you sit kinda close to your neighbor, gets loud sometimes, far from a lot of things since it is in Upper Arlington read more

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