Had to leave a $0.00 tip, and not just because of the waiter. I am known to leave $100-300 tips, so this was extra special. On an average busy WED night, it took over 20min to get a drink, and the bartender had to read instructions on how to make the drinks. It took over 4 hours to dine because the order ticket was lost but, after 2 table turnovers immediately next to us, and a few inquiries, the waiter finally decided to check with the kitchen on the status of our order... duh. It is a poorly run establishment. Kids in high school could run a better operation. On top of that, there was so much salt and butter in the dishes that those in poor health may die if they eat here. If you're a typical fat lump of American society that has no palate, you may love it. What is good... the wine selection and the patio dining. That's it. What a cluster. Should have picked option #2. Proceed at your own risk and prepare to be disappointed. read more

This place is incredible. I feel like it is Columbus area's best kept secret. Everyone at our table had one of the best dining experiences ever or for a long time :)! read more

I attend yoga classes next door to Lupo and I grew excited to try it as I noticed them renovating the space. This little area of Upper Arlington makes my heart smile and a hip new restaurant fits perfectly here. A few friends and I made reservations and were finally able to make it out for dinner last week. Parking was a breeze and they have a nice little patio out front. We walked in to be greeted by a hostess and our table was ready and waiting for us. The space had tons of light and the décor was modern yet rustic. We sat at a large table with one side of the table having an old church pew for seating. It was cozy and fun! We started with drinks and I ordered a drink called Boogie Nights. It had gin, cantaloupe puree, mint, and a few other ingredients. It was $12 and a rather large glass full of cocktail. It was also delicious and refreshing. I would definitely get one again. I would suggest a mint leaf garnish along with the lemon wedge though. After drinks we all ordered food. The menu on their website does not match the menu that was available when we arrived so I assume they are still working kinks out or it rotates seasonally. I got a grilled romaine salad with grilled zucchini and asparagus. I really did enjoy it. It was all laid upon a puree of something. It was really flavorful and gave the "salad" a sort of dressing. I also got the Papas tapa, which is smashed and fried fingerling potatoes with a sauce poured over top and sprinkled herbs. These were fantastic and fried just the way I like. They were super crispy and I love a good crunch. For dessert I ordered their cheesecake for the day. They make all of their dessert from scratch in house and cheesecake is my absolute favorite. That day it was orange saffron and had blueberry compote on top with a graham cracker crust. This dessert was not too sweet but very smooth and silky. The flavor was mild and I enjoyed it very, very much! If you're lookin' for a fun new restaurant then definitely give Lupo a try. I'm interested in seeing how their menu changes and what cool tapas they come up with. Pro tip - they have a happy hour in the bar area during the week. It ends at 7PM. Great way to try some new things at a new, up and coming restaurant. read more

Lupo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The menu at Lupo is very creative; however, the quality was subpar and the options were limited. The acoustics in the restaurant could be improved, it gets very loud with the hustle and bustle. The bar staff kept dropping glass bottles into the garbage and the noise would echo through the entire restaurant, they could improve on professionalism. The wait staff is very knowledgeable on the menu items; however, the cocktails weren't authentic. The decoration and ambiance were nice, but did not resemble that of a traditional Tapas restaurant, but tidy nonetheless. The location in Upper Arlington is perfect. read more

Lupo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Such a wonderful space with a great vibe. Still keeping up a great menu where I always over order. Lots of standouts, I just miss having an option for dry sherry with my tapas, and the chance to splurge on some iberico! Great service too, I just wish they would have left a big cold carafe of water on the table when its so hot and humid. read more

I've been to Lupo twice now, once for dinner and once for brunch, and it is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood and to the Columbus food scene in general. My first trip to Lupo was for brunch, I believe the first day they were open for brunch. We were among the only people there and the servers were just happy to have customers. The fried chicken sandwich I ate was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Juicy, rich, and flavorful, just brimming with spices. The rum-based Diplomatic Relations drink I had -- basically a rum Manhattan -- was well made. Great experience. Then I went again for dinner last night and it could not have been a different experience. We got there at 6 pm on a Tuesday night and the place was PACKED! What a difference a week and a half makes! We got the last table in the restaurant, so I would advise making a reservation. The dinner food exceeded my wonderful brunch experience. We wanted to try a little bit of everything, so we got five tapas plates and two smaller appetizers. First (obviously): the appetizers. The ham and cheese croquetas were delicious. Salty, rich nuggets of deep-fried heaven. The stuffed eggs were good too, but were probably my least favorite dish, as they were basically just deviled eggs. Good deviled eggs though! Now, the tapas plates. The charred Maitake mushrooms were buttery and had a great flavor and they came with a crunchy toast that gave the plate a nice diversity of texture. The charred octopus was perfectly prepared and had almost a lobster-like flavor and texture. It came with potatoes, some peas, and I'm pretty sure a little chorizo. Fantastic. The papas were good. Nothing special to report, just potatoes, but they were very good potatoes with a wonderful crunch and a nice saltiness. They were topped with ramp pesto, which didn't blow me away, but it was fine. The lamb meatball was topped with a thick tomato sauce that was both sweet and a little salty and the whole thing rested on a falafel. It was my wife's favorite. Finally, there was a shredded pork empanada with juicy, slightly spicy meat that I loved. Drinks were good. I had a fantastic negroni. There is also an extensive wine list and there are a few solid beer choices. Our server was friendly and attentive. The drinks took a long time to come out, but since the place was packed and the restaurant is still so new, I assume this will improve in time. Overall, this was one of the better dining experiences I've had in a long time, and my brunch experience was also quite nice. Go check out Lupo (but get a reservation first) and you will eat and drink well. read more

Lupo - My brunch fried chicken sandwich - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Fellow yelper Cecilia C & I did a spin class, then were super hungry and wanted a little food adventure. We decided it would be worth at least a small plate and drink, we knew when we walked in & seeing the menu we were going to settle in. Saw oysters and immediately went there, our lovely server redirected to a different wine that would compliment the oysters. He was right, glad he suggested. Next came the egg, deviled up with manchego, chorizo & piquillo pepper. So good. Then the ham & cheese croquette was great side companion. Then arrived mushrooms. I have to say they were a shining star and the surprise. Perfectly seasoned, so much flavor. I liked the ice toasted bread w it. I like a good carb, never go wrong w a good crusty bread. Then the cauliflower. It had a nice carmelization and the cashews added a nice nutty-ness. This is how I'll eat cauliflower. Lastly, empanada. This was our least fav, but it is not a diss. The pastry was flaky, the pork tender, flavorful. It was delish, just didn't steal the show. But I'd still order it again. I don't understand why the restaurant is a red-ish color and the bar is light & airy w subway tile and a lovely gray green color. That is my only most minor of criticism. We were happy we were in the bar. The patio area also looks super cute, was just full when we arrived. Looking forward to seeing this place in other seasons. My new fav. read more

See all

I was very excited to try Lupo out after first hearing about the restaurant and my excitement was mostly justified after trying some of their tapas. So first off, as with any tapas, you are going to need to order a few items as the dishes are small. Just order what sounds tasty and then order some more if you are still hungry. The first tapa we tried was the Fritto Miso which was lightly fried calamari and scallops, with a few asparagus thrown in for good measure. The seafood was fresh tasting but was missing a salt element, so it ended up a little more bland than I cared for. Our next tapa was the Cod and Potato Fritter... by taste alone it was hard to taste anything but the potato and not much to it. The saving grace for this dish was the piquillo pepper sauce at the bottom which was delicious. Our third tapa was the Pork and Clams. This was a pretty solid dish with good flavor. Lots of pieces of pork. If you order bread save it for this dish to sop up the sauce which is plentiful. The last tapa we tried was phenomenal! The lamb meatball! The yogurt sauce, the meatball and the falafel all come together and create a very unique flavor profile that works perfectly! If you are sharing tapas, don't share this! Get your own and thank me later! To finish off this monumental meal we tried the chocolate and orange cheesecake which was delicious and tasted homemade. All in all Lupo is a nice restaurant with plenty of options for all tastes. Although some of the dishes were short of being as good as they should be (Fritto Misto and Cod Fritters), theiwere some that were unbelievably delicious (Lamb Meatball, Pork and Clams). read more

See all

Delicious meal. We did order ahead. Super convenient with curb side pick up. Food was warm and perfectly cooked. Really enjoyed all the flavors. Portions were generous for tapas. Will definitely be back in the future! read more

See all

Solid 3.5 star place for sure. The atmosphere is nice and the place has good energy. I just wish I enjoyed all of the food! For starters, the Nice and Sloe drink is pretty refreshing. The charred romaine dish is very flavorful and leads you to wanting to try more. While the lamb meatball is a staple item here, it was not my favorite. The presentation is beautiful and the texture is perfect. It's just that the curry flavoring seemed overpowering and out of place, and the falafel base was too cake like for me. I finished the night with the flourless chocolate almond cake. The presentation was underwhelming and I wish I knew about the orange drizzle ahead of time so I could omit it since I'm not a fan of orange and chocolate together. Honestly, the cake reminded me of a Lara bar and overall was not something I would order again based off of the texture. The dining area is very nice and would make for a nice date spot. There's a nice sized bar area that offers half price drinks and plates during happy hour. You can also dine on the patio out front. This building used to be a bank so there is a small vault in the back that is in the process of being repurposed for a private dining space. Overall, I had a great night and conversation. The atmosphere is great. I would be sure to try some of the other dishes and drinks as well as take advantage of happy hour pricing if I returned again. read more

See all

Really want to love this place but I think we made a mistake sitting at the bar. Bartender did not greet us or offer any information about the menu. I question why a person is in hospitality if he is unable to be hospitable (After reading other reviews, I see we are not the first to notice this so shame on them for continuing to let it happen). Food was decent, particularly the lamb meatball, but the portion sizes are very small for the price. No happy hour food specials but cocktail selection for $5 was great. Nice decor and patio but I would really think about the service we received before going back when there are so many places in this city who do great food. read more

See all

Excellent food and service. The server informed us they're known for their Spanish and Italian dishes. We got two pasta dishes, and they were both great. There's outdoor and indoor seating with plenty of parking around. I'd probably recommend making a reservation as they barely had a table available for us as a walk-in. read more

Upper Arlington Good Food Friendly Staff Former Bank with Vault Access To say that my experience at Lupo was good would be an understatement because it was nothing short of Amazing! The friendly staff and upbeat atmosphere left me feeling like I NEED to come back for more. Oh! Did I mention that there's a Vault inside of the restaurant? If you live in the upper Arlington area you have to stop by and give them a try. P.S. Don't forget to tell them Robb sent you, and then wait for the awkward stare because they have no idea who I am hahaha. Happy Eating!! read more

Lupo - 1. Fritto Misto - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

See all

Just super goody, good, goodness. The octopus is a must. Can't wait to try some of the new dishes next time.

Great food, great drinks, friendly service. If the pork shank isn't in your top ten dishes of all time, I don't know what would be.

The BEST beet salad I have ever had. The other women at my table agreed. We decided we would come back just for it. The roasted Brussels were also good. For the main course, we had the chicken over rice. Please see the picture. It was excellent. We enjoyed a reasonably priced bottle of wine with our meal. For dessert we had a flourless chocolate torte. Everything was outstanding. I'm looking forward to returning this summer when they have the outside tables set up. read more

Lupo - Whole roasted chicken with saffron rice. Serves 4. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've eaten here 3 times and it's been great, good & fantastic. Everything is delicious, abet a little over priced (food wise - drinks are normal). I've always had nice service and enjoyed my experience. Cocktails and wine were spot on my last visit, as was the food, abet the mushroom dish being too peppery. It's great that UA has this little local gem! Will be back (w/friends)! read more

Me and my friend came in tonight, this has to be the best place either of us have ever had. Our server was so nice and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. While this place is nice me and my friend went in highly underdressed (we had came from devon) I highly recommend to non drinkers the sparkling lemonade and highly recommend the smash burger and bread. read more

I'm so grateful for this addition to UA and my neighborhood. Excellent unique food and cocktails. Bartender rocks! Servers are excellent and very knowledgeable. I have been numerous times and don't understand the comments about noise. Don't think it's overly noisy at all. Yes, it is pricey but it's excellent. Yes, it's a tapas /small plates place which I think is great since Soooooo many places give you way too much food. It's great sharing the plates and sampling different dishes. One reviewer said parking is a challenge. Don't get that at all. Tons of parking available. read more

I was in Columbus for work so I came here on a whim. Was slightly under dressed for this place but that's besides the point. I would suggest reservations so you can secure a table. I went on a Thursday during happy hour so I sat at the bar. I ordered their rum drink, I can't think of the name of it now. But it was delicious. The bartenders were knowledgeable and polite. I had the half dozen of the Connecticut oysters that were on special that day and a charcuterie plate. The oysters were perfect. They suggested to get the chili paste with it and I'm so glad I did. The charcuterie was delicious and had a great selection. I also ordered the flourless chocolate torte which was rich and flavorful. I had a couple of old fashioneds as well which were phenomenal. I would definitely recommend going here and I will be back. read more

See all

Had dinner at Lupo's on Dec 20 with friends. The food was good, particularly the tapas that are among the best in town. However, the noise level in the restaurant is much much too high to have an enjoyable experience, despite the good food quality. The owners need to address this, perhaps as it was done at La Tavola some time ago that had a similar problem. We will not return to Lupo to dine inside until this is addressed. read more

Every single bite was heaven. We walked in late on a Saturday and we're happy to grab some seats at the bar. The bartender was attentive and friendly, and gave great suggestions. We ordered quite a few small plates, and we we're happy with each one. You can't ask for much more. And for the quality, the price seemed reasonable. A great date night spot, or the perfect place to meet up with some girlfriends for cocktails and grub. read more

See all

You can tell how much thought has gone into every dish that the chef has created. They are so unique and delicious! Nice spread of some seafood as well. Also patio is first come first serve and is adorable. Perfect atmosphere for a summer evening. They also have a few dishes on their happy hour. Tapas are so fun to do with small groups! Believe me you won't regret it! read more

Honestly, I wasn't a fan. The food was bland and the tapas were overpriced. I ordered the fritto misto, pork and clams, lamb meatball, and cod and potatoes- allll were bland except for the lamb meatball. The lamb meatball was interesting- imagine Italian and Greek meets Indian in one bite. The lamb meatball was tender, but had noticeably large slices of fresh garlic throughout. It was placed on top of "falafel" and topped off with marinara, and a yogurt mint cream sauce. While eating the dish you can smell the strong aroma of curry. Surprisingly, the flavors meshed together very well. I love falafel and will go to great lengths to get the really good stuff. This wasn't it. It was more like a smushed chickpea patty. Nice presentation of items, great ideas, poor execution on flavor and complexity. The drinks and great fellowship saved the evening! I had the privilege of sitting with some awesome people who made the evening fun! Service was good! Lupo has potential- it just isn't the best tapas bar. read more

If you're looking to splurge + try unique spanish tapas, check out Lupo (you can also try to do so while keeping an eye on your wallet). appertivos ($3 jamon + cheese croquettes and $4 jamon w/cheese + honey) are served 3-5 pm and happy hour deals on drinks are 4-7 pm in the bar area ($4 wine, $4 draft beers, $5 cocktails). small plates are $5-19 : fritto misto, charcuterie + cheese, lamb meatball, fried fingerlings, + roasted cauliflower (spicy!) they serve large plates too which are meant for 2-6 people. Overall food was unique, presented and put together well, and delicious! I really only gave it 4 stars because of price for quantity of food such as $19 for 3 oz steak small plate. The atmosphere is cool- they have a bar area and patio too and service is great! Initially we didn't understand the timing of appertivos and happy hour deals (separate menu) but the servers explained it all to us so I shared above. Will definitely be back! read more

See all

Gazpacho and veggie paella were my only 4/5 here but the hubs loved both. I'm a harsher critic than some. The eggplant special was my jam. Loved the manager turned bartender's attention to detail and service; drinks on point. They were understaffed but you didn't notice. It's great ambience, lots of natural light but not pretentious. Cozy in fact. Thank goodness it isn't another Cameron Mitchell cut out. Get a drink & some apps for sure here. It's my new recommendation that covers both the adventurous & not-so-adventurous. read more

Second visit to this newly opened Upper Arlington restaurant located on the Mallway. Parking can be a problem prime time on a Friday night. Book in advance to avoid being turned away. Our table for 4 was ready and were seated immediately. Dillon (the waiter) was attentive and knowledgable about the menu. We chose a couple of the daily specials, Prosciutto with queso de cabrales and figs, which was delicious plus the Blue Fin Tuna (flown in fresh that day) with a corn salsa. The tuna was served as a big chunk but would have been better thinly sliced, cooked well and tasty. Off the tapas menu, Octopus a la Plancha which was my least favorite, cooked well but lacking flavor. The Gambas al Ajiilo, 3 large shrimp with lots of garlic, peppers and oil yum! Papas fritas with garlic ailoi was so good that we ordered another dish. The lamb meatball was OK and the cheese plate terribly overpriced for small slices of cheese. Definitely worth a visit. read more

See all

First time visit with my daughter who recommended Lupo. Seated immediately and water poured. Wine was ordered and was served quickly. We ordered several small plates. First, the burrata. Served with toast points smeared with a shallot jam. Incredible. Several dishes later ended with a scallop wrapped in prosciutto. A wonderful cheesecake special rounded out the meal. Service was well paced. Our waiter was knowledgeable and efficient. Great food. Go there. read more

To be honest, you should hire Gordon Ramsey. I really wanted to like your restaurant, but I just don't. Rather than bore you will all the details I will do a quick summary: - happy hour wines/cocktails are disgusting. Rosé tastes like rust, sav blanc was very old (oxidized), plus I would rather be lost in the actual Bermuda Triangle vs drink this cocktail again. We did tell the server we didn't like the drinks and she didn't acknowledge and charged us for them anyways. - bread to go with cheese = $3, who the F charges for bread or serves cheese sans bread. - service was lousy at best for a non-busy restaurant. -just found out, the rosé was from a box. Franzia would have been better. YIKES. Nice try, let me know once you call Gordon. read more

Great food and wine!! The waiter was really helpful with suggestions. Will definitely be back!

Unlike Mike G., our group was warmly welcomed by the hostess, the oyster bar was well written and the bartender was amazing. Of the 6 guys at dinner, none of us were disappointed. Lopez's are killing it here. Mike G, may want to find a hole to crawl into and have Uber deliver his food because these guys are knocking it out of the park. With just two months under their belts, I'd say they are ahead of the curve and doing amazing. We will be back...just hopefully when Mike G doesn't bring his unreasonable expectations and snootiness. read more

Again enjoying amazing food at one of Ricks restaurants. A new favorite when I visit Columbus

Had an awesome dinner here. There was no dish that wasn't great, and we had probably half the menu between us. Service is attentive but not overbearing, atmosphere is very cool, sitting out front is awesome if the weather is nice. As of now it's 5 stars and we will be back. read more

See all

I've been to Lupo three times now, two of the three have been amazing. The service is always great and we try to only order off the specials menu which changes regularly. The meatball is one of their most popular dishes but if you're a first timer I'd recommend going with any of the seafood small plates or specials instead. And definitely get the dessert. They're homemade by the owners wife & delicious. read more

See all

O.M.G. Please don't be sad because they don't use an online reservation app. Just get in here and eat and drink everything. The ambience, the service are all exemplary. But then the food! Burratta appetizer; a must. Everything else, same. A gem in UA. read more

I love this place, the food the service are exceptional. During the corona I will not eat inside and here's the only issue I have with Lupo, the evening lighting on the patio is horrible. There's no protection from the city's lights and they are very white. It's like dining under fluorescence. Hopefully the warm weather will continue and people will be able to dine outside. To enjoy them I'll just have to go at a time when the lights are not scheduled to turn on. read more

Cannot recommend Lupo highly enough! Drinks, food and service are impeccable...always looking for a new place in Columbus as a staple to go routinely based on how phenomenal every aspect of the restaurant is and Lupo is up there! Only a handful or so in Columbus and this is one of them! read more

The most delicious, fresh, tasty food. And wonderful service!!! We had the scallops, octopus a la plancha, veal cheeks with gnocchi (a special), charred maitake mushrooms, gambas al ajillo, the charcuterie board, and pistachio lemon cheesecake with a cherry sauce on top. WOW! is all I can say. I had a hard time deciding what was my favorite. Everything was timely, and everyone was welcoming and kind. Can't wait to come back here. read more

See all

Food is excellent. Not sure if was our server or how they work their staff but service and timeliness of drinks was awful. 25+ minutes for first drink. Didn't stop by after ordered with our empty glasses sitting there for a half hour. Hoping it's an isolated incident as the location has seen turnover of many places. The place has the look and food quality of a $100+ dinner for two, but wife and I left pretty displeased for an anniversary dinner. Oh, can we get some water please? read more

This food is to die for and will leave you with a creeping anticipation of wanting to visit again. We tried their tasting menu and many of the tapas. Everything is elevated to what you would expect. Example, the oysters came with a delicious minuet and the cocktail sauce came with an added spice element. Top notch!!!! read more