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    Lupo

    4.3 (406 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pasta
    Bethany L.

    What a treat! From the Old Fashioned to the pasta to the pizza, everything was delicious. My only regret was not trying everything on the menu. Patio seating was private and shaded and our server was perfectly attentive. Will be back!

    Alyssa Z.

    Came here my last day in Louisville as a farewell dinner because it was Ray number one pizza in Louisville. Very cute house limited parking very unassuming neighbourhood to a out-of-town. Client service was fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. Food selection was great. We wanted to try a little bit of everything so we got the meatballs, the Arancini balls, oysters, kids pasta and three pizzas. The meatballs came with its own pita homemade delicious. Honestly, it would come back just for that. Of course had to get the tiramisu for dessert even though we were so full and it was so good. Super comparable to pizza and food in Toronto honestly, I was so happy great way to end my two week trip

    Outrageous price gouging.
    J W.

    These horrible people charge $15 PER SLICE and $80 for a whole mediocre pizza just because they choose to sell it at a music festival. Pretty disgusting and shows you what type of business they are. Luckily, there were plenty of better, cheaper options available and I encourage folks to not support a business that does this.

    Hot Honey, garlic, ranch & chili oil
    Renae D.

    My siblings & I came here for an early birthday dinner. We were honestly all impressed. The pizza was delicious. It had the perfect crisp & char. Very fresh ingredients. Tonight we got the sting like a bee pizza but we will without a doubt be back to try other ones. My sister & I loved the braised cabbage. The chili oil crunch was chef's kiss. So glad we got that. (If you like cabbage) it was subtle yet still so flavorful. Their ranch was also really good! And their garlic was different than we're used to but it had a fresh garlic flavor & the perfect buttery texture. So good. The atmosphere was cozy & service was great. :) 10/10 recommend

    Bethany O.

    The food is excellent, but it's very expensive for what it offered. This is not a place to go on your own, but could be worthwhile if you plan to share a pizza. They are large enough for 2, and in that way, the price is reasonable. I went with friends and everyone ordered their own pizza. I wish there was a cheaper single option. The sides (like the meatballs) are good, but also pricey for what you get ($18 I think for 3 meatballs and a giant piece of bread). I just don't really get the hype, sorry.

    Zohabe B.

    We went back and tried the Milk & Honey pizza and the Mushroom Pizza that they are known for. While still very good, they were less impressive than the Margherita pizza. After a couple of visits to both Wheated and Lupo, I cannot definitively say Lupo is the best in the city, but it's very close...

    Caesar Salad
    Stephanie K.

    It takes a lot to get five stars out of me, but this spot has it all - nooks cozy for dining as a couple as well as families and groups, bartender who knows her stuff (food AND bevvies, even some music recommendations, too), but of course the food. I sampled and was delighted on all counts. This Caesar salad is special, with a mix of arugula and frisée dressed in a very lightly salted anchovy dressing topped with a soft-boiled egg - traditional and artful! The Milk & Honey pizza was my pick (thank you Nina) with a signature sourdough wood-fired crust that's chewy, toasty, crisp, and crunchy in all the right places with rich cream and house-made mozzarella contrasted with hot honey and fresh basil. Consider me comforted and coming back again soon!

    Bustling kitchen
    Sam G.

    Pizza Lupo feels like one of those places you discover through a recommendation rather than by accident. Tucked away on Frankfort Avenue, it's a little off the beaten path, and parking can be an adventure. There's a small lot by the restaurant with overflow parking further down the hill. Somehow we managed to snag the only open space right outside the front door, which felt like winning a very specific Louisville lottery. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation and the place was already buzzing. It was packed with locals, which is usually a good sign. While our table was being bussed, three different employees checked to make sure we were being helped. We let them know we were just a little early and waiting on our table, but it spoke volumes about the attentiveness of the staff. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a neighbourhood pizza spot: relaxed, lively, and unpretentious. The soundtrack quietly floating through the speakers was a crate-digger's delight, full of songs that have been sampled throughout hip-hop history. Hearing Lynn Collins' Think (About It) while waiting for dinner felt particularly apt following the recent passing of Rob Base. The song's iconic break became the foundation of It Takes Two, one of hip-hop's most recognisable records, and it was a nice reminder of how deeply great music connects generations. To start, we ordered the Olives & Togarashi, a bowl of Castelvetrano olives coated in a wonderfully aromatic blend of spices with notes of fennel, sesame and citrus. My son tried his first olive and was genuinely shocked by the flavour. He'll come around eventually. For the main event, we ordered three large pizzas: the DOP Margherita, the Funghi and the Original Sting. The DOP Margherita showcases imported buffalo mozzarella from Campania alongside basil and San Marzano tomatoes. The Funghi is loaded with an incredible blend of mushrooms, taleggio, pecorino cream and mozzarella. The Original Sting combines soppressata, fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato and spicy local honey in a sweet-and-savoury combination that completely works. Now, let's talk about the crust. It is perfect. Pillowy and light, yet substantial enough to give you that satisfying chew. The wood-fired oven creates just the right amount of charred bubbling around the edges. Our server offered house-made ranch and other dipping sauces for the crust, but we politely declined. This pizza doesn't need any enhancers. The balance of flavours across all three pies was exceptional. I've eaten pizza all over the world, and Pizza Lupo belongs in that conversation. It really is that good. We had a plan: sample all three pizzas and leave just enough room to split the tiramisu. Thankfully, we stuck to it. The tiramisu was fresh, light and beautifully balanced. Not overly sweet, nicely moist, with just enough espresso flavour coming through. It was the perfect finish to an outstanding meal. The service was fast without feeling rushed, friendly without feeling scripted, and genuine throughout the evening. We left full, not bloated, and happy as spring lambs, already talking about what we'd order next time. We'll defo be back. Cheers, Sam

    Sting Like a Bee Pie
    Max B.

    Lupo is my favorite neopolitan style pizza place in the city. The pizza "wolf" exudes cool attitude from its unique Butchertown "wrong side of the flood wall" location to its cozy interior that makes it feel like the best shirt of old neighborhood haunt to grab a pie with friends, or as often in my case to sit at the small bar where everyone maybe knows your name and if not strangers sometimes quickly become friends. Should you get invited to a pizza party at Lupo you should always say yes and ask questions never. It will be a great time.

    Reghan G.

    Ordered the Sting Like a Bee Pizza (with olives added) tonight for pickup so we could enjoy it at the park. The pizza was superb! There were plenty of pepperonis and the perfect amount of honey. The crust has the perfect chew and such a great fresh flavor. One pizza shared filled both of us up and we have 2 pieces left to look forward to tomorrow. This is one of my favorite pizza places in Louisville. Pickup was fast and easy but I would advise if you're a nervous parker or have a larger vehicle maybe to go straight to the additional parking spaces.

    Meatballs with pita bread
    Lily S.

    My husband and I had a date night here. The meatballs and pizza were phenomenal. The crust was delicious and soft. The sauce was so fresh. We will definitely be back.

    Keri C.

    Great spot for a date or a quiet, classy moment after work. I've had the pizza, and it was delicious, but do you know what I love to order most at Pizza Lupo?? The pasta!! Their pasta is home-made and so delicious. I had the Pesto Canestri. This dish consists of: semolina pasta shells, garlic pesto, whipped ricotta, a fava beans. It reminded me of my mom's pasta fagioli but with pesto. As I was sipping it with a gin cocktail (gin, grapefruit, lemon, and white creme de cacao), I noticed the pasta had citrus notes as well (this drink and dish pairing was amazing! My cocktail made the pasta sing, I swear...). Only to notice lemon or orange zest whipped into the ricotta. So delicious. Beautiful atmosphere. Cool servers. Would LOVE a happy hour or specialty cocktail hour even just once a week so I can afford to be there ... always and forever :D

    Margherita Pie
    Sean P.

    Pizza Lupo... rave reviews all over the place! But for me? The pizza didn't do a whole lot for me and I (and the rest of our party) left a bit disappointed based on what I've heard. Maybe it's a style thing, much like a controversial pizza blogger that claims Neapolitan starts at a 6.8? My favorite thing we ordered was the meatball appetizer.. the pita bread it came with paired so nicely with the meatballs and sauce. If my rating was food based only, likely a 3/5 for me BUT our server was fantastic. Very attentive, friendly and everything we ordered was out quickly. Her service and the timely work of the kitchen staff bumped it to a 4 for me, plus it being locally owned is a major plus! Will I be back? I'm not sure. I wouldn't turn it down if someone wanted to go, but not the top 5 of pizza joints in the city that I'd recommend first.

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    Great quality food and service! The quality of the dough is amazing and the ranch dipping sauce is fresh and delicious. We highly recommend!

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    Everything about Lupo was fantastic ! The food was amazing. And the staff all were so nice. A definite place to visit again !!!

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    Ask the Community - Lupo

    Do you accept reservations?

    Sorry we don't accept reservations at this time.

    Why does the menu on Yelp say $12 for a Margherita pizza and the Website says $20 for the same pizza?

    Hi, I'm not sure what menu it is you're seeing - is it an old photo of a menu? We changed our pizza style over the pandemic - where we used to serve personal size, Neapolitan pies, we switched to a large format which hold up better for carryout and… 

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