I was looking for a well rated Italian restaurant in Union County and Lupa Ristorante came up on…read moremany lists so I decided to check it out with friends. Lupa is located in a section of Berkely Heights that has seen a lot of recent construction, so it is very pretty and clean. You couldn't be blamed if you bypassed the restaurant. It is not very flashy looking and that is part of its charm. Be warned, there are not a lot of parking spaces behind the restaurant so you may wind up parking in the bank parking lot next to it (when the bank is closed of course). The staff at Lupa is super friendly and treats you like a regular even if this is your first time. The host was super nice, the waitress fantastic and the chef even came to our table to talk to us when we were done eating! The interior is very clean and modern looking. It's elegant and perfect for virtually any event including dates, anniversaries and family get togethers. We wound up sitting in the same area as the bar, which mostly has 2-4 seater tables and of course you can sit at the bar as well. The other side of the restaurant is where the larger tables are located. Here's a rundown of what we had: CLAMS ON TOAST Baby clams. crispy ham. thyme When I ordered this, I expected to see slices of toast with crispy ham and baby clams on top. Instead, it is two large pieces of wonderfully toasted bread with crispy ham on top. The actual clams sit in a *delicious* broth. Taken altogether these various components form a delicious bite. Be sure to dip that bread into the broth! SQUID INK SPAGHETTI lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. Sherry Cream Sauce This dish has a wonderfully deep and earthy flavor. I've had squid ink pasta before and this was a wonderful example of it. The sauce was perfect and it was cooked beautifully. HANGER STEAK Truffled pomme frites. Chimichurri The steak was beautifully cooked (we had it medium rare) and the chimichurri sauce was great. However, the steak needed a bit more salt (and I'm not usually one to add salt to food). The pomme frites were wonderfully crispy and tasty. BROCCOLI RABE lemon. Kilos Broccoli rabe is a simple side dish but it is one of my favorites. It is also one that can easily be overcooked. These folks cooked it perfectly and it made for a fantastic side dish. My party and I loved our experience at Lupa and we all agreed we would happily return any time!

The best Italian restaurant in Union County. Why did I wait so long to try this place? We tried a…read morelot of food and everything was fresh, well seasoned, and presented very well. I had the Dover sole and it was one of the best Dover soles I've had. Also extra credit for providing a proper fish knife and fork. Octopus had a spicy sauce that was excellent. I appreciated the fact that they don't over season their food like many restaurants do. Inside was modern and nice. I liked the rose on every table. Service was so very friendly without it being overbearing. The chef came out twice to say hello and check on us which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Lupa.

Excellent service. Great selection and variety of dishes…read more Festive ambience. Our first visit...will definitely return.

We have been to Amerigo several times and have loved everything about it, so we decided to have…read moreAmerigo cater our Christmas Eve. We weren't disappointed. The food was amazing and our guests loved everything. We ordered clams oregonata, chicken parm, rigatoni with Sauage and broccoli rabe, and rigatoni with vodka sauce. And of course we had to have the best bread ever, the Focaccia bread. Thank you Amerigo. John Greco Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Best pizza place in town by far. Clean and spacious inside, but we always do takeout and it's…read moreready within 20 minutes every time and made to perfection. Great owner and staff that care about their customers. We've tried all the pizza in Berkeley Heights and this is easily the best all around.

This is a hidden gem . The food 's delicious and the service was excellent! The portions are…read moregenerous. Id definitely come back and try the other pizza flavors.

Small family owned restaurant in Berkeley Heights with its own parking lot. After checking out Yelp…read morereviews, we stopped by for dinner. Cute interior with Christmas decorations already making things festive. We were greeted and seated near the cozy fireplace. Started with the harvest salad, conveniently split in the kitchen. Delicious. Entrees were pappardelle ragu and their seared tuna. Both were fresh and flavorful. We finished the evening with their house made tiramisu. Yum. Will be back as service was attentive and friendly, food was great and loved the decor!

I haven't visited this restaurant since it was a Mexican restaurant over two 2 1/2 years ago. I…read morecouldn't believe the transformation first of all, the ambience and the decor is wonderful! As soon as we open the door, we were greeted by the host. He was amazing. He made us feel like family like we've been there before great person. The service was outstanding and the food was wonderful. It was amazing. A definite return to type of restaurant. I encourage everyone to try it. You won't be sorry.

Ordered a Grandma's Pizza and a large original pizza half pepperoni and half mushrooms. Asked for…read morethem to be sliced double because it was for an event where mostly finger food was being served. Pizza was delicious as usual, sliced as requested. Only complaint is that I was surprised that I was charged an $8.69 "tip". Had no idea about the gratuity. I mean, when I'm eating a slice or two at the pizzeria I'll put a couple bucks in the jar at the counter for the kids taking the order. But for picking up a couple pies? C'mon now. I'll be more careful when ordering online now.

Pizza was barely warm and I was there before the expected given ready time. The crust was rubbery…read moreas well. I should've known when the box wasn't warm. My thoughts are the person taking the order should have a better idea of the current pizza turn around.

Came here for Thanksgiving yesterday. We had never been here before, but heard positive things…read moreabout it so we were a little nervous. Everything was beyond delicious. Our appetizers and our dinners. No complaints from anyone in our large group. Staff were very friendly for working a holiday. Inside is very clean. I definitely recommend and I would come back for sure.

Delicious meal. Fresh ingredients, excellent preparation and presentation. Service was outstanding.read more

Ordered something other than pizza for the first time. (Pizza was not so great, bland and under…read morecooked) But we ordered Calamari. Couldn't chew through it! Sliced way too thick and large circle pieces. Not cooked enough? Not soaked in milk? Whatever, very tough and chewy. Will not order again. Wait staff needs some training. Love their pizza. Salad dressing is the bomb.

Excellent food and service Staff is so nice and prices are…read moregood. Thin crust pizza is my favorite

Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and there were plenty of open tables. Our server was…read moreattentive and sweet. I ordered the Southwest Shrimp bowl and it was amazing! Shrimp, rice, lettuce, avocado, corn, black beans, pickled red onion and jalapeno! I'll definitely be back just to have that again! Prior to this, I've only had Delicious Heights catering at events, but I would love to come back to the restaurant!

We've always had a great experience here - no matter whether it's the bar tenders, servers or…read morereception staff they're always friendly. Food comes up piping hot - my favorite dish on the menu is their Fish Tacos (soooo good). Ambience is that of a classic pub. They also have a heated outdoor section which is nice

Met a long-time friend for lunch while visiting New Jersey. Since he lives nearby, he suggested The…read moreTrap Rock Restaurant & Brewery for our lunchtime meeting--and it was an excellent recommendation. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Our server was attentive and professional, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and quietly classy--ideal for a relaxed lunch and conversation. I started with the Candy Roaster Squash & Coconut Soup, a vegan dish with a warm, sweet, and hearty flavor profile. It was absolutely perfect on a cold winter day. For my entrée, I ordered the Brewer's Burger with pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, rosemary aioli, and a side of frites. The flavors came together beautifully--salty, sweet, and savory notes all working in harmony. Truly a dance in your mouth. One additional detail worth noting: the gender-neutral accessible restroom was spotless and had a very pleasant odor. It was top-notch, just like everything else about this restaurant. I would absolutely return.

Trap Rock Restaurant and Brewery in Berkeley Heights delivered a great lunch. The Crispy RI…read moreCalamari was light and crunchy with a clean tempura batter, bright cherry peppers, and a sriracha lime aioli that pulled everything together. The Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Quesadilla had solid heat, melted pepper jack, pickles for snap, and a ranch drizzle that kept it balanced. The food was strong across the board, and their lineup of in-house brews added a unique twist. We enjoyed the visit and will absolutely come back to explore more of the menu.

Change out the fireplace to gas or fix the whole set up. It stinks like smoke in the main room…read more My hair reeks of smoke. 5 of us in a small booth with hi chair at end. We couldn't move. Apps came out, and within 5 minutes our dinners arrived. Ridiculous. Keep giving this place a second chance but I think we're done.

The ribeye Philly cheesesteak was very tasty with the onions and peppers. The ribeye was tender…read more The buffalo wings were ok. It was a little on the salty side. The French onion soup was really good. The soup was perfect. It was not as salty as your typical French onion soup. The mozzarella melted on top was delicious. The French bread with the soup was delicious. As for the thin crust pizza, it was great! The thin crust was firm. The sauce was was enough. The mozzarella cheese had caramel burnt marks. The crust was nicely charred. Overall, the pizza was very good. First time here tonight! And will definitely comeback to try the other entrees and apps on the menu! The food came quick and our server always checked up on us! They have a decent amount of beers on the tap!