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"This restaurant offers an Italian cuisine with a unique Australian twist. The bread, burrata, and squid ink pasta are all exceptional!"
Phone: +61394192202
Address: 300 Smith StAUVIC 3066, Collingwood, Australia
City: Collingwood
Dishes: 29
Amenities: 6
Categories: 5
Reviews: 323
Intrigued to try Scott Pickett's recent foray into Italian dining, I stopped by Lupo for a beautiful, long lunch. Firstly, I was impressed by the beauty of this gorgeous space on busy Smith Street. A large, open venue with high ceilings, beautifully rustic walls and comfortable bistro style furniture. I loved the open kitchen as it makes you feel more at home.<br/ <br/ We were welcomed warmly and picked some fabulous wines from a fairly extensive drinks menu. The staff were attentive and delightful, talking us through the menu and offering suggestions when we asked about house specialties.<br/ <br/ We decided on one lighter dish, and a heavier option with the gnocchi and this proved to be a...
The restaurant had a beautiful atmosphere and was perfect for both a romantic date night or a casual dinner with friends. We were pleasantly surprised to find that they had a special on Gin cocktails, which were delicious. Despite not having made a reservation, we were seated promptly and our food arrived incredibly quickly. Every item on the menu was fantastic, so I don't think specific recommendations are necessary - everything is sure to be excellent.
The restaurant has a fantastic decor and the staff are very polite. The macadamia puree with octopus was amazing, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The pasta was decent but nothing extraordinary. However, the standout dish that you must try is the tiramisu - it's absolutely delicious. I will definitely be returning to Lupo just for the tiramisu.
Food: Curiously Italian.Ambience: Touch of class, yet not pretentious. Family friendly.Service: Excellent well mannered staff on all levels.Value: Fine food at a reasonable price.
This restaurant offers an Italian cuisine with a unique Australian twist. The bread, burrata, and squid ink pasta are all exceptional!
