La Pizza
Lupi Pizza
Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, Italian sausage, and pepperoni.
$20.00
Capricciosa Pizza
Italian ham, mozzarella, mushrooms, and artichokes with fresh tomato sauce.
$20.00
Vegetariana Pizza
Seasonal vegetables, fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella. Vegetarian.
$19.00
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil. Vegetarian.
$18.00
Antipasti
Garlic Bread
On our homemade Italian ciabatta, topped with garlic, butter, parsley, and parmesan cheese.
$4.00
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Homemade ciabatta toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian
$9.00
Tagliere di Antipasto Misto
Assortment of gourmet Italian meats and cheeses, grilled vegetables and Kalamata olives. Gluten free.
$18.00
Carpaccio di Bue
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, capers, and shave Parmigiano. Gluten free.
$17.00
Polpettine al Pomodoro
Three homemade Italian meatballs, served with our Chef's specialty marinara sauce. Gluten free.
$11.00
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried and salted calamari served with our Chef's specialty Lupi sauce and our traditional marinara.
$15.00
Scampi all'Aglio
Three jumbo prawns (shrimp) sauteed in white wine, garlic and herbs (House specialty).
$18.00
Polenta e Portobello Con Gorgonzola
Pan-fried polenta topped with sausage, portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola, and white wine. Gluten free.
$14.00
Carciofi Ripieno al Forno
$16.00
Zuppa
Zuppa del Giorno
Chef's soup of the day.
$9.00
Insalate
Insalata Con Burrata
Burrata cheese (fresh buffalo mozzarella) served over arugula, sliced tomatoes, kalamata olives, prosciutto, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction sauce.
$14.00
Lupi Salad (House Salad)
Mixed organic greens tossed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pears, and buffalo mozzarella.
$10.00
Romaine Gorgonzola Salad
Hearts of romaine lettuce topped with gorgonzola cheese, bell peppers, red onions, diced tomato, and olives drizzled with lemon and balsamic vinegar.
$11.00
Insalata Di Cesare
Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Cesar dressing with crispy croutons and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
$10.00
La Caprese Salad
Imported bufala mozzarella with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil.
$12.00
Cuori di Palma Salad
Hearts of palms with sliced tomatoes, avocado, and buffalo mozzarella in our house Italian vinaigrette.
$12.00
Sides
Side of Asparagus
$6.00
Side of Sauteed Spinach
$6.00
Side of Sauteed Mushrooms
$6.00
Side of Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
French Fries
Our delicious French fries are deep-fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior and a light fluffy interior. Seasoned to perfection!
$6.00
Side of Veggies
$6.00
La Pasta
Bucatini all' Amatriciana
Thick spaghetti pasta sauteed with shallots, diced pancetta (Italian bacon) chopped tomatoes and tossed in a red wine reduction sauce.
$20.00
Spaghetti Con Polpette
A classic Italian dish! Three homemade meatballs with our traditional marinara sauce.
$22.00
Cappellini Mediterraneo
Fresh, handmade angel hair pasta with jumbo prawns and scallops, chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil in a zesty tomato sauce.
$29.00
Fettuccine al Pesto
Fresh fettuccine pasta with jumbo prawns and scallops, finished in our own classic creamy pesto sauce (contains pine nuts).
$29.00
Linguine Alla Carbonara
Dice pancetta, egg yolk, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic and black pepper.
$20.00
Mezzelune D'anatra
Handmade half-moon ravioli with duck breast topped with chopped tomatoes, eggplant and finished with tomato vodka cream sauce.
$23.00
Ravioli di Rucola Con Gamberi e Lenticchie
Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach topped with sauteed rock shrimp and lentils finished with a creamy tomato sauce and a touch of white wine.
$24.00
Tortelloni Verdi al Porcini
Homemade spinach pasta ravioli, stuffed with seasonal vegetables and ricotta cheese, topped with porcini mushroom cream sauce. Vegetarian.
$21.00
Gnocchi al Pomodoro Fresco
Homemade potato dumplings tossed with garlic, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, and a touch of marinara sauce. Vegetarian.
$20.00
Gnocchetti di Spinaci
Handmade spinach and potato dumplings with Italian ham, finished with a Gorgonzola cream sauce.
$21.00
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded baked eggplant with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano, and marinara sauce. Served with house pasta. Vegetarian.
$24.00
Lasagna Della Casa
Handmade layers of pasta filled with meat ragu, topped with melted mozzarella, bechamel sauce and Parmesan cheese.
$22.00
Pappardelle del Colosseo
Fresh wide ribbon pasta tossed in a braised lamb ragu sauce and dollops of Italian goat cheese.
$22.00
Rigatoni alla Barese
Wide tubes of pasta with Italian sausage, broccolini and shallots in a tomato vodka cream sauce.
$22.00
Linguine alle Vongole
Fresh manila clams sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley.
$28.00
Pollo
Pollo Piccata
Free-range chicken breast, sauteed with mushrooms, capers, and fresh herbs in a lemon butter sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$23.00
Pollo Al Saltimbocca
Breast of free-range chicken topped with Italian Prosciutto, marinated in sage and white wine, served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$24.00
Pollo Modena
Pan seared free-range chicken breast with roasted tomatoes and eggplant topped with melted mozzarella drizzled with a red wine and balsamic reduction sauce.
$25.00
Pollo Alla Fiorentina
Boneless free-range chicken breast topped with spinach, mushrooms, pomodoro fresco and melted mozzarella with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$24.00
Pollo Al Marsala
Pan-seared breast of free-range chicken sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$23.00
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded free-range chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$28.00
Vitello e Carne
Vitello ai Carciofi
Milk-fed veal scaloppine, sauteed with roasted artichokes and melted Fontina cheese in a Diesole sauce made from butter, white wine, herbs, garlic and shallots. Served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$29.00
Scaloppine alla Saltimbocca
Pan-seared,milk-fed scaloppine topped with fresh sage, prosciutto and mozzarella in a white wine and herbs sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$29.00
Vitello al Limone
Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal with capers, mushrooms in a lemon butter sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta
$28.00
Carrè d’ Agnello ai Funghi
Grilled rack of grass-fed lamb over roasted garlic mashed potatoes, mushrooms and a Barolo reduction wine sauce.
$38.00
Filetto di Manzo al Cognac
Grilled grass-fed beef tenderloin, in a dry mustard, rosemary, cognac and wild mushroom sauce.
$40.00
Pesce
Scampi Luigi
Our chef's signature dish: egg dipped sauteed colossal prawns (5) and wild mushrooms, served over linguine and finished with champagne reduction sauce.
$32.00
Cioppino
A classic Italian dish: fresh mussels, manila clams, jumbo prawns, calamari, diver scallops and fresh catch of the day, tossed with roasted garlic and a zesty tomato sauce.
$38.00
Salmone Alla Fiorentina
Pan-seared King salmon topped with spinach, mushrooms, pomodoro fresco and melted mozzarella cheese, served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.
$30.00
Desserts
Tiramisu
$8.00
Lemoncello Cake
$8.00
Nutella Cheesecake
$8.00
Lupi Italian Restaurant
Tired of the same old meals? Enjoy La Jolla's best pizzas at some of the top pizza restaurants in the area. Lupi Italian Restaurant remains one of the most popular in La Jolla thanks to its fresh offerings and classic pizzas. Give their menu a try and see what all the fuss is about. If you're feeling hungry, don't hesitate. Enjoy the top dishes La Jolla has to offer. Enjoy the perenially popular Lupi Pizza at this establishment. One taste, and you'll see why it's a local favorite. It's not just pizza. Try french fries for a delicious addition to your meal. Even the biggest appetite can be satisfied here. Lupi Italian Restaurant has been a Slice partner for 3 years. This local business is a feature of the community it serves. Curbside pickup makes takeout easy. All you have to do is place an order and show up. You can't beat that for convenience! Pay by credit card to make the checkout process easier. Follow Lupi Italian Restaurant on social media to keep up with the latest news.
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