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Lupi Italian Restaurant

Lupi Italian Restaurant

5518 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-6421

Order Ahead We open at 5:00 PM

Full Hours
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    La Pizza

    Lupi Pizza

    Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, Italian sausage, and pepperoni.

    $20.00

    Lupi Pizza

    Vegetariana Pizza

    Seasonal vegetables, fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella. Vegetarian.

    $19.00

    Capricciosa Pizza

    Italian ham, mozzarella, mushrooms, and artichokes with fresh tomato sauce.

    $20.00

    Margherita Pizza

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil. Vegetarian.

    $18.00

    Margherita Pizza
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    Antipasti

    Garlic Bread

    On our homemade Italian ciabatta, topped with garlic, butter, parsley, and parmesan cheese.

    $4.00

    Garlic Bread

    Calamari Fritti

    Deep-fried and salted calamari served with our Chef's specialty Lupi sauce and our traditional marinara.

    $15.00

    Calamari Fritti

    Bruschetta al Pomodoro

    Homemade ciabatta toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian

    $9.00

    Scampi all'Aglio

    Three jumbo prawns (shrimp) sauteed in white wine, garlic and herbs (House specialty).

    $18.00

    Scampi all'Aglio

    Tagliere di Antipasto Misto

    Assortment of gourmet Italian meats and cheeses, grilled vegetables and Kalamata olives. Gluten free.

    $18.00

    Tagliere di Antipasto Misto

    Polenta e Portobello Con Gorgonzola

    Pan-fried polenta topped with sausage, portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola, and white wine. Gluten free.

    $14.00

    Carpaccio di Bue

    Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, capers, and shave Parmigiano. Gluten free.

    $17.00

    Carciofi Ripieno al Forno

    $16.00

    Polpettine al Pomodoro

    Three homemade Italian meatballs, served with our Chef's specialty marinara sauce. Gluten free.

    $11.00

    Polpettine al Pomodoro
    zuppa

    Zuppa

    Made with fresh, local ingredients.

    Zuppa del Giorno

    Chef's soup of the day.

    $9.00

    insalate

    Insalate

    Our salads are made with fresh, local ingredients.

    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

    Insalata Di Cesare

    Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Cesar dressing with crispy croutons and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

    $10.00

    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

    Lupi Salad (House Salad)

    La Caprese Salad

    Imported bufala mozzarella with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil.

    $12.00

    La Caprese Salad

    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

    Cuori di Palma Salad

    Hearts of palms with sliced tomatoes, avocado, and buffalo mozzarella in our house Italian vinaigrette.

    $12.00

    sides

    Sides

    Side of Asparagus

    $6.00

    Side of Mashed Potatoes

    $6.00

    Side of Sauteed Spinach

    $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 Sauteed Mushrooms

    $6.00

    Side of Veggies

    $6.00

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    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

    Gnocchi al Pomodoro Fresco

    Homemade potato dumplings tossed with garlic, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, and a touch of marinara sauce. Vegetarian.

    $20.00

    Spaghetti Con Polpette

    A classic Italian dish! Three homemade meatballs with our traditional marinara sauce.

    $22.00

    Gnocchetti di Spinaci

    Handmade spinach and potato dumplings with Italian ham, finished with a Gorgonzola cream sauce.

    $21.00

    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

    Eggplant Alla Parmigiana

    Lightly breaded baked eggplant with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano, and marinara sauce. Served with house pasta. Vegetarian.

    $24.00

    Fettuccine al Pesto

    Fresh fettuccine pasta with jumbo prawns and scallops, finished in our own classic creamy pesto sauce (contains pine nuts).

    $29.00

    Lasagna Della Casa

    Handmade layers of pasta filled with meat ragu, topped with melted mozzarella, bechamel sauce and Parmesan cheese.

    $22.00

    Linguine Alla Carbonara

    Dice pancetta, egg yolk, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic and black pepper.

    $20.00

    Pappardelle del Colosseo

    Fresh wide ribbon pasta tossed in a braised lamb ragu sauce and dollops of Italian goat cheese.

    $22.00

    Mezzelune D'anatra

    Handmade half-moon ravioli with duck breast topped with chopped tomatoes, eggplant and finished with tomato vodka cream sauce.

    $23.00

    Rigatoni alla Barese

    Wide tubes of pasta with Italian sausage, broccolini and shallots in a tomato vodka cream sauce.

    $22.00

    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

    Linguine alle Vongole

    Fresh manila clams sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley.

    $28.00

    Tortelloni Verdi al Porcini

    Homemade spinach pasta ravioli, stuffed with seasonal vegetables and ricotta cheese, topped with porcini mushroom cream sauce. Vegetarian.

    $21.00

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    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 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 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 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 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 Parmigiana

    Lightly breaded free-range chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and house pasta.

    $28.00

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    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

    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

    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

    Filetto di Manzo al Cognac

    Grilled grass-fed beef tenderloin, in a dry mustard, rosemary, cognac and wild mushroom sauce.

    $40.00

    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

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    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

    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

    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

    desserts

    Desserts

    Tiramisu

    $8.00

    Nutella Cheesecake

    $8.00

    Lemoncello Cake

    $8.00

    Lemoncello Cake

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