Our Menu - Lupa Osteria

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Antipasti

Focaccia – Garlic & extra virgin olive oil

A classic wood-fired Italian bread.
– Garlic & extra virgin olive oil.     R 65
– Red wine Caramelised onion & feta.     R 89
– Three cheese: mozzarella, Gorgonzola & feta.     R 115

PORK & BEEF MEATBALLS R 99

Italian-style pork and beef meatballs slow-cooked in a Napoli sauce with a touch of cream, served with toasted ciabatta.

ARANCINI BALLS (V) R 75

Deep-fried Italian risotto balls served on a bed of spicy arrabbiata sauce, topped with rocket & garnished with Grana Padano.

FALKLAND CALAMARI R 115

Pretzel-dusted calamari, shallow fried served with mustard mayo & Napoli sauce OR grilled & served with tartar sauce.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP (V) R 79

Creamy tomato soup with a touch of red wine vinegar topped with a dollop of basil pesto & fresh basil. Served with toasted ciabatta.

OVEN-BAKED SNAILS & GORGONZOLA R 119

Snails topped with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce & baked in a wood-fired oven. Served with toasted ciabatta.

Italian Nachos (V) R 89

Light & crispy three-cheese ravioli served with spicy arrabbiata dipping sauce - seasoned with a touch of chilli.

Carpaccio Di Manzo R 119

Thinly sliced raw beef with sliced mushrooms, Italian Parmesan & dollops of Mr Cipriani’s dressing, served with bread sticks.

Chicken Livers R 95

Chicken livers sautéed in a creamy white wine sauce with sliced chorizo. Delicately seasoned with chilli & garlic. Served with toasted ciabatta.

MELANZANE AL PARMIGIANO R 129

Layers of aubergine, mozzarella, Italian Parmesan & Napoli sauce.

INSALATE

CRISPY ARTICHOKE SALAD R 125

Crispy artichokes served with fresh rocket & mint. Topped with Parmesan shavings & balsamic dressing.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD R 129

Tender grilled chicken strips with sliced avo, feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, olives & croutons. Served with white wine vinegar honey mustard dressing.

PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD R 129

Sliced pear served on a bed of crispy lettuce with Gorgonzola cheese, candied pecan nuts & a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette.

CAPRESE SALAD R 135

Fior di Latte mozzarella with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil topped with a drizzle of basil pesto, olive oil & balsamic dressing. Served with toasted ciabatta.

Pasta

Our homemade pasta is what sets Lupa apart from other Italian restaurants. Try it & you will taste the difference. Our pasta is extruded through a bronze die to create a rougher surface texture, which allows the pasta to hold more sauce. The result is a fuller & better flavour. Our fettuccine, spaghetti & gnocchi are freshly made on-site, every day with love!

Choose from homemade spaghetti (no egg), homemade fettuccine (free-range egg) or penne.

Gluten-free - add 35 Homemade gnocchi - add 20

NAPOLI (V)

An Italian culinary classic of Napoli sauce & fresh basil.
Half Portion - R 65
Full Portion - R 95

Bolognaise

Beef & pork ragù slow-cooked in Napoli sauce with a dash of cream.
Half Portion - R 85
Full Portion - R 119

ZINGARA

Bacon & mushrooms in a creamy Napoli sauce, seasoned with garlic & a touch of chilli.
Half Portion - R 95
Full Portion - R 139

CHICKEN ALFREDO

Sautéed chicken strips & mushrooms tossed in a creamy garlic & Italian Parmesan sauce.
Half Portion - R 95
Full Portion - R 139

Alfredo

Ham & mushrooms, tossed in a creamy garlic & Italian Parmesan sauce.
Half Portion - R 99
Full Portion - R 149

Penne Oriental

An Asian-inspired pasta dish made with chicken strips, Napoli sauce,light cream, Mrs. Balls Chutney® & a touch of chilli with fresh coriander.
Half Portion - R 99
Full Portion - R 149

Lupa

A crowd-pleaser made with tender chicken strips, sweet cherry tomatoes & roasted peppers, tossed in a creamy white wine & basil pesto sauce.
Half Portion - R 110
Full Portion - R 159

PORK & BEEF MEATBALLS

Slow-braised meatballs served with al dente spaghetti in Napoli sauce with a dash of cream. Topped with Italian Parmesan shavings.
Half Portion - R 115
Full Portion - R 165

GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA R 109

Gnocchi served in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce, topped with microgreens.

Lasagne Al Forno R 169

Layers of pasta sheets with slow-cooked beef & pork ragù, Napoli sauce, mozzarella & a velvety béchamel sauce. Topped with Grana Padano.

GNOCCHI DEL SOL R 179

Sliced chorizo & prawns tossed in a Napoli sauce with white wine, chilli, garlic & a dash of cream.

PRAWN AGLIO E OLI R 179

A traditional Italian recipe made with garlic & chilli sautéed in olive oil. Topped with prawns & fresh parsley.

VEGAN ARTICHOKE RISOTTO (V) R 135

White wine risotto made with artichoke purée, grilled zucchini, balsamic glazed artichoke hearts & toasted almonds.

FILLET PASTA R 209

Tender fillet strips tossed in a creamy mushroom, green peppercorn & Parmesan sauce.

Gardienera ( V ) R 139

A vegetarian’s dream: Fresh pasta & grated zucchini in a creamy garlic & chilli sauce. Topped with crispy fried spinach balls.

Marinara R 225

Pan-fried calamari, mussels & prawns tossed in a creamy white wine & Napoli sauce, seasoned with garlic, chilli & fennel.

CALAMARI PASTA R 145

Grilled calamari, garlic, olives, fresh tomatoes & red onions tossed in a golden butter sauce. Topped with lemon zest.

SEAFOOD RISOTTO R 269

Slow-cooked white wine risotto with pan-fried hake, calamari & prawns. Flavoured with prawn stock & lemon juice.

LUPA SIGNATURE PASTA – R 265

ITALIAN PARMESAN WHEEL FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

Our homemade fettuccine with crispy bacon, mushrooms, egg yolk & truffle oil. Finished at your table & served directly from a flamed Italian parmesan wheel.

Pizza

All pizza bases are topped with an authentic Italian pizza sauce and cooked in our wood-fired pizza oven to enhance taste & create a unique, smoky flavour.

Substitute OR Add:

Gluten-free pizza base - R 35 / Extra mozzarella - R 39 / Fior di Latte mozzarella on any pizza - R 59

MARGHERITA (V)

Authentic - Mozzarella & fresh basil leaves. - R 99
Roman - Fior di Latte mozzarella & fresh basil leaves. - R 135

The Amy (V) R 109

A meat-free favourite, topped with roasted butternut, crumbled feta & caramelised pumpkin seeds. Garnished with fresh rocket.

HAWAIIAN R 115

A classic: Ham & caramelised pineapple.

THE VEGETARIAN R 115

Artichokes, mushrooms & olives.

REGINA R 129

Ham & mushroom

VERDE (V) R 129

Creamed leeks, mushrooms, spinach & onion.

MEXICANA R 129

Hearty bolognese, red onion & green pepper. Seasoned with a hint of chilli.

THE NEW YORKER R 135

Inspired by a New York City classic, topped with mozzarella & spicy pepperoni.

Spago R 145

Crispy bacon, crumbled feta & sliced avo.

THE POPOLARE R 145

Sticky BBQ chicken strips, crumbled feta & mushrooms.

QUATTRO STAGIONI R 145

A beloved classic of artichokes, mushrooms, olives & ham.

Cajun Chicken R 155

Cajun-spiced chicken strips, crumbled feta, Peppadew® piquanté peppers, garlic & sliced avo.

THE NACHO LIBRE R 169

Cajun-spiced chicken strips, smashed avo, tomato-onion red wine vinegar salsa & thinly sliced jalapeños. Finished with dollops of sour cream & crushed nachos. Garnished with fresh coriander.

Meat Lovers R 179

An undeniable South African favourite topped with crispy bacon, ham and salami.

THE MASSIMO CALZONE R 195

A folded wood-fired pizza filled with creamy mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, feta & red wine caramelised onions. Brushed with garlic butter & topped with sliced avo & grated Italian Parmesan.

THE SARAH R 209

Fior di Latte mozzarella, thinly sliced prosciutto & cherry tomatoes. Garnished with fresh rocket.

The DI Mare R 249

Inspired by the seas, topped with pan-fried prawns, mussels & garlic calamari with chilli, fennel & fresh parsley with a drizzle of garlic oil.

Secondi

All wood-roasted dishes are cooked in our pizza oven, enhancing taste & creating a unique smoky flavour.

BUNLESS VEGAN BURGER (V) R 109

Sweet potato & chickpea patty charged with activated charcoal. Topped with grilled aubergine, red onion, sliced avo, tomato, crispy lettuce & gherkins. Served with potato fries.

VEGETARIAN BURGER (V) R 109

Sweet potato & chickpea patty charged with activated charcoal served on a toasted bun. Topped with grilled aubergine, red onion, sliced avo, tomato, crispy lettuce & gherkins. Served with potato fries.

Chargrilled Bacon & Cheese Burger R 169

BBQ-basted beef patty, topped with Fontina cheese, crispy bacon & red wine caramelised onions on a toasted bun. Served with potato fries.

Chicken Marsala R 169

A classic Italian dish featuring pan-seared crumbed chicken breasts, simmered in a creamy Marsala wine, Gorgonzola & mushroom sauce. Served with a side of your choice.

Hake R 179

Wood-roasted in lemon butter white wine sauce with capers on a bed of wilted spinach, served with a side of your choice.

WOOD-ROASTED CHICKEN R 199

Tender & juicy wood-roasted chicken marinated in lemon & herb OR peri-peri. Served with a side of your choice.

FALKLAND CALAMARI R 225

Pretzel-dusted calamari, shallow fried, served with mustard mayo & Napoli sauce OR grilled & served with tartar sauce. Served with a side of your choice.

CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN R 245

Sirloin steak served on a bed of mushroom white wine risotto, truffle-infused butter & topped with crispy onion rings.

Kingklip R 269

Wood-roasted in lemon butter & white wine sauce with capers on a bed of wilted spinach, served with a side of your choice. Add four large grilled prawns 90.

MARSALA & ITALIAN PARMESAN FILLET R 275

Fillet steak chargrilled to perfection & served on a bed of wilted spinach. Topped with crispy onion rings & a creamy Marsala wine, Gorgonzola & mushroom sauce.

ROMAN LAMB SHANK R 319

Tender lamb shank slow-roasted & cooked in a wood-fired oven in a blend of red & white wine vinegar sauce served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with roasted vegetables.

WOOD-ROASTED PRAWNS R 329

8 Queen prawns served with a spicy garlic butter sauce & a side of your choice.

SIDE OF YOUR CHOICE – R45

Potato fries dusted with Italian Parmesan.
Fresh green salad.
Wilted spinach with butter & Italian Parmesan.
Wood-roasted vegetables.
Zucchini fries.
Mashed potato.

Where not included in Secondi. T’s & C’s apply.

Bambini

KIDS 12 & UNDER ONLY

Bambini Penne (V) R 75

Fresh penne tossed in Italian Parmesan cream.

Bambini Breaded Chicken Strips R 95

Served with Italian Parmesan fries & Napoli sauce.

Bambini Margherita Pizza (V) R 75

Bambini Penne Alfredo R 95

With cream.

Bambini Spaghetti Bolognaise R 75

Bambini Spaghetti & Meatballs R 95

Pork & beef meatballs served in a Napoli sauce, with a dash of cream.

Bambini Hawaiian Pizza R 79

DOLCE

GELATO PER SCOOP

Indulge in a scoop of velvety-smooth Italian Gelato.
Available in various flavours: Chocolate | Strawberry | Vanilla | Double Toffee | Passion Fruit & White Chocolate - R 35
Pistachio - R 39

AFFOGATO R 49

Creamy vanilla Gelato served with a shot of espresso.

CRÈME BRÛLÉE R 69

A rich & creamy custard infused with vanilla extract, topped with a layer of caramelised sugar.

PISTACHIO ZABAIONE R 69

Our Lupa rendition of the famous Italian dessert is made with layers of cranberry jelly, Cointreau® creamy zabaione, strawberries & a sprinkle of pistachio nuts. Topped with a ladyfinger biscuit.

CREMINO AL CIOCCOLATO R 75

A dessert inspired by a classic Italian chocolate candy. Made with layers of Nutella® crème brûlée, smashed Nuttikrust biscuits, indulgent double toffee Gelato & Italian meringue.

NUTELLA STUFFED CREPES R 75

Delicately rolled crêpes filled with Nutella®. Served with a Cointreau® orange sauce & vanilla Gelato.

BLACK CHERRY GELATO R 85

Two scoops of vanilla Gelato, topped with black Fabbri Amarena® Cherries & syrup.

TIRAMISU R 89

A popular homemade Italian dessert. Made with layers of ladyfinger biscuits infused with a sweet Marsala wine, mascarpone mousse & espresso.

BAKED CHEESECAKE R 95

Homemade cheesecake served on a caramel treat & creamy vanilla Gelato.

Gelato Shakes

VANILLA R 65

STRAWBERRY R 65

CHOCOLATE R 65

DOUBLE TOFFEE R 65

PASSION FRUIT & WHITE CHOCOLATE R 80

PISTACHIO R 80

Café

(HOT BEVERAGES)

CAFE AMERICANO R 29

ESPRESSO

Single - R 29
Double R 36

CAPPUCCINO

Petite - R 32
Regular - R 37

CAPPUCCINO WITH CREAM

Petite - R 34
Regular - R 39

CAFÉ LATTÉ R 39

Tea

Fives Roses - R 27
Green - R 28
Rooibos - R 28

HOT CHOCOLATE R 39

Cocktails

STRAWBERRY BASIL SMASH R 75

A refreshing combination of Gordon’s London Dry Gin®, fresh lemon juice & sugar syrup. Garnished with strawberries & basil.

MOJITO R 75

A modern twist on a classic cocktail. Bacardi® Carta Blanca, mixed with mint & lime. Finished with a splash of Fitch & Leedes® soda water.

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA R 75

A mix of five white spirits: Gordon’s London Dry Gin®, Smirnoff Vodka®, Bacardi® Carta Blanca, silver Olmeca® tequila & triple sec, with a splash of Coca-Cola®.

ITALIAN JOB R 79

A refreshing & sweet mix of white rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, raspberry puree & Fitch & Leedes® ginger ale.

SUMMER SPLASH R 79

Cool off with this tropical combination of white rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, a hint of raspberry syrup & topped up with Fitch & Leedes® soda water.

NEGRONI – STRAWBERRY & PASSION FRUIT INFUSED R 95

Strawberry-infused Campari®, passion fruit-infused Gordon’s London Dry Gin® & Martini Rosso®.

HIDDEN GARDEN R 99

Sip your way to summer all year round with this crisp blend of silver Olmeca® tequila, sugar syrup & Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with fresh strawberries, a slice of lime & cucumber belt.

APEROL SPRITZ R 99

Alvis Drift Brut Blanc De Blanc & Aperol®, topped with Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with a slice of orange.

FROZEN APEROL SPRITZ R 99

Alvis Drift Brut Blanc De Blanc, Aperol®, peach syrup & crushed ice. Garnished with a slice of orange.

Hibiscus Fizz R 99

This cocktail is crafted with a base of Gordon’s London Dry Gin®, mixed with strawberry-infused Campari®, a touch of grapefruit syrup, topped off with a splash of Fitch & Leedes® lemonade & Foamee® for a light fizz. Garnished with a fresh orange peel.

BLACK CHERRY OLD FASHIONED R 139

Our Lupa take on the traditional bourbon cocktail, comprised of two shots of Woodford Reserve®, Fabbri AmarenaTM Cherry syrup & bitters. Garnished with an orange peel & Fabbri AmarenaTM Cherries.

LUPA SIGNATURE COCKTAIL – R89

SGROPPINO

Lemon sorbet, St. Germain liqueur, lemon juice. Topped with sparkling wine.

MOCKTAILS

ISLAND BREEZE R 60

A delicious tropical blend of orange juice, lemon juice, sugar syrup & fresh mint. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® lemonade. Garnished with a fresh orange slice.

ITALIAN SUNSET R 60

A vibrant blend of orange juice, strawberry puree, elder flower syrup & lemon juice. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® ginger ale. Garnished with a fresh strawberry.

RAINFALL R 60

Sweet & zesty - a mix of strawberry juice, lemon juice & sugar syrup. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with fresh basil leaves.

SUMMER FLING R 60

A refreshing fruity blend of pineapple juice, lemon juice & a touch of raspberry syrup. Topped with Fitch & Leedes® soda water. Garnished with a fresh pineapple slice.

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